Last week on my SSS FaceBook page I shared one of my favorite furniture flip projects I've done [see it here]. and I mentioned that I've since changed the look of my kitchen, so here it is!
Be warned, that my kitchen is on the small side. I wanted a "sideboard" to add more surface space and additional, much needed, storage. I got rid of my teal dresser because it was too big and I needed a more compact version. I didn't have to look much further than my own living room... this piece went under major renovation and has been used for many different purposes [SEE IT HERE]
So far, this piece has exceeded my expectations and doesn't take over the entire wall, yay!
So far, this piece has exceeded my expectations and doesn't take over the entire wall, yay!
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| Scored the 3-Tier dish at a garage sale for $5. SWEET! |
I like to keep a lot of foods that are usually found on the counter in glass food containers. Food packaging tends to be very busy especially when you have a mix of products and brands. When poured into glass containers, it leaves the counters looking really organized but yet serving it's purpose. That's my idea of a win/win.
I spray painted the original hardware with Rust-Oleum: Oil Rubbed Bronze, which I LOVE. It has a matte finish but also leaves a little shimmer behind and it gives it a really beautiful almost authentic finish.
The bottom drawer pulls were from Amazon.
Nice, right?? L.O.V.E.
A glance at the recent before:
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| eeeeeek!!! |
I used 2 coats of Benjamin Moore Dove White. My go-to shade for white furniture.
The blue crates also got a paint job. I didn't take a before because it was a spontenous decision. I mixed a bit of teal paint I had with the Dove White, it was a very close shade to the original color, just now it's in much nicer condition.
Let's have a peak inside, shall we?
The top-left drawer is reserved for food containers! Storage containers tend to take over cabinets and drawers, we're definitely guilty of it. Having a small drawer however forces us to keep our stash to a limit. Now that the kids are in school, we have their lunch containers in here. (I'll share more about these containers on IG, follow me @SarahSweetandSimple!)
Underneath the food storage containers (bottom-left): kitchen towels, aprons, tea towels etc.
The top-right drawer holds all of the other essentials: storage baggies and rolls of aluminum and parchment paper. I also leave a couple of Sharpies so I can immediately label baggies when necessary (which is almost always).
Bottom-right drawer is other miscellaneous but often used kitchen supplies: Lids to our mason jars and straws, as well as lids to our Bullet machine and the kids ice cream bowls. The set-up was created so the kids could independently "help themselves", it's been a game changer.
And what's on the blue crates, you ask?
My tools.
Truth is, I access my tools at LEAST once a day. I'm always making or fixing something. I need easy access to them at all times. Having them in the open space of the dresser was ideal, I just didn't like LOOKING at my tools - so I used these blue crates which are pretty and practical. Score.
There you have it! My current kitchen sideboard!
I do have a beautiful white IKEA hutch beside this sideboard... it will be going under a much needed makeover. My poor girl has seen better days! I promise to share a before and after.
Meanwhile, please share this post and leave me a comment with your thoughts and questions!
T H A N K YOU!
Cheers,
Sarah
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