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Functional Decor

In our busy family of 5, a command center is a must.

So, when we updated the kitchen I decided to paint one side of the floor to ceiling cabinets with chalkboard paint. Then, I used a chalkboard marker and measured out a calendar grid.

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And recently, I stumbled upon this fantastic galvanized metal file holder:

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Which now holds chalk, towels, paintbrushes, pencils, paperwork and other necessities.  It fits perfectly under the calendar, and flush to the wall, as if it were a match made in décor heaven.

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Not only do I love the way a huge chalkboard looks in a kitchen, but it’s really come in handy.  Football games, doctor appointments, school meetings and the like are all catalogued here- keeping this busy momma right in check.

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A perfect addition to our farmhouse-style kitchen 🙂

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For more inspiration (if you follow along on Instagram) check out #beaUSEiful for some other amazing functional spaces!  Thanks for stopping in.  🙂

Source List:

Chalkboard Paint- Home depot
Chalk marker: Amazon
Ivy Plant: Market Basket
Mason Jars: Market Basket & the one on top from my sweet Grammy
Hand Towels: HomeGoods
Galvanized file organizer: Homegoods
Paintbrushes & Paint: Joann Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

2 comments on “Functional Decor

  1. Hi Kate! 🙂
    I love your calendar chalk wall…I wish I had a wall to do this on – maybe next house! 😉
    I love the galvanized organizers you found too, they fit in perfectly with your farmhouse décor. I know I have said this before, but your kitchen is beautiful, the barn doors are so gorgeous!
    Kimberley

    1. Hi Kimberley!
      Thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂 The barn door is my favorite element in the room too, beautiful and comes with a story…. the best kind of décor if you ask me. Hope you’re having a great week, thank you for stopping by friend!

      Kate

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