Kitchen Command Center

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Let me just admit it, I have too many pieces of paper floating around in the kitchen.  The drawer next to the refrigerator collects too many papers.  When coupons come in, they go there.  When I find recipe, they go there.  I need a way to organize papers, write down needed items, and post the weekly menu.  I made the dry erase menu a little while ago but I hated that is sat out on the counter.  I'm more of a less is more kind of girl.  So where could I hide all the stuff?  The pantry doors!

I bought a few frames so they would all match.  Using the same chevron background for each, I made a miscellaneous board, a menu board, and a notes board.

For the miscellaneous board, I painted some clothes pins and attached them with hot glue.  Now there's a place for coupons and new recipes I'm trying for the week.


The menu board is just like the last one I made.


The notes board is to write down items needed or other random notes.


I used Command strips to attach them to the pantry doors.  Now no more mess on the counter.



So much better.  I can close the door on this situation!  Ha!  Do you have a command center?

 

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Comments

  1. Cherry WarrickMay 24, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Linking up after you at Delightfully Inspiring Thursday - what a great idea here! Very cute - and also, smart to put it on the pantry door.

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  2. MariaMay 24, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    I love this, what a great idea to have all of this in one spot! I need to make something similar for my kitchen!

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  3. MargoMay 25, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I love seeing ideas for command centers!

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  4. The Arizona RussumsMay 25, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Love how you keep this hidden in the pantry and yet it's so accessible. May have to copy you on this one too!

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  5. KimMay 26, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Very good ideas! I've got the menu board, but like you had, it clutters my counter somewhat. So I think I'll see if I can mount it inside a cupboard door. And I really like the clothespin to hold papers idea!

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  6. allisamazingMay 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    What a cute idea! Love it :)

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  7. Kendra | Our Homemade HappinessMay 27, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    This idea is so cute!

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  8. MichelleMay 28, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Cool ideas! I love the organization of it all! :)

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  9. Theresa FletcherMay 29, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    this is much more organized than our command center! lovely :)

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  10. Shara @ Palmettos and PigtailsMay 30, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Simple and functional! Thanks for sharing!
    Shara @ Palmettos and Pigtails

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  11. Classy ClutterMay 31, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I totally need to do this! I am featuring this on my blog tomorrow! Thanks for linking up to Classy Clutter!

    XO, Mallory @ Classy Clutter

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  12. Comeca JonesJune 1, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Too cute!

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