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s We’ve seen renovators do just about everything to their kitchen cabinets: Start over with completely custom frames, replace the doors with modern fronts, paint directly over dated wood—you name it. Every change done in the name of creating a space that brings you joy makes a difference, no matter how small (you won’t believe what swapping out the hardware can do).  From all the home tours and DIYs we’ve shared, we’ve accrued quite a bit of knowledge on the matter of revamping cupboards. So we decided to gather all our favorite kitchen cabinet ideas, from the best paint swatches...

Your pantry might not seem like one of the most personal places, but few spots give quite a window into your daily life. The staples you always have on hand, the treats that you keep tucked away for when the mood strikes, and the tools you collect to maintain order in the rest of your space are reflective of the way you inhabit your home. And that’s why, sometimes, a cookie-cutter system may not work for you—a pantry organization DIY might be necessary. Whether you have a massive collection of dry goods that you use to keep up your baking...

It’s dinnertime and you’re making your favorite pasta dish. Or at least you would be—but you can’t track down those cloves of garlic you need, and extracting the perfect-size pot from the jumble in your cupboard puts everything in danger of tumbling down. It’s time for a change. Allow us to introduce you to our favorite kitchen cabinet organization ideas.  Between the genius drawer dividers that keep pans and lids neatly compartmentalized and the glassware trick that will make your stemware easy to access (a crucial requirement right now), we’re here to help you fix your storage woes. If you’re...

Photography by Sofie Amalie Rolandsen of Thus the Fuss Copenhagen-based blogger Sofie Amalie Rolandsen of Thus the Fuss had always dreamed of having a beautiful solid-wood kitchen. The only problem was the bespoke cabinetry designs she liked from Danish fabricator Garde Hvalsøe didn’t align with her budget. So she came up with a compromise: She ordered cupboard frames from IKEA and added custom wood door fronts with a luxe-looking grain. The hack sounds like a breeze, but, in reality, coming up with your own configuration from scratch can be a recipe for mistakes.  Her main piece of advice? Have someone...

We already knew that Amber Lewis’s brand-new kitchen would be one for the books (see: her recently revealed marble integrated sink), but design aside, we’re also getting plenty of organization ideas from the still-in-progress space. The designer tapped Life in Jeneral founder Jen Robin to help get the room in tip-top shape. Armed with budget-friendly finds (hello, the Container Store) and smart storage solutions, the duo came up with a finished product that fits both Lewis’s sleek style and the practical needs of her family. “Our pantry gets picked through all day long, so we needed something with a bit...