Kitchen Chronicles: Ikea Pax Pantry Reveal!

Ladies and gents, I present to you our finished Ikea Pax Pantry:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfmwIwo3pOp4sO5HZ01AsX2fEAksO0uzufANQr97Jkh-H715RVxfq3tCn_FY58anqnbP1Q72BJph-xUGj32k6bG4rG6hg-eaHW7U2rtHvuEZL0a6uFKuv3V7mLfQ5qd3AXmMJnTMtLWZ1/s1600/IMG_2137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfmwIwo3pOp4sO5HZ01AsX2fEAksO0uzufANQr97Jkh-H715RVxfq3tCn_FY58anqnbP1Q72BJph-xUGj32k6bG4rG6hg-eaHW7U2rtHvuEZL0a6uFKuv3V7mLfQ5qd3AXmMJnTMtLWZ1/s1600/IMG_2137.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Let's first back up to where we left off in my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/kitchen-chronicles-ikea-pax-pantry-part.html">last post</a>...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViOFD58b28hKKF0i8AHB8ftptbJlXpObNTJti5hmLSX7GSdNY6NSOcwMn_djowFNS2rs3E6GQQQercMcxeyRRB_6XW4buq5_-FxCp7KvGvl1m_2cYlTdBzbt1NHrfEr1813gwxneK-6rL/s1600/IMG_2079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViOFD58b28hKKF0i8AHB8ftptbJlXpObNTJti5hmLSX7GSdNY6NSOcwMn_djowFNS2rs3E6GQQQercMcxeyRRB_6XW4buq5_-FxCp7KvGvl1m_2cYlTdBzbt1NHrfEr1813gwxneK-6rL/s1600/IMG_2079.jpg" /></a></div><br />The pantry was up, but with no hardware, crown molding, or insides.<br /><br />First thing to do was crown molding. I had my dad come over to help, which was a good idea because this project came with more challenges than anticipated.<br /><br />Obstacle #1:  Cutting a special shape out of the molding where it met up with the cabinets above the door. My dad knocked this one out of the park—a perfect fit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCUQC183M5IhQGuhoM_ZnE1wLwkoECrh9Vr31ryiVwB37BjtTz6XFWB0Pfb6T8P0vy-SmhQ7RWNuW4EMEs6UHjGPJ0-NtxBKpwuH1vHVMgIyNRSRRtaHJqTNHssHwy_GBDx8f6q5rKkzF/s1600/IMG_2092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCUQC183M5IhQGuhoM_ZnE1wLwkoECrh9Vr31ryiVwB37BjtTz6XFWB0Pfb6T8P0vy-SmhQ7RWNuW4EMEs6UHjGPJ0-NtxBKpwuH1vHVMgIyNRSRRtaHJqTNHssHwy_GBDx8f6q5rKkzF/s1600/IMG_2092.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Obstacle #2: Getting the crown to squeeze in above and be level with both cabinets. The crown height and gap between the cabinets was the same, so we had to sand down part of the crown where the fitment was a bit too tight. Then, we discovered the left wall stuck just a tad more than the cabinets so we were left with this gap:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN89ZhboC8Ad6miiPVe9GGoHw8vq87rzptic_lqp7YAbEmbzY4T_28Ryk90lV4BhNuR7JOxfEUd6-DgzyQ_wx6xuK9PokwlWKjXbbI8ew3Gu3dvKBmSCJdzgSepojd7fYb334CXxS3ej0p/s1600/IMG_2093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN89ZhboC8Ad6miiPVe9GGoHw8vq87rzptic_lqp7YAbEmbzY4T_28Ryk90lV4BhNuR7JOxfEUd6-DgzyQ_wx6xuK9PokwlWKjXbbI8ew3Gu3dvKBmSCJdzgSepojd7fYb334CXxS3ej0p/s1600/IMG_2093.jpg" /></a></div><br />Not only that, but the gap was quite a bit worse on the right side (walls, ceilings and floors are rarely ever perfectly square, so this was bound to happen....)