We needn’t wait till January to declutter and reorganize our homes. Remodelista this week has some great mid-summer inspiration:
![In lieu of a typical pot rack, cabinet maker Ben Block of Block Brothers Kitchen, devised this cool version which seems to be inspired by a hanging laundry rack. Photograph by Jared Kuzia, from Kitchen of the Week: Rethinking Perfection in a Cabinetmaker’s Own Kitchen in Maine.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/block-brothers-kitchen-ben-block-pot-rackt-photo-jared-kuzia-maine-733x977.jpg)
![The built-in desk in the kitchen usually feels like an \2\17;80s design gimmick, but this streamlined, modern version (at right) makes a strong case for its revival. Photograph by Laure Joliet, from Before and After: A Summery Bungalow in Topanga, California, Redone by an LA Designer.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/topanga-house-kitchen-1-laure-joliet-733x489.jpg)
![A little storage planning pre-renovation is a beautiful thing. Case in point: built-in tray racks for the avid cook. Photograph by Steal This Look: 5 Clever, Efficient Ideas from a Cookbook Author’s Home Kitchen.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/amy-thielen-kitchen-shelves-photo-lacey-criswell-733x1099.jpeg)
Plus:
- The Curator’s Apartment: A Design-Led Holiday Retreat in Bath
- 5 Favorites: Summery Natural Fiber Sconces
- 10 Easy Pieces: Gallery-Style Picture Frames
- Remodeling 101: Modern Plaster Walls, Six Ways
- Expert Advice: How to Throw an Impromptu Summer Dinner Party
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