Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Instant Cottage Makeover

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With Cute Baskets

I was at IKEA this past weekend and got 4 baskets to put above my stove. My friend did this and it was such a cute cottage look. I measured the space in my cabinets to make sure I would get the right size baskets. I think they were $5 or $5.99/each.

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With Cabinet Doors


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Without Cabinet doors...showing all the mess.

My cabinets just unlatch. I still need to remove the hardware on the inside. But, it makes such a difference to me. It feels more like my cottage home! I'm, also, thinking of painting the back wall of the cabinets. I.hate.that.toaster.oven. It's gross and yucky, but we use it all the time OR I'd shove it in a cabinet.
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23 comments:

  1. JuneMarch 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    That looks great! I have a toaster oven that is rusty and old, but still works. Oh well..keepin' it real. :)

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  2. 1 Funky WomanMarch 10, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Love the baskets, it really pops!

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  3. LorieMarch 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Oh! I love the baskets.

    A tip for the toaster oven, if you really do want it off the counter...buy an inexpensive cookie sheet and put it on top. It will make putting it away and pulling it out easier and will catch all the crumbs.

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  4. emily@remodelingthislifeMarch 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    I love your quick little makeover!

    I like the realness of the rusty toaster

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  5. Love Being A NonnyMarch 10, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    My set up is just like that! I may try taking my doors off and using baskets. Looks great!!

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  6. Laryssa HerbertMarch 10, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Very nice!

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  7. Cottage DreamersMarch 10, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Looks good! So simple but it makes a big difference.
    ☺ Celeste

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  8. TinaMarch 10, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    oh my- did i make a mistake putting my cab doors back up???? your before and after is amazing!

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  9. cassieMarch 10, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    it looks so good! the baskets are super cute and look perfect in there. great job!

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  10. LisaMarch 10, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    What a difference. Love it. And how apropos that my word verification is "adors." hehe I do adore it.

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  11. TiffanyMarch 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Function (toaster oven) over Fashion! Plus it kinda matches the lamp. I like the redo :)

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  12. Karen from Sew Many Ways...March 10, 2010 at 6:35 PM

    Hi...I just found your blog and I love it, just became a follower too. The cabinet redo is perfect. I love the baskets. One quick fix for your toaster is to buy a bigger basket that matches the others up above and turn it upside down over the toaster. Turn the basket on a diagonal in the corner, put a little plant on it and you're good to go. Just make sure you UNPLUG it after every use and it cools down. Might be better to use the basket just when company comes over.
    Thanks for all the great inspiration,
    ~Karen~

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  13. LauraMarch 10, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Ok, so I think if you use it all the time, it might be worth a splurge to go get one of those kinda retro looking stainless steel toaster ovens. I've seen 'em at Walmart or Target. It would just be a prettier version of what you already use and need. Maybe for a birthday? (I picked my coffe maker based totally on how it looked without thought to how well it brewed coffee. Lucky for me, it does a pretty good job, just a bit slow. Oh well...)

    I love your baskets in that cupboard. I just may have to give you the sincerest form of flattery, and copy you! My cupboard in that spot is very small, and would only fit one basket on each side, but I think it would look awesome!

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  14. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeMarch 10, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    I have a cottage kitchen with glass cabinets and not a whole lot of storage, but I keep my toaster on a wooden tray and put in on a lower shelf when I'm not using it. I love how nice your cabinets look with the baskets!

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  15. Between You and MeMarch 10, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    new to your blog...love the new cottage look in your kitchen..looks REALLY great!

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  16. ErinMarch 11, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    What a great transformation for not a lot of money or work! My advice (even though you didn't ask for it): Leave the toaster oven where it is. Any decorative thing you try to do to it will make it less functional and accessible to your family. I think it looks fine where it is!

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  17. Red Door HomeMarch 11, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Love the baskets. I am a new follower and looking forward to seeing more.

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  18. lindsayMarch 11, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Love the baskets! Very cottage like! I would absolutely paint the back wall of the cabinets... it would look great!
    I am a new follower and new to the blogging world! I have enjoyed visiting your site... maybe you could check out mine too!
    www.adesignstory.com

    I linked ya!

    ~Lindsay~

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  19. JoMarch 11, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Love the baskets. I have that exact same toaster oven. Mine looks gross too. I keep hoping it will die so I can get a new one.

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  20. Kristi~The Slipcover GirlMarch 11, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Jo,
    That's what I'm hoping...that it'll die and I can get a new one!

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  21. PeggyMarch 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    I totally didn't even see the toaster oven because I was looking at the pretty baskets! Nice work

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  22. WhisperWood CottageMarch 12, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Instantly fabulous! Such a great idea!!

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  23. nursenickiMarch 12, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    How cute! And easy, at that. Why don't you make a slipcover for the toaster oven?!? :)

    Nicki

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