Our ranch house, built in 1959, has a spacious feel due to the soaring vaulted ceilings, large open entry and big windows. It is, however, sorely lacking in closet/storage space on the main level, especially in the kitchen. Being an avid from-scratch cook, I keep stock of several types of vinegars, oils, flours, sugars. Canned goods and small tubs of extra beans, rice and nuts are stockpiled on sturdy shelves in the basement laundry room (this area doubles as storage for a small supply of…