The color and patina of copper add so much character and style to kitchen decor, especially if you have a white kitchen.  If you love vintage or antique styles, you will love adding this warm metal to your decor.

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Decorating with Copper in your Kitchen

Before we dive into adding copper accents to your kitchen, let's discuss the pros and cons of using copper in your home decor. If you love the look of aged copper when it turns a dark amber color, you can skip this part, but if you love the look of the rosy bright copper color, then this accessory will need to be cleaned on a weekly or monthly basis.

Keeping your copper clean is easy if you know my tricks. You can check out my post on how to keep your copper shiny the easy way. But for now, let's talk about several reasons why copper makes a great decoration.

Copper is great to cook with, making it a perfect, useful decoration in your kitchen.  I love using decor that can be used every day! And if you have a white kitchen, then copper is a great way to create warm and cozy feeling. But you might be asking, is copper in style?

Is copper in style for kitchen?

Copper is a timeless metal that can easily be used in modern kitchen designs and traditional home decor. Because copper is fabulous cookware to prepare food with it will never go out of style. So if you are considering copper for decoration or cooking go ahead and use it for your decor.

Now that we know a little about copper and that it is timeless, let's start looking at copper accent ideas.

Best Copper Kitchen Accent Ideas

In our kitchen, we have copper in four places. One place is very obvious and, in some ways, helps anchor the room. In three other places, my copper accessories are minimal but the effect goes a long way. Here are four copper accent ideas.

• Copper pots, pans, and mugs over the stove
• Copper on shelves and hooks
• Copper hardware on appliances
• Copper wall decor

Copper Cookware over Stove

If there is one place you can use copper to make a statement, it is with cookware hanging over your stove or on a pot rack. The best part about copper cookware accents is that you can display it as a decoration or, if you cook with copper, you now have a great place to store it.

I found this copper at an antique/thrift store a months ago.  It was an inexpensive purchase which was perfect because I wasn’t sure I wanted copper over my stove as a decoration, so it was a the perfect way to test out what would be a great first step.

I found two frying pans, and we had these antique mugs that belonged to my husband's parents.  So to try out if I like the copper hanging over my stove, I used command hooks as a temporary solution.  After a week, I found I loved copper, so I decided on a more permanent option.

Hanging the Copper Cookware

When I shared on Instagram about testing the copper idea on my stove, I couldn't believe how many people liked this post. Many people liked the idea of using command hooks so they wouldn't have to drill into their ceramic tile and I also found the idea of copper accents was a popular choice.

Next, I shopped for a pot holder rack and found this silver one at Ikea, but I wanted a copper color.  So I spray painted it with Behr antique copper spray paint.

I love this paint!  This one can of paint has done several projects now.

Next, we hung the pot holder, and I set the copper pans on the hooks.  If you are like me and are not sure you will love having copper or anything hang on your tile wall over your stove, try the command hook idea first. I lived with my temporary copper idea for weeks before I made a longer-term commitment. Now I'm convinced it was the perfect addition to my kitchen.

Now a hanging pot rack over your stove is one way to decorate with copper pots or copper pans in your kitchen, but here is another simple and nostalgic idea.

Copper Kitchen Accents on Shelves or Hooks

Another place for copper is on shelves or hanging on hooks or, in my case, a dish rack.  This handmade dish rack is a DIY project I made with my brother-in-law and I love that this piece has a story.  I designed the rack, and we made it together.  Actually, he did most of the making, and I helped.  LOL!

Anyways, consider hanging or setting copper on shelves or a dish rack. Perhaps you have a beautiful statement piece such as a copper bowl, copper canisters, or moscow mule mugs. If you have white cabinets or open shelving, the copper will display beautifully. It is a good design to repeat patterns in a room.  Here is where I repeated the copper color with a favorite piece of mine, am antique copper ladle.

One thing to consider. Copper stands out when placed against something white or light-colored. It would have almost disappeared if I had put copper on my shelf. But hanging it against a white or light-colored wall will help the copper show more. Copper would also be lovely on a white marble countertop.

For more information about the paint colors in my kitchen, check out my Life on Summerhill paint colors post. And my small french country kitchen tour has lots of information, too.

Now you could stop by placing copper in two spots in your kitchen, and these two places would be enough, depending on how much copper you want to include. But here are a few more copper detail ideas. 

Copper Accents on Appliances

Look for appliances that have copper handles or details. On my stove, which is a GE cafe range and refrigerator, is a copper ring on the gold handles.  It is very small, but great designs are in the details.  I love these shiny copper accents. They are the perfect finishing touches with an elegant look. Gold and copper look great together, especially if your gold has a warm tone.

There are many appliances with copper details like copper knobs; some have more than mine which is just a touch of copper. And if you are going for a vintage aesthetic in your kitchen, then appliances with copper is worth checking into.

Also, consider a copper hood. I wanted copper to be an accent, so I didn't use copper on my hood, but if you adore copper, you will love the look of a copper range hood.

Kitchen Copper Accents on Walls

Here are fun and inexpensive ways to add copper to your kitchen by decorating your walls with copper. I do not regularly have any copper wall decor in my kitchen except for the copper cookware hanging over my stove and antique ladle. But this fall, I decided to add copper decorations.

I went to my favorite vintage stores and found a copper plate and copper flue plate. After I got home, I simply tied them with a jute cord and hung them on the hooks in my kitchen sitting area. Now I have fall decorations made of copper.

If you want to add copper to your kitchen for fall, another idea is to shop for copper molds or wall art with copper; then, you have a great way to add it to your walls. You can hang them on a gallery wall or place a few pieces with other art or accessories.

I recently saw the cutest bunny mold made of copper, and I am seriously thinking about adding it to the walls in my kitchen, or maybe I could hanging over my stove.

You may even consider a copper backsplash or light fixtures such as copper pendant lights.

That wraps up my best ideas for adding copper accents to a kitchen. Remember, white kitchens are great for copper details. The white makes the copper stand out and shine.

Here is a photo of my whole kitchen so you can see how it came together.

Conclusion

So what do you think? Are you ready to try copper accents in your kitchen, or did you inherit some copper, and now you are trying to figure out what to do with them? There are so many beautiful copper cookware items you can buy, new or old. Etsy is a great place to shop for new and antique copper cookware and copper molds.

If you want new copper cookware, shop at William and Sonoma. They have the most beautiful copper cookware that would be great for cooking food and beautiful hanging on your pot rack. Plus, you know it is safe to cook on for your friends and family.

Now I would love to know if you already have copper accents in your kitchen. If so, please share about your copper and how you display it in the heart of your home. I would love to hear your copper decor idea. I hope you have found this post helpful, and I hope you are having a wonderful day.

Happy Decorating!

