Oprah’s Under Sink Kitchen Storage Is a Stylish Alternative to Cabinets

Oprah Winfrey invited her followers into her kitchen to share what she was feeding her guests to kick off the July 4 holiday. Aside from the oversized sandwiches by daybird in Los Angeles, there was a lot to take in as the queen of media gave a mini tour of her kitchen. But it’s a subtle design detail that will make you pause and stare: the curtains hanging underneath her kitchen sink.

Oprah’s cabinetry is cohesive around her entire kitchen, offering ample hidden storage for everything she (or her personal chefs) needs to cook up. However, the genius who designed the space strategically opted to leave the under sink area cabinet door-less. Instead, a custom curtain hangs in the space of what would have been just another white cabinet, adding a touch of vintage charm to the area. 

There are various ways you can use curtains for storage in your kitchen. Not too long ago, Jennifer Garner showed off her own clutter-concealing curtains that hung inside of her upper glass cabinets. 

Not only is choosing to use curtains instead of (or to cover) cabinetry an aesthetically pleasing move, but it can be a cost efficient way to add a little design detail in your space while creating hidden storage for all the pots, pans, and dishes you want to conceal. And it’s a great option for renters who want to hide unsightly cabinets, too.

So next time you find yourself doing a redesign of your kitchen cabinets, consider removing the cabinet doors underneath your sink altogether and adding in a curtain of your choosing. Storage, but make it elegant.