I don’t live in a world of shiny stainless appliances and granite countertops.
My world is not so grand, it’s functional, practical and a teensy bit whimsical.
My world is colorful with a touch of chaos.
Yesterday Kevin knocked out the old pantry that took up all of the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room. We built these simple Ikea Gorm shelves anchored them to hold our larder. There’s a spot for the microwave, places to hold my pots, enough shelves to hold our food and some way cool baskets to hold the little things that usually get lost.
My kitchen is tiny. I mean itsy bitsy. But it’s big enough for me.
Ikea Rocks
Lots of white.
With splashes of color.
Everything at arms reach.
See, it’s just enough, no more, no less. To me it’s perfect.
Except for the dishwasher, but I’m looking for a new one, in white, of course.
Skipper on her favorite perch.
The best part of my kitchen? Visitors. Sometimes they are of the furry variety.
I wish you had photos of what that kitchen looked like when you moved in! You really have turned that place inside out and upside down. I love how those shelves look and am a big fan of the cabinet-less look in there. I don’t think it would work so well for me, at least not at this time in my life. I’m also very jealous of your red Le Creuset. I registered for several red Le Creuset things at Williams-Sonoma… after that first pan you bought me, I’m hooked for life.
P.S. I bet Stella could help you find a steal of a deal on a dishwasher! She got this incredible washer/dryer for chump change. It is so fancy, it looks like you could fly to the moon in it.
Love your new kitchen Deb! It might be small but it’s cozy, functional and looks fabulous!
What a cute kitchen! I love the way you’ve got it organised, and those shelves are brilliant!! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a kind message, I’m off to have a better look at yours now! x
Skipper looks very happy in your wonderful kitchen. I have a problem with Ikea though, great furniture but where I live you have to queue all the way round and again at the tills – not a pleasant shopping experience!