MEXICAN INSPIRED KITCHEN- AMANDA'S APARTMENT

So you've seen Amanda's DECKED OUT DINING ROOM now let's look at her cute little kitchen!

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AFTER

The small kitchenette area already had this fantastic Mexican-inspired tile that was my jumping off point for the rest of the space. The cabinets stayed that bold fire-engine red because bright colors are a cornerstone in Mexican design. BUT let's say we had to start from scratch- a quart of red paint and some tile tattoos from MIBO is all it would take to bring us right back to this point!

Since we had a great base to build on, the accessories were what made the difference in this space! Adorable cafe curtains, a sweet little spice rack, a fitting tea towel, wood accents, and new knobs all work together to set a beautiful scene.

The hand carved and mismatched knobs add a ton of personality and pop. Because there were so few cabinets we could have splurged, but I lucked out and found these little pieces of art on sale at Anthropologie for $3 each!

The large butcher block cutting board serves dual purposes: to cut up veggies and hide the not so attractive countertop.

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AFTER

We took the door off to open up the space and to provide room for three rods hung on the wall. These rods serve to hold all Amanda's pots and pans- freeing up her cabinets for food.

Of course the kitchen and the dining areas had to compliment each other to keep a nice flow throughout the space. I think they look quite nice together. :)

And here's the budget breakdown for the kitchen niche!

Knobs (Anthropologie and REstore)- $21

Spice Rack (garage Sale)- $5

Butcher block (Amanda already had)- FREE

Parrot Tea Towel- $8

Pot Rack Rods- $15

Over-the-sink shelf (Bed, Bath, and Beyond)- $10

Rolling Cart (Craigslist)- $10

TOTAL COST: $69!!!