Open Kitchen Cabinet Reveal!

First off, I have to tell you that this blog post has been days in the making.  I'll have to tell you the story a little later, but today I'm excited to reveal my new open kitchen cabinets.

  

You know, sometimes I wonder why I don't just go with my gut when it comes to design and decor decisions.  It seems that when I do, I'm rarely disappointed with the result.  I mentioned in my first Open Kitchen Cabinets post that I've been contemplating the decision to ditch the door (or at least part of it) for some time now.  However, it wasn't until last week that I finally decided to go for it.  Best decision EVER!

 

Minus a few mishaps, the process was fairly simple.  I briefly mentioned Steps 1 (Removing the Door Panel) and 2 (Cleaning out the Cabinet) on my original post.  The subsequent steps were also pretty easy.

Step 3:  Painting the Interior. Luckily, I had a little Olympic Blue Shamrock left over from my Craigslist Chair Makeover project.  I highly recommend the two-in-one paints because it cuts the time in half, eliminating the need for multiple coats. 

 

Step 4:  Styling the Shelves (a.k.a. The Fun Part)  I spent the better part of Saturday having fun playing around with accessories.  Surprisingly, I had everything I needed already, with the exception of two Boxwood balls that I picked up at Stein-Mart for $2.99 each.

NOT the right tool!

Step 5:  Reattaching the Door- It was an interesting process, but after some work and ingenuity, I was able to insert and attach (with glue) my new glass pane to the existing cabinet door.  I think this is definitely a case where having the right tools would've made all the difference.  I'll tell you more about the process in a later post. 

Step 6:  Admire Your Work

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

So loving the results!  Have a wonderful Independence Day!!