Posted by jsexton – February 19, 2007 9:06 PM

We've admired open dishracks for some time. So for this kitchen remodel we chose to have our plates open to the world, rather than hidden behind closed doors. As I've mentioned we like the notion of using everyday objects as art. In this case the Polish Pottery that Gretchen has collected is quite beatiful, and we use it for everyday eating.

We put the dishrack directly above the dishwasher, and in between the sink and the microwave. It is very handy. The other nice thing about this design is it breaks up the monotony of solid faced cabinets throughout the kitchen. It adds some visual interest. This dishrack unit comes from KraftMaid, the same company that made the rest of our cabinets. I should note that Gretchen is very happy with this open dish arrangement because it is somewhat country. You'll recall that I've been steering things toward a more contemporary look. But I too like the open dishes.