I have down sized houses and now have no kitchen space. I’m using what was once my office cubbies to hold pots, pans, mixing bowls, and anything else I can think of.I got these carts for a steal, 15 dollars for both brand new in the box. Taxes included. Couldn’t pass them up and expected to put them in the garage to get that stuff off the ground ( roaster, bread machine, dehydrator, air fryer, etc.). What I found was that they fit on top of the shelving( thought they wouldn’t). 

Having them is a blessing since most of that stuff was on top of my counters and we had to prep food on the table. However, they are kinda… not pretty…

As I said, they were for big appliance items which is why they have so much space. The coffee machine will go on the one above the microwave, along with an electric kettle and toaster, but I need to move the cubbies to get them plugged in. Idea is that tea, coffee, microwave food and toast can be made quickly in the morning along with any snacks.

Other side will contain the kids  tea sets ( yes they asked for them for Christmas), mugs, tea and coffee, and supplies. Along with maybe some microwave and toaster snacks/food. 

Fruits and veggies in the bowls  will remain on the cubby surface.


I’m thinking of adding some extra shelves to shorten the space  between shelves, especially on the side that has the tea sets and supplies.

My main issue is that it is all square and black with silver screws showing. I will be covering the cubbies with makeshift doors but need suggestions on how to cover all this up. 

Shelves can be covered in contact paper but the bars/legs? I have thought of wrapping in twine or rope…painting would still show the screws they just be a different color. 

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Ps: haven’t finalized a look for the area because I don’t know what I can do with these. Feel free to throw out those suggestions. Also, here is a link to the cubby project I am working on. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8j6mNSQ/


Microwave Shelf Beautification