And if we fast forward a few weeks, it now looks like this:
To give the butcher block top a little distinction, I painted the base white.
I also added contact paper to the shelves. I had noticed on the display unit that the shelves were pretty beat up and I'm pretty sure they aren't using the shelves nearly as much as we do so I wanted to put something down to protect them.
This was also a good opportunity to add a fun pattern to the room. It took me a really long time to find a pattern I liked but finally found one at Ace.
We haven't replaced the handles, but we are on the look out for some unique ones.
Here's a side by side before and after to give you the full effect.
Linking To: Hi Sugar Plum, The Great Indoors, House of Hepworths, My Repurposed Life, Our Delightful Home, Five Days Five Ways, Serenity Now, Lovely Etc., The Rooster and the Hen, Six Sisters Stuff, Tatertots and Jello, Wayward Girls Crafts, Twigg Studio, Serendipity and Spice, Ask Anna, Home Stories A to Z, Uncommon Designs, House wives of Riverton, Crafty Texas Girls, Southern Institute
Nice pantry!! You've done a great job of making the Ikea unit your own. The contact paper was a great idea. New hardware will be a perfect finishing touch. I must comment also on you pantry sign made out of...is that silverware??! Cute and a bit cheeky. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The sign is made out of silverware! I did a post on how I made it over here http://ckandnate.blogspot.com/2012/03/pantry-sign.html
DeleteVery cool I love the silver ware sign...........….I'd like to invite you to share this @CountryMommaCooks Saturday Link and Greet Party(now-Sunday)…..have a wonderful weekend:)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll make sure to check it out this week!
DeleteThis turned out really nice and I also LOVE IKEA I can get lost very quickly at that store. stopping by from the weekend bloggy reading party
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! we actually had a friend literally get lost in Ikea. He just couldn't find the exit so he just kept wandering around! (I think it's a ploy to get you to buy more :) )
DeleteThis is a great project! What a great transformation! Would you consider linking it up to my Pinworthy Projects Linky Party over at Just Us Four?
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'll make sure to check it out this week!
DeleteWhat a pretty pantry area! I love going to Ikea when we go to Phoenix which isn't too often. Heard they opened on in Denver last year and have seen it as we drive through- would love to stop in sometime!
ReplyDeleteThanks! We are lucky that we live relatively close to two! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't :)
DeleteWell done, your pantry turn out so pretty! I love Ikea too, we have severals items from there. Your pantry sign is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLove the makeover you did on the Ikea unit. It looks 100% better! I envy your pantry...wish I had one like it. Your pantry sign is so cute too!! Found you through your guest post at Gail's MRL today!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
DeleteYour pantry looks FAB; it's so neat and organized! The white on the base of the cabinet looks great. I especially love the PANTRY sign too (and checked out the post). Spoons and forks mysteriously disappear at our house - I think it's time to buy a new set of utensils and use the old to make a sign of my own.
ReplyDeleteI came over from My Repurposed Life to have a look around and realised ...I've visited here before!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done with your pantry-- and remember seeing it already, thought I had even left comment. Anyhow... glad I found you again... I'm a new follower
~Pat