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsyUSmZg7Bepdv_WleR0ok8KN94ne9MZwl8EpxG6z1gvgJL2JCjrVCy9-GE1qkUiIQ2AaLIICvAHsdR5w8UdxmZs3cjy2hwagSEWRLVT8GTi8WPaFoPijbjZ2q6JDS1WWyMbIdYUa2vhM/s1600/IMG_2095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsyUSmZg7Bepdv_WleR0ok8KN94ne9MZwl8EpxG6z1gvgJL2JCjrVCy9-GE1qkUiIQ2AaLIICvAHsdR5w8UdxmZs3cjy2hwagSEWRLVT8GTi8WPaFoPijbjZ2q6JDS1WWyMbIdYUa2vhM/s1600/IMG_2095.jpg" /></a></div><br />To help close the gap, we nailed up a small piece of wood (just on the right side where it was really bad:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZgAyOGx7lz1ZcNxgfejK5rZukqkKO59YAeCn3GcgH2M9PNODgM-hST4UZdbfmv-OFyNiNxtHj98Ob44z6457fOSLWfLlzVQQHgpqwgMBdjTo9IYBcmOyU2TNc-fX7rkE8bdYtE4RVHI1/s1600/IMG_2097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZgAyOGx7lz1ZcNxgfejK5rZukqkKO59YAeCn3GcgH2M9PNODgM-hST4UZdbfmv-OFyNiNxtHj98Ob44z6457fOSLWfLlzVQQHgpqwgMBdjTo9IYBcmOyU2TNc-fX7rkE8bdYtE4RVHI1/s1600/IMG_2097.jpg" /></a></div><br /> I was able to caulk everything in to completely hide the gaps. What would we do without caulk?!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvrASYA-iUjF9mfsVpMDG9k92I5qPzYWgHq66ygB3cteqWxjBE9LEf2j6rCAuzB0NsV-1FH_H7ndrUcqnE9G1De37bE3_9GM_XSGqS-zbtYSm4zsXzwO6i3B88J9zeg5ixTHUsFDs43el/s1600/IMG_2101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvrASYA-iUjF9mfsVpMDG9k92I5qPzYWgHq66ygB3cteqWxjBE9LEf2j6rCAuzB0NsV-1FH_H7ndrUcqnE9G1De37bE3_9GM_XSGqS-zbtYSm4zsXzwO6i3B88J9zeg5ixTHUsFDs43el/s1600/IMG_2101.JPG" /></a></div><br />Obstacle #3: There was still a visible gap above the makeshift door on the right:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNbDShmAkXpYI6sepLMYkf1LqCaQJTSWmaEhUsGGLuPFSkIbD5YdGVJ1_GyY81R3eBGyumFBU0St45QLaFdIRuKluccTQO3u7CP8zZ3Ebh3soWUfGTDBLHII4m416LH4c-ixhK45qE9TC/s1600/IMG_2102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXNbDShmAkXpYI6sepLMYkf1LqCaQJTSWmaEhUsGGLuPFSkIbD5YdGVJ1_GyY81R3eBGyumFBU0St45QLaFdIRuKluccTQO3u7CP8zZ3Ebh3soWUfGTDBLHII4m416LH4c-ixhK45qE9TC/s1600/IMG_2102.jpg" /></a></div><br />To fix this, I cut a scrap piece of wood and glued it on to the back of the crown.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho67CmWBkJpVzwRR4FmqTQlmy9ZpXxaQJPzOIUwdP28AIsF8PvsZO9hH7jSXSnVxoWDXDdw6BXJWiAqeY0KCDiQZEFBXd1YwXrEiObkGNnKubQwW7TEuFXj0_Cg_sexjPc1wuL0-OeTU5z/s1600/IMG_2103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho67CmWBkJpVzwRR4FmqTQlmy9ZpXxaQJPzOIUwdP28AIsF8PvsZO9hH7jSXSnVxoWDXDdw6BXJWiAqeY0KCDiQZEFBXd1YwXrEiObkGNnKubQwW7TEuFXj0_Cg_sexjPc1wuL0-OeTU5z/s1600/IMG_2103.jpg" /></a></div><br />There wouldn't be any pressure on it (the door magnet was keeping the door from swinging back), so the glue will hold just fine. I caulked & painted and now it looks like part of the crown.<br /><br />Just in time, our knobs arrived in the mail and we got those on last night (these are the same ones on our cabinet to tie them all in):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKDeK21BPihXNvh9MR44SQaPSsKtRHZQVdJsmphNuzwAs7f_6HEaCtNbtinmj_wvln7vuset03VvzcKMuHCFylXjPla-jWOe0xkMGnkYF99wY_Z0NjGI9kdEVsgdZvgydpTl0cHpFgZeE/s1600/IMG_2129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKDeK21BPihXNvh9MR44SQaPSsKtRHZQVdJsmphNuzwAs7f_6HEaCtNbtinmj_wvln7vuset03VvzcKMuHCFylXjPla-jWOe0xkMGnkYF99wY_Z0NjGI9kdEVsgdZvgydpTl0cHpFgZeE/s1600/IMG_2129.jpg" /></a></div><br />And now our pantry is finally complete and ready to enjoy!