If you’ve been reading over the past week, our kitchen has been going through a bit of a transformation. Nothing drastic (I wish I could tell you that I painted my cabinets :() but I thought I was Martha and made some new curtains and hung some freshly painted artwork.
Our cabinet space is less than roomy to say the least. I needed some kitchen storage, and the Montgomery console table just wasn’t cutting it anymore. It was nice to look at, but there was no place to stash anything.
My mother-in-law and I paid a visit to Pier1. I love that place! I could have gone crazy in there. I actually spotted a light that I really liked too, but ended up with Simon!
Yesterday I got a phone call that I needed to pick up the new addition!
We unpacked him, popped in the glass doors, & I loaded him up.
Aint he cute?
I chose the Simon sideboard for a few reasons.
1. I needed more storage.
2. I like the way the espresso wood contrasts with the green wall.
3. It’s counter height.
4. The shape is modern, but not futuristic.
5. I love the vertical lines in the glass doors.
I decided to put some of my white dishes, bowls, and mugs along with some lighter wood and stainless kitchen-y items in to free up some much-needed cabinet space. I chose to put these specific colors in because they contrast with Simon’s dark tone.
I placed some white plates with some cheerful citrus fruit for a colorful kick on top.
I get happier just being in my kitchen!
Now, all I have to do is throw a few small pictures next to the new artwork and I think I’m done with that wall for a while 😉
Ooh! I really like Simon!
Me too! He’s my new boyfriend 😉 haha!
xo
Mindy
Mindy,
I am redoing my kitchen is well and the color of your walls almost identical to mine. I am working on the little post about it…. BTW thank you for your tip regarding gravatar. Let’s see if it works!
Are your wall this color now or are you going to paint them this color? No problem, hope it works!
xo
Mnidy
We just painted them this color 🙂
Sweet! What color accents are you doing?
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Mindy
I love it! Looks great!
Thanks!
This looks amazing, what a great choice. I love that it displays all your dishes like art but is so useful at the same time. I think more kitchens need this over all beauty w/ duty added in!
Beauty with Duty! Love that! 🙂
xo
Mindy
I love how your kitchen it shaping up!
Thanks! Speaking of shaping up, how many more weeks til comp?
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Mindy
Looking good! I still love that sign!!
Thank you Michelle 🙂
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Mindy
Eat drink and be merry!
Nice words to brighten up a room! or should I say a wall. lol
Thanks you ! I agree. The words are bright & cheery enough that I could paint them black 😉
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Mindy
I love it. I think we have similar styles Mindy. The dark wood looks so perfect against that soft avocado color and lighter colored floor. Really gorgeous!!!
Thanks! I agree. I’d love to see pics of your place!
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Mindy
I would, but it feels like it’s in constant chaos with various projects, so areas are presentable (fewer than I’d like), but I’m never satisfied. Does that sound nuts?
Um, yeah. My husband
probably thinksknows I’m crazy. I rearrange the furniture like twice a day. Not kidding. I post it anyway. I’ve gotten some great ideas from readers. Post the bad stuff, post the good stuff. In progress projects are real life 🙂xo
Mindy
It looks just in place in your last photo – the canvas, the green wall, the stacks inside Simon. I like how it doubles as a storage cabinet and a display unit 🙂
Thanks Tien. I like that it’s a display unit also.
Your gravatar makes me hungry for icecream everytime I see it! LOL!
xo
Mindy
Oooooh…i loved loved loved that sideboard and those plates and that wall hanging…actually loved all of it….
Thank you 🙂
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Mindy
Nice cabinet, I like the color too. My kitchen cabinets are dark expresso on the outer and black on the island.
The fruit reminds me of warmer weather that is on it’s way!
Exactly! I have SPRING FEAVER!!! You saw the crazy winter we had. I’m dying for some warm sunny days.
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Mindy
love the artwork.. i want it!!
I sell custom art work if you’d like me to whip something up for ya!
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Mindy
I love it!!!
You should come over and see it in person.
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Madge
I just ordered Simon to use as a media console in my living room. It is the perfect size for this application, and I can’t wait for it to arrive next Friday. We are losing the GIGANTIC old oak entertainment center for Simon and his simple, clean lines and smaller stature. In looking for pictures online to send to my sister-in-law, I stumbled onto your blog. Thanks for posting…love it!
Lynn
I never thought to use it as a media console, sounds good to me! I hate large entertainment centers. Good move. The room will feel so much more spacious. Hope you enjoy it 🙂 I love mine. It is made really well.
xo
Mindy