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We have been adding french country farmhouse elements to our kitchen for over a year. Our kitchen is over 20 years old. The appliances were starting to trouble us, and the style looked dated. It has been a slow process to make all the changes because we didn't want to borrow money and wanted to do most of the projects ourselves.

I love the look of the beautiful kitchens in french country homes and wanted to bring that into my kitchen space. Good news – whether you have a large kitchen or small, you can bring these french country kitchen ideas to your home.

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Small French Country Kitchen

Thankfully our kitchen is finished. Here is a kitchen tour of our small french country kitchen and tips on how you can transform your kitchen with french countryside elements.

1. Kitchen Walls

One of the first places we started transforming our kitchen was the walls. We painted over the wallpaper and gave it a nice light blue color by Sherwin Williams called Rhinestone. In some light, it looks white with a hint of blue, but in other lights, it is a perfect powder blue.

Paint is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to transform a whole room. Simply by changing the wall color, you can immediately change the mood. When it comes to french country paint colors, think soft whites, warm neutrals, muted shades of blue, green, oranges, and reds.

But because this project took so long, I started to change my mind about the paint color. I painted the accent wall and cabinets in our bathroom, Repose Gray, by Sherwin Williams. I fell in love with this color and had enough paint to repaint the kitchen. So now the walls are Repose Gray.

Next is the wall behind the range. Between the cabinets, we installed subway tiles. I figured white subway tiles would be perfect if I wanted to change colors or do any other styles in the future. Plus, I had plans for a different range with no upper back.

2. Kitchen Cabinets

Our next biggest project was the cabinets. In our last home, we painted our cabinets white. Well, in this home, they were a dark stain finish. This finish was great for 20 years when we were raising our daughters, but for a french country kitchen, I wanted a bright and light kitchen again.

We first painted all the cabinets with Sherwin Williams First Star. This was a simple project but took time. In another blog post, I have all the details on how to paint cabinets without sanding. After a couple of years, they are holding up beautifully. I believe they'll stand the test of time.

Our next step was the range hood. Here is where we brought the french country vibe into the space. We went with a curved style hood and then painted it and gave it a blue rustic paint finish.

Remember me mentioning I changed the wall paint color. Well, when we painted the hood, the color of Rhinestone was too blue for the room, so this is another reason why we changed the wall color to Repose Gray.

3. Cabinet Hardware

Now that the cabinets were painted and the wall color was set, we focused on the cabinet hardware. I came across this gorgeous champagne gold pull. It was larger, so we had to fill our current holes and make new ones, but it was perfect!

Once we had the cabinet hardware in place, this is where I started planning the new appliances. I wanted appliances that fit a modern kitchen but had a vintage farmhouse french country vibe.

4. Vintage Style Appliances

I searched high and low for many different styles of modern appliances with a vintage look. There were many wonderful options, but we returned to the GE Cafe with gold finishes. However, we started with the dishwasher, which was not Cafe, because my current one died on me.

Dishwashers, in general, do not have a vintage vibe. And since the first thing you saw when you entered my house and kitchen was a dishwasher, I thought it was time to hide it. Our best option was the Bosch panel front dishwasher.

You might be wondering what a panel front dishwasher is. Well, it is a dishwasher that comes without a front. It's a great way to customize your dishwasher's appearance. So we built a cabinet front out of the cabinet doors from my master bathroom. We were so lucky they fit perfectly. See why I painted my kitchen cabinets in the middle of the kitchen renovation.

Now let's go back to talking about the GE Cafe appliances. The price point was in my budget, and when we held the cabinet hardware up to the Cafe gold, it was a perfect match. It was almost as if someone was telling me that these were the appliances meant for my kitchen.

First, we selected the range, which was easy because I currently had a gas top and oven. Since we eat at home 95% of the time and cook a lot, I wanted a range that suited me. The Cafe was perfect!

I originally wanted something hidden for the refrigerator, but I knew I needed a water filtration system, and all the hidden options required additional water filtration in a nearby cabinet. So I went with the GE Cafe french style fridge and then closed it in with my current cabinets.

We simply pulled the upper cabinet forward and built a wall down the side. It worked like a charm, and it is an elegant design, having the large gold handles on the fridge on that side of the room.

5. Maintaining the Traditional Country Atmosphere

Now, if you are wondering where my microwave is, well, way back in the beginning, when we decided to vent our exhaust fan through the roof, I pulled the microwave down and created a hidden microwave inside our small pantry.

Microwaves are not a traditional feature in a typical french country kitchen. Hiding modern-looking appliances helps keep the space in the character of french farmhouse kitchens.

We have a larger closet in the hall, which I am transforming into a vintage pantry, so we didn't need this small pantry for food. It is now the perfect place for a small appliance and dish pantry. Later I added our convection oven too.

Now that we have discussed decorating your french country kitchen with modern appliances let's get to the fun part: accessories and decorations.

6. Vintage Style Faucet

Consider an antique-looking faucet when planning your vintage kitchen, whether it is french, English, or any style.

Here is a modern version faucet that looks old. Our kitchen is a modern suburban kitchen. Adding this chrome faucet helps give it that antique kitchen of France look.

7. Rugs Bring it All Together

This is truly where the french country style takes form. To start, this kitchen needed a rug with colors to pull the blue range hood, white cabinet, and wall color together. I knew this would be the rug that gets the most washing, so I went with something inexpensive.

I found this McGee & Co rug at Target and I plan to pressure wash it about twice a year. We have had it down for over six months now, and it is time to give it a washing. LOL!

8. French Country Kitchen Decorations

Next, let's talk about the decor pieces around the range. I wanted useful and practical decor in my cooking space. To the right of the stove, I added cutting boards to the wall, standing them up.

Then in front are our most used oils and a salt dish. And last, I added this adorable mini olive tree as a decoration. Items like these add sweet rustic elements. Everything around the stove has a purpose except for this little olive tree. LOL! It is just there for looks.

On the other side are two containers to hold wooden spoons, ladles, and rolling pins. The crock belonged to my husband's mother, who knows how old it is. It could have been her mother's because three generations lived in their house. And next to the crock is an old salt glaze pitcher I found at an antique shop locally. Antique shops and flea markets can be a treasure trove of vintage pieces like these.

Now over the stove, I thought this would be a great place to hang pots we use, but I wanted something pretty and useful, so I started shopping for copper pans.

The copper is hanging on an Ikea rod. When I picked it up, they didn't have copper color options, so I took some Behr spray paint in the color copper and painted it to match. It was an easy way to create the perfect french country design.

9. French Country Kitchen Accents

Our copper ladle on the dish rack by the sink is an antique piece I found locally that complements our french country decor. Since I don't plan to use it, I polished it up with Bar Keepers Friend, and it hangs as a decoration. You can find more ideas on decorating with copper accents here. And don't miss this post on how to keep your copper shiny the easy way. This brings us to more decorations.

