Living with Lindsay is hosting a Five Dollar Challenge today and it’s all about doing some sort of spring project for $5 or under, so I’m linking up to her party. My post is about doing a decorating project, so I think it fits the bill. And you can’t beat FREE on this one! Yes, I used leftovers….
In anticipation of the new granite coming real soon in the kitchen, another little molding project is done now. With the leftover beadboard from my bookcase project last fall, I had enough to add to the back of the kitchen shelf. I always felt this area needed some beadboard instead of the tile that was there and it really made a difference.
I made a pattern out of paper and traced it out on the board and borrowed the neighbor’s jigsaw to cut it. I had to keep trimming and trimming a few times til I got it to fit in there just right and figured I’d use a piece of leftover molding from the dining room to finish off the rough edge at the top.
I primed it well with Kilz, then painted 2 coats of my white trim paint.
And it went from this…..
To this……I used liquid nails to hold it up and then glued the top molding piece in place with wood glue. Caulked and painted another coat to finish it off.
And what a sweet little area this is now.
I added this small piece of molding right after we moved in and now the beadboard really finishes it off. I enjoy so much adding these special little details to an area. Do you have somewhere you can add molding? Look around, I bet you do too!
I’m at the beach having some fun with the girls, but will be back soon. Don’t forget the fun giveaway on Wednesday! You are gonna love it.
Well this is a real timely post for me because as I write this I’m waiting for hubby to get home from Home Depot with my roller so I can begin priming my beadboard on my new mudroom lockers. Hopefully they’ll be ready for next weeks Met Monday!! Yours look great and I also checked out your older post of the bookcase – woweee girl! Love the way that black turned out all distressed!!
Great job, it looks wonderful!
~Michelle
That is gorgeous!
That is one impressive transformation!
Hey Rhoda; What a beautiful transformation…. It is amazing how just a little change can make a huge difference… I just love it, and all that beautiful green,, oooooooo
Hugs;
Alaura
I will never let my hubby toss out any small piece of beadboard again. Why just look at how wonderful you made that little cubby. Great job.
Enjoy your beach trip
Hugs
Becky
So nice! Would you come over and re-do my kitchen?
Oh Rhoda…just love it, love it!
Tracy
This is a great project Rhoda! Love it.
Also, thanks for the tip about Windows Live Writer! I’ve used it to do my last 3 posts, and it is easy! Love it!
Diane
BEACH? I don’t wanna even hear that! Man I wish I were there to!
Your 5.00 project is pretty cool! Looks awesome as always!
I’m making me a wall shelf/curtain rod holder above my window, in my beachy bedroom redo. I just drew out the pattern the other night and been waiting for the rain to quit so I can work on that next.
Love your cabinet!
Now that’s what I call tweaking and fine tuning. Looks great!
The white beadboard really makes your green dishes “pop” Looks great!!!
Ms. Rhoda, your projects are always fabulous! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Hope you’re having a great time at the beach!
~Amanda
It looks great!! Thanks for sharing! And hope you’re having a great time with your girls.
Thanks, as always, for a wonderfully creative and doable idea. Bring back some shrimp and seashells for us!
Hi Ms. Rhoda…your creativity never ceases to amaze me…it’s surpassed only by your energy level…you go girl! 😉 Bo
Love it! and i’m really impressed that you did it yourself!!!
Looks great!!!
Rhoda- That looks fantastic! It really shows off your plate collection really well. Great job!
Hi Rhoda,
I read your blog all the time. You are an inspiration. How do you think of all your great ideas?? What you did with that little old piece of timber was amazing.
Cheers from Australia,
Erica