what would you put on this empty kitchen wall?
We have just revamped our kitchen, painted the cupboards, new floor and tiles, added a peninsular island. We still have a spare back wall and we can’t decide what to do with it.
I don’t particularly need it for anything as have plenty of storage. We also still have our side extension to fit out as a utility room.
So we were are thinking of two chunky scaffold boards long shelves.. maybe a sideboard under? Or a chair? Plan A was a double larder cupboard but I’m not sure now that it might seem a bit cluttered? Or maybe a single larder and a shelf?
(The dogs bed is there at moment so I do need move him)
Has anyone got any ideas what would look great please. The wall is painted at the moment but we did wonder about paper but then it’s too busy if we put a nice shelf up. Thank you!
Comments (8)
Melanie Whitehead
6 months ago
Sonia
6 months agoI love wooden shelving although it does involve quite a bit of dusting! Etsy have lots of carpenters selling shelves, some made of scaffold boards. A sideboard could be a good option if you need more storage. A large piece of art would also be good maybe against a darker painted wall? Sometimes less is more.
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