There is just something about open cupboards.
I love the breezy look of a cupboard or cabinet with it's doors off.
It's shelves and structure exposed...
a pretty paper in the back, a paint treatment or rustic plank board finish.
I don't mind if an old piece has broken doors
or even if they have been lost over the years... it's just character to me.
I almost bought a gorgeous Louis Armoire that had water damaged
doors thinking I would use it as an open bookcase...
Old kitchen cabinets without their doors is another favorite look of mine
as long as I have plenty of storage for all the dishes that aren't so pretty!
:)
Our kitchen came with gorgeous, tall cabinets that are original to the house.
Old white paint, simple style ~
I loved them the instant I walked in the room.
They were built into the kitchen, not enclosed 'units' like todays-
The back is actually the walls, the ceiling is the top, etc.
I don't know how they made them and
attached them- they are like frames so to speak.
They are constructed of thick pine ...
Pine. Pine. Pine.
(Good thing we aren't allergic to pine - our cottage is filled with
knotty pine walls in nearly every room!)
One of the top cupboard doors was damaged and as I was taking it off
to be repaired, I stepped back, paused & stared at them.
The old shelves. The open feeling.
The details.
hmmm...
I looked at the overall design - there were 3 doors on each side of the sink-
and decided to try an open cupboard in each section.
Off the second door went -
ohh...Loved it!
I wanted to add a bit of detail to finish the tops a bit -
I thought of several different options but decided on an arch.
I took a 1x6 smooth pine board and used a large platter (of all things)
to create the shape of the arch and cut them out with a jigsaw.
I had no idea exactly how I was going to get the arch pieces to stay up
and impatient as I am to see how something is going to look, I thought I would just try
use something for the time being until my dad came for a visit with his nail gun.
I used my favorite all around fix it friend...
Caulk.
I know.
It was just going to be temporary until figured out exactly how to attach it
without screw or nails showing... but you know ...
those arches have been there for probably 6 or 7 years now!
My old house is quirky and not perfect ...so...
my good friend 'Caulk' helps smooth lines and fill in holes and gaps...
it covers a multitude of sins in wrong cuts, trim that just doesn't quite go together,etc.
( don't ask me how I know!)
and it apparently is like super glue as well!
My favorite little construction motto-
' Caulk is your friend.'
:)
I filled the open shelving with my collection of vintage red transferware
and painted the insides a soft shade of cream for a little depth.
I love how they came out.
The open shelves add so much charm to the kitchen
and are perfect spots to display favorite dishes or collections.
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Back to work on finishing up a project~
Hope to be sharing shortly!
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