Counter Space!! Where is it?? 15 1/4"??
Is it just me? Or are there others that have next to sweet nothing for counter real estate? My TT is 27 feet long. You'd think they could give me a little more than just room to butter a slice of b...
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I have no counter space. There is a small 6 inch wide strip between the stove and outside wall (not visible in photo) and the small vanity counter. In addition, the dinette is too far away to be convenient.
On the small strip, I have a kitchen utensil organizer holding spatulas, can opener, etc. and because it's right by the exit, I keep my walkie talkies there also - that leaves a space of about 6" x 6" for other stuff.
I have the sink covers, but I hate having to move them constantly. So, I picked up an over the sink strainer:
sink strainer
That sits in the sink by the wall. I use it to hold veggies, utensils, etc. as I cook. And I can still put dirty utensils, etc. in the sink underneath it.
Then I got a stainless steel wall shelf:
wall shelf
This is placed on the wall above the sink with strainer. It's up high enough that I can still use the sink for its normal purpose. I use the shelf to hold ingredients while I cook which I put away as soon as I'm finished cooking.
Then I got this standing double shelf:
double shelf
Using velcro, I've attached this to the vanity counter. Now, the counter not only holds all those little odds and ends (keys, flashlight, phone, etc.), but holds additional ingredients.
I'm not a big foodie or cook, so it works for me. I have a small cutting board that sits nicely on top of a stove burner. My teapot is always on the stovetop (or in the sink during travel). I velcro'd a dish drying mat to the stove cover for doing dishes after meals.
When I have guests with me, I use my handy folding basket. I fill it with fixings for salad, condiments, etc. and send it out to the picnic table for someone to do non-cooking food prep.
I may add another shelf above the small space next to the stove, but haven't completely decided yet.
On the small strip, I have a kitchen utensil organizer holding spatulas, can opener, etc. and because it's right by the exit, I keep my walkie talkies there also - that leaves a space of about 6" x 6" for other stuff.
I have the sink covers, but I hate having to move them constantly. So, I picked up an over the sink strainer:
sink strainer
That sits in the sink by the wall. I use it to hold veggies, utensils, etc. as I cook. And I can still put dirty utensils, etc. in the sink underneath it.
Then I got a stainless steel wall shelf:
wall shelf
This is placed on the wall above the sink with strainer. It's up high enough that I can still use the sink for its normal purpose. I use the shelf to hold ingredients while I cook which I put away as soon as I'm finished cooking.
Then I got this standing double shelf:
double shelf
Using velcro, I've attached this to the vanity counter. Now, the counter not only holds all those little odds and ends (keys, flashlight, phone, etc.), but holds additional ingredients.
I'm not a big foodie or cook, so it works for me. I have a small cutting board that sits nicely on top of a stove burner. My teapot is always on the stovetop (or in the sink during travel). I velcro'd a dish drying mat to the stove cover for doing dishes after meals.
When I have guests with me, I use my handy folding basket. I fill it with fixings for salad, condiments, etc. and send it out to the picnic table for someone to do non-cooking food prep.
I may add another shelf above the small space next to the stove, but haven't completely decided yet.
