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Kitchen Storage Idea: The Built-in China Cabinet

Feb62019

If you’ve always thought china cabinets were destined for the dining room, you might be interested in this idea. . . What about moving the cabinet/hutch/armoire into the kitchen and even having it built-in as a custom storage option? Here are a few examples that caught my attention: 

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This image is one of my favorites. I love the look of a very traditional china cabinet seamlessly woven into an updated kitchen and with the open shelving in the same finish.  Source: Remedy

 

 

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The addition of this green cabinet in Edie’s kitchen has always stuck with me. Technically, it’s not a built-in but the clean lines work so well with the cabinetry and I love mixing up the gray cabinets with a fun color—as demonstrated in my own kitchen. ;)  Source: @LifeinGrace on Instagram

 

 

built-in hutch china cabinet antique

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This hutch was original to the house but I love the way they sanded it down. Adding a patterned black and white tile makes the whole thing look modern and fresh. Source: Joanna Gaines

 

 

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This is a stunner. Chelsea designed this custom cabinet for her client’s kitchen and I love the contrast of black in a white kitchen.  Source: @ChelseaHorsleyDesign on Instagram 

 

 

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This is a really pretty example of new cabinetry made to look like a built-in china cabinet. I like how she repeated the light wood tones in the pendants and a wood detail on the kitchen hood.  Source: Design Loves Detail

 

 

13 Comments · Filed Under: kitchens, painted furniture, storage, Uncategorized · Tagged: decorating, furniture, kitchen

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A “Pretty” Backyard Storage Building

Aug92016

I snapped these pictures of the storage building in my parents’ backyard when we visited earlier in the Summer and thought it might provide a little inspiration for those of you considering something similar. Truth be told, they’ve had this building for a long time, but I guess storage sheds weren’t always on the forefront of my mind when I was living at home. . . But, now that I’m a “little” older, I can appreciate pretty storage when I see it.

backyard storage building

 

My parents used an old Southern Living plan when they had it built and painted it to match the exterior of their house. My kids think it’s their own personal workshop when we visit and make all kinds of treats for us with what they find.

storage building

red back door

 (Their back door & the world’s biggest topiary tree. . .)

 

The back of the building has double doors so that they can pull in their riding mower. (The huge tree, by the way, came home as a seedling in a cup with my mom when she first went back to work after we were all in school.) The antique iron window guards were salvaged from my dad’s great aunt’s house.

riding lawnmower storage antique window guards 

My dad recently found the big metal storage cabinet on one of his thrift store trips. He also keeps a big bulletin board with magazine tear-outs and advice from Martha. . .

industrial storage cabinet IMG_8293 tole chandelier

And, why hasn’t one of us stolen that tole chandelier for our houses yet?

 

I keep telling him if he’ll add some insulation, it would be the perfect tiny house—or getaway when we all come home for Christmas. ;)

backyard storage solutions

backyard storage shed

15 Comments · Filed Under: outdoor spaces, storage · Tagged: outdoor decorating

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Stylish Storage Finds At WalMart

Jan192015

In the middle of a closet clean-out last week, I ran to Walmart to look for a couple of storage baskets. I was surprised at how many good options I found. A lot of them looked very “Container Store-esque” but at better price points.

closet-organization image: Better Homes & Gardens

 

Here are some of the best ones I found in-store and online. (I bought the smaller-sized galvanized bins for my hall closet for under $7 each.)

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14 Comments · Filed Under: organization, shopping, storage · Tagged: organizing

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I'm a wife, mom of five and habitual rearranger, trying to decorate our home one crazy day at a time.  This is where I share simple design ideas, affordable projects and the occasional deep thought.

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