Mixing Things up in My New Kitchen- Upcycling & Repurposing
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Chipping with Charm, Laurel
(IC: blogger)
We recently remodeled our kitchen. We used a mix of old and new to create a playful and eclectic look. Our new kitchen is light and bright and just our style :)
We purchased the cupboards at Ikea. For the island we used 2 sets of lower cupboards back to back. That made for a very large top. My husband glued together 2 butcher block counters cut to size.
A small wall was removed to create a lighter brighter kitchen.
AFTER...and I finally got the farm sink I have been dreaming of.
We removed the U shaped counter to open up the space too.
Much more counter and cupboard space now.
We used two stacked upper cupboards to create a narrow pantry cupboard in an awkward corner space.
We moved the coffee station...
...to make room for a more functional "Mommy Central".
And a rarely used sitting area...
...became a craft and homework station for the kids.
A few of the repurposed details...an old candy display turned oil rack.
Minnow basket turned light fixture using a pendant lamp kit from Menards.
Pickle jars turned pendant lights using the same pendant kit. We used a clear 40 watt bulb and drilled holes in the lid so it wouldn't get too hot.
And we used vintage yardsticks and license plates as unexpected accents throughout.
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Published October 28th, 2014 11:55 AM
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