Storage Solutions: 8 Ideas to Steal from a Modern Farmhouse

Photography by and courtesy of Jodi Mockabee

Homeschooling mom and blogger Jodi Mockabee knows a thing or two about kitchen storage, having remodeled her own 1846 farmhouse in Northern California. Here are 8 storage ideas to steal from Jodi's kitchen:

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1. Don't Sacrifice Storage for Seating in Your Island

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2. Make the Space Work Harder

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3. Diversify Your Storage

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4. Keep Must-Haves in Easy Reach

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5. Use Your Pantry as Extra Counter Space

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6. Harness the Power of the Peg Rail

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7. Consider a Dishwasher Drawer

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8. Sneak in Storage Wherever You Can

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