I created this built-in hutch for a client who wanted to replace an existing kitchen desk in order to gain more usable storage space.

The lower cabinet has two standard drawers and four pull-out shelves. The upper cabinet sits atop a solid black walnut countertop and has several shelves for additional storage and spice racks attached to each door.

The spice racks are made primarily from maple with 3/8” dowels in front of each shelf. The four upper shelves are designed to hold small spice jars, while the three lower shelves are set up to accommodate larger ones.

In addition to the cabinet, I also built this charging station as part of the project. The rear area is for sorting mail, while the front slots hold phones and tablets for charging.

The upper charging area opens up to access a hidden power strip concealed in the back. All charging cables can be plugged into this strip, which is then plugged into a standard wall outlet.