We have a small kitchen where we're trying to maximize space. I figured one of the best ways to do that was to store some of our basic pantry items in canisters on a shelf on the wall. But I didn't want a cluttered shelf, so a short depth was important. I wanted something functional and pleasing to look at.

I hung them both in the same direction because I'm considering adding two more shelves in the future, and I'd hang them opposite each shelf with the small portion of the shelf opening upwards. Also even if I don't add more shelves later this setup allowed me to put on more canisters on the smaller piece of the shelf.