A new LOOK

For some time, the cabinets above our refrigerator drove me insane.  Not being able to access them because they were too far back making storage a big fat "not"  just made me irritated, lol.  I dreamed of having an enclosure, but it was always on the last part of the to do list.

With them being wider than the actual fridge, it was a true eyesore.  I seemed to always be trying to hide the big gap at the top too.  

So, you all have to know the rest....I searched Pinterest and online for inspiration!  I found numerous kitchens that I fell in love with but my budget was under $100.  My original plan was to use ash wood, but it was $50 for a 4x8 sheet.  I needed two, so that was marked out quickly.  On to the next plan, using paneling and turning it backside out for a smooth finish.   The hubby just loves me when I come up with a "plan".  He says, "when are your plans going to stop?"  But we didn't argue or bicker on this project and I am still in shock!   Between paneling, paint, screws, and lumber, we spent $85 on this little upgrade.  Yes, I shopped at Lowes and used scraps too. 

He does such a good job with making things square, measuring correctly and cutting nice straight lines.  That's why he's my handy man.(smiling from ear to ear with love)

Once he does his magic, then it's my turn.  Painting, adding trim, adding a shelf and hanging the cabinet doors.  I used the doors from below the sink.  I had been wanting to add a curtain for a long time but always chickened out.  Now I had a good excuse to follow through.  But the squareness of it all didn't sit well with me.

So I added appliques that I made, to mimic the curve on the top cabinets.  It did the trick!

I love how it turned out!  Now I just need to paint the rest of my cabinets white and we'll be good to go.

But that's another story.  We have some students coming Sunday to film and I can't be in the middle of painting, now can I?

It actually makes the kitchen feel bigger.

More wall space was a nice added bonus.  Sadly I didn't have enough room for Mammaw's little desk.  I'll find another spot for it though. See the skirt under the sink?  I love it! 

Little feet were added to the kick plate along with the corner brackets above the skirting to make my dream kitchen a reality.  I just so need to PAINT!  I see so many scuff marks, and the distressed look isn't my cup of tea anymore with these cabinets.  One day at a time Sweet Melanie...Rome wasn't built in a day.

Tweaking takes time so until then, have a blessed week.