Awesome Kitchen Inspiration

This has to be the most amazing backsplash I've ever seen!  It has my creative side going crazy with all types of projects.

The source of the photo is an awesome article on kitchen inspiration with links to the projects.  Sadly, the backsplash link is broken, so there is not a tutorial to go with this project.

Click here to go to the article that features 10 budget-friendly, inspirational kitchen projects.

Spice Storage Solution

I've found solutions to our spice storage dilemma and guess what . . . the spices are still disorganized in a large box, making it a nightmare when looking for a particular spice.  Not good for cooks who love to cook spicy foods.

They are actually pencil drawer holders and can be found here or they can probably be found at the dollar store.  I like how they fit in a small space.  Perfect for spices!

Ashley at Domestic Imperfection reorganized her whole pantry . . . click here to see the whole project.

Kitchen Awesomeness

This is just a small glimpse of Brenda's awesome kitchen which matches my idea of the perfect color scheme and feel for my kitchen.  Her small kitchen is packed with all kinds of little delights for the eye . . . the splashes of red really does something for me!

Click here to see more of her fabulous kitchen . . . check out all the little nooks and crannies of her kitchen.  While you are there, check the rest of her blog, Cozy Little House, it is one of my favorites.

Kitchen Inspiration

Love the storage elements that have 

been worked into this kitchen design!  

Gorgeous . . . I love it :)

Need some kitchen

 design inspiration?

This kitchen is one of many featured at

DIY Showcase . . . check it out!

Click here

Red in the kitchen

Red is my favorite color!

This photo is more inspiration for our kitchen

redesign.  We have already decided that red will

definitely be our accent color.

Our walls are a shade of glazed mustard gold

 with black trim.  I love the contrast!

The cabinets are still white since a decision hasn't

been made on the color.

What is your kitchen color scheme?

Open Shelves in the Kitchen

The main reason I'm posting this photo . . .

For inspiration!

I love the open shelving and stuff on the walls.

I have used the little wire thingies inside the cabinet

doors, but never thought of using them on the walls.

Love the idea!

The Captain and I are still organizing the kitchen

and coming up with unique ways to store "stuff."

Since the kitchen is so small, we have to make

use of space inventively.

Can't wait to finish our kitchen project!

Photos coming soon :)

Dish towels that stay put!

Since The Captain and I have been in the process of reorganizing our kitchen, I've also been searching for some inspiration from Bloggerville.

This project for a dish towel

 that stays put is an awesome idea!

How about making some matching pot holders?

Click here for this project tutorial and yet more projects!

Organize your spices

Do you love stocking lots of spices,

but lack the space to organize

all those little bottles?

We are in the process of reorganizing our kitchen and organizing all the spices has proven to be quite a challenge since we both love to cook and have collected quite a spice collection.  In the past, I have organized spices on little wire racks that attach to the inside of cabinet doors . . . but I have been looking for new ways to organize them.

I've featured many glass jar projects that would work perfectly with either one of these two spice storage solutions to color coordinate, ending up with an organization solution that also accessorizes the kitchen.

Click here for my glass jar project posts from the past.

I've seen different variations of the above storage solution, but I like that this one features a rack.  How cute is that?  Click here for the tutorial.

I love these little wall boxes . . . they serve as a storage solution as well as accessorize the kitchen.  Actually, this is a great storage solution for any room!

Click here for the tutorial.

Both of these projects come from the website Fresh Home Ideas . . . one of my favorites!

Check out the cool shelves!

Source: Elle Magazine  Room/Style: Kitchen, Traditional, Country  Notes:  In the kitchen of Mario and Anne Grauso’s pied-à-terre in Paris, the cabinetry, shelves, and wicker baskets are by Flamant Home Interiors.  Photographer: Simon Upton   Homeowner: Mario and Anne Grauso   Issue: September 2006

The curved details on the shelves are so simple,

yet make something simple very classy.

DIYers with woodworking tools would find
these shelves very easy to make!

Love the milk glass kitchenware on the top left shelf!

Click on the link to Elle Magazine's article

 on Country Kitchens for inspiration.

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