Solving the Awkward Sealed Door Issue (1 of 2)

Our place has great character and we love it, but it comes with some awkward spaces. Rather than letting it detract from the charm, we are looking for cool ways to turn our awkward spaces into cool and functional spaces. Take for example our kitchen wall. Amidst the exposed brick is a door that leads into what is now a separate unit. The door was sealed up ages ago and now it just looks funny:

With the help of a few shelves and hooks I am hoping to turn this awkward sealed door into a functional kitchen wall. Here's how.

Step One: Choose your supplies and design!
We have limited cabinet space in the kitchen so I want to add shelves. I also want to add a few hooks for dish towels and displaying a trivet. I am keeping it simple with a wall shelf set from Target and some standard hooks.

Step Two: Install the shelves and hooks
All you need is a pencil, a drill, and a level (and maybe a helper!) Hold the shelves in place before you start drilling to make sure you like the placement. Check your progress throughout to make sure they are level.

I strategically placed the hooks to look nice and be functional. I wanted a higher hook for my apron to keep the bottom from hanging on the floor. I wanted a few lower hooks for towel.

Step Three: Decorate!
Make sure you check to see what the weight limit of each shelf is before you place items on them.

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