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Monday, February 6, 2017

Amazing Upcycled Ideas For Your Kitchen

I think one of the most amazing things about decorating is that it is something that is completely personal. Everyone's style is completely unique, and you know what's awesome about that? No one but you has to like it!

I say surround yourself with the things that you love and the colors that make you feel the way you want to feel. Even better? Pull out those favorite thrift store finds, family hand-me-downs and heirlooms from the attic and enjoy them by incorporating them into your home decor, or by upcycling them into something completely new.

For example, I love the kitchen. I think it's one of the homiest parts of the home - but it certainly shouldn't be the homeliest! Check out these amazing ways that some creative minds turned old, salvaged pieces into amazing personal statements of style for their kitchens!

Old bed headboard is now a new display shelf

Sculptural silverware hanging decoration

Three red wagons transformed into a minibar from Inhabitat
This could also be used for storing extra tableware, serving bowl, etc.

Old spoons and serving pieces can easily be turned into drawer pulls. All you need is a drill and some screws.

Pallet kitchen island by Beyond The Picket Fence (be sure to check out her new book too!)

Globe stand turned kitchen towel holder

Small chandelier made from kitchen implements from junk aholique

Old book knife block from theownerbuildernetwork

Clean salvaged wood scraps turned into pot storage

Antique dresser turned into a kitchen island from Heir and Space

Upcycled kitchen colander via Pinterest

What do you think? Do you have any upcycled items in your own kitchen?

Did you enjoy this post? You might also enjoy:

Upcycled: Awesome Kitchen Islands Made From Old Dressers

Upcycled Dressers: Painted, Wallpapered, & Decoupaged

Old Furniture Upcycled Into Dollhouses & Play Kitchens

Have a great week!

Laura

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Friday, May 15, 2015

Upcycled: Awesome Kitchen Islands Made From Old Dressers

Don't know what to do with that old dresser that you no longer need in the bedroom?

How about repurposing that old salvaged dresser and turning it into a unique, one

of a kind new kitchen island? Check out the examples below for what you can

do with a little bit of paint and some creative thinking and maybe you'll be

inspired to upcycle your own old dresser into a fantastic new

kitchen island! Read on for more tips and ideas!

Here are a few ideas for how to turn your old dresser into a new kitchen island:

Don't be afraid to use color! Sometimes a bright or bold pop of color is exactly what a kitchen needs.

Replace old drawer pulls with new hardware, possibly some that matches your cabinet hardware.

Think about using the sides as creative storage spaces: add hooks for potholders or utensils, or a towel rack to hang kitchen towels. Large magnets are also great for holding utensils.

Add casters to the legs so that you can move it around easily.

Add bead board to the backside or even a chalkboard or chalkboard paint! (here's a how-to).

Remove drawers (and use those elsewhere in your home) to create open storage inside of the dresser - this is great for storing larger pots and pans or cookbooks!

Choose a sturdy top for your dresser. If you are going to be doing a lot of food preparation on it, you may want to replace the top with a piece of marble or butcher block wood (check Ikea!).