Dining Room Shelves
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyWow, do I have some pure eye candy to share with you today. For those of you that have been around for a while may remember when I was trying to make some wall decor decisions in my dining room. Should I add shelves? Should I add more pictures? This was two years ago. Click here if you need a refresher before continuing.
Anyway, I ultimately decided to add more pictures. You can read about that here. While that worked for me, I really regretted not having some shelf space in my dinning room. So, apparently after two years, I decided to change that.
After removing the pictures, filling in the holes, and touching up some paint, here is the before.
I picked up some brackets and 2″x12″x8’s at Home Depot. I cut everything to length, sanded, and attached the brackets.
Then everything got a coat of white paint. I use the latex based trim paint from Sherwin Williams in semi-gloss for all the trim in my house. I used the same for this project.
After two coats I attached my new shelves to the walls with some screws and BAM!, new awesomeness for dining room.
I do apologize I don’t have a full tutorial for this, but I figured the process was pretty self explanatory.
Now, on to the fun part. Filling these babies with awesomeness! To show you my new shelves I created two fancy displays. The first is a coffee bar and the second is a lemonade stand. Let’s check them out!
A natural color scheme with pops of green and yell pulls together this impromptu coffee station.
A funnel in a stemless wine glass creates an easy and unique flower arrangement. A few snips of greenery and blossoms from the garden practically arrange themselves as stems are tucked into the narrow end of the funnel.
A vintage wood ironing board found shopping at a local antique shop acts as a unique riser and is the centerpiece of both displays.
Coffee beans in glass jars, more funnels, old printing blocks and a sweet little owl create interest and a bit of fun.
Next up, my little in-house lemonade stand is all about color.
Taking inspiration from a set of colorful bowls, splashes of red, purple, orange, and yellow were added to make this display really pop.
Two potted purple ranunculus plucked from the garden add a natural and cost effective touch.
Red and white striped straws in a tall drinking glass serve a purpuse and add a sense of whimsy. I love these straws!
And, of course, there is plenty of cold lemonade with a few spare lemons for garnishing glasses or to whip up another batch should more friends arrive.
Pretty darn cute, right?!
I know that was a lot of pictures, but lets take one more quick look. Before…
…and after.
I’m totally in love with my new shelves and I can’t wait to deck them out for the fall and christmas! That’s the best part about shelves.
I hope you like them as much as I do!
So perfect in every way! I love that you can switch it up…I NEED those bowls!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
Brilliant combination of design and function! Give yourself a huge pat on the back and a gold star for this lovely and creative idea of yours!
oh my goodness…I love this! I have been searching for the perfect shelf for my dining room wall & this may just be it!
I love this so much, Michael! That coffee station is just about perfect!
Those brackets are just terrific! I love the bright green of the cabinet, too.
Gorgeous. You spaced the shelves just right so there is room to add lots of interesting items, but not so high that everything seems to float. I love both versions.
Super cute! I love both set-ups! I need a fun spot like that in my house.
I love your home more every single time I see it. This colourful little corner is perfection!
these shelves look like a fun place to decorate! I love the idea of a funnel to hold flowers in a glass – clever!
Wow, Michael, your coffee station is way better than mine! But then, I JUST moved in, so I’m not finished yet. I’m definitely going to borrow some ideas from you! 😉
Love it! I have the perfect spot!
Love the idea of the funnel in the wine glass for a small bouquet.
Both looks are stunning. I love your shelves and the pop against your pretty wall color.
I absolutely LOVE both looks. I draw SO much inspiration from you!
Oh, I love your new shelves. They just make this space! Love how you’ve decorated it so cute too.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
PS, I just read your profile and wanted to tell you; my son is a designer in Fort Lauderdale. Here is his website in case you might like to get in touch with him:
http://www.bjatmospheres.com
I am so glad to have found you…VIA Hyacinths for the soul. The shelves are fabulous! LOVE that vintage ironing board!!!! I NEED ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL. Both vignettes are terrific, I can’t chooose a favorite. I will be your newest follower. XO, Pinky
This may be the happiest little corner around!!
Fabulous! I thought the coffee bar was great, but wait…. the lemonade stand really rocks! You’re awesome!
Very nice Michael… I love the bulky white shelves with the green hutch. Nice work on both the coffee and the lemonade stations!
Susan
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