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Kitchen Decor Updates (New Shelving and Chalkboard)

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When we moved into our house, I hung an old picture and some plates willy-nilly behind the table in our kitchen just to take up blank wall space. I was never satisfied at all with the space, so I decided recently to give everything a facelift, just in time for my daughter’s fourth birthday party. (For a glimpse into my crazy mind as to why I would choose such a busy week to update my kitchen, read this post on my self-diagnosis as a perfectionist-procrastinator. 😉

I knew I wanted two things for this wall: a large chalkboard (inspired by Madigan Made) and shelving. The shelves at my beloved Hobby Lobby were on sale for half off that week, so I opted to take the easy route and buy pre-made. Sometimes that is just the ticket for this lady!

For the chalkboard, I repurposed this painting, which used to hang above the bed in our master bedroom. It wasn’t necessarily hideous or anything, but it’s certainly worn out its welcome in terms of my current decor preferences. What I loved about it, though, was the potential of the decorative carving in the frame.


 With a bit of primer, red paint and chalkboard paint, I spruced it up to fit this space. I am tickled pink with the result!


I decided to use my new shelving as a place to display a pretty cookbook, my Quilted Chevron Monogram, my Ceiling Medallion Wall Clock, and a couple of other decorative elements. I can’t wait to use this space for seasonal decor!

I loved being able to use the chalkboard for a fun birthday message to display behind the table during Charlotte’s birthday party, too! (Full details on her sea-themed party are coming next week, so stay tuned!)


I hope you’re inspired to think of some easy ways to breathe new life into a space in your home! Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Blue Cricket Design
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  1. Heidiopia says

    Awesome, Amy– the chalkboard is such a fun and functional addition. And I’m with you, sometimes store-bought pre-made on-sale is the way to go. 🙂
    Have a great day!
    Heidi @ Show Some Decor

  5. Stef says

    That turned out amazing! Don’t you just love it when you look at a space that’s been uninentenionally ho-hum decorated and then change it purposefully? Your new space is so bright and cheery and functional! Love the chalkboard!

  6. Judi says

    Hi Amy
    I love the chalkboard red you used. I have to make one of those for me too. Everything looks so great in prep for the birthday too.
    Judi

  10. Doreen says

    Another great idea! I’m going to hunt around for an old picture frame — I know we have a dozen somewhere in the garage! 🙂

  11. Madigan at madiganmade says

    I love chalkboards! (obviously, thanks for the shout out!)

    I love the details on that frame and it is so fun in red. You will love being able to change up the quote each season with those shelves.
    Beautiful!

  15. Staci says

    It looks amazing and I was getting ready to paint a black frame in our bathroom red anyway. Love the chalkboard idea…did you paint right on top of the picture? My frame is glass….not sure what to do there!

  18. Gentle Blue Mom says

    Love it Amy! Did you spray over the painting or use plywood? The framed chalkboard is my next project for both of my kiddos new rooms! Off to Sal’s to look for frames! 🙂

  25. Jamie says

    I hope you don’t mind, I have a quick question.. did the framed canvas have glass over it (like pictures do in a frame) or did you paint directly onto the canvas? I really love it and can’t wait to do one of my own 🙂

    Thanks!