This dish rack is the perfect spot for decor, and many items are useful too. I added my grandmother's Currier & Ives dishes to the top. Another salt glaze-type vintage pitcher to the shelf and then french country decorations underneath.

Any rack where you can hang stuff is perfect for that french country kitchen vibe. I hung one of grandma's teacups, a mini basket I use to pick herbs outside, and candles. Rustic elements are perfect in a french country-style kitchen. Accessories warm up a space and add french country flair.

Next, a wooden bowl full of fruit and some vegetables are under the dish rack. Bowls and accessories made of natural materials are a great idea to maintain the french country decor. Again, this decoration is useful. I found the Target bowl, which is also a McGee piece.

Conclusion

Well, that pretty much wraps up everything we did to the kitchen to give it that farmhouse french country vibe. Most of my home is a simple farmhouse style, but I love adding touches of curves and ornate decor to give a simple farmhouse french country look with a touch of rustic elegance.

If you want a video kitchen tour check out my YouTube video. I walk through the entire space and share the appliances, paint finishes, and vintage pieces belonging to family members.

Are you thinking of decorating in the french country style in your kitchen? I'd love to hear your french country kitchen ideas and how you bring European charm into your home.

Happy Decorating!

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When I was growing up I learned how to organize kitchen cabinets from my mom. She basically taught me how to organize in zones. This technique makes working in the kitchen more efficient and time-saving.

I didn't know how efficient it was until she came to my house and set up my kitchen when we moved.

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How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets

Where does a person begin when organizing their kitchen? What is the most efficient way to organize kitchen cabinets?

The first step is assessing what items you have and how you use them. I would suggest beginning with thinking about your kitchen in compartments or spaces according to the task that you do the most.  Assigning kitchen space or cabinet space to common tasks can go a long way to saving you a lot of time.

Here are the zones I have in my kitchen.

Cooking and Baking Zone

Let's start with the cooking/baking zone.

When unpacking or rearranging your kitchen think about the cooking and/or baking zone.

My cooking/baking zone is right next to my oven.  I keep my spices, utensils, hot pads, pots, and pan here.

As you can see from my photo the second and top-shelf holds all the things I need for baking.

Flour, baking soda, powder, measuring spoons, cups, and so on fit on those two shelves.  Spices are on the bottom with everything from thyme to salt. A shelf riser or lazy Susan is a great way to give you easy access to small items and maximize storage space.

The higher shelves are a good place to store items you do not frequently use, duplicate items, or seasonal items. The lower cabinets are the perfect place to store pots and cookie sheets.

Some people like their flour and sugar containers hidden but lately, I have enjoyed mine on the counter. It gives you easy access to products you use often and today there are so many beautiful food storage container options like glass jars that are airtight and chemical free.

Shop supplies:

CLEANING ZONE

Here is another kitchen organizing zone that revolved around something and that is the sink.

So how do you organize the kitchen sink area you might be wondering?

Think about what all you need to clean your dishes and kitchen.

If you are a less is more person then consider keeping most of your cleaning items under the sink but if you like to decorate with them then consider a cake plate with some pretty bottles and such on the counter. 

I am less is more kind of person so a few items on the counter make me happy. Next to the sink, you will find a few pretty bottles like Mrs. Meyer's hand soap and Meyer's dish soap bottles or in my case an amber bottle with my favorite hand soap inside.

Don't forget to utilize all your cabinet space like the inside of your cabinet doors where you can hang dish towels. If you have little ones and store your cleaning supplies under your sink, it's a good idea to add child proof devices to the doors to keep the little ones safe.

Speaking of dish towels a great place to store dishtowel is over your refrigerator in a basket. And if your refrigerator could use a refresh, check out the best ways to organize your side by side refrigerator.

Also, consider placing all your dishes between the sink and the stove in the cabinets or on the shelves.  That way they are easy to put up after they are dry.

COFFEE ZONE

Because my hubby loves coffee and the last thing you want to do is run around the kitchen in the morning getting everything together.  I created a coffee zone.

If you want to keep everything neat consider placing the coffee pot, sugar, and anything else on a tray like this one.  That way it can be easily pulled out to put the water in it and placed back neatly when finished. Decorative storage bins can be fun and keep things in easy reach.

BREAKFAST ZONE

I am not a morning person so in our house I needed everything to be in one place.  It also just happens I eat the same thing every morning and that is oatmeal.  So, here is my breakfast zone with oatmeal, and all the garnishments. Grouping dry goods with similar items gives you easy access to items you use together.

I also have pancake mix here, grits, tea, and so on.

Wire baskets or plastic organizers are a brilliant way to store loose items and create a lovely aesthetic, especially if you have glass front doors or open shelves.

If you are not a morning person I would highly recommend this area to you too.  Also, this zone is close to the coffee zone.

One last area I want to mention in our kitchen is the microwave dish pantry. This is a great place to store your dishes and hide your microwave. This was especially important to me when designing my kitchen into a french country kitchen. Here is how we created a microwave pantry.

CONCLUSION

Thankfully my kitchen is average in size so there are not too many steps to go from one area to another.  But in real large kitchen zones are very important.  It saves a great deal of time and energy. If you have a small kitchen you probably do not have extra storage space so your kitchen zones assign a proper place to every item to keep things tidy. There are many different ways and kitchen cabinet organization ideas that can work for your family members.

Here is a recap of how to organize kitchen cabinets by zones.

I hope this post will help make your kitchen a little more manageable and I have included some fun suggestions to help with your kitchen organizing zones project too.

• Cooking/baking zone – pots, pans, hot pads, small appliances, stove, microwave, cooking and baking materials like flour and spices
• Cleaning zone – cleaners like dishwashing liquid, dishes, dishwasher, drying rack if you need one and so on
• Coffee zone – coffee pot, coffee, sugar, Splenda and so on (it's also great to have this zone near the baking zone since sugar and sweeteners play in both areas)
• Breakfast zone – all the food items you need for breakfast ( it's good to have this area near coffee and baking also because spices and sugar are needed here too)

Well, I hope this helps you think through your kitchen and what your daily tasks are.

When you decide to do some rearranging here is one last thought.

If you haven't used an item in the last five years consider donating it to someone who may need it more than you.  It will free up more space in your kitchen and make like even less cluttered. Or if you need a little extra space, see how I turned a closet into a pantry.

And if you are really motivated and want to do some more organizing check out How to Use Pinterest to Organize Your Home and Organizing 101.  It will give you tips on how to make your organized space pretty too.

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While visiting my daughter and son-in-law I was excited to see Jesse had done a DIY pot lid holder project on his kitchen cabinets. Immediately I knew this was the answer to my overwhelming cookware lid holder problem.