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0A3LdlVaJmzi909nCLd2tj_-rt28An5kpDD6Uio3cq2M3CAWS36-9t2kJD2NUHWIWGp291i28sYXnukEI4ZIrPWjc8BarMYC8nbK6ffFN9y5O-Jr17oY6-43jDueo78XIn3GUzoC37QKX/s1600/IMG_2142-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0A3LdlVaJmzi909nCLd2tj_-rt28An5kpDD6Uio3cq2M3CAWS36-9t2kJD2NUHWIWGp291i28sYXnukEI4ZIrPWjc8BarMYC8nbK6ffFN9y5O-Jr17oY6-43jDueo78XIn3GUzoC37QKX/s1600/IMG_2142-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />I'm loving how built in and coordinated it looks next to the rest of the cabinets:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Dsw08oPCdzh8gBhYffYo7Z4MkI1ychEBqw6KVeKNdXCEsrB2YzXM4NUoCrlhHrZaKh25gCcft1QhK1RtwCf-A7eL7-T-TKKIZwgkYBqBQDfaaPxjr0JYgGRFgak2DP9WJaix6SVuIVAT/s1600/IMG_2141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Dsw08oPCdzh8gBhYffYo7Z4MkI1ychEBqw6KVeKNdXCEsrB2YzXM4NUoCrlhHrZaKh25gCcft1QhK1RtwCf-A7eL7-T-TKKIZwgkYBqBQDfaaPxjr0JYgGRFgak2DP9WJaix6SVuIVAT/s1600/IMG_2141.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ready to see the insides?<br /><br />We went with affordable Pax shelves and Komplement wire baskets for organization:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VvFkLwaY7z3DUOLXUH10Jbz46FYLwk4WSJeLRZqN2LfMNPzr9fSVG91JA7BT3ja_JxkSrWhjCX_Z_OaZxOaHBkTtjm8__3GLFpY3rvZzz5qjIoEvVzQFIcbR1LppdfPGPId6Dkm6IylU/s1600/IMG_2074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VvFkLwaY7z3DUOLXUH10Jbz46FYLwk4WSJeLRZqN2LfMNPzr9fSVG91JA7BT3ja_JxkSrWhjCX_Z_OaZxOaHBkTtjm8__3GLFpY3rvZzz5qjIoEvVzQFIcbR1LppdfPGPId6Dkm6IylU/s1600/IMG_2074.jpg" /></a></div><br />The arrangement may change as time goes on, but for now there's more than enough storage.<br /><br />Let's see what's behind door #1, shall we?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FDJenexhRfe073ZdBEltsvuQQnJccPTP_h2tJWu602jZJftLjkdBKOddpyW8f8HXVNVizoXb77upLiITRP8hwhp_i-SG6KHdYyT6-d8Ma4IB5vNQKU0r0V33d6z2FiQu96L05WX4n_TD/s1600/IMG_2114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9FDJenexhRfe073ZdBEltsvuQQnJccPTP_h2tJWu602jZJftLjkdBKOddpyW8f8HXVNVizoXb77upLiITRP8hwhp_i-SG6KHdYyT6-d8Ma4IB5vNQKU0r0V33d6z2FiQu96L05WX4n_TD/s1600/IMG_2114.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The top shelves house our less frequently used dishware, baking supplies and canned foods.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDJ_NhyphenhyphenV83ploxK5y2Od_mKJoGltfVYkJ9t9VRmgEnTL9Ce_NBOMVBm441RzHJo6SamnpuinOOQ1zDb2TU-8s8TuBhRlYCwApHjUiQV2SIywZqP5qKkLOnfSFVeEOSgH-CbHSKBWjltIw/s1600/IMG_2122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDJ_NhyphenhyphenV83ploxK5y2Od_mKJoGltfVYkJ9t9VRmgEnTL9Ce_NBOMVBm441RzHJo6SamnpuinOOQ1zDb2TU-8s8TuBhRlYCwApHjUiQV2SIywZqP5qKkLOnfSFVeEOSgH-CbHSKBWjltIw/s1600/IMG_2122.jpg" /></a></div><br />To free up counter space, we decided to store our toaster here. Before putting the pantry up, Brad drilled a hole through the back and connected an extension cord to the outlet so it's plugged in and fully functional:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkxjd34s618LjL9v2BAj3s1P5q9_d_FSvd89nVi953BaUh6jeJ7TJ781VLu5f9kuSThgNTbAVx9eB-dO8fbKW1BE4xW2Hk7UgTX3aL2ugRy1itT7p5iOmssiKbNoP0x52Qnz2ZsAgzoTE/s1600/IMG_2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkxjd34s618LjL9v2BAj3s1P5q9_d_FSvd89nVi953BaUh6jeJ7TJ781VLu5f9kuSThgNTbAVx9eB-dO8fbKW1BE4xW2Hk7UgTX3aL2ugRy1itT7p5iOmssiKbNoP0x52Qnz2ZsAgzoTE/s1600/IMG_2005.jpg" /></a></div><br />We very rarely use it so this was the perfect place for us to keep it.