Hanging in There

Posted by Milano, Editorial Assistant

“Where am I going to put this?!” has been the recurring question since I moved into a 250-square-foot Brooklyn studio a few weeks ago. This is generally followed by dizziness, sweating, and shortness of breath. Then I wonder if I'm just too high-maintenance -- perhaps I should be grateful that my anorexic kitchen offers a sink, a fridge, a mini stove, and two shelves (you know, because that's plenty of space in which to store every piece of kitchenware I own).

Thus, I am inclined to celebrate the one thing in my kitchen that I really did get excited about: a metal basket hanging on the side of the fridge, which serves as a happy home for my forks, knives, and spoons. Check one storage dilemma off my list.

I wish I could take credit for such cleverness, but I can’t. I inherited the basket from the guy before me (Buster), who got it from the guy before him (Jason). A few prying e-mails and phone calls led me to Jason’s tale of how the hanging holder came to be:

“I had the idea 'cuz, you know, the storage space in there is next to zilch. I bought the basket at the hardware store on Fulton [Sisters Hardware, 718-399-7023] for like $2, but I needed some really strong magnets -- with hooks -- to hang it on the fridge. I went to the Lowe's at Smith and 9th and scoured the aisles high and low until I got lucky and found those really cool silver ones. I was pretty psyched.”

You and me both, Jason.

Comments

[Jennifer Ramos]

I totally love the idea of having silverware there, neat!
and different!

http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/

[*Terramia*]

What a splendid idea!
I could do with one (or two) of these for many reasons... a multi-purpose storage saviour! How clever...

[Anna Page]

Yes, a great idea. But I was wondering on another line, the safety of the outdoor lamps of the Martha Stewart outdoors line sold exclusively at Kmart. I trust Kmart, so I am positive that these lamps can brave the elements. They are attractive, functional and decorate. I will only buy Martha Stewart products at my local Kmart.
Never let Macy's sell them. Macys is very expensive. And they do not offer the value that Kmart offers everyday.

[rachel]

That's a great idea for even those with not so tiny kitchens.