When we first looked at our current home, my husband and I made a typical pros and cons list. Pros- amazing windows and lighting, original wood floors, plenty of space. Cons: the kitchen. The kitchen was no good. It had its fixable cosmetic problems, but the greater problem was storage. There just wasn't much. So we became determined to find creative ways to add extra pantry storage to our space.
I had these lockers from my retail store(s) I decided to bring home. They are the perfect size for extra non-perishable food storage. I also plan to use them to store extra props for photo shoots. They were painted hot pink, which is cool but not a match for our home. I wanted something neutral. My first thought was white, but then I had the idea to paint the doors and the frame mismatched neutral shades. Fun!
Colors I used: (Valspar) Turkish Coffee, Bistro White, Wet Pavement, Madison Avenue, Porcelain Shale. We used regular satin latex paint and then several coats of polyurethane to seal them.
I added a few baskets from the flea market to the top. These will probably be used to hold extra kitchen linens and glass bottles (I have too many).
I am super happy with the result of this restyle! The lockers are located in our mudroom, just one room over from our kitchen. I'll probably spend some of my weekend organizing the cabinets. Hooray! xo. elsie
I have always loved the idea of lockers for home storage solutions. Great colors, and they seem like they are in the perfect space!
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Posted by: Amy | January 11, 2013 at 04:45 PM
I never would have considered lockers for kitchen storage - such a great idea!
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Posted by: Allyson | January 11, 2013 at 04:46 PM
Great solution to your storage problem. And I even love the idea of the door painted different neutral shades. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Posted by: laura b | January 11, 2013 at 04:47 PM
This is such a good idea! I love taking utilitarian items and making them cozy inside the home.
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Posted by: Britt | January 11, 2013 at 04:51 PM
I. Love. This.
Posted by: ruth reyes-loiacano | January 11, 2013 at 05:02 PM
Love this!
Katie xx
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Posted by: Katie | January 11, 2013 at 05:03 PM
What a good idea! I like the colors you picked too. More neutral. Also an easy fix for storage. I have a problem with drawers. Always seem to forget that my possessions are
Posted by: lindsey h | January 11, 2013 at 05:04 PM
Such a creative way to find storage! Love it!
much love, Rachel
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Posted by: Rachel | January 11, 2013 at 05:08 PM
You should show what's inside when you stock it up!
xo Jennifer
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Posted by: Jennifer | January 11, 2013 at 05:09 PM
Such a great Idea!! Looks amazing! If only I had a house to decorate, your house must be a dream! :)
Posted by: Ashleigh McPherson | January 11, 2013 at 05:10 PM
i actually really like the idea of different neutral shades. very inspiring and i'm jealous that you have a mudroom.
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Posted by: jonelle | January 11, 2013 at 05:18 PM
I love the colors. So cute
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Posted by: Jess Dynarski | January 11, 2013 at 05:19 PM
Such a quirky idea :) x
Posted by: Charlotte | January 11, 2013 at 05:30 PM
Brings me back to High-School years: amazing!
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Posted by: Margherita | January 11, 2013 at 05:31 PM
Jennifer- deal! I will share that sometime. Maybe in a "spring cleaning" type post.
Thanks so much!
Posted by: Elsie Larson | January 11, 2013 at 05:33 PM
I really love how these turned out! Also -- the ladder is awesome.
Posted by: Kaitlyn | January 11, 2013 at 05:43 PM
I love the lockers Elsie :)
I also lacked storage in the kitchen so my husband turned what used to be a coat cupboard into a pantry for me and it has made a massive difference. We should have made this little alteration years ago.
Posted by: Shell | January 11, 2013 at 06:00 PM
Cute! Love the color variation.
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Posted by: Sarah | January 11, 2013 at 06:03 PM
So cool! :)
love,
Pili.
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Posted by: Pili | January 11, 2013 at 06:08 PM
brilliant idea for storage and it looks great!
Hannah xx
Posted by: Hannah | January 11, 2013 at 06:08 PM