Need a kitchen face lift? I would love to say that I was getting my kitchen totally redone, but that's not going to be the case. Instead what I have always done is work with what I have. About 2 years ago I painted my cabinets from builder oak to white. It's held up pretty good. Now I am wanting a coffee bar area, and I really don't have a place to set up shelves, and my house is pretty average size.
Last time on the blog I showed you how to set up a coffee bar on your counter. Now, I decided to extend that into my cabinets above the counter.
First, I took off the existing cabinet doors. It's not really pleasing inside. Mismatched cups, glassware, etc. I have cheap cabinets so let's just say the shelves seem a bit bowed. No worries. I will address this later. So I skimmed through Pinterest and found a pin that inspired me. That's all it takes for me people, my insane Pinterest addiction! It was of course a coffee bar with all the bells and whistles! Rae Dunn, signs, garland etc. Since I am not a Rae Dunn collector I will use my regular drinking glasses. We happen to drink out of Mason Jars, so I have plenty to display.
I started to line them up by size on the bottom shelf. You could use your mugs or glasses if you like. It's really up to you. Next, I added some fall decor. Since it's September I like to decorate for fall then in October I will add in some Halloween. Then if I'm not too tired of it Thanksgiving in November. Just be warned that I am a Christmas fanatic! So I cannot promise you that I will wait for December to decorate for that.(just saying)
Below the cabinets is my rustic centerpiece box filled with my coffee cups, next to the coffee maker. I added my white cow creamer, my handmade sign, a pumpkin, scrabble letters and a mason jar with fall flowers. I also hung 2 mugs above with cup hooks. If you have any wall space for added decor, use it up. You could hang a sign or wall decor that you love. I chose to hang up our initials. I got these at Michaels at the checkout bins only $1 each SCORE!
I hope this gave you the face lift you were looking for. Remember you can always put the cabinet doors back on if you get sick of it. It literally cost me nothing. All you need is a little inspiration!
Stay tuned for more....
Almost forgot. You could put a piece of fabric on the shelves to cover them up if they are not pleasing esthetically or bowed like mine. Also contact paper is another good option.
Last time on the blog I showed you how to set up a coffee bar on your counter. Now, I decided to extend that into my cabinets above the counter.
First, I took off the existing cabinet doors. It's not really pleasing inside. Mismatched cups, glassware, etc. I have cheap cabinets so let's just say the shelves seem a bit bowed. No worries. I will address this later. So I skimmed through Pinterest and found a pin that inspired me. That's all it takes for me people, my insane Pinterest addiction! It was of course a coffee bar with all the bells and whistles! Rae Dunn, signs, garland etc. Since I am not a Rae Dunn collector I will use my regular drinking glasses. We happen to drink out of Mason Jars, so I have plenty to display.
I started to line them up by size on the bottom shelf. You could use your mugs or glasses if you like. It's really up to you. Next, I added some fall decor. Since it's September I like to decorate for fall then in October I will add in some Halloween. Then if I'm not too tired of it Thanksgiving in November. Just be warned that I am a Christmas fanatic! So I cannot promise you that I will wait for December to decorate for that.(just saying)
Below the cabinets is my rustic centerpiece box filled with my coffee cups, next to the coffee maker. I added my white cow creamer, my handmade sign, a pumpkin, scrabble letters and a mason jar with fall flowers. I also hung 2 mugs above with cup hooks. If you have any wall space for added decor, use it up. You could hang a sign or wall decor that you love. I chose to hang up our initials. I got these at Michaels at the checkout bins only $1 each SCORE!
I hope this gave you the face lift you were looking for. Remember you can always put the cabinet doors back on if you get sick of it. It literally cost me nothing. All you need is a little inspiration!
Stay tuned for more....
Almost forgot. You could put a piece of fabric on the shelves to cover them up if they are not pleasing esthetically or bowed like mine. Also contact paper is another good option.
Happy Decorating!
SCORE. Your kitchen looks amazing
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