<br /><br />These pull out baskets are my favorite. So convenient, and just $15/ea! We use them to keep our vitamins/medications within easy reach, along with dry goods we use on a daily basis.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrLTV5n5DR8rvndOC-ELpfDbLKnX02LpG1RlBLKcb4dAGcVnuZxIGBNI5qyiSYWUsNWotJ1aIJ6TG-Fdq6COzbiRxD4gLSqLJ87RmDfM0ln8NYGvcrXyBKa5I47rF0yRmBN9FVQIXhSi_/s1600/IMG_2120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrLTV5n5DR8rvndOC-ELpfDbLKnX02LpG1RlBLKcb4dAGcVnuZxIGBNI5qyiSYWUsNWotJ1aIJ6TG-Fdq6COzbiRxD4gLSqLJ87RmDfM0ln8NYGvcrXyBKa5I47rF0yRmBN9FVQIXhSi_/s1600/IMG_2120.jpg" /></a></div><br />I arranged our small appliances on the bottom so they are within easy reach.<br /><br />Let's see what's behind door #2...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotpSpUzVltnXO_qYRng-ezzaPqhEvKkLTMr1evxBaqUGih8DPmZxQBHQkp409WlpYiofCK0-3iPFBAw066VCFoab3lI1ETMFxFKt2GfX07lcoqtJGay1hN3dUqn-E7WvlsC42NplOaYlZ/s1600/IMG_2119-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiotpSpUzVltnXO_qYRng-ezzaPqhEvKkLTMr1evxBaqUGih8DPmZxQBHQkp409WlpYiofCK0-3iPFBAw066VCFoab3lI1ETMFxFKt2GfX07lcoqtJGay1hN3dUqn-E7WvlsC42NplOaYlZ/s1600/IMG_2119-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Here we have more rarely used entertaining items, pasta/oats/starches, then cereal/condiments. We keep larger dry food storage and chips/snacks in the baskets, then our glass jars with miscellaneous goods/spices and paper towel storage on the bottom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGj3D8IjNfFs3jAQhHK1jcU26D6oPN7hD29Jtzl2N3xrzZbzO8GJoiSEZo_suTgFvh82ZLn1d6hMkHAW6P26FAUR5wFzAXhbXJCDJ1FeHQ7viOgGs0bc3vYJ_GOQc-QQjxro3kL98atQyI/s1600/IMG_2124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGj3D8IjNfFs3jAQhHK1jcU26D6oPN7hD29Jtzl2N3xrzZbzO8GJoiSEZo_suTgFvh82ZLn1d6hMkHAW6P26FAUR5wFzAXhbXJCDJ1FeHQ7viOgGs0bc3vYJ_GOQc-QQjxro3kL98atQyI/s1600/IMG_2124.jpg" /></a></div><br />And of course, our mop and broom storage behind the door on the far right:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYqy4tFE35QT-3NSmxyJbF8ywf4xN3ZHOcS4iMLSIU-Bkovy7keY0b7wfv_tQUk1oNIUlQGP7r2p2IPZbAT3JbtApK8MX6yotQ-Oi2p__WJNZNAkuGS5VOLmTn8B4TvzFEQboLU2E-kjB/s1600/IMG_2127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYqy4tFE35QT-3NSmxyJbF8ywf4xN3ZHOcS4iMLSIU-Bkovy7keY0b7wfv_tQUk1oNIUlQGP7r2p2IPZbAT3JbtApK8MX6yotQ-Oi2p__WJNZNAkuGS5VOLmTn8B4TvzFEQboLU2E-kjB/s1600/IMG_2127.jpg" /></a></div><br />I just love walking into the kitchen every day now with this view greeting me...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitu8mBgPloAuLPAjh-3otYWGvNyOglCxUJRp6rl4e0zPq2d8iwFrDOvu3G2382T2NavG-DemOGoSXdFgQgCnDJVNOcGKv0vWDg7pIK-dwCH40xxwGDz1NZIOh34bCIqtphO957H0R8ZPLD/s1600/IMG_2132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitu8mBgPloAuLPAjh-3otYWGvNyOglCxUJRp6rl4e0zPq2d8iwFrDOvu3G2382T2NavG-DemOGoSXdFgQgCnDJVNOcGKv0vWDg7pIK-dwCH40xxwGDz1NZIOh34bCIqtphO957H0R8ZPLD/s1600/IMG_2132.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Quite an improvement from a few months ago, right?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSaH_BST2-VMw0ACTJyKidLjvvRTK48SfMMkShnS8e79GnvZ6Vi-qoVtMcVJeGTSO54BLKqn8nZv8QhJixdd6UIqrkJVHX_leosHF7k1hISAib3RKpXOcZWtOIs72zE_ZQQ3LVUW_RIPL/s1600/20131210_173553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSaH_BST2-VMw0ACTJyKidLjvvRTK48SfMMkShnS8e79GnvZ6Vi-qoVtMcVJeGTSO54BLKqn8nZv8QhJixdd6UIqrkJVHX_leosHF7k1hISAib3RKpXOcZWtOIs72zE_ZQQ3LVUW_RIPL/s1600/20131210_173553.