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  • Curtain-Rod Utensil Holder
  • From "DIY Decorating & Design"
    episode DID-121
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    A curtain rod installed near a stove serves as a handy hang-up for kitchen utensils, decorative dried peppers or small baskets of spices.

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    Figure A

    An adjustable curtain rod, installed in your kitchen, provides a great place for hanging kitchen utensils and other necessities within easy reach.It can be made to fit most spaces, and with many styles to choose from, you're bound to find one to match your decor (figure A). A simple black rod works well in a classic traditional kitchen, whereas a fancy brass-finished rod complements a kitchen with lots of ornate hardware.

    To mount the curtain rod, install the brackets that come with it. Locate wall studs first, or use toggle bolts for a secure hold. When it's in place, use S hooks to hang kitchen utensils, a pretty potholder or a plait of garlic or dried peppers from your curtain-rod utensil holder.


    RESOURCES :
    Kitchen Planner
    Author: Better Homes and Gardens
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    The Complete Book of Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
    Time Life Books
    Website: www.timelife.com

    Kitchen: Decorating Ideas & Projects
    ISBN: 0696211149
    Author: Linda Hallam (ed.)
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    The New Kitchen Idea Book
    Author: Joanne Kellar Bouknight (Taunton)
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    The Taunton Press Inc.
    Website: www.taunton.com

    The Decorated Kitchen: Creative Projects
    ISBN: 1564773507
    Author: Leslie Beck
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