After talking to Jesse I also discovered this to be a simple project that almost anyone could do without a handyman or woodworker. It is the perfect solution to your pot lid chaos.

DIY Pot Lid Holder

With all DIY projects, you will need a few supplies, and this project calls for simple tools. I used my miter saw but if you don't have one and really want to make it easy for yourself ask your local hardware store if they would cut the pieces for you.

Here are the supplies needed to organize your pot lids on the inside cabinet doors. I got all my supplies at Home Depot.

• 36″ x 2″ x 2″ wood square end balisters (you only need one if you are doing two cabinet doors)
• Pine lattice moulding
• 2″ finishing nails for brad nailer
• Nail gun (optional) or hammer
• Miter saw
• Measuring tape
• Small level

Pot Lid Organizer DIY

Now let's get to the nitty-gritty and start making your pot lid organizer. And at the end, I am sharing my pans cabinet along with tips on organizing it too. First, let's cut the blocks.

Cut Blocks for Pot Lid Organizer

Depending on how many cabinet doors you plan to store your lids will determine how many blocks you will need. I only did two doors so I only needed eight blocks. That is two per lid holder.

Now simply cut each block at 1″ long. Sand the edges of any splinters and your blocks are ready.

Nail Blocks to Inside Cabinet Door

Next, let's nail the blocks on the side of the cabinet door to make the pot lid rack.

Keep in mind that your lid holder may not go all the way to the edge on the inside of the cabinet door. If your door is an overlay style you will need to leave space for it to shut. My door overlay is about 1/2″ on each side. But not all doors have an overlay style. Some are inset doors. In that case, you don't have to worry about the overlay.

Place one block on one side of the frame or edge of the door. The inside of my door has a frame so I set mine on the frame. If you don't have a frame then you can sit yours anywhere.

Once you find the spot where you want your first block to sit nail it in with your nail gun or finishing nail. But make sure you are considering the slot width. Measure your pot lids to make sure they will fit.

Now to measure over from the other side of the door and place your other block. Grab your level to make this easy or measure down from the top.

Measure Inside Cabinet Door

Next, you will need to do some measuring. We are measuring to cut the long piece of lattice strip that will sit on the blocks to hold the lid.

Measure across from the outside of one block to the outside of the other block.

Cut the lattice strips based on the measurements and then sand the splinters off the ends.

Nail the Lid Holder Rack Rails

Next, sit the lattice strips on the blocks and nail down the lid holder rail. And guess what? You are done. See how easy this DIY pot lid holder project is. I love how it turned out and it is solid construction.

DIY Pot Lid Storage

Last, grab your lids and place them on the inside of the cabinet. You will notice they nestle in nicely. Now when I need a lid all I have to do is open the door and pick it up. I don't have to bend over and reach inside the cabinet.

What inspired me to get my cookware cabinet organized are these Caraway pots and pans. Because I am eating more fresh foods now and cooking more and my pots and pans are old with Teflon inside I decided to move towards better cookware.

I have had the Caraway cookware now over 6 months and they are by far my favorite to cook in. Plus the way I organized my cookware station is making cooking easier too.

Large Pot Lid Storage Idea

As you may notice different size lids sit on these pot lid racks but the larger pot lids won't fit. I have a solution for that too.

I actually moved my cookware to a different spot in the kitchen and I also added shelves on the inside at the very top of the cabinet for the larger lids and pot racks. If you have more room at the top you can make multiple lid racks but I only had room for one if you include my pot organizer.

Cookware Storage Idea

I was able to add a large lid shelf and another shelf as a pot and pan organizer. You see, all this wasted space in the top of your cabinet is useful real estate. There is a lot of space up there for a pan organizer. A great way to create vertical storage for a selection of pan lids, dutch ovens, and large cookware.

Isn't this a great idea! We have pretty much changed our pot holders cabinet to work more functionally.

Conclusion

Now when I need a lid it only takes a second. No more lids falling everywhere or pots stacked one on top of the other with the lids turned upside down on the pot.

You may have noticed I also bought a pans organizer for my cast iron skillets. It works for now but I am thinking of building something in the back for them too.

Now that we have your cookware cabinet organized here are more organizing kitchen posts.

• Microwave in pantry DIY
• Kitchen zone organizing
• Storing and displaying vintage dishes in a farmhouse hutch

I hope this DIY project has been helpful. If you are in need of new cookware check out Caraway Home. They are very durable and beautiful too.

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DIY Pot Lid Holder for Kitchen Cabinet Doors

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Pot lid racks for the back of your kitchen cabinets.

Active Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• 36" x 2" x 2" wood square end balisters (you only need one if you are doing two cabinet doors)
• Pine lattice moulding
• 2" finishing nails for brad nailer or smaller (this is based on the thickness of your cabinets plus the block and lattice strip)

Tools

• Nail gun or hammer
• Miter saw
• Measuring tape
• Small level

Instructions

1. Cut block 1" (2 blocks per pot rack) and sand the edges
2. Nail block on the inside of cabinet door near the outside edge. Make sure if your cabinets are overly style to leave room for when the cabinet door is shut. Put two rows of racks spacing them apart the height based on the height of your pot lids.
3. Measure outside of one block to the outside of the other block.
4. Cut the lattice strips to the measurement and sand the edges.
5. Nail the lattice strips to the top of the blocks
6. Place pot lids into racks.

Notes

You can paint your pot lid holder. To paint the wood prime it first and then add two coats of satin paint.

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If you are working on a kitchen reno and are at the point where you're picking out the best kitchen faucet, we'd love to be of help! We have pooled together the best kitchen faucets for farmhouse sinks from Pfister.

With so many options out there, the choice can be overwhelming. So, we have narrowed down the selection of farmhouse kitchen sink faucets for you. Now you can find a great one with ease.

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WHAT KIND OF FAUCET GOES WITH A FARMHOUSE SINK?

Are you at the place where you're asking what kind of faucet goes with a farmhouse sink?

There are so many great Pfister faucets to choose from that look so nice with a farmhouse sink. You really can't go wrong when selecting a faucet for your farmhouse kitchen sink.

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR FINISH FOR KITCHEN FAUCETS?

Do you wonder what is the most popular finish for kitchen faucets?

Polished Nickel and Satin Nickel seem to be the most popular finishes for kitchen faucets. However, in a farmhouse kitchen, matte black is high on the list.

When choosing your farmhouse kitchen faucet, begin thinking of a faucet like you do a pair of earrings that help dress up an outfit.

Picking out the finish you want for your kitchen faucet can be as easy as looking at the cabinet pulls you have in your kitchen.

