Comments on: Kitchen Inspiration: Shelving Units on the Counter

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:32:19 +0000

I did open shelving by my stove and have learned you better have a really good vent hood or items close to draft will get dirty. I am big cook and do lots of sauteing.

By: Christina Shmigel

Christina Shmigel — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:28:33 +0000

You could patina the brass you have using Birchwood Casey’s Brass Black. Super easy to use & right up you transformative DIY alley. It will turn the brass instantly dark…depending on the brass a blacker or graphiter gun metal finish. Brass would look “lighter” in visual weight than the iron so it might work really well for you. I think it’s the brassiness of brass that people get tired of but it doesn’t have to be brassy, it can be quite dark.

Thanks for all the inspirations! I love your love of tools!

By: Rose Arenstam

Rose Arenstam — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:11:21 +0000

I've always loved a mix of metals. I finally found some custom brackets I liked from madeofmetal.com
Love them! And so many different finishes to choose from! No, I don't think brass is over.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 11:13:51 +0000

It looks beautiful, but I think of what I keep in my upper cabinets and I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work. Somehow I don't think boxes of macaroni and cheese would look very nice. Plus you'd almost have to have extra deep bottom cabinets or tons of counter space.