Little Things That Mean A Lot
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that get me excited when helping clients or in my own home. I’ve found a myriad of resources on Etsy for example, that provide true craftsmanship, talent and can customize things based on your specific needs.
Having just finished a fairly significant renovation of my Boston condo (I know, you may be sick of hearing about it), I’ve decided to live with the bathrooms I have and embrace the black and yellow tile in two of the bathrooms. I’ll be making other “facelift” kinds of changes that won’t break the bank and will give me the look I’d like for less.
I did decide on a complete kitchen renovation in the end and although I hated living through that, I’m so glad it’s over and done with now. Come to find out though the finishing touches of the kitchen is what I seem to appreciate most.
Brass Shelving
I made a smart decision when I excluded them in the sale of my prior condo. There, I had them hung in a small hallway between my bedroom and ensuite bath. They held most of my jewelry, belts, scarves, bags, etc. for easy viewing and access. I loved them and decided to take them with me and I am so glad I did that.
They now serve as upper open shelving in my kitchen that allows this city galley kitchen with a more open feeling and offers a great place to put my everyday dish and glassware.
Converting an Entryway Closet into an Extended Pantry
This was a tough decision to make because you can never have too many closets or storage areas if you live in the city. However, there seemed to be so many door openings in my entryway (coat closet, entrance to a small third bedroom, followed by another closet – the one I walled up to extend the kitchen, and another closet facing you as you walked in) that I felt a door should and could be easily eliminated.
I closed off the opening from the kitchen into a small hallway to the third bedroom (to the left of my entryway), where I was told it used to be a maid’s quarters – how times have changed! Then I closed off the closet in the entryway to make for a larger pantry area where I keep small appliances and items I use on an almost daily basis like my Keurig coffee maker, toaster oven, etc. Happy I made this decision – although I’m still looking for more closet options and space.
Kitchen Window Treatment & Counter Skirt
I found the perfect fabric for a window treatment in the kitchen and to save additional dollars, I thought a skirt under the countertop of the area described above where the closet was eliminated would offer more personality to the kitchen. It took a while to find the fabric I loved and I then found a woman on Etsy who could make a roman blind for my kitchen and a skirt under the counter. You can find her here. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DayanaHome?ref=profile_header
They arrived yesterday and I am so happy. It feels like the finishing touch to this ongoing project. The colors (black, green, rust, etc.) are picked up in the lower cabinets and floor runner and I couldn’t be happier.
Sometimes, it really is the little things that can make a big difference. Obviously, focusing on the most important items of a room are crucial and should be approached first, but it’s the finishing touches that pull a room together and it’s so satisfying to see.
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