BEST KITCHEN FAUCETS FOR FARMHOUSE SINKS

While narrowing down the best kitchen faucets for farmhouse sinks, we pulled from our favorites places to shop online or in-person. We started with places like Home Depot and Wayfair and also checked out Amazon. Let's look at what we found.

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Pfister Norden Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet

This is the faucet that our daughter has that we talk about in the post How To Choose The Best Faucet For Your Kitchen Sink. It is by far the nicest faucet we have ever had and we love it.

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Pfister Zanna Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet with Soap Dispenser

Zanna features AccuDock, which is a powerful spring-loaded docking system that holds the spray head firmly in place when not in use. The 3-function spray tackles any cleaning-up task with ease.

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Pfister Courant 2-Handle Bridge Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray

This faucet has a timeless look to it. It's high arc spout was added for clearance and reach. This beauty comes in Rustic Bronze, Polished Chrome, and Stainless Steel.

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Pfister Avalon Single Handle Kitchen Faucet with Side Spray

This Pfister faucet is perfect for a farmhouse sink. If you like a separate sprayer from your water faucet, this is the perfect option. This set also includes a soap dispenser.

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Pfister Neera Commercial Style Pull Down Kitchen Faucet with Spring Spout

Even though you might see this advertised as being a commercial style kitchen faucet, it is not meant to be only used in a commercial setting. There are three water settings and this faucet comes in four great finishes.

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Pfister Arkitek Kitchen Faucet With Pull-Out Sprayhead

• This is more of a modern kitchen faucet with pull out sprayer. It is a sleek Pfister faucet and comes in Matte Black, Stainless Steel, and Polished Chrome.

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Pfister Lita Wall Mounted Potfiller

The Lita potfiller provides extended reach and flexible positioning across the counter and stovetop, allowing you to fill pots right where you need them. An additional lever at the nozzle offers added convenience so you can control water flow at the tip of your fingers. This style can perfectly coordinate with your kitchen.

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Pfister Port Haven Wall Mounted Pot Filler Faucet

This wall mount pot filler faucet features a swing out design with two points of rotation and dual shut off levers. Swivels 360 degrees and neatly stows against wall when not in use. It comes in four different finishes.

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CONCLUSION

We've narrowed down the options of the best kitchen faucets for farmhouse sinks. Now you get to pick one for your home.

If you'd like some great Amazon Finds To Create A Beautiful Farmhouse Kitchen, we cover them in that post.

Since kitchens are where we all spend most of our time, it's a great place to be sure you love.

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Whether you are getting new cabinets, updating your kitchen, or you need a new faucet you are probably asking how to choose the best faucet.

We are going to talk style and function when choosing a kitchen faucet and believe it or not picking out a faucet is fun when you know what to look for.

Recently we gave my daughter's kitchen a facelift by painting the cabinets. So as we work through what to look for in a kitchen faucet I will use my daughters kitchen as an example.

This post is sponsored by Pfister Faucets: however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

How to Choose the Best Faucet for Kitchen?

When looking for the best faucet for your kitchen there are certain things you need to look for. Here is a list of what is important.

• Faucet finish
• Number of holes on the sink
• Faucet Height
• Sprayer
• Durability
• Style

Faucet Finish

Before you jump into all the details begin by determining your faucets finish. Common finishes are polished chrome, brushed chrome, bronze, gold, and so on.

Whether you are designing a new kitchen or working with an existing kitchen see what finishes you already have or have planned. What is your cabinet hardware, lighting finish, hood over your stove if you have one, and appliance finish?

In my daughter's kitchen, her appliances are black and stainless, the hardware is black, and the sink is stainless so we decided to go with black.

Number of Hole on Sink

Next, you need to determine how many holes you have to fill in the sink. If you are getting a new sink then the sky is the limit and you can skip this step.

However, if you are working with an existing sink then you need to know the number of holes. In our case, we had three holes for the faucet and one hole for a soap dispenser or separate sprayer.

Now you do not have to go with a faucet that needs three holes because most faucets have a deck plate you can use to cover the holes. However, make sure it comes with the faucet or you may have to purchase it separately.

So now I know we need either a faucet that will fit into three holes, a soap dispenser or separate sprayer or a deck plate for the faucet.

How tall should your kitchen faucet be?

This is a step that many people do not even know they need to consider. Do you have a sink that is not very deep and a faucet that does not have a long high neck? Then you probably know how challenging it is to wash a deep pot in the sink.

So let's measure how deep you sink is and then measure your deepest pot. I also like to place the pot in the sink and measure from the bottom of the sink to the top of the pot.

Now, this is an indication of how high of a neck you want when shopping. But let me make this even easier. I almost always go with a higher neck on kitchen faucets because you can never go wrong with added space to wash large items.

A high neck on a faucet will make all the difference in the world. My advice look for a high neck.

Sprayer

As I mentioned before you may or may not have an extra hole to fill. If you do you can fill it with a matching soap dispenser or a separate sprayer.

For function, I look to recommend a faucet where the sprayer is integrated into the neck of the faucet so that a soap dispenser can be placed in the extra hole.

As for the sprayer, this one has two features that make washing dishes much easier and quicker. First, it has Hydroblade technology. This means the pressure of the spray will break through any food stuck to the dishes.

The second feature is the Auto-align sprayer. When you are finished using the spray it retreats back into its spot with ease.

I love appliances that make life easier!!

Durability

If you have a hard-working kitchen where your faucet will be used a lot then spend some extra and get a commercial faucet or a high-end faucet.

You do not have to compromise style to get a faucet that will withstand lots of traffic. Pfister is one company I like to look at for more durable options for home use. Their higher-end prices faucets are made to withstand lots of use.

Function

Think about what all you will be washing in your sink. Think about how you have washed dishes in the past. If you will be dealing with hard to remove food on dishes then you might want to take your faucet a step up and get one with a stronger spray technology.

If you are more of a rinse and put in the dishwasher kind of person then you may not need this until holiday events or parties.

Style

Last let's talk about what style of faucet to purchase that will fit into your kitchen design.

My daughter's home is a minimalist Scandinavian design. She and her husband like to keep things tidy and organized. We already knew a black faucet would fit but then it was time to look at styles.

There are styles from traditional to contemporary and everything in between. In their home, we knew some simplistic would be perfect. Nothing fussy, very functional, clean lines, and sleek.

But what about your kitchen. Are you a cottage farmhouse style person who loves antiques? Then I would look for a retro design. Or if you are a person who is a modern farmhouse then I would look for a sleek design but maybe with a more decorative handle.

If you are looking for the best kitchen faucets for farmhouse sinks, you won't have a shortage of options.

The main thing is to look around your space and see what will fit into your design.

