Free Up Your Kitchen Cabinet Space With This Clever Magazine Holder Hack

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Clever storage solutions may not be challenging to come by, but finding the perfect storage method that suits your vintage or farmhouse aesthetic can be tricky. Add combating limited cabinet space on top of that, and you might find yourself craving a thrift store trend that could revolutionize your kitchen storage. Thankfully, a clever idea could help you tame those bulky kitchen items causing chaos in your cabinets. Enter old magazine holders — the perfect storage solution for large baking trays and the like.

Homeowners are snatching up these wooden finds and thus, turning the thrifted magazine rack into useful kitchen storage for holding baking sheets, muffin tins, and cooling wire racks. While magazine racks may not be able to hold every size of baking sheet you own, they can store smaller trays or muffin pans, keeping them out of the cabinets yet organized. Wooden magazine racks can be sourced from thrift and antique stores for a reasonable price. Or, you can search online sites like eBay. Prices range from as affordable as $20 to upwards of $70 for unique vintage pieces, depending on the style, age, and seller. One thing to consider, however, is that storing bakeware out in the open could make it prone to dust build-up. Additionally, while you may save cabinet space, you might have to sacrifice valuable countertop surface to store your rack.

Adding something as simple as a vintage wooden magazine rack is one trick for giving a kitchen more vintage charm. To pull off this storage solution, find a magazine rack that you like. There are several to choose from, and finding the perfect vintage piece could demand a few visits to your local thrift store. Wooden magazine racks range from light to dark tones. Additionally, the individual carving and style can differ greatly, with some racks having multiple tiers or holders. Once you have your rack, it's a good idea to give it a deep clean using mild soap or a wood furniture cleaning solution. Since you'll be placing clean dishes in the rack, ridding it of dust and grime is a must. Once cleaned, find a cozy spot on your counter and stash your baking pans in their new home.

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If your vintage magazine rack has a lot of scratches or chipped wood varnish, you might be able to cover up the scratches using wood furniture repair markers. Also, if you're limited on countertop space, some homeowners opt to place the rack on the floor. However, keeping clean pans close to the floor could make them more prone to dirt or debris. Those with pets may also want to avoid this placement due to fur and dander. An alternative is to select a taller or freestanding magazine rack that could elevate pans off the floor.