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Kitchen Pantry Cabinet
Vanity | 8/25/13 | me

Posted on 08/25/2013 7:51:02 AM PDT by chasio649

Give me some sites for a freestanding kitchen pantry cabinet...I would like one of good quality...it is not easy to find...Don't recommend IKEA fall apart stuff.....Would prefer the female Freepers advice...it is for my wife and i would like to suprise her with something nice.....Thanks.


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To: chasio649

If you have skills, make it yourself.

Hint: It’s a ‘garden tool/patio cabinet’ until it’s a ‘pantry cabinet’...


21 posted on 08/25/2013 8:32:39 AM PDT by logi_cal869
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To: Tilted Irish Kilt

Is it strictly storage space for canned goods , appliances , root crops ( onions , potatos, carrots ), or mixed usage.


All of those....a catch all for tupperware, canned goods and half eaten bags of chips ;)


22 posted on 08/25/2013 8:33:35 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: chasio649

Sounds like about antique pie safe size. If you can find one you like that is structurally sound, it would be one nifty present ... but it will cost you some bucks. :-)


23 posted on 08/25/2013 8:34:16 AM PDT by MissMagnolia (You see, truth always resides wherever brave men still have ammunition. I pick truth. (John Ransom))
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To: chasio649

Depending on where you live, look for Amish furniture makers or places that sell “unfinished” pieces. Generally, they build it and you sand it/varnish it/finish it. This doesn’t take much skill, just a lot of elbow grease when sanding.

I bought a bookcase this way. It took me about 3 weekends of work on it, 2 sanding, 1 finishing. It looks great and I have had it for almost 20 years.


24 posted on 08/25/2013 8:38:36 AM PDT by PrincessB (Drill Baby Drill.)
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To: chasio649

Having glass fronts may be helpful then...so she can SEE everything?


25 posted on 08/25/2013 8:40:16 AM PDT by goodnesswins (R.I.P. Doherty, Smith, Stevens, Woods.)
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To: Cowgirl of Justice

“The Container Store” had a similar product. It is no longer in their catalog but it is available by special order. We had an entertainment center built of it in our living room in our two previous residences. It’s very sturdy and the shelves are adjustable.


26 posted on 08/25/2013 8:41:39 AM PDT by reg45 (Barack 0bama: Implementing class warfare by having no class.)
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To: goodnesswins

Having glass fronts may be helpful then...so she can SEE everything?


That is an outstanding post....thought was put into that...I should heed.


27 posted on 08/25/2013 8:42:50 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: chasio649

The old CRT tube type TV entertainment centers are ending up in consignment shops, Habitat for Humanity, thrift stores etc on the cheap since flat-screens have come on the scene. Add a couple of shelves if needed in the space where the TV would go. That wouldn’t require the space of a woodworking shop or garage to do.

I’ve seen all sizes, heights, and finishes. I’ve seen some high end quality pieces that are really nice.

I’m using one as such that has three drawers below the TV section, perfect for storing table cloths, spices, infrequently used kitchen utensils, baking pans, and just happens to match the kitchen table and the decorative moulding matches the crown moulding around the ceiling .


28 posted on 08/25/2013 8:42:52 AM PDT by haffast (Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new at all. -Abe Lincoln)
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To: chasio649
When all else is said and done - you can't beat the ORIGINAL -

I have one of these - and If I had my druthers, I'd have nothing but this and an old fashioned pantry.

Note the work top is enamel - and it's pulls out for roomy work area when needed...

They were the precursor to the banks of kitchen cabinets we now spend tens of thousand for - You can even still get the flour hods/sifters - some still have them - and the swivel sugar jars, spice jars, etc. They also have a tin lined bread box that keeps bread great. They have pot lid racks inside the bottom doors - etc etc. You can pick them up cheaper than new stuff - but they are so much better made AND they come assembled.
You can also get them cheaper - range is great to ridiculous - and they will become a pass-down family heirloom. Can't think of much made today that would stand that test of time.
The Hoosiers are from the early half ot the 20th century and there are hundreds of designs - the solid oak being the most expensive. But I like my white painted pine - anyway, which made mine affordable, also.

- You can use this ebay link to see many, many Hoosiers - and you can GOOGLE to learn the history, etc. Had mine for about 15 years - it's at least 80+ years old - and will hand it down to my kids -
( I do have a free standing, tall cabinet that I got at Sam's club about 15 years ago - had to assemble. four door, (two top, two bottom, with pull our drawer between top and bottom shelves. Very happy with it - especially at $99 - and expect it to last for as long as I will need it (being a great grandmother ;o) - but it won't hold up like a Hoosier. Hoosiers were made in that bygone age when things were made with pride and with an eye towards lasting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hoosier-Style-Art-Deco-Wood-Kitchen-Cabinet-Cupboard-w-Porcelain-Top-/141042286474?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item20d6c67f8a

29 posted on 08/25/2013 8:43:06 AM PDT by maine-iac7 (Christian is as Christian does - by their fruits)
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To: chasio649

http://www.wayfair.com/filters/Food-Pantries-l6382-c246777-q~tall+storage+cabinet+with+doors.html


30 posted on 08/25/2013 8:43:44 AM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Mark17

ping


31 posted on 08/25/2013 8:44:14 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: chasio649

http://www.wayfair.com/keyword.php?keyword=tall+cabinet+storage&ust=&command=dosearch&new_keyword_search=true


32 posted on 08/25/2013 8:46:57 AM PDT by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: afraidfortherepublic
I thought this was going to be a political post

I thought the exact same thing! It was the only reason I clicked...

33 posted on 08/25/2013 8:48:59 AM PDT by Semper911 (When you want to rob Peter to pay Paul, you'll always have the support of Paul.)
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To: chasio649

are you sure its cultural? she may have a little ADHD...if I put soemthing in a drawer I forget about it...ha.(maybe I want to forget my paperwork, etc.)


34 posted on 08/25/2013 8:55:37 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Pray for our country...Pray for America and the brave souls who are defending us!)
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To: Kirkwood

Thanks for that....I think that would last until we are both in the dirt...appreciated!


35 posted on 08/25/2013 8:55:48 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: chasio649

Yes, got a Filipina too. They have their quirks, but I just accept it. Hopefully, they don’t get too Americanized.


36 posted on 08/25/2013 8:57:59 AM PDT by Mark17 (Yesterday I couldn't spell it. Today I are one, a creepy a$$ cracker)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

ADHD.


I can’t rule that out...let a freeper i know respond...it just may be cultural....I don’t really mind it..i have talked to her about it and she says she feels safer and at ease when she can see that we have plenty of food about....as Americans sometimes it is hard for us to see that.


37 posted on 08/25/2013 8:59:25 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: Mark17

Thanks Mark...I knew you would understand.


38 posted on 08/25/2013 9:02:43 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: maine-iac7

That is beatiful! Thank you so much....i may just show that to my wife and make a bid.


39 posted on 08/25/2013 9:07:09 AM PDT by chasio649
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To: chasio649
Thanks Mark...I knew you would understand.

Yep. I understand so well, I am retiring in the Philippines soon. I am looking forward to it. I have a place already, 3 blocks from the beach. I will think about all of you, while I am relaxing on the beach, sipping cool drinks.

40 posted on 08/25/2013 9:10:32 AM PDT by Mark17 (Yesterday I couldn't spell it. Today I are one, a creepy a$$ cracker)
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