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Here is something I did for 2nd Man as a surprise. We had this big empty spot on the wall behind the stove. Storage and a place to put stuff is always important in a smaller house and so we did not need a big empty wall with nothing useful on it. Sort of like the JULIA WALL we recently did.
So one day at lunch, I found these really neat cast iron shelf brackets that looked sufficiently retro/vintage. Then I went to a local hardware store and bought a couple of prefab white shelves. They are both 3 feet long. I got two sizes, the top one is 12" deep and the bottom one is 8" deep so that it doesn't interfere with working on the marble top table next to the stove.
So one day at lunch, I found these really neat cast iron shelf brackets that looked sufficiently retro/vintage. Then I went to a local hardware store and bought a couple of prefab white shelves. They are both 3 feet long. I got two sizes, the top one is 12" deep and the bottom one is 8" deep so that it doesn't interfere with working on the marble top table next to the stove.
He saw it this weekend and of course loved it. Now he has a blank slate to fill up as he desires. Cooking oils, herbs and spices, maybe some mixing bowls?
I'll have to make sure that I at least have some input, ha.
After the UTILITY SINK SHELVES I recently did, it's been a regular shelf-a-palooza at the farm. And I still have one more place to put another set up!
I'll have to make sure that I at least have some input, ha.
After the UTILITY SINK SHELVES I recently did, it's been a regular shelf-a-palooza at the farm. And I still have one more place to put another set up!
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| Kitchen wall shelves |
1st Man,
ReplyDeleteStorage is a good thing! Can't wait to see how 2nd Man uses these shelves.
Definitely important, and especially in a small house. Side note, I put some things on the shelves and he said "no, i don't like those on there" Oh, it's going to be one of those types of interactions, LOL.
DeleteI love the contrast of the wood paneled walls, the iron of the brackets and the white of the shelves. Very chic! It's gonna look great with all of 2nd Man's spices and such!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The white of the shelves picks up the white of the walls and of course the cabinets on the other side of the kitchen. Pic of that coming soon! :-)
Deletethe shelves look nice; have you thought of a mirror in the kitchen to give light and the image of a window?
ReplyDeleteYou know, that is a good idea. Now we do have a window directly opposite this, over the sink (pic coming soon from another project we did), but a window over here would reflect that light. Thanks for the suggestion!
DeleteThat looks really good-great idea.
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It was simple, inexpensive and practical. The best choices, haha.
DeleteThose look really nice. You did a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! Very kind of you!
DeleteVery pretty,ya'll do good work lol!
ReplyDeleteHa, you are too nice. It was simple, hardest part was getting the screws in that old, hard, wood.
DeleteI'm in love with those brackets...very nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice comment on my blog...we are well...adjusting to the new Normal after my husband's heart surgery. Took a few very long weekends to the cabin to gather strength! Having computer issues and just not good at the Kindle keyboard! I do read all of your posts...love them...just don't comment often. I'll be back to blogging soon...lots to catch up on.
YAY YOU ARE BACK! Well, I guess you've been around but it's so nice to hear from you. The new normal can take getting used to, I've had close friends go through that. Thank you for your sweet comment, your blog is always an inspiration to me. Sending good wishes to you and your family and most importantly to your husband.
DeleteAren't the brackets great? They are a heavy cast iron and when I saw them I just KNEW they would be perfect.
All our best always!