40 Bolinas Ave — Kitchen Drawer & Cabinet Reference
For Dana at Neat Shop — Custom White Oak Insert Planning
Confirmed interior dimensions and current-state photos for every kitchen drawer and cabinet. All measurements exact, taken by hand.
Checks, stamps, pens, DeWalt cordless screwdriver, BIC lighter, Stanley screwdriver, scissors, tape
Possible insert: modular tray with categorized zones — pens/scissors, tape/rubber bands, batteries/chargers, keys/miscellaneous. Rearrangeable sections.
Forks, knives, spoons, kids utensils, kitchen shears, knife block with steak knives, meat thermometer
Possible insert: tiered double-decker. Top tier for everyday flatware (forks, knives, spoons, teaspoons), lower tier for serving utensils, steak knives, chopsticks, specialty pieces.
Spatulas, can opener, lemon squeezer, citrus juicer, ice cream scoop, tongs, pastry brushes
Possible insert: divided compartments with angled dividers so longer utensils don't jam. Zones for cooking spoons/spatulas, tongs/whisks, prep tools (peelers, graters, zesters), specialty tools (thermometers, timers). Everything visible at a glance.
Measuring cups, measuring spoons, whisks, olive wood rolling pin, zester, garlic press
Possible insert: dedicated sections for rolling pin, measuring cups/spoons, pastry tools, silicone mats (rolled), piping supplies.
Morton and Bassett spice jars, Oaktown Spice Shop jars, silicone oven mitt, pot holders
Possible insert: angled spice jar rack sized for The Spice House (thespicehouse.com) glass jars (metal lids).
Cast iron skillet with lid, small stainless saucepan with glass lid
Possible insert: peg system for flat/shallow pieces — skillets, sauté pans, crêpe pan. Pegs to keep pieces upright and separated. Expect 5–7 pieces total.
All-Clad stainless steel pots and pans with lids, various sizes
Possible insert: peg system for deep pieces — saucepans, stock pot, Dutch oven. Vertical lid rack section so lids aren't stacked on pots. Pegs sized for heavier, taller pieces.
White dinner plates, salad plates, bowls in various sizes, blue and amber accent bowls
Possible insert: peg system with dividers for stacking zones — dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, serving pieces. Pegs to prevent sliding during open/close. Felt or cork-lined base worth considering.
Paw Patrol plate, stainless lunchbox, sippy cups with lids, kids bowls, bibs, snack containers
Possible insert: divided sections for kid plates, kid cups/bottles, kid utensils, snack containers. Low and accessible for a 4-year-old. Picture labels could help kids put things back on their own.
Le Creuset dutch oven, loaf pans, muffin tins, baking sheets, silicone molds
Possible insert: vertical dividers for sheet pans, cutting boards, cooling racks. Will be adding half and quarter sheet baking sheets. Everything filed vertically — no stacking. Dedicated slot for pizza stone/steel if possible.
Brown sugar, chia seeds, chocolate chips, cutting boards, wood crate organizers
Possible insert: organized zones for baking supplies, wraps, bags, parchment. Pull-out shelf or riser could help use full cabinet depth.