If you've followed this blog for a while you will probably recognize this kitchen. And just like the dining room and family room on this Christmas Home Tour, we continue to see the creative and bold use of color!
The old shutters that line the window sill were recently found at an estate sale. Elizabeth painted them red and placed them here for a bit of additional privacy and color.
Her kitchen table centerpiece is the family's collection of Santas.
Each place setting features a different Christmas themed salad plate found at Southern Nazarene University's book store in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Here's a great view of their gorgeous bright red cabinets. The custom paint treatments in this kitchen range from the high gloss red, to glazed green, to distressed white. (see below) Stunning!
Droop valance treatment in the breakfast area.
Looking back to the work area of the kitchen, you see a glimpse of the distressed white cabinetry.
Look at the clever way Elizabeth filled her glass canisters with Christmas candy and marshmallows! Love the marshmallow idea!
I may get in trouble for the next two photos but I just had to show you her pantry! I have this thing about using predictable doors on pantries. (Just a small pet peeve!) So, I love that Elizabeth chose a red, clear glass door for her pantry. Another opportunity to think outside the box and be creative!
And call me crazy, but I think this is just the absolute best idea! I mean, really, kitchen trashcans are NEVER big enough! The first time I saw this, I went right out and bought one! (Did you know that Elizabeth?) Even though I couldn't leave mine in our pantry (not enough room) I would pull it out everytime we had a party!
Over time, my big metal trashcan ended up on the back patio. I think I need to go buy a shiny new one and bring this idea back!
So many great, inspiring ideas for your home!
Don't you just want to go paint something RED?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
"For unto us a child is born...and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
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I love it! Those colors are fabulous year round and so, so pretty. I love the canisters - and the trachcan - Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletePaint your trash can red! I had a painted can in my last kitchen- embellished with sunflowers that I painted. Did it after I saw painted big cans on sale for a pretty price at a craft show. After seeing your post I want to go and paint another one for my new kitchen!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect Christmas Kitchen. It is delightful. Normally, I wouldn't care for red cabinets but these are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen! It's gorgeous! 8>)
ReplyDeleteThis is one beautiful kitchen. I have to come back and look again! Wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth's kitchen is beautiful...just like the rest of her home! I especially love the Christmas salad plates and the creative way she filled her glass canisters with candy and marshmallows.
ReplyDeleteOMG, look at all that glorious color. Such a cute kitchen. My sister painted one area of her cabinets red this year. We love red. I love the brick floor!
ReplyDeleteHi Sonia! While I don't want to go out and paint anything red (sorry - I over-did red in my house over the last ten years so I'm painting OVER everything red right now), I definitely need to run to Target and pick up some of those glass canisters! I do not have a pantry in my kitchen and let me tell you if anybody needs one it's ME. I bought plastic canisters and keep them filled with 3 of our favorite cereals. The 4th one is full of a variety of favorite granola bars and fruit snacks! This comes in extremely handy when the kids barely catch the bus in the morning and they can just grab one of those in lieu of breakfast. The tin can - hmmm, I had one of those once... did I leave it outside to rust? I love the look of it and perhaps I should replace the plastic bin that we keep the dogfood in with one of those lined in the plastic bag (good idea - I didn't think of the plastic bag as a liner!). Thanks for the great ideas ;)
ReplyDeleteMichelle
~New England Style~
Love her kitchen! Those red cabinets are just great! How fun! And the marshmallows in the clear jar? LOVE! :)
ReplyDeleteI love her kitchen, Sonya! How could you not be in a good mood in the morning walking into this kitchen to make your coffee! I love the openness of it, yet it still has a cozy feel.
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with your kitchen and I seriously would be in there for hours at a time......Swoon.
ReplyDeleteHELLO SONYA~
ReplyDeleteWOW THIS IS ONE GORGEOUS KITCHEN!!! AND THOSE RED CABINETS ARE TO DIE FOR :) HUMMMM.....WHAT CAN I PAINT IN RED...LOL!!!
WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR :)
XO~MARI
Sonya, this is beautiful!! I love the Santa collection on the kitchen table and those RED CABINETS!! LOVE! My island in my kitchen is red and I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you! Thank you so much for all of your inspiration this past year...looking forward to more in 2011!
Lou Cinda :)
Christmas Blessings to you and your family, From my mountain to yours Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is just too cute for words...I love it!!!!
ReplyDeletePositively loved this kitchen tour. Beautiful Christmas setting!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and festive kitchen! I would love to spend time there!
ReplyDeleteLove the beadboard on the island and cabinets. What a beautiful and happy kitchen! The red really suits it!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
~Michelle
We've always said, some day we will have red cabinets. I love them!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Kitchen! I have never seen anything like it ... so unique! Happy Holidays! xox
ReplyDeleteLove all the color for any time of year, but just perfect for the holidays, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
What a cute red kitchen. I've loved every single bit of this Christmas tour!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
cute kitchen! Love her style!
ReplyDeleteHey pretty girl! Thank you so much for linking up at WHASSUP??? I love those posts...that kitchen is AWESOME!!!! LOVE the pantry door! And your tree...all the past down through the years...PERFECT! THATS what Vhristmas is about! Christ, Family, Traditions...Love it! If i dont talk to ya again...Have a SUPER BLESSED Christmas my sweet friend!!!! xoxokara
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitchen. I loved the trash can idea. Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis Kitchen makes me jump up and down, I love it so much! Red makes you eat more though, that's what they say...heck I would still love it. Merry Christmas@
ReplyDeleteYour Blog is just Darling, so glad to of found ya, My home is Bright reds, yellows, and blacks, so nice to see a color fan...
ReplyDeleteGlad to be a new follower- now for more inspiration on my home..
Merry Christmas Karryann
oooh! so pretty! and a perfect "Christmas kitchen"!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Many Blessings!
Jill
LOVE it!! I have red walls in my kitchen....had I seen this first, I def would have painted my cabinets red.
ReplyDeleteDo you have the link to her blog?
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Fabulous kitchen!!! I LOVE that pantry! Having a clear glass door on it forces one to keep it in presentable order, too, which is a good thing! Very pretty all 'round!
ReplyDeleteAll that red is GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteMarvelous kitchen! Is this your design? Are you also in the city? We're neighbors, if so. I'm your newest follower. Thank you for sharing this charming design. Happy New Year! Cherry Kay
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