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

I hope you have a great week 

Love, Laura

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Kitchen Storage Solutions

A kitchen is a place where controlling the clutter is quite a task. 

It is a place which is by necessity filled with stuff. No matter how big or small your kitchen is quite often you will find yourself struggling for more and more storage. And I believe that it's not the 'space' but 'how you make use of every inch of available space' is what matters and makes your kitchen look organized. There are many ways you can squeeze a little extra storage out of a small kitchen. 3D in association with CapriCoast brings to you smart kitchen storage solutions. If you are struggling to store the stuff in your kitchen in an efficient way then this post is just for you.  

• Building lots of cabinets doesn't necessarily mean a lot of storage space until you make good use of them. An easy way to double up the space inside the cabinets is to use multilevel wire racks to keep the items like jars, containers and bottles. You can use as many wire racks as the space allows you to and there you have smart storage to store more stuff inside the cabinets now. 

• Inside the kitchen cabinets install some wire shelves on the cabinet doors too. Such wire shelves will provide the extra storage space. Small cans, bottles or jars can be kept here leaving the cabinet space free to keep some other stuff. If you need a space to hang the stuff then installing pegboard on the inside of cabinet doors can increase the storage space in a dramatic way. You can hang a lot of stuff there.

• Kitchen backsplash is usually left as is but it can also be used to hold some of your kitchen stuff in an efficient way. Installing peg boards on kitchen backsplash will give an ample space for all the stuff that you use quite often like spoons, ladles, pans and a wire rack containing all oil bottles and spices. 

• Corners in the kitchen are the most difficult places to handle when it comes to storing and quite often people struggle to take out the item that is stored in the back in a corner. Install racks that spin in the corners to allow easy access to the items stored in the back. 

• In most of the kitchens, there is always a small narrow space left next to the refrigerator. This space can be utilized to store plenty of canned goods. A rack can be installed in that space to give you a lot of storage space where you can store all your canned food and other items. If you are not a fan of open shelving and racks then install pull out cabinets in such thin spaces. It will hide away the stuff and give your kitchen a clean and organized look. 

• A huge amount of storage can be found under the sink if the available space is utilized smartly. CapriCoast has lots of storage solutions and designs especially for under the sink space. Few drawers and few shelves can create lots of storage space under the kitchen sink. You can store house cleaning supplies and lot more there.

• If you have a big kitchen and your budget allows you then opt for a kitchen island. It can solve kitchen storage problem to a great extent.  Pots and pans can be hung on the rail above the kitchen island to give your kitchen an interesting look. Kitchen island provides you an extra storage space to store your cookbooks, kitchen appliances, crockery, cookwares and lots of such stuff inside the cabinets under the island. 

Small changes can definitely bring about a big difference. I hope this post has given you lots of smart kitchen storage ideas and now you are able to put the space in your kitchen to good use. Do check out more such ideas on CapriCoast website here. To know more about kitchen interiors click here and for DIY kitchen artwork click here.
Happy CapriCoasting!!

Coming up  next is a wonderful home tour. Stay Tuned!!

CapriCoast: The Smart Way To Do Your Kitchen Interiors

So you just got a permanent address and the home is yours.
You are both excited as you move into your marvelous new house, a dream came true, right!! But next comes the most crucial part and that is doing up the interiors of your home, mainly the modular kitchen and wardrobes. I still remember the ordeal I had gone through when I decided to get the kitchen interiors done from a local kitchen vendor. Right from choosing the design to getting it customised and then waiting endlessly for it to get delivered, the whole process was too much of a hassle and infuriating. But that was four years ago!!

Now in the golden age of e-commerce, everything is just a click away. And getting home interiors done online in a hassle free way is no exception. Let me introduce you to the biggest online player in home solutions industry- CapriCoast, an online destination for all your modular kitchen and wardrobe needs. If you are looking for a smart way to get the modular kitchen and wardrobe for your home then CapriCoast is the perfect place to be.
If you choose CapriCoast then you are just three smart steps away from getting your interiors done in a hassle-free and cost-effective way. What else one needs in today's fast-paced world when everyone is hard-pressed for time. Now let me take you through these three very simple, hassle-free and quite interesting steps and in the end, you will know why CapriCoast is a smart choice for getting your kitchen interiors done.

Smart Step #1:
We all know how hard it is for working couples to go to various vendors just to get the estimate of how much it will be going to cost them to get the kitchen of their dreams designed or a wardrobe or any modular fit-outs to get done. Spoil no more weekends, as this can be done online with CapriCoast while sitting in the comfort of your home. You just need to fill in your requirements and CapriCoast's instant estimate tool will generate multiple estimates from different vendors. See!! you didn't even step out of your home and there you have estimates of your interiors expenses. At this point, you can make choices like whether you want a fully modular kitchen or semi-modular one and what material and finish you are looking for. Now you are free to choose the estimate that is in line with your requirements and fits your budget. Isn't it a hassle free way to get the estimates.

Kitchen Interiors by CapriCoast

Smart Step #2:
CapriCoast has saved your several rounds to market and you have an estimate in your hand. Now! what next? Just sit back, take a sip of your favorite drink and get the personalized design from CapriCoast's design expert. Your floor plan and the estimate you had chosen in the first step are the only things that the design expert will need from your end and you will get a kitchen design perfect for your floor plan along with 3 quotes from various vendors. They have thousands of pre-designed kitchens, their online catalogue offers India's widest range of models to suit any design inclination and every budget. Smart indeed!! Do you want to see stunning designs of the modular kitchens designed by CapriCoast then click here. 

