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Styling Open Kitchen Cabinets; the cheap truth

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Styling Open Kitchen Cabinets

Today, I’m Sharing How I Styled Our Open Kitchen Cabinets… On A Budget!
 
 
Last week, I shared my newly naked cabinets. 
{we ditched the glass front doors}
 
You can click on the link below to see the before & after 
mini-makeover and how we got
I even spilled my “cheap secret”. 
 
If you are a regular reader, you know I like… What?
Cheap & Easy!
Yep, that’s me 😉
 
I used Dollar Tree shelf liner 
to freshen up the cabinet backs!
 
 
I got a lot of really nice comments on this little project, and those comments sure are nice to hear. 
 
Thank you so much for that!!
 
But a few were from people who felt like they couldn’t get this type of look in their home.
To which I immediately wanted to respond with; 
“Yes you can!”
But instead of telling you.
I am going to show you.
 
 
Here is the break down of my shelf contents;
1. Sugar Bowl, Ross. $2.99
2. Creamer Pitcher, Ross. $2.99
3. Vintage Flower Vase, Gift.
4a. Plate, Ross. $1.99
4b. Plate, Ross. $1.99
5. Cat Iron Artichoke, Garden Store. Well under $10
6. Everyday dishes from a service for 8, Don’t recall. 
(10+ years old)
7. Wine Glasses. Dollar Tree. $4 for 4
8. Cut Crystal Decanter, Thrift Store. $6.50
9. Silver Tray, Salvation Army. $2.50
10. Cut Crystal Vase, Wedding Gift. Macy’s ?
11. Grandmothers Tiered Dish, Princess House. Inherited 
12. Silver Plate Platter, Goodwill. $3.50
13. Cut Crystal Vase, Wedding Gift. Macy’s ?
14. Rhinestone Crown Pitcher, Ross. $6.99
15. Creamer Pitcher, Ross. $2.99
16a. White Plate, Ross. $2.99
16b. White Plate, Ross. $2.99
17. Pitcher and Bowl, I’ve forgotten. Less then $10
18. White Pitcher, Ross. $8.99
19. French Butter Keeper, Tag Sale. $2.00
20. Rhinestone Tea Pot, Ross. $12.99
 
See? Not one expensive item – Mostly discount and thrift store finds.
So, approximately $150~ for 6 shelves full of kitchen and decor items. Many of which are functional items we actually use, as well as decor I move around. Here on these shelves, in the kitchen and on the bar in the sun room.
Keep in mind too, that a lot of this has been gathered over time. 
And you might notice, I buy white again and again. 
I do that because it does not have to match in pattern, or even in style, but you can place it together, 
and it always works. 
Which worked out great, because I didn’t buy anything new to fill these shelves when I took the doors off.  
 
 
I hope this was useful information.
I was happy to break it all down and share what it cost to get the “look”.
 
You can see more of
 
Hope to see you here at Fox Hollow again.
 
 
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Comments

  1. Something Special says

    Thanks for the great post. I am alot like you as I am forever trying to decorate in a bargain fashion. So many of my treasures are found at a yard sale or thrift shop, or even the dollar store. These shelves are done up lovely.

  3. Eclectically Vintage says

    Here, here Shannon!

    I’m all for thrift shopping and collecting over time! What’s the rush – 99% of the fun is in the hunt!

    Love all your white and silver.

    From one cheap and easy gal to another!
    Kelly

  6. NanaDiana says

    Yep-You GOT is, sister. You know there are people that spend a fortune and can’t get “the look”. You just have the innate sense of how to put tings together and have it look great. Some people have it-some don’t.Honey, you GOT it! xo Diana

  8. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    Love hearing the low-down (or is it the down-low?? – my kids are looking at me blankly!). I haven’t been in a Ross in a while, so thanks for that reminder!
    Anyhoo, hoping you have a delicious Mother’s Day, Shannon ~
    xo Heidi

  9. reFresh reStyle says

    I was just thinking the same thing that Jessica said! I need a Ross! White and silver, my favorite combo and you really know how to style them! Affordable and they’re not just another pretty face-you can use them!!

  14. Karena says

    Shannon it really looks beautiful and expensive/ not at all like thrift items!!

    Please come to check out my interview with Tina from The Enchanted Home; and be eligible for a crystal hurricane candle giveaway!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

Styling Open Kitchen Cabinets; the cheap truth

Styling Open Kitchen Cabinets; the cheap truth - Total cost breakdown and tips on styling open kitchen cabinets on a budget.
 
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