Embellish a lampshade. For such a small project, this can have a big impact on the mood of a room. Whether you choose fun, bobbing pom-poms, a crisp Greek key trim or simple grosgrain, a band of embellishment glued around the base of a lampshade can change the look of a lamp in seconds. A hot-glue gun is fast and easy to use, and you can usually peel off the trim if you need to, even after it has dried. Permanent fabric glue will give you a smoother application (especially important for thinner ribbon trims), but it's less forgiving.
Shaker. The Shaker-style cabinet door is the most common door style in kitchens today. This five-piece flat-panel style has a frame made from four pieces and a single flat center panel for the fifth piece. Shaker cabinetry gets its name from the distinctive Shaker furniture style, which uses simple, clean lines and emphasizes utility. Shaker-style doors became popular because their simple style lends itself to just about any decor — from contemporary to traditional — with variations in wood species, stains, paint colors and hardware. This classic style can work with a variety of budgets, depending on the wood used. Some manufacturers can even replace the center door panel with a more cost-effective material. Using a natural finish rather than a painted one could save you up to 20 percent on your purchase, too.
boxes and in a bin. Organize snacks by type and label each bin. •Store Together Group items you use simultaneously in a container, so you just have to pull it out rather than hunt for individual items. For example, corral common baking ingredients -- vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt -- in one basket or tray and cake-decorating ingredients in another
Close to the Dishwasher Install drawers next to the dishwasher to house frequently used dishes. This way you won’t need to cart heavy stacks of plates, bowls, and serving platters across the kitchen after every wash.
Pullout drawers Pullout drawers give easy access to stacks of plates and bowls in deep cabinets. They also make it a breeze to put away clean dishes and save your back by eliminating the need to lift a stack of dishes into the recesses of an upper cabinet.
•Household Must-Haves Problem: Household necessities are tricky to store and even trickier to find. Solution: Stackable plastic drawers are a great way to manage household supplies such as light bulbs, vacuum cleaner bags, and batteries.
. Reuse glass jars for flowers. Embellish small glass jars with colorful washi tape to make an instant collection of bud vases. Line up three, five or more down the middle of your dining table for an easy, casual centerpiece.
Put the silver on display. Whether or not you have silver, most of us have something we consider "too good" for everyday use. I say use what you have and enjoy it. If you are worried about breakage (small kids in the house?), at least consider putting some of your favorite pieces on display where you can enjoy looking at them daily. Float a flower in a teacup by the sink or gather fruit on a pretty cake plate on the counter.
•New Twist on a Classic Style A tiled wall brings color and drama to the range area in this kitchen. Since there is no upper cabinetry on the wall, the brightly hued tiles take center stage. The tile's bold citron hue introduces modern flair, while the subway tile shape exudes a more classic vibe.
•Save-And-Splurge Strategy Kitchen island or farmhouse sink? Professional range or granite countertops? By choosing to splurge on one item versus another, consumers are sticking to their remodeling budgets and saving money. This mentality has always been considered by remodelers, but when the state of the economy is shaky, this trend rises to top of mind.
bright and cheerful white and yellow kitchen.
Bantam Toile Fabric
Poultry Chickens Blue Linen
Poultry Chickens White Linen
Chicken Wire Knotted/Bows Valences
Moore Hawthorne Yellow”
Moore Hawthorne Yellow”
Moore Hawthorne Yellow”
“like yellow wall color with light cabinets BM Hawthorne Yellow”
GREAT COUNTER TOP COLOR
IDEAL YELLOW FOR KITCHEN WALLS
•Bar-Height Contrasting Island Kids and guests can pull up a seat to this bar-height island and be part of the action. The green color contrasts the rich wood cabinetry in this traditional kitchen.
•Pastel Color Scheme Yellow + Blue A pastel palette rich in yellow and blue humanizes the large scale of this dining room and imparts a cottage vibe.
•Natural Color Scheme Sunshine + Sky
•Spring Color Scheme Daisy Yellow + Robin's-Egg Blue + Cloud White
GREAT YELLOW TO BRING INTO KITCHEN
•Subtle Sheen For a custom look, pair a centerpiece medallion with distinctive tiles over the range. Blue and gold tiles with a luminous sheen surround a diamond-shape medallion in this dramatic kitchen. The soft hues and reflective quality of the tiles subtly stand out from surrounding kitchen cabinetry.
•Vintage Beauty A sunny yellow backsplash pairs perfectly with soft blue cabinetry in this cheery kitchen. Featured on both the countertops and the backsplash, the traditional shape of the subway tiles creates undeniable vintage character. The buttery-yellow hue of the tiles is subtle enough that it doesn't overwhelm the small kitchen space but bright enough that it doesn't fade into the background altogether. Look for opportunities to tie your backsplash to other elements in your kitchen for a unified look. Here, a band of dark brown mosaic tiles set just above the countertops echoes the trim on the surrounding cabinets.
•Pull It Together If you use a variety of colors and finishes in your kitchen, a colorful backsplash is a great way to pull the looks together. This wow-worthy kitchen features warm golds, rustic browns, and crisp whites, all of which are pulled together in a dramatic range-wall display. Set in a random pattern of colors, the diamond-shape tiles feature natural color variations that echo marble and solid-surfacing countertops. Tiny decorative tiles placed in the behind-the-range portion subtly set off the area as the focal point of the kitchen.
Keep pots and pans in order in a deep drawer under a cooktop. A sliding shelf keeps the drawer organized. Store pots on the lower level and lids above.
Four Brothers LLC Fresh greens and yellows. This fetching palette looks colorful but has a nice softness. Sunny yellow is a happy color that brings warm summer days to mind. Add some spring greens for a harmonious vibe, as yellow and green are adjacent on the color wheel
Example palette: From left to right, all from Valspar: Palm Leaf, Leaf Bud and Amber Pearl.
Shaker style. The simplicity of Shaker style inspired this modern farmhouse. The bright colors that designers Rafe Churchill and Heide Hendrix spied at Hancock Shaker Village assured them that this sunny yellow would fly in a newly built farmhouse. The icing on the cake is the pitcher of sunflowers — the flowers look as though they could have been freshly plucked from the field
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