Cottage Kitchen

June 10, 2020  —  Written by Julia Marcum 

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Wall Color: Alabaster by Sherwin Williams
Trim Color: Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams
Cabinet Color: Thunderous by Sherwin Williams in Satin Finish

Range Nook

Hardware Knobs
Hardware Pulls
Dinner Bell (old, similar)
Round Wood Footed Tray (old, similar)
Pepper Grinder
Marble Spoon Rest
Marble Utensil Holder
Copper Tea Kettle
Pyramid Cheese Grater
Mortar & Pestle
Mini Copper Cocottes
Large Strainer Stock Pot
White Enamel Dutch Oven
Copper Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
Magnetic Knife Strips
Vertical tongue and groove paneling

Island

Runner
Pendants
Bulbs
Over the Counter Wood Cutting Board
Knife
Vase
Eucalyptus
Stools

Cabinet Side

Cream Smeg Toaster
Honey Pot
White Speaker
Long Wood board
Natural White Speckled Melamine Bowls
Marble Rolling Pin
Olivewood Salt and Pepper Mills
Round Pizza Board
Wood Fruit Bowl (similar)
Black Bowl
Art (vintage)
Soap Set

Arched Cabinet

Black and Cream Striped Cotton Rope Baskets (these are the best and affordable!)
Marble Tiered Serving Tray
Round Wood Pedestals
Copper Planters
Faux Stems

Check out this post for how to paint your cabinets in a weekend, and this post for all the before and afters! Watch a video walkthrough here!

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