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's the one completely finished little section of the kitchen. Speaking of "finished"... now that we're definitely past the half way point, I owe you guys an updated "what's left to-do list"! Here it is (not necessarily in this order):<br /><br /><b>1. Build the bar</b><br />This includes building a base for and installing our cabinets, installing a wine fridge, and DIYing a wood plank counter top. This should be completed this weekend.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjwzDEEoYlsEcXZiPYg-tCUDO-8U5W-k4ErothvNJsMN4f81Cj42KI6ktcc8MQ92Bg8rHZ7dXmf1kln8JpwmQ0wI0dxNHsDhfrwsLfGeg-zG38SpEX1s4_uGgaWBUSAvhbuVhKhNLGDEB/s1600/IMG_2111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjwzDEEoYlsEcXZiPYg-tCUDO-8U5W-k4ErothvNJsMN4f81Cj42KI6ktcc8MQ92Bg8rHZ7dXmf1kln8JpwmQ0wI0dxNHsDhfrwsLfGeg-zG38SpEX1s4_uGgaWBUSAvhbuVhKhNLGDEB/s1600/IMG_2111.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>2. Assemble & build the bench seat under the window</b><br />We hope to at least get started this weekend.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyl1XH0d4VgqMUvYksKt05BU6A7Aj1zhImdszJsBDbuLvnQqK2AKg49n8eGfZvsICvdDdddqx_sTrlQ6FNc-GS91jeD6h0RMPs2WzUsYLs6Qwnz2cBfoSK2IXPO2GsjjOXV3cIHtER5Lgv/s1600/IMG_1567.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyl1XH0d4VgqMUvYksKt05BU6A7Aj1zhImdszJsBDbuLvnQqK2AKg49n8eGfZvsICvdDdddqx_sTrlQ6FNc-GS91jeD6h0RMPs2WzUsYLs6Qwnz2cBfoSK2IXPO2GsjjOXV3cIHtER5Lgv/s1600/IMG_1567.jpg" /></a> <br /><br /><b>3. Assemble & build the bench seat on the back of the island</b><br />Same process as the window bench seat—plan to finish by the end of next week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEatZEaxk0EQjAIcnJy-sy1lcs7UIYTcykWCFA5eH1E7bz_V0rtpTZiYbBE-dnXd2TwucwHAw052H69xO43iZHuihvEGrOu5uVgVePKHf7m2-GJtC9Ln5tGOzQmsMPJ-gGA_wl6znaK-qC/s1600/IMG_1608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEatZEaxk0EQjAIcnJy-sy1lcs7UIYTcykWCFA5eH1E7bz_V0rtpTZiYbBE-dnXd2TwucwHAw052H69xO43iZHuihvEGrOu5uVgVePKHf7m2-GJtC9Ln5tGOzQmsMPJ-gGA_wl6znaK-qC/s1600/IMG_1608.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>4. DIY bench seat cushions</b><br />I'll be using plywood/foam/fabric, similar to how I made our <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-upholstered-tufted-headboard.html">headboard.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGcCMi0nqar63qbcdQWNjpCC_oPiJLtFtlPerkJkqVuDYILNVx5qvw7O0KDVb0m4Ec4JM8Ox5f92SIcJM7zA2xVOuBnosJoFYMCGWbkLBC2nGnsJg83pHtIX8kDArLP3Lx8e5rVDiwsdt/s1600/IMG_7571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGcCMi0nqar63qbcdQWNjpCC_oPiJLtFtlPerkJkqVuDYILNVx5qvw7O0KDVb0m4Ec4JM8Ox5f92SIcJM7zA2xVOuBnosJoFYMCGWbkLBC2nGnsJg83pHtIX8kDArLP3Lx8e5rVDiwsdt/s1600/IMG_7571.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>5. Buy & install backsplash</b><br />It's already chosen (<i>I think)</i>, and we're hiring out the labor.