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New Kitchen Organizer Cabinet with a Surprise!

Do you remember when I shared with you that Plate Rack wall that we created on the end of my kitchen cabinets? Well, creativity from my husband struck this time. A new kitchen organizer cabinet that came with a bit of surprise. Are you ready for it?

A sweet Mother’s Day gift…

There have been glimpses and hints shared on Instagram and Facebook of this project; but, I am just getting around to sharing the final product.

For years, my husband has tried to convince me to add another bit of organization in my kitchen on the other end of that cabinet from the Plate Rack project.

I just couldn’t grasp all that he wanted to do. He wanted to create a spice cabinet organizer and all I could think of was that I didn’t want spices looking at me from the outside of a cabinet. Nope! I held him at bay for years.

But, he persisted with that spice cabinet organizer.

When he began to share his plans with me, it was genius! I was over the moon and in love with it.

So, here are the steps that we followed:

  1. He measured the end of that kitchen cabinet and began the design so that it would have soft closure drawer slides on the top and bottom and wheels to roll in and out. A pull out kitchen organizer! The wonderful part of this design was that he had planned for the spice jars to face inside giving me another flat wall on the outside. And the genius part? This pull out cabinet would only be the width needed to hold jars. WHAT?!! I was in.
  2. But then my wheels began turning…Why didn’t I use the outside of that spice cabinet organizer to mirror the other end that held the Plate Rack? But, this side hold cookbooks? Seasonal ones? My favorites? I was loving it.
  3. Decisions were made for the size that would need to hold the cookbooks, measuring for depth; and then, the spice jars were laid out on the floor so that dimensions could be taken on how deep and how tall each shelf would need to be to hold my collection. You know I am a Savory Spice girl and have a full collection of my favorites from them, as well as, I ordered their jars to create my own herbs last summer.
  4. Measurements were taken and all of the products needed from wood for the frame, bead board for the back of the cookbook shelf, trim to match the other end, dowels to hold in spices, wheels for the rolling and slides to attach to the cabinet began. Normal screws, tools, paint, glue and equipment were gathered.
  5. My husband is a pretty particular and precise guy when it comes to putting things together. Along the way if something didn’t work with his template? He would begin again until everything was perfect.

If you want the detailed plans of this kitchen organizer cabinet…he is working on them for you…

But, for right now? I have to show you the process and the finished project! Are you ready?!! Here goes!

First, measure.

Measure the cabinet depth and height to get the frame size for the cabinet. Cut 1 x 4″ boards for the frame.

Make sure that the frame is square. Attach rollers to the bottom of the frame.
Lay out your spices to get measurements on the size width and height you need for each spice shelf for your cabinet. Keep in mind the depth and height size of your cabinet.
Mark for shelves to be added.
Screw in shelves and mark for dowel rods to be in front to hold in spices.
After marking, drill holes to insert dowel rods and trim off ends.

Let’s Add the Cookbook Rack to the back of the Spice Organizer Cabinet…

Add a 1 x 2″ frame to the back of the spice organizer to hold the bead board.
Make sure to measure carefully , and then cut and paint the Bead Board for the Cookbook Rack side of the organizer.
Paint all trim and shelves for cookbook rack side of spice cabinet organizer.
Now, it’s time to add the trim and bead board to the frame. Finish with caulk and paint touch up.

Attach the Drawer Slides to the Spice Rack Organizer Cabinet.

Attach the drawer slide to the cabinet side at the top and bottom lining up with cabinet slides.
Drawer slides are attached to the inside of the cabinet top and bottom, making sure that they are level and roll easily. Then it’s time to add in those spices…
Here you are! The front of that cabinet!
So in love with the outside of this cabinet. A reflection of the other end with the Plate Rack.
Isn’t this amazing? I can see ALL of those spices. So much easier to use them and know when I need refills!

The result? I have found that with those spices in easy view, I use them so much more and know exactly what needs to be refilled…and YES! I use them all!

Reveal of the Cookbook Rack AND the Spice Cabinet Organizer!

Can you tell I am so in love with the finished spice rack organizer cabinet AND that cookbook holder?! Seriously! A true game changer to SEE and USE every spice now at my fingertips. Plus, I now have a beautiful wall of my favorite cookbooks ready to use and view.

Ooooh! Let’s just look at that cookbook rack one more time…simply can’t get enough of it!

Isn’t this the best? I’ve linked some of my favorite cookbooks and spices for you below.

So, friends, do you love it as much as I do???

I think I’ll keep this creative genius husband of mine! Wonder what he will think of next? I think I’ll have to pay closer attention next time!

Here are a few of my favorite cookbooks. Affiliate links are included at no extra cost to you, but if I receive a small commission, it will help with projects that I share with you all…

And you know, I have to tell you about all of my Savory Spice favorites, right?

My favorite shop is in Franklin, TN. You can shop online here.

My favorite spices that I am loving right now are:

  • Peruvian Chili Lime- perfect for Mexican Street corn, sweet potato chili, the list goes on!
  • Mexican Street Corn seasoning is still available now–don’t miss it!
  • Homestead Seasoning- great in breading for fried green tomatoes and pork chops.
  • Sweet Smoked Spanish Paprika- so delicious in morning eggs.
  • Brooklyn Everything Bagel Blend- love it on everything that I have tried! not just for bagels!
  • Ground Saigon Cinnamon- the one I reach for the most when baking or cooking.

Thank you for joining me! I’m so thankful that you are sharing life with me here! I’d love to hear your comments!

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