57th Annual Fine Craft Show November 3-5, 2023 Friday & Saturday: 10-6pm; Sunday: 10-4pm
Jo Marie Brotherton
Dianna Downs
Richard Dwyer
Foothills Craft Guild is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit
Pam Harris
Brigid Oesterling
Bob Wolfe
Knoxville Expo Center 5441 Clinton Hwy
Tickets: $8 at the door For discount tickets and information: www.FoothillsCraftGuild.net or follow the QR code
18 EVERYTHING KNOXVILLE October 2023
Get Creative with a Professionally Designed Pantry BY C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y, C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y.C O M
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O YOU LOVE
to cook? Then chances are you know the value of a pantry. Pantries have served households since Medieval times, offering cool, dr y storage for non-perishable foods. Modern-day pantries contain appliances, ser ving supplies, and overstock items, making the pantry the perfect partner when it comes to enjoying a delicious meal. If you’re looking to upgrade your pantry experience, think outside the box and consider these creative design ideas. Make Your Pantry Accessible The open, airy pantry (pictured) began as an enclosed reach-in closet. By removing the door and façade, easy access was achieved instantly. Newly-exposed storage space became even more functional by adding open shelving and a countertop, and pull-out drawers bring a multitude of items within reach. Convert a Closet Although pantries are traditionally located in or near the kitchen, yours doesn’t have to be. Transform a nearby closet or utility room into your dream walk-in pantry. Customize slim spaces for TV trays, wire bins for chips and other evening snacks, and shallow drawers to hold flatware and table linens. Create a Cubby Whether tucked under the stairs or curated in a corner, bonus pantry storage can free up your kitchen. Wine, cookbooks, and other culinary companions can be stored on perfectly-proportioned shelves, and LED lighting can help you find just what you need for the next delectable meal. No matter where in the house your extra pantry space might be, a variety of finishes, handles, and drawer pulls will blend seamlessly with your interior decor. If cooking for yourself and others is your favorite way to relax, indulge yourself by creating a new pantry space. Not sure where to start? Call your local storage professionals at Closets by McKenry. With decades of experience and quality materials made in East Tennessee, they will help you design a one-of-a-kind pantry. And you can get back to practicing your passion… good cooking!
Closets by McKenry 201 Center Park Drive, #1070 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.249.6382 ClosetsByMcKenry.com