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFlEeQVq3qydBv9A31Od-hLGjBN8XvMm0O19rUiWjpXmyDes3qKk153LNyOctoIEK0hC8ruw9YYO-_DIHQ3f4ZCbapvHLoPVPWrc4bgClwfqX8JV7VJsaJcyVOtz2H-yRfcEx25-piY63/s1600/white+subway+tile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFlEeQVq3qydBv9A31Od-hLGjBN8XvMm0O19rUiWjpXmyDes3qKk153LNyOctoIEK0hC8ruw9YYO-_DIHQ3f4ZCbapvHLoPVPWrc4bgClwfqX8JV7VJsaJcyVOtz2H-yRfcEx25-piY63/s1600/white+subway+tile.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b>6. Buy & install stacked stone on bar wall</b><br />Hiring this one out too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.coppageconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/10926249-background-of-a-contemporary-stacked-stone-wall-in-warm-brown-tones1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://www.coppageconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/10926249-background-of-a-contemporary-stacked-stone-wall-in-warm-brown-tones1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>7. DIY floating shelves over the main counter and bar</b><br />Two shelves for each area—I found plans from <a href="http://ana-white.com/2010/04/plans-youngsters-floating-shelves-have.html">Ana White</a> and am anxious to give them a try.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnEelz0Zdpl0-Ro_gHllTuAgLrbAoyEqDG4F7ZIAFE9Uke9BhvYeTXga1vrsB58MUf0Gk4KrRZnVPfcu9oXMO9MR9b_DZFQhFLQajmCEDVFrm4cLsBGHJWJprdcsDsBiuMg8V7MQKlvU/s640/047.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnEelz0Zdpl0-Ro_gHllTuAgLrbAoyEqDG4F7ZIAFE9Uke9BhvYeTXga1vrsB58MUf0Gk4KrRZnVPfcu9oXMO9MR9b_DZFQhFLQajmCEDVFrm4cLsBGHJWJprdcsDsBiuMg8V7MQKlvU/s640/047.gif" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><b> </b><br /><b> </b><br /><b> 8. Simplify the railing</b><br />We're going to cut out the decorative spindles to keep it simple and less 70's.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3W8Eg590ovL61gRe8p3hXAIaDUTdYvyGgTHnKX1h2-463MQUlsuPSynyhx6IGuLdXpwJOZrxtn6SUE7X2h9R8WGBABTSK8gsxcurn5CzMAJ97kBXwRchFRds0i2cDsSbl-E0s1Tm9Mqh7/s1600/IMG_1743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3W8Eg590ovL61gRe8p3hXAIaDUTdYvyGgTHnKX1h2-463MQUlsuPSynyhx6IGuLdXpwJOZrxtn6SUE7X2h9R8WGBABTSK8gsxcurn5CzMAJ97kBXwRchFRds0i2cDsSbl-E0s1Tm9Mqh7/s1600/IMG_1743.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>9. Buy & install window shades</b><br />Going with a simple bamboo style shade for both large windows.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blindsrus.net/images/shades-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://www.blindsrus.net/images/shades-002.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyl1XH0d4VgqMUvYksKt05BU6A7Aj1zhImdszJsBDbuLvnQqK2AKg49n8eGfZvsICvdDdddqx_sTrlQ6FNc-GS91jeD6h0RMPs2WzUsYLs6Qwnz2cBfoSK2IXPO2GsjjOXV3cIHtER5Lgv/s1600/IMG_1567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><b>10. Build a farmhouse dining table</b><br />My dad and I will tackle this project using <a href="http://ana-white.com/2012/06/plans/fancy-x-farmhouse-table">Ana White's plans</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://image.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Full/3154810949_1338825627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://image.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Full/3154810949_1338825627.jpg" /></a></div><br /><b>11. Hang pendant lights over the dining table.