Weekly Wrap-Up: Kitchen Confidential

This week, Remodelista tackled a subject close to our hearts: kitchens. It’s a room that we think a lot about when it comes to organization and storage, so we were thrilled to find so many ideas to steal for a more streamlined kitchen. Here’s what we’re bookmarking:

Above: We love the simple, single marble shelf used to store glassware in this minimalist kitchen. See Steal This Look: A Glamorous London Kitchen in Marble and Brass. Photograph by Henry Bourne.

Kitchen in Lisa Jones' London Remodel, Photo by Richard Round Turner — Above: Inset open shelves, for storing cookbooks, is such a clever and stylish idea. (Psst…the cabinets are Ikea, with fronts by Naked Doors.) See A Star Is Born: A Rehabbed London Maisonette from a Newly Minted Designer, High/Low Secrets Included. Photograph by Richard Round-Turner.

Fisher Paykel CoolDrawer Multi-Temp Refrigerator Drawer — Above: Another smart idea—refrigerator drawers, which look easier to keep organized than regular refrigerators. See 10 Easy Pieces: The Best Under-Counter Refrigerator Drawers.

Plus:

Thinking about painting your kitchen cabinets? You’ll want to read—and re-read—How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets: 5 Tips from a Master Painter before you start.
Marble countertops aren’t for everyone. Here are Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Kitchen Countertops.
Michelle learns to make peace with the old-fashioned china she inherited from her mother. Read The Design Skeptic: How Nostalgia Made Me Stop Hating My Mother’s China.
Exciting news over on Gardenista: They’ve launched a new section on garden sheds. See Announcing Our New Guide to Garden Shed Design for details.
And Alexa rounds up some nice-looking edging for neater flower beds. See 10 Easy Pieces: Landscape Edging.