Here's another loose interpretation of the galley kitchen, since there appears to be base cabinets on the right foreground. But the sink, range and refrigerator are all on one wall, so it made the cut.

"It really works for our lifestyle, and I doubt I’ll ever go back to having cabinet doors," she says. "Emptying the dishwasher got so much easier, I love seeing my collection of dishware all the time, and guests are free to just grab what they need." Christian draws on the family's chalkboard-painted fridge.

Breathe new life into an older fridge with a coat of the paint.

Designer Lauren Liess decided to turn her older refrigerator into a work of art with a few coats of chalkboard paint. Now her kids have a space for drawing, and she has a handy spot for the grocery list. Here are instructions for covering your fridge with chalkboard paint from green living expert (and blogger) Danny Seo.

An island with metal legs and a laminate top keeps this kitchen light and airy, thus (the open shelves used in lieu of traditional cabinets have a similar effect). This is a great example of modernizing the cottage style.

1. Pure style in Northern Virginia: Chalkboard paint on the refrigerator means mom can keep a running grocery list and schedule up top, while tots can draw whatever they like on the bottom.

Some of the collection here is creamware, and some is milk glass, creating an abundant collection of white. The fact that the walls are white here makes the aesthetic really clean, especially in contrast with the chalkboard fridge and dark countertops.

Look for patterns in what you love.Once you have amassed a large collection of inspiration images, sit down and take some time to begin picking out themes and similarities in what speaks to you. For instance, my inspiration file almost always includes lots of pictures of open shelving in the kitchen and chalkboard paint. This is an important step, because it will help you hone in on what you really love.

The kitchen is one of our top spots for incorporating white accessories. White canisters are perfect for storing everything from tea to pasta, and they add clean dimension to counters and shelves.

The idea of giving a refrigerator a facelift with chalkboard paint is so inspiring. Do you have a functional fridge that could use an update? Here it is! Children will love drawing as you prepare meals, and you can't overlook the list-making possibilities.

7. Switch to nontoxic cleaners. Most of the time, it is unnecessary to use powerful cleaners on everyday household messes. If the mess you are cleaning up is less harmful than the product you are using to clean it, that's a clear sign you could scale back a bit. Especially with little ones in the house, it feels much safer to use natural cleaners on floors and counters.As with all of these ideas, there is room for moderation. There is no reason to trash all of your old standby cleaning products — just reserve them for occasional deep cleaning and times there has been an illness in the house.

14. Spice up an outdated fridge with chalkboard paint. No cash to trade in that old beige fridge? Try covering it in chalkboard paint instead for a fun, creative look. The chalkboard surface will keep kids busy while you cook, or use it to keep a running grocery list, menu ideas or inspiring quotes and doodles.

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I like the idea of a chalk board fridge even better . . . sort of . . . What about making the door to the broom closet a chalk board?

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Spice up an outdated fridge with chalkboard paint. No cash to trade in that old beige fridge? Try covering it in chalkboard paint instead for a fun, creative look. The chalkboard surface will keep kids busy while you cook, or use it to keep a running grocery list, menu ideas or inspiring quotes and doodles.

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4. Spice up an outdated fridge with chalkboard paint. No cash to trade in that old beige fridge? Try covering it in chalkboard paint instead for a fun, creative look. The chalkboard surface will keep kids busy while you cook, or use it to keep a running grocery list, menu ideas or inspiring quotes and doodles.

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