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Any ideas how to shelve this space out?

Louise Stratton

3 years ago

We want to turn what was once the downstairs toilet /current washing machine store into a larder cupboard. Has anyone got any good ideas regarding the layout of the shelves. The floor space is 73cm x136cm & there is a window on the side wall. I feel at a bit of a loss on how to optimise the space.

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Sarah U-S

3 years ago

Here’s a few ideas. (I’m also v jealous - I’d love a pantry or larder!!)

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Ellie
3 years ago
Not sure what your question is?

Space out your shelves depending on how tall the objects are that you want to put on them?

Decide what you want on the shelves, eg are there any tall things?

Are you keeping the washer there? Are you just shelving above?

Are you putting shelves across window? Leave space to allow window to open? Or shelve on other two sides?
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Louise Stratton
Original Author
3 years ago
I like the idea of a bit of a worktop. My question was how to arrange the shelves to get the most out of the space. I don’t know whether to have deep shelves on the left or narrow shelves on two walls. The washing machine isn’t staying & the larder is for all my food
Jules Mc
3 years ago
Can you take a pic from further back to see the door configuration?
Jules Mc
3 years ago
Just seen Sarah's fab pics too. Also very jealous as I have a kitchen the size of a postage stamp with zero storage 😭
Graham Hunt
3 years ago
Hi Larders are for storing so deside what you would store keep it very cool Yor half way there tiled wall great measure up for 1 or more for the side so you can turn around in & out & 1 or more deeper shelves to back just run them over the window with a plinth at the back note slate is a great choice it keeps cool A little expensive but here's the thing no bracket no screws just 1x notched out wooden post to the front corner Some good messurments this can be achieved by a rod cut to the length for. the shelf length less 2 to 3mm & use a product like EBT by SIKA to stick the 20mm slate to the tiles sides & back where its flat on the tile & not the bevelled part of the tile Level & prop in posion Give sealant time and some to cure take props away & you got seamless cool shelves with 1x corner post this is not a job or the fant hearted but it is so easy
Louise Stratton
Original Author
3 years ago
Here are some more photos. I can’t take them too far back as opposite the doorway is the fridge freezer. Ignore the ironing board etc, they will be moved
Louise Stratton
Original Author
3 years ago
Slate shelves sound interesting. I’ll have a look on google
Louise Stratton
Original Author
3 years ago
Graham, do you have any photos where you have used slate shelves?

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