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2018, entertaining, father's day, grill out, grilling, outdoor kitchens, outdoor spaces, outdoors, summer

5 Instagram-worthy Outdoor Kitchens: a Pinterest round-up

March 17, 2022March 16, 2022by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Looking to spoil your husband or father this Father’s Day? One easy way to do that is with an outdoor kitchen. While some outdoor kitchens are hugely expensive, there are several low-cost ways to build an attractive outdoor kitchen your whole family will love.

This Pinterest round up will include five beautiful outdoor kitchens you can build yourself without breaking the bank.

Cinder block outdoor kitchen via Cool Creativity

Cinder blocks are inexpensive and easy to work with. This outdoor kitchen looks like it cost a pretty penny, but didn’t.

2. Small cinder block cook space

Maybe you don’t want a full on galley kitchen outdoors, but you want just a little more counterspace. This small footprint outdoor kitchen, also made from cinderblocks, fits the bill. Besides, isn’t it cute?

3. Modern wooden outdoor kitchen

Have a stack of scrap wood or pallets you’d like to repurpose? Use some of that wood to build a counter and outdoor kitchen space. You may want to make sure the area around your grill is cinderblock, though.

4. Rolling outdoor kitchen cart

Maybe you love the idea of an outdoor kitchen, but you want some flexibility in its location. If so, then this easy to build rolling barbecue cart might be for you!

Lastly, you guys know how much I love anything rustic. I fell in love with this rustic farmhouse outdoor kitchen. The blogger wrote very specific, easy to follow building plans, too. I just might have to try this one.

5. Rustic industrial outdoor kitchen

I love this so much- that galvanized metal and the wooden counter top. It also would be easy and cheap to build.

I hope you have enjoyed this Pinterest roundup. Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there. Regular posting schedule will resume next week.

2020, dining room, kitchen, laundry, Mudroom, project planning, projects

Adventures in Remodeling: our biggest project ever!

September 26, 2020September 27, 2020by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Our playroom used to look like this.

A week ago, it looked like this:

And now it looks like this:

And all of our kitchen stuff is in one corner:

Our kitchen, which looked like this last week,

Now looks like this:

And our dining room used to look like this:

Now it looks like this:

So what exactly is going on at the Boone house? To sum it up, we are shifting all rooms to the left. The former kitchen will become a laundry and mud room that looks like this:

And the former dining room will become our new kitchen:

And the former playroom will be our new dining room.

We have saved money for this project for seven years and we’re beyond excited to see it become a reality.

Stay tuned! We’ve made a lot of progress but we still have so far to go!

2018, closet organization, closets, declutter, farmhouse style, getting organized, kitchen, pantry, Pinspiration, Pinterest roundup

Organized pantries: a Pinterest Roundup

September 5, 2018by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

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My pantry is a hot mess right now. I’m almost lost when it comes to deciding how to handle it, which is out of character for me. I did what any self-respecting working mama would do…I hit up Pinterest! The ideas I gathered on Pinterest were so awesome, I knew I had to share with you all.

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I was drawn to this picture because this pantry and mine are similarly shaped. I love the baskets and glass, and how the food items are stored and grouped. This makes for a very cohesive look.

Source: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day

This is a smaller pantry. My pantry is a walk-in, but there are so many ideas from this picture I can use. I love those baskets the fruit is stored in, and I really like those jar labels. This person really made a great use of the space, too. There’s a lot of stuff in this pantry, but it doesn’t look cluttered.

Source- The Container Store

Those matching containers. Those baskets! Those storage bins! The use of space! Do you notice a trend here yet?

Source- HGTV

I like all of the same things about this pantry, but I especially like how this pantry is organized using materials you can find in any store. You wouldn’t have to spend a lot of money to do this, either.

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What about this lovely pantry doesn’t say “farmhouse?” I love everything about this. Those labels and wire baskets are super cute!!

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Here’s another small spaces pantry. I liked this one because I liked those leather-look tags and aged labels. Aren’t they cute?

They say our Pinterest boards are a good indication of what we want our own home to be like. Based on my Pinterest roundup, it seems my pantry needs a little more organization, a more cohesive look and I need to make better use of the space. Stay tuned: next week I’ll show my pantry…in all of its chaotic, messy glory.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

2018, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, kitchen

Farmhouse Fridays: Favorite Farmhouse Kitchens

May 18, 2018May 16, 2018by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I have really been crushing on these farmhouse kitchens lately. There is so much simple beauty in a farmhouse, and the kitchen is certainly no exception. I love the muted colors, the timeless details and the warm tones of the wood. Today, I’d like to share these lovely farmhouse kitchens with you all.

The photo above is from DIY and Crafts Magazine. It has so many details I’d love to see in my next kitchen. The classic white cabinets, beadboard ceiling, subway tile and wood countertop speak to me. And how pretty is that apron sink?

Our Vintage Love Home

Maybe white cabinets and wood floors in a kitchen aren’t your thing. These tile floors and gray cabinets are simply beautiful as well. I also just love that chippy, distressed table. While I don’t really want open shelves in my kitchen because my house tends to get really dusty fast, I do love the look of these.

Design Dreams by Anne

Butcher block counters? Check. Beadboard? check! Distressed shutters? check!!! If that’s an apron sink, I’m in.

Better Homes and Gardens

I love the muted pop of color on the cabinets. That subtle mint color adds a little warmth to the white subway tile and light colored counter tops. That apron sink really pops against the color, too.

What are your favorite features in a farmhouse kitchen?

2018, 21-day organizing challenge, kitchen, organize, organizing, organizing tips

10 Kitchen Organizers You CAN Afford

May 11, 2018by LumberInMyMiniVan1 Comment

I’m a sucker for an organized kitchen. There are a ton of ready made cabinet organizers available, but most of them are costly. I’ve managed to find a few nice cabinet organizers for an affordable price.

1. Dollar store pull out basket organizer from The Kim Six Fix

My kitchen sink cabinet is one of the hardest to keep organized. This cabinet organizer would be cheap and easy to make, and it makes a good use of the space.

2. Pyrex organization using pot and pan organizers from Kevin and Amanda

I own several of these organizers that I use to organize bakeware and pots and pans. They’re inexpensive and you can find them at most big box stores. They’re also pretty sturdy.

3. This DIY baking sheet organizer from Indulge