I wanted to show you guys my new chalkboard kitchen wall and a few little changes in the kitchen! My kitchen has been in a crazy state lately because I’m clearing my counters off, re-organizing cabinets and purging lots of stuff.
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So this chalkboard project started because I had lots of stuff sitting on this part of my kitchen counter (next to my cook top) that I moved to other places and then, since this area looked so nice, I just wanted a new look. 🙂 So I painted that wall with some chalkboard paint that I already had and for now I have a sort of kitchen measurement conversion chart on it.
This is the before. I made these pictures I think about 10 years ago. They’re just pieces of toile fabric that I glued onto some cardboard and framed. This wall is a little strange in that the wall oven is behind it. This wall is actually covered in white with gold fleck formica! I’ve painted over it many many times because this kitchen has been about 7 different colors!
This is the after. I thought cooking measurements would be cute for now. I can always change it to something else like dinner menus or a saying later on. That’s the beauty of chalkboard – it’s definitely for those who like to change things up!
Some changes I made to this little counter top area -I used a Lazy Susan that I was using in my refrigerator to organize my most used oils (not sure I like it in the fridge – I think it took up too much space). I would have liked to have put the oils in the cabinet with the spices but those shelves don’t move so these bottles don’t fit. That’s my fancy Davis & Waddell pepper mill that I got at the thrift store in May!
I don’t have a lot of drawers so I like to keep my larger utensils out since it makes them easy to grab when I’m cooking. I cook a lot! I sometimes cook 3 meals a day – most days at least 2. So whatever makes things easier for me! I just got this cute utensil holder at Target – it’s part of the Threshold line.
So this little counter space used to be filled with all kinds of things that have found new homes! Now I have a little more room to the left of my cook top and I was really shocked at what a difference this little change makes in my enjoyment of cooking!
My favorite thing though is the chalkboard wall!
I also re-organized my broom closet turned pantry and a few other things in the kitchen – so look for those future posts!
Have a great weekend!
Love your chalkboard wall but I also loved the toile pics too!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
love your new chalkboard wall an how your tile floor matches your countertop. I think if you added a little trim around the chalkboard wall it would enhance the effect of the chalkboard and cover the line where the cabinet door meets the wall. Just a suggestion, hope you don’t mind. You’ve inspired me to get out the chalkboard paint I bought a year ago and paint a section of my kitchen cabinet with it.
I don’t mind at all – thank you for your suggestion! That would be a good thing to do, but we’re getting ready to sell our house and the next owner may not care to have a chalkboard wall and may want to just paint it the wall color (they’ll probably just re-do the whole kitchen – the cabinets are the original 1960’s ones that I just painted).
It’s cute, Manuela! I hope that your home is snapped up by someone who is likeminded because your home is beautiful.
Just adorable, Manuela! Love the measurements on the chalkboard, so cute.
Thank you so much Rondell!
I love it Manuela! I’ve been adding chalkboard areas around the house…even the adults love to leave messages! And it’s great how they are easily changed!
Thank you Linda! Chalkboards are fun! My husband has thanked me several times for putting the measurements where he can easily see them (he and my daughter cook every Sunday) 🙂
I love your chalkboard wall, Manuela! I like that it is not a whole wall but just a section, too. Your measurement artwork is perfect for this area of your kitchen. Love the utensil holder. I like it better than one I got in stainless at Home Goods recently. I have our oils by our stove, too. I used one of those round marble cheese servers. I stuck the glass top in a cabinet for future use, but this little marble round works perfectly and is easy to clean.
Thanks Kathy! I had a really cute utensil holder from Cost Plus it was red and white enamel – looked like a vintage piece. But the opening was smaller than the base and I couldn’t keep all my large utensil in it so this one is definitely more useful. I love that Threshold line! It’s about the only line that Target has carried where I like every single thing!
Love the chalkboard wall! Makes your kitchen look totally different. Funny how “little” changes can do that sometimes.
I think that all the added extra’s make your house a home. It adds to the attractiveness.
Love the chalkboard!
Leann
What a cute idea! You’re good at writing and drawing. My handwriting is awful! Love the kitchen floor too.
Love the chalkboard creation! Nice change on the counter too! Love that bright yellow pepper mill:) Have a blessed day dear Manuela, HUGS!
Love the chalkboard! I’ve thought of making a chalkboard creation of some kind to put in my dining area. It would have to replace a favorite piece of artwork but it would create a different look that I’d love to have in that space.
I have few drawers so crocks are absolutely necessary. I bought a beautiful French style flower pot on clearance at Menards. It may become a “crock” in my kitchen. Still deciding where to use it but it is lovely (will eventually show a photo).
Hubby and I were talking about how nice the garden looks recently. I told him that was because I stole ideas from you. 😉