Pfister Norden Faucet

So you are probably wondering what kind of faucet my daughter ended up within her home. She decided a black faucet in a sleek style would fit nicely in her kitchen. We needed a three-hole faucet but since sleek was her goal we decided on one hole with a deck plate and a soap dispenser because they both don't like much on the counters.

After working with Pfister we came up with the

One [1] Norden Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black
One [1] SoloTilt Soap Dispenser in Matte Black
One [1] Decorative Deckplate in Matte Black (Model: 961-201B)

This faucet fit in beautifully and it is amazing!!!

Conclusion

The Pfister Norden faucet was more than we imagined. The style, finish, quality, and function exceeds our expectations.

The neck moves right and left smoothly and it has three different spray functions. One spray function removes hard food deposits which are nice when food is left on pots and pans to long.

The sprayer is integrated but comes out with ease and is long enough to rinse out the sink after cleaning.

And the soap dispenser is different than what we expected but we love it. Most dispenser release soap by pushing down on eh back but this one you tap on the front. We find it even easier to dispense.

I am so glad to be sharing with you this Pfister faucet because overall twenty years of interior design experience I have found Pfister to have the most beautiful designs. They are a great place to start.

Now that you have your faucet dilemma solved you might be wanting more kitchen ideas and I have loads more on my kitchen category on the menu.

I hope this guide has been helpful. Good luck with your faucet shopping.

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When preparing for a kitchen renovation, something that needs to be taken into consideration is the best Sherwin Williams white for cabinets.

Paint color is usually right at the top of the list when it comes to making decisions, so of course, you want the best white paint for kitchen cabinets.

Our goal today is to help you select great white cupboard paint.

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BEST SHERWIN WILLIAMS WHITE FOR CABINETS

Sherwin Williams Dover, Pure White, Alabaster, Snowbound, and High Reflective White are great colors that we want to show you. All are some of the best Sherwin Williams white for cabinets. We can't wait to show you.

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR KITCHEN CABINET COLOR?

White is the most popular kitchen cabinet color. It's not a fad that is fading away anytime soon.

Have no fear! If you're ready to take on the project of a kitchen cabinet makeover, white is the best color paint to go with.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS SNOWBOUND CABINETS

Recently we helped our daughter give her kitchen a makeover.

The post, How To Paint Cabinets Without Sanding, shows the amazing transformation.

Sherwin Williams Snowbound lightened her kitchen with ease.

SNOWBOUND PAINTED CABINETS

Sherwin Williams Snowbound is the color of Kelly's, All Blue Sand, cabinets. While her walls are Sherwin Williams Pure White.

The two marry together beautifully.

KITCHEN CABINETS PAINTED IN SHERWIN WILLIAMS PURE WHITE

Cabinetry in the home of Jade & Austin, from The White House On Pineridge, are painted in Sherwin Williams Pure White.

This is a warm color.

SW 7005 Pure White gives a clean look to any place you paint it.

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS PURE WHITE PAINTED CABINETRY

Similarly, this kitchen has Sherwin Williams Pure White painted cabinetry.

Katie, over at The Everest Place, made this room stunning with the contrast of black drawer pulls, range hood and gooseneck lights.

Emphasized in her kitchen is the classic black and white look.

DOVER WHITE PAINTED CABINETS

Kayla Payne has her Kitchen Cabinets in Sherwin Williams Dover White.

SW 6386 Dover White is a warm white color.

It has lovely creamy yellow hues in it.

KITCHEN CABINETRY PAINTED IN SHERWIN WILLIAMS DOVER WHITE

Angela Agarwal was working with her existing backsplash and floor tile when she was tackling her cabinet reno.

The color of the tiles bring even more warmth to Sherwin Williams Dover White.

She also chose to paint her island Sherwin Williams Thunderous SW 6201 which makes for an absolutely stunning partner.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER CABINETS

Sherwin Williams Alabaster looks dreamy in Allison's, from Hester's Homestead, kitchen.

Alabaster is a lovely white and is a warm tone that's great to pair with brass drawer pulls and light fixtures.

We can guess that Alabaster is one of Allison's favorite Sherwin Williams white paint colors, because she also has it painted on the exterior of her home. Check it out in our post, Sherwin Williams Alabaster White: The Best Places To Use This Paint Color.

ALABASTER PAINTED CABINETRY

This farmhouse kitchen has cabinets painted in Alabaster.

The brick in Tiffany's, over at Forever Six Acres, kitchen, looks amazing against her white painted cabinets.

KITCHEN CABINETS PAINTED WITH SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER

One of our good friends, from Staging with Style by Roz, painted her kitchen cabinetry and island with Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008. This creamy white paint color pairs perfectly with her backsplash and countertops.

This is a popular Sherwin Williams color that has greige undertones. It has made it as a Color of the Year in the Sherwin Williams books, so you know you can't go wrong with this white on your cabinets.

CABINETS PAINTED IN SHERWIN WILLIAMS HIGH REFLECTIVE WHITE

Don't you just love the Sherwin Williams High Reflective White on Sarah's, from Four North Farmhouse, cabinets?

This purest of pure white paint colors by Sherwin Williams looks gorgeous on cabinetry.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS EXTRA WHITE ON KITCHEN CABINETS

Sherwin Williams Extra White SW 7006 is a step down from Reflective White when it comes to brightness, but a step up in brightness from Pure White. There are so many factors to weigh-in when you're choosing a paint color and we sure hope to be helping you pick the perfect one for your home.

These lovely Extra White cabinets are in the home of Bella Grey Designs. This is a sweet color next to a subway tile backsplash and dark countertops.

CABINETRY PAINTED EXTRA WHITE

Kathy's modern farmhouse kitchen has it's cabinetry and island painted Extra White as well. It's a great white with stainless steel appliances and black accent pieces here and there.

In certain lights there is a very light blue undertone in this paint color. It however is a true white. Neither warm or cool truly.

KITCHEN CABINETS PAINTED SHERWIN WILLIAMS EIDER WHITE

Eider White by Sherwin Williams is the paint color Steffi Angle Wood has her kitchen cabinetry and island. This color looks sweet on her shiplap island.

This white is a warm color with gray and a slight pink undertone. Black hardware make this color pop and it looks ever so classy next to hardwood flooring.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS FIRST STAR ON CABINETRY

If you've gone back and forth on painting your cabinetry in gray or white, you're in good company. When we were first selecting a paint color for our kitchen cabinets, we thought we'd go with Sherwin Williams Repose Gray. That felt a little too gray for the look we wanted. With a white backsplash and white countertops, we didn't want too white.

That's the short story of how we got to the perfect solution of Sherwin Williams First Star SW 7646. This white is a slight gray paint color with light blue undertones. We are so happy with how it turned out.

CONCLUSION

We hope that having shared our friend's kitchens with you has helped you see the best Sherwin Williams white for cabinets. White is not just a simple color. There are really no two the same.

