Filed under: Kitchen, Your Home
"We have a railroad kitchen. Does that mean we have to choose between a seating area and extra storage? We need both!" - Tricia BlanchardTHE HOMEOWNERS
The Blanchards
BEFORE
The first step to a well-designed space is taking stock of what you already own. In the Blanchard's long railroad-style kitchen, the essentials are now in place. They've removed unnecessary clutter and figured out how to hide wires. But the organizing has left one half of the room completely bare and unused.
The Blanchard's wish list for their blank wall includes a seating area, so they can eat as a family, as well as additional counter space and storage.
Enter Minute Makeover guru Bob Richter. His goal is to grant the Blanchard's three wishes, without making the kitchen feel cluttered. His first priority, the bare, dead-end window along the far wall, gets a pair of curtains that match the existing cream and black accents, instantly warming up the space. Next, he brings in a clever space-saving dining table and chairs.
As for storage and counter space? He got it in one shot with a roomy sideboard with open shelving, complete with baskets and jars for hidden storage.
AFTER
The Blanchards have a streamlined eat-in kitchen -- and plenty of space to prep their meals. The next step? Creating a seating area in the kitchen.
THE GOODS
To see what IKEA products were used, scroll over the pieces in the video. To learn more about all of the products in the video, check out our shopping guide!
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