The IKEA Expedit Bookshelf Makes a Great Kitchen Cubby Storage Solution

Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold
Cambria Bold is the Executive Editor of Cubby, and one of Apartment Therapy Media’s first full-time editors from way back when. She was The Kitchn's founding Design and Lifestyle Editor as well as Managing Editor of Re-Nest, Apartment Therapy’s late '00s green living site. She…read more
published Apr 9, 2014
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Hope and Pete’s recent House Tour on Apartment Therapy is bright, colorful, and full of personality befitting the couple’s “laid-back bohemian aesthetic.” What really caught my attention, though, was their kitchen storage setup.

IKEA’s Expedit bookshelf has been around for what seems like ages, but I can’t say I’ve seen it used very much in the kitchen. How is that possible? Just look at how perfect the cubbies are for storing small appliances, dishes, and kitchen baskets!

(Image credit: Kim Lucian)

This is a tidy, attractive way to do open storage. The cubbies are the right size to hold certain small appliances like a slow cooker, juicer, and food processor, while we spy a few baskets with linens, dishes, jars, and utensils.

(Image credit: Kim Lucian)

There are a few pretty decorative items as well to break up the utility, like the platter in the upper righthand cubby. Such a great balance of function and fancy! We love it.

See the full tour → Hope and Pete’s Bohemian Modern Abode at Apartment Therapy