Recreating a New York Times Kitchen

Our friends at the much loved design site, Remodelista will be regularly contributing to ShelterPop. They'll be giving us amazing design finds from around the world that (here's the best part) you can buy here in the US or better, have shipped to your door.

When Remodelista sees something they love they don't just pine over it: they recreate it!

Admired recently in the New York Times: a low-cost kitchen in a 250-square-foot converted garage in Seattle, designed and built by artist and designer Michelle de la Vega using a mix of new elements and reclaimed materials from local salvage yards. We can also see this configuration installed in a garden shed, a barn, or any other outbuilding to create instant (and separate) summer guest quarters. Below are two items to create the look in your own kitchen.

Above left: Wine crates used as storage drawers and shelves is a great idea; contact your favorite winery to see about getting used wine crates. Other sources include your local wine store, Craigslist, or Wine Pine, which sells Classic Wine Crates for $20 each.

Above right: Japanese luxury camping company Snow Peak makes a convenient, all-in-one Chopping Board and Knife Set; $49.95 at L.L.Bean.

See the whole room deconstructed at Remodelista's Steal This Look: Instant Camp-Style Kitchen.