DIY {Breakfast Nook Shelving}

Some of you have seen our breakfast nook shelves via my Instagram feed, but I thought they were worthy of a formal blog post so here we go!

The minute we signed a contract on this house, I started thinking about what I wanted to do with the massive wall in my breakfast nook.  While I did not know exactly what I wanted to do...I had a good idea of what I did not want to do.  I did not want anything "typical", I wanted something really different. 

I happened to come across an amazing apothecary style shelf and it became my starting point for the wall.  Over time, I just started adding elements (vintage inspired sign and chalkboard) and then decided some open shelving would complete the look.  Our kitchen has double stacked cabinets so I needed something that would make a big impact and balance out the tall cabinets.  So here we are a few months later with a completed kitchen nook wall and I have to admit that I really do love every part of it!  I love that it is very different, that is incorporates different elements and that I can change it up with new accessories when I need a fresh look! 

Here is what we used:

1 pine board cut in half from Lowe's (they will cut it down to the size you need which is a huge help)
4 brackets, I selected these: EKBY BRACKET
Stain, I selected this one: BEHANDLA BLACK
Paint brush (hint: I buy mine at the Dollar Tree and toss them when I am done, stain is hard to rinse out)
Total cost: under $40!

This was the easiest project I have ever done...simply "paint" the stain on (no need to even wipe it down) and let it dry.  Wait at least 24 hours for it to dry completely and install!  I couldn't believe how simple this way!

And now for the big reveal....

 

 

 

A close up of the stain color... although it says "black" it is a very dark brown stain and matches our floors perfectly!

 



 

 

 

I had fun styling the shelves with mint colored glassware, milk bottles and white ceramic goodies.  I love how it adds a pop of color to our neutral kitchen!

 

 

A view of the entire wall:

 

 

The view from our living room:

 

As I mentioned before, I am so pleased with the way they turned out that I already have another shelving project in the works....cannot wait to share it with you!

 

Linking up here: Tatertots and Jello

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Pretty Things {Ceramic Berry Baskets}



I have been a little obsessed with these ceramic berry baskets since I saw them at Anthropologie a few months ago. I knew when I started collecting items to style my breakfast nook shelves with, I had to include a few of these!

 

Here they are looking pretty on my shelf paired with a few other goodies.  One day I may use them, but for now they are for looks only! Wouldn't they be great to use for entertaining or gift giving?  Valentine's day is right around the corner...chocolate covered strawberries would be perfect wrapped up in one of these!  Of course, they could just be used for holding fruit in the fridge, but the possibilities are endless!

 

 

 

 

I decided on the white ones to keep things looking clean, but I did a little shopping for you and found some awesome colors from different retailers!

 

Anthropolgie

$14-$18, available in several colors and sizes

Link: Anthropologie Market Basket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Kohl's

$11.89, available in green, purple, yellow and red

Link: Kohl's Food Network Berry Basket

 

 

 





 

One Kings Lane

$12/set of 2

Link: One Kings Lane Ceramic Berry Basket S/2

 

 

Don't you just love these?

 

Coming up this weekend...a few fabulous rugs that I have for sale!  Check back soon!