If you're looking for some other great colors to paint your kitchen cabinets, consider checking out, Popular Sherwin Williams Cabinet Paint Colors, Popular Sherwin Williams Grey Cabinet Colors, and the best Sherwin Williams Neutral Colors. The possibilities are endless.

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After doing some research we have narrowed down the most popular Sherwin Williams cabinet paint colors. When selecting a paint color a great place to start is with what is trending and seeing examples of that color on kitchen cabinets.

We have many favorite paint colors from Sherwin Williams. You can paint Alabaster white almost anywhere in your home and you can't go wrong. We are also big fans of Repose Gray and Snowbound. The list goes on, but let's jump into seeing what these great Sherwin Williams paint colors look like on kitchen cabinets.

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS CABINET PAINT COLORS

If you're tired of your kitchen cabinet color or they are in dire need of a refresh, consider these Sherwin Williams cabinet paint colors. Your kitchen will look brightened up and like you did a whole remodel with just a fresh coat of paint on your cabinetry.

POPULAR WHITE SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT COLORS

White is a trending cabinet choice. Some of the most sold white colors are alabaster white, snowbound, pure white, and extra white. Here are a few examples of white cabinets to choose from.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS ALABASTER CABINETS

We're starting off with this dreamy kitchen in the home of Julie Warnock, from Julie Warnock Interiors.

Her cabinetry is painted in Sherwin Williams Alabaster White SW 7008 and her island Benjamin Moore 2124-40 Thundercloud Gray. We featured Julie's kitchen once before in our kitchen design ideas post along with other creative and beautiful kitchen designs.

KITCHEN CABINETS PAINTED ALABASTER WHITE

Chasitiy, over at Love Hurtts, has painted her cabinets in SW 7008 Alabaster White as well.

They pop right off that wall and look great paired with the brick backsplash.

White paint is timeless, but not all white paint is created equal. There's just something special about Sherwin Williams Alabaster White that looks great anywhere you paint it.

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SHERWIN WILLIAMS PURE WHITE CABINETS

In the kitchen of Kylie, from Kylie M. Interiors, there is Pure White SW 7005 cabinetry with a stunning island painted in a bold SW 7076 Cyberspace paint by Sherwin Williams.

Sometimes a splash of a darker color can make white look ever so crisp.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS SNOWBOUND CABINETS

Kassy Grace has painted her cabinets in Sherwin Williams Snowbound SW 7004 and her walls in Agreeable Gray SW 7029. Both are trending colors and look beautiful in a farmhouse.

For more ideas check out our post on the best Sherwin Williams white for cabinets.

POPULAR GRAY SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT COLOR

Gray colors are very popular this year and grey is finding its way onto cabinets. Most sold gray cabinet colors are repose gray and mindful gray. But here are a few trending grey paint colors. If you want to see more try this popular Sherwin Williams grey paint colors.

REPOSE GRAY CABINETS

We've shared Jackie's, from Finding Lovely, breathtaking kitchen before in our Sherwin Williams Repose Gray post.

When you choose a neutral paint color like repose gray SW7015, it is easy to add accents that take center stage.

The chunky beams and rustic floating shelves add great character to Jackie's kitchen.

Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray Cabinet

Another popular trendy color for kitchen cabinets is Mindful Gray SW 7016. This color is a little darker and richer than Repose gray so if you want more depth of grey tones then Mindful gray is your color.

Favorite Cabinet Paint Colors

While doing our research to find the most sold and popular cabinet paint colors we found a few personal favorites to share too.

SENSIBLE HUE PAINTED CABINETS

Sensible Hue SW 6198 is a tricky color. Depending on the lighting, this color can look gray, green, or blue.

It looks amazing in Krystal's, from Unapologetic Home, kitchen.

She has a rustic look going on with her wood island, so this gray-green color looks great.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS GRAY CUSTOM CABINET COLOR

Allie, from Mrs. DIY, gave her kitchen a makeover by painting her kitchen cabinets with a custom gray color from Sherwin Williams.

The blend for the custom color is in the picture above, so if you love Allie's cabinets, you can take this into your local Sherwin Williams and they will mix it up for you.

You might remember, not to long ago, we shared Allie's fireplace in our fireplace makeover post.

We're pretty smitten with her home.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS PEPPERCORN ISLAND

At Sarah Williams Home, she has a beautiful kitchen island that's painted a striking Peppercorn SW 7674 color.

It's great if you're looking for an accent color to add a darker color to the island if you have light-colored cabinets. Some trending Sherwin Williams accent colors are Smoky Blue and Pewter Green.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS OLIVE GROVE CABINETS

Ashley Beseda has painted her cabinetry since we last featured her in our farmhouse backsplash post.

She went from white cabinets to this beautiful rustic Olive Grove color, SW 7734, and it's stunning.

BENJAMIN MOORE OXFORD WHITE CABINETS

Did you know that if you find a color by another paint brand Sherwin Williams can mix it for you too? Yes, if you love a particular color like we love Rebecca's white kitchen all you have to do is tell Sherwin William staff and they will mix it up.

Our friend Rebecca, from House of Douglas, has her cabinets in a popular white color by Benjamin Moore. She has used Oxford White CC-30.

It makes her kitchen look dreamy. And speaking of dreamy you have to check out her Instagram which is so much fun to follow.

Another great white paint by Benjamin Moore is their Chantilly Lace. We featured cabinets that we painted for a client called, Best White Paint For Interior Walls For That Fresh Farmhouse Look.

After you pick out your cabinet paint color you might be thinking about all the other details that will polish your kitchen design look. For example cabinet hardware and new faucet.

These two things can update a kitchen makeover. I share how to choose the best faucet for your kitchen in another post that will help you pick on that will fit your design and serve your kitchen needs.

CONCLUSION

Our friends have chosen some great popular Sherwin Williams cabinet paint colors. We hope you agree.

Choosing the perfect paint can be a lot of fun! But sometimes knowing where to start is half the battle. So we have a post that will show you steps on how to pick a paint color. Go about halfway down in the post to find easy directions.

Are you planning on remodeling your kitchen or giving it a fresh coat of paint? We'd love to hear what paint color you're planning to use.

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Laying new flooring doesn't have to break the bank. We know because recently we decided to paint over tile floors and it turned out amazing! When we were planning to paint our tile we discovered other fabulous budget-friendly ideas for you.

If you thought you would have to hire someone to come in and redo your flooring, we hope that you will be inspired by these DIY flooring ideas and feel as though you can give your home the new look you've been hoping for.

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DIY FLOORING IDEAS

You don't have to have a special talent or trade to be able to change the look of the flooring in your home. Our friends have some great and simple DIY flooring ideas that you are just going to love.

