from crates to shelving

so i had these three soda (or as well call in central PA ... pop) crates that i discovered in my basement when i bought my little inn. they sat in the basement for some time, because i just didn't know what i wanted to do with them.

then a couple months ago after painting my kitchen, i discovered i needed something to fill this big blank wall, and as with most people's kitchens, i need some extra storage/display room.

so after a good scrubing, cleaning and a quick sanding ... check it out.

they are super convinent as they're located to the left of my stove (i'm left handed), so it's a quick reach for salt and pepper. i also keep my measure cups and spoons here along with a mini cutting board. these things get used every morning for breakfast.
 

and yes, i did buy the measure cups i spoke about ealier. and yes, they are as beautiful and cute as they were online. and yes, i probably won't use them for fear of breaking one.

i just hung the crates with a couple nails. i didn't even need to drill holes in the crate since they already had holes on the bottom. (the jars to the right hold my paper muffin liners - again a very commonly used item in my kitchen)

i kept them simple. uncluttered. with the things i use the most often (and a couple pretty things to look at for good measure).
 

 i'm pretty happy with how they look and function ... and it cost me zero dollars ... doens't get better than that!