Smart Step #3: 
What if you didn't like the design? Well! you have the liberty to customise the design to your liking and to pick the vendor of your choice. No worries if you find it difficult to make the decision of vendor selection, CapriCoast's professional team is there to assist you. You can compare the products and their pricing across the vendors. Once the design and vendor are finalised, it's time for you to step out and visit their showroom to have a look of the material. Once you are 100% satisfied now you can place the order.

Now you might be thinking, will delivery of the order and its installation be as easy and hassle free as the three smart steps of placing order was? Well! the answer is yes. Rest assured, on time delivery and professional installation is guaranteed. In fact, you will get Rs1000/day cash back for the delays.

Now let's take a quick glance at what makes CapriCoast a hassle free online marketplace:

- You get everything under the one roof. Choose from multiple brands and various vendors.
- No compromise with quality and they value for money.
- A wide range of pre-designed kitchens and wardrobes to choose from.
- Compare price and performance easily across the vendors.
- You can get the design customized as per your liking.
- Their professional team will be happy to assist you at every step.
- Your personal designer will be your single point of contact. No need to make unnecessary calls.
- On time and on budget delivery.
- You would get exactly what you paid for.

Don't you believe me?? check out yourself and do let me know your experience with CapriCoast. Below is the link to get in touch with them.
CapriCoast Website (click here)     
Happy CapriCoasting!!

Stay tuned dear readers! My next post will be an easy DIY to add some cheer to your dining space.

Flip Home #6 {After} Pics

Hi All! I am so enjoying this fall weather here in NC. I love the change of pace from the busy summer to a more subdued fall. The colors are just starting to pop out and I can't wait to get the babies outside for some pictures.

As promised (a week late) I am sharing the after photos of our most recent flip home. If you missed the before pics you can find them Here.

Since I had just delivered my babies 6 months ago, I really wasn't too involved with this flip like I usually am. I did find the home and completed the closing, but I didn't get to do the FUN stuff like picking out paint, flooring, counter-tops, etc. However, our business partner really did a phenomenal job without me! See for yourself.

And of course a couple of photos to show how far we have come! Don't you love before and after pictures?

Now we are on the hunt for flip home #7! To see the last 5 homes click HERE.

What's On Your....Kitchen Counter?

Last month 8 of us bloggers posted what was on our bathroom vanities. This month's post is all about our kitchen counters. I would love to share an amazing kitchen with all of you, but alas you will see the real deal through the pictures below. I did clean up a little for you because there are usually some dishes in the sink and mail on the bar. But you all get the idea...this is real life.

The kitchen is the heart of the home....is it not? The place where meals are made, discussions are held, junk gets piled and messes are all around. I have a feeling that my semi-picked up kitchen will only stay this way for a short period of time. When these babies come it is going to be filled with bottles, burp clothes, wash clothes and the like. But I wouldn't want it any other way!

When we moved into this home 7 years ago, we were thinking it would be our home for 3-5 years. So I really haven't done much to the kitchen other than adding a back splash. I dream of granite counters and painted cabinets, but feel blessed just to have a functional and pretty large kitchen for now.

Everything has a place. You can always find some fruit in our white bowl, cutting boards leaning against the back splash and some ingredients by the stove.

The bar side of the kitchen usually has some mail and news papers piled as well as my semi-organized drop spot that I showed you all here. I always have a pad of paper with our ongoing grocery list so the hubs and I can write down items right away without forgetting what was needed later in the week.

And of course what would be a counter without a little coffee station. An antique tray that I found for $2.50 helps coral the grinder and keeps the mess off of the counter top.

I really try to have some flowers in the kitchen to make me happy. Doesn't always happen, but it was my new years resolution a couple of years ago and I find the kitchen much more cheery with some pretty flowers...even if they are from the clearance section at the grocery. My dish scrubber always has a place to rest, which I find helpful when trying to keep the sink clean from grime and water spots.

And that is the exciting world of my kitchen counters! HA! So I am thinking you all need to spill the beans on what your kitchen counters look like at the moment? Come on mama's out there....make me feel better by telling me how crazy my kitchen might look with the little twins here in just a short couple of months!

Check out the good and bad from the rest of our blogging team:

Sarah- 702 Park Project
Brittany- Brittany French Blog
Kristy & Beth- Design Chic
Brenna- Domestic Charm
Mary Keller & Heath- Southland Avenue
Cathy- The Grit & Polish


Do you need some more kitchen inspiration? Check out my Kitchen Pinterest board Here!

Fabulous Feature Friday: House Seven Blog

I haven't posted a Friday Feature in a while and I really want to bring this back! I love finding new to me blogs and sharing some amazing talent with all of you.
I recently came across House Seven Blog on Instagram. She posts the most amazing snippets of her home, so I decided to check out her blog. Well...it is just as lovely. Anissa shares projects around her home as well as everyday life. I am excited to share her beautiful home with you today. Enjoy!

I just adore her Industrial Cottage Chic place! It started out as just a builder grade home and Anissa has added so much character to each space she touches. I love how she has combined vintage pieces as well as more modern pieces in each room. Love her style don't you?

Hope you lovelies have a wonderful weekend. We are tackling a few items on the nesting list! Wish the Hubs good luck! xoxo