I've been living in apartments for the last ten years and I think I've gotten pretty clever at learning how to adapt my space and floorplan into something less college dorm and more Better Homes and Garden worthy. My current floorplan in one of the best I've lived in–it may be small at approximately 700 sq. ft, but I've managed to make it work so far. We got rid of a lot of things and rethought how to do certain things, like a desk space (we have a built in desk, but it's awkwardly placed across from the kitchen that it's just not feasible for much beyond a bar and craft supply storage) and creating 'rooms' out of a large common area (living, dining, and play).
Since Michael and I got back together and he moved back in late last year, we've been on a quest to organize and downsize, since the space is so small and room is limited. I decided to start with the kitchen and while the majority of it is organized, I felt it needed just a little bit more color and oomph. Since it's an apartment, I can't really take out or paint the cabinets, so I did the next best thing...decorate them!
I measured my cabinet fronts and then took some pretty contact paper I found at Target and cut it to fit. Then after cleaning the cabinet fronts (to remove any grease...it is the kitchen afterall!), I peeled it off and stuck it to the front. I think it made a huge improvement and my kitchen is so much happier now!
Yes, my kitchen is a little cluttered....work in progress, people!
What do you think?
Cheers,
Kelly
I like 'em! For a very long time now, I've been apartment living in places that have wood-colored cabinets, so...not so compatible with this design idea. But I wish I had white cabinets so I could run out and try it :)
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