Let's jump in and show you.

FLOOR POPS IN A FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

The idea of laying tile might terrify you, but that's why we want to show you what Floor Pops. It's a peel and stick vinyl floor tile. No grout or special tools required!

Our friend Ashley, from Fontaine Farmhouse, choose the Altair style of Floor Pops for her farmhouse kitchen and it looks amazing!

PEEL & STICK TILE IN A KITCHEN

Sheila, over at Little Rustic Dream, also went with the Floor Pops peel and stick tile for her kitchen DIY floor project.

She chose the Gothic pattern and it makes such a lovely statement in her kitchen.

PAINTED CORK FLOORING

If you'd like a great step by step tutorial on painting cork flooring, Brittany, from White Farmhouse, provides you just that on her Instagram page and she has a painted floors post on her website too that goes into more detail.

Brittany walks you through priming, paint color selection, type of paint she used and so much more.

The project turned out gorgeous!

BUFFALO CHECK PAINTED PATTERN ON TILE

Sherry, at Savvy Apron, writes a post on her blog all about how she painted buffalo on her laundry room floor.

This is an inexpensive solution to creating a new look without having to tear up tile.

PAINTED STENCIL TILE FLOORING IN A LAUNDRY ROOM

Painting tile with a stencil is a great idea! Our friend Liz, over at Within The Grove, did just that and you can see that it is beautiful!

If you'd like step by step instructions and tips, she lays everything out for you on her blog.

TILE STENCILING ON A LAUNDRY ROOM RENO

Fariha, from Pennies for a Fortune, walks you through tile stenciling in her laundry room makeover blog post.

Something she does differently is painting her tile black and then the stenciling in white.

The ending project is breathtaking!

STENCILED OUTDOOR TILES

This outdoor stenciled tile project that Ashley, over at Arrows & Bows, did is gorgeous.

All of the hard work she put into it really paid off!

This technique covers all of the stains and cracks perfectly.

PAINTED STRIPED CONCRETE PORCH

Lolly Jane shows this inviting porch in their blog post and how they went about painting it.

It requires a little elbow grease to make sure you are starting with a clean surface, but after that, painting a concrete porch looks like a breeze.

PAINTED GINGHAM PATTERN ON A CONCRETE PORCH

This front porch with a painted gingham pattern on concrete turned out lovely.

Gwyneth, from House Wife Home Show, pulled off a sweet transformation that is welcoming to anyone that steps onto her porch.

FRONT PORCH PAINTED STEPS

You might recognize that front door and striking wreath that we featured in our post about farmhouse spring wreath ideas.

This is the home of our friend Kristi, from The Pickled Rose.

She pulled off this brilliant look on her front steps by simply painting the concrete black and adding a couple of white stripes.

STENCILING BRICK PATTERN ON CONCRETE PATIO

Our friend Sarah, at Dreaming of Homemaking, stenciled a brick pattern on her patio.

She was sweet enough to create highlights on her Instagram page to help you recreate the look. If you love it as much as we do, hop over and check out how your patio can look this great!

CONCLUSION

Do you feel like the overwhelming project of giving your flooring a makeover doesn't seem as bad as you thought?

These DIY flooring ideas just make choosing one the hard part now.

If you can't tackle this project yet, consider this Easy DIY Rug project. You can still spruce up your home with a new rug!

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A microwave oven is definitely a convenience but they're not exactly attractive. A hidden microwave might pique your interest if it's something you've never considered for your kitchen. We want to show off great places to hide your microwave, like putting your microwave in your pantry or hiding your microwave in a cabinet are two great solutions. Considering having your microwave built into a kitchen island is another perfect place to hide a microwave.

Just having your microwave sitting on your countertop in your kitchen can be a total eye-sore. And if you have a small kitchen, it's a great way to free up counter space. Hiding away your microwave is a great idea! You don't have to only hide your microwave. You can create a whole appliance garage to hide away all of the goodies you have in your kitchen.

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HIDDEN MICROWAVE IDEAS

Do you have a microwave in your kitchen? If not, this idea is perfect for other appliances taking up counter space. Hidden microwaves can still be used, just no longer an eyesore.

MICROWAVE BUILT INTO A KITCHEN ISLAND

If you're in the process of having a new house built or considering having an island added to your kitchen, consider having your microwave built into your island. Built-in appliances like this microwave is a good design option and gives you easy access.

This beauty was part of an installation done by Tim Lloyd Construction Co.

Microwaves are still part of almost every kitchen, but they don't have to be the centerpiece of the room. Countertop microwaves can get a built-in look in a microwave cabinet. It can be the best option to give you easy access without keeping it in plain sight.

GET THE LOOK

Hidden Microwave Behind Pocket Doors

Leo Designs Chicago, designed this hidden microwave behind pocket doors for a client. It looks so beautiful there's a temptation just to leave the doors open. The microwave blends in so well with the other items in the cabinet.

MICROWAVE IN CABINET WITH COFFEE MAKER

Catherine and Bryan, from Beginning In The Middle, have a classy appliance garage with their microwave and coffee maker and supplies hidden inside. This is a great way to keep small appliances you don't use often tucked away.

Having an electrician install an outlet in a cupboard is a simple task. This way, you have working appliances hidden away and never have to pull them out to finish your cooking.

HIDDEN MICROWAVE IN SPICE PANTRY

Coastal by Sarah has an organized pantry. She has hidden her microwave in her spice pantry. The best thing is that white microwave blends right into the white cabinets and accessories. If you have the available storage space, this is the perfect spot to hide your microwave away.

This is a great idea to keep simple microwaveable items beside the microwave. Easy storage and easy cooking.

We have a great post on How To Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets And Keep Them Organized.

GET THE LOOK

DISH PANTRY WITH HIDDEN MICROWAVE

Suverna, from My Hillside Haven, styled her cabinet shelving for those times when the doors need to be opened, and the company can see what's inside.

Her hidden microwave, as well as her other appliances, look organized and ready to use in her cupboard.

HOW TO HIDE YOUR MICROWAVE IN YOUR PANTRY

We recently wrote a post about Clever Strategy For A Hidden Microwave In Pantry. It's a helpful step-by-step post on how to proceed with the process.

We love how it turned out and how easy it is to use!

GET THE LOOK

CONCLUSION

Hiding your microwave can make your kitchen more attractive and free up counter space. Just be sure you have enough room to open the microwave door. If having a hidden microwave in your kitchen is a new idea, are you about to jump into the project? Do you already have a hidden microwave in your kitchen? If so, we'd love to know where yours is hidden. In a pantry, cabinet, or kitchen island? Or do you have another original idea on where to hide microwaves? We'd love to hear your kitchen design that holds your hidden microwave.

Here are more tips on kitchen zone organizing.

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