Cabinets
- A main focus of a kitchen tends to be cabinets. To create the "cottage" look, try painting the inset of the cabinet doors and drawers a different color than the boxes. If you are looking for even more character, add the available hardware for corners of cabinets to give a more custom appeal.
Get Organized
- By using simple plumbing parts and some brass polish, you could have a copper pot rack or wall organizer in just a few hours. Tees and elbows push together to make the perfect holder!
Indoor Herb Garden
- By screwing brackets into the side jambs and placing tempered glass shelves inside your kitchen window, you could quickly have a very natural herb garden.
Backsplash
- There are so many different options for backsplash. A quick easy way to quickly transform your kitchen is through using stick-on decals which can withstand and moisture or water splashes avoiding damage.
Pet Dishes
- A great idea for those water and food dishes for your pets is to insert a pull-out pet feeder. By creating an opening in the molding underneath a cabinet and placing a custom drawer inside. Place a plywood top including cut outs for the bowls to fit into. You can also put self-stick felt under the drawer to not only protect the floors from spills, but also to help the drawer to slide a little easier.
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