When we had our kitchen remodeled a few years ago, the designer asked me for a list of the features I most desired in my new kitchen. At the top of the list was a plate rack.
Duh! I'm a dishaholic, remember?
I wanted it because of the way it looked, but I love it now because of the way it functions. It is so much easier to grab a few plates without having to open a cabinet door. That sounds like such a little thing, but it's true. And because our dishwasher is located immediately below the rack, it makes emptying the dishwasher easy, too. And finally, there is something just so very satisfying about slotting the dishes into the rack -- a place for everything, and everything in it's place.
I'm linking this post to Cindy's Show and Tell Friday. If you have the time, go check out all the links. You will be so glad you did. :)
I'm also linking Shelia's Heart of the Home Party. What could be more fun than taking some time to visit each other's kitchens, and maybe stop in for a little refreshment? :)
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Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteIt is good to hear that you love this feature. I have often wondered if it was all about the looks...which I love. Now I know that if I ever have the option I would choose to install one as well.
Becky K.
Love this, your cabinets are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love your sink! Gorgeous. :-)
ReplyDeleteMary, I am so jealous.....I wanted one too when we remodeled....and the designer talked me into a cookbook rack instead....shucks! smiles....
ReplyDeleteHappy FRIDAY!
I love it too! The color of the cabinets, countertops and all (sink) :-) Thanks for giving us a peek at your great feature.
ReplyDeleteKaren
well! I just love it too and if you saw my dishes....I'm right with ya girl! Jennifer jennsthreegraces
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Oh, I love this area of your kitchen and so wish I had room for a plate rack like yours! Love it so much. I love your apron sink too! Yummy.
ReplyDeleteMary, I'm having a blog party next Wednesday called Heart of the Home Party and we'll be showing our kitchens. I would love it if you would come - this post would be perfect.
be a sweetie,
Shelia;)
I would love to have a country kitchen. Thus, a remodel is in order ...
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, your kitchen looks great and I love the plate rack I would love to have one in my mine, but I would worry about the dust that always seems to be around in the air. Have a great weekend, Jackie, Surrey UK
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is gorgeous, Mary. I wish I had a plate rack just like that. How beautiful and practical!...Christine
ReplyDeletegosh.. you so are a dishaholic... The dishes cabinet is simply awesome... Its perfect!!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's so pretty. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it too! Wish I had one. Your kitchen is stunning.
ReplyDeleteNow i want a plate rack too. i can sell it to hubby as ease of emptying the dishwasher. Yours is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love it...Beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteI love it when you get to pull out something from the Wish List. My Wish List item when I had my kitchen done were built-in fruit and vegetable baskets. Never regretted that decision! I love your glass front cabinets.
ReplyDeleteI love it too! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your plate rack too!! And I love the color of your cabinets!
ReplyDeleteWe hope to be able to re-model our kitchen in a few years. I was thinking of a plate rack like that as a feature I'd like to have. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
I'm green with envy, Mary. The cabinet kit on the dishwasher is perfect too. Maybe one day I'll have my dream kitchen. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteI love it too! wish I had one. very nice!!
ReplyDeleteyou're right - stylish and functional - my kind of decorating!
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteI agree, your plate rack is lovely! Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your kitchen! Your photographs are just breathtaking! ! ! I always stop by just to admire!
Fondly,
Pat
I agree mary..
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so convenient to just grab a plate from the shelf..
and it just happens to look fantastic.
Love your kitchen and..oh that apron sink...my eyes are as big as saucers looking at it...lol
Love it all!
Deborah :)
I love your plate rack, too.
ReplyDeleteJanet
Mary, you have a beautiful kitchen. Love the plate rack.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, how long time...all your kitchen are so, so beautiful...specialy the plate rack!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
hugs
virginia
I love your whole kitchen!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Wow! I love it too! Would love to have one in my kitchen. Carla
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen rocks! I love the colors, the plate rack, the dishes... If I had room for a plate rack it sounds like a wonderful feature to have!
ReplyDeleteI've always loved your kitchen! Your plate rack is great and I think I'd love to add one if - and when - we redo our kitchen! Thanks for sharing yours with us.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
The plate rack is a wonderful look for your kitchen and I do believe you when you say it's easy to pull out plates and put them away. How is that area cleaned? Do you vacuum it out or does it "drop down" in some way like a toaster bottom for cleaning? I'm always thinking about such concerns.
ReplyDeleteVee, the spindles can be removed and then I just dust in there... :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mary
ReplyDeleteI love your dish rack too!
Hugs, Rhondi
Oh yes! I'd love one like that! What a gorgeous kitchen!!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
its a beautiful beautiful kitchen and some of the best cabients and plate rack i have seen, i have seen some beautiful kitchens in my career but yours is truely wonderful, it just makes me want to have one like this for myself, just great
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! I'm still cooking things up in a little galley kitchen of a tiny apartment, so seeing something like this just makes my heart swoon.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Added you to my Google Reader :)
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Oh WOW! I LOVE that!Your kitchen is beautiful!
ReplyDelete~Liz
I've never had a plate rack like yours, but I'm sure I would LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
We're definitely dish rack people too! You might enjoy stopping by and seeing ours. Yours is really a beauty and the color scheme in your kitchen is beautiful and very distinctive. Dorpping by from HOH. Jane F.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous == I have always wanted a plate rack. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW I love your beautiful plate rack...your whole entire kitchen is to die for.
ReplyDeleteLove the farm sink, too. Was it there when your mom and dad had the house or did you add it when you remodeled? It is all so so pretty. One of my favorite kitchens of all time...:)
Stunning!!! Your cabinetry is fabulous, what a gorgeous kitchen. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love your plate rack too. What a gorgeous kitchen.
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Awesome cupboard, Mary! Love the plate rack.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
Your plate rack is awesome!!
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Hi Mary!! I've so enjoyed coming back to see your kitchen! I too, love love love your plate rack!! Your cabinets and the color is just wonderful. Thank you so much, Mary, for coming to my party!
ReplyDeleteYou are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Your kitchen is the prettiest colour Mary and the design of your plate rack is so you.
ReplyDeleteIt has been nice to see inside each other's kitchens.
Judith
Love your plate rack. I have one too and it is the best for us dish-a-holics!
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
I love your plate rack and your kitchen! Just about to pin it!
ReplyDeleteI love your plate rack and your kitchen--so pretty. Just about to pin it!
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