</b><br />I bought two of <a href="http://www.lightingdirect.com/quorum-international-q6822-industrial-1-light-dome-shaped-pendant/p367162">these</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s2.img-b.com/lightingdirect.com/imagebase/resized/330x320/quoruminternationalimages/quorum-international-6822-59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://s2.img-b.com/lightingdirect.com/imagebase/resized/330x320/quoruminternationalimages/quorum-international-6822-59.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><b>12. Accessorize</b><br />I'll be adding a large jute rug, pillows, a DIY chalkboard, artwork, herbs/plants, and stocking the open shelves—this part is my favorite!<br /><b> </b><br /><b> </b><br />I've set a goal to finish everything by my birthday—April 25th <i>(less than 7 weeks away, eek!).</i> We have some friends coming from Florida to stay with us that weekend and it would be so nice to have everything done and be able to relax and enjoy it—without boxes and paint and dust in the way.<br /><br />Better get started... be back in a few days with our new bar!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wgVAW4CkQJKe7F9T2TN0wW1SrDi-slD9gmVbLIZalyLM_SjovLgmJd6T5JVGN-zGsPjsUT8JqpC0Hg0bvBSKNbL2vSFE5zPRGb85uqM6xT3uwkNviMJoN_gRPvh-14Y8_L7ctp1v1IQ3/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wgVAW4CkQJKe7F9T2TN0wW1SrDi-slD9gmVbLIZalyLM_SjovLgmJd6T5JVGN-zGsPjsUT8JqpC0Hg0bvBSKNbL2vSFE5zPRGb85uqM6xT3uwkNviMJoN_gRPvh-14Y8_L7ctp1v1IQ3/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />

Kitchen Chronicles: Ikea Pax Pantry Reveal!

Ladies and gents, I present to you our finished Ikea Pax Pantry: Let's first back up to where we left off in my last post ... The pantry...

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Kitchen Chronicles: An Ikea Pax Pantry, Part 1

The idea of creating a custom built-in pantry was the first thing that came to mind when I first laid eyes on this back wall in the kitchen:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJA60IT0-Rscnh2VagpABHBUaOztZrNc3QP4wcVLRU_ZtiOoycMyU1VpPZv9DOtzXcPNITOPZR1d07-XhFSyamfFEG8y9w2dUI0HL8EUhSP5yjRmVMHU6aou1OyByxTap2wKsSOBIHDL5u/s1600/IMG_1224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJA60IT0-Rscnh2VagpABHBUaOztZrNc3QP4wcVLRU_ZtiOoycMyU1VpPZv9DOtzXcPNITOPZR1d07-XhFSyamfFEG8y9w2dUI0HL8EUhSP5yjRmVMHU6aou1OyByxTap2wKsSOBIHDL5u/s1600/IMG_1224.jpg" /></a></div><br />It was an ideal setup—hidden storage that's shallow so you don't have to dig through to get to the back, and a small footprint to keep the kitchen nice and open.<br /><br />You may remember me mentioning that I picked up a couple <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79894596/">Pax wardrobes</a> in my <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/02/our-big-ikea-trip-what-we-bought.html">Ikea Trip post</a>. They were perfect—just the right height for our ceiling, not too wide, and only 14" deep.<br /><br />For a built-in look, I had our subcontractor extend the wall to 14" so it would line up with the pantry (he also filled in the pass through to the living room):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUNIc-Uz3wIvrv6zkdOC3Hdssr9h-7SpsXExjfckQgzDCF5lEjf7Zf7aSOUjCTr6q5gGx8mpmDsef6-vIDdtGswCp1IoyiigAlJT4iCwPo0xF6qe6qrOCgmaK_mKa1val_JlKgejJjyZD/s1600/20131217_154216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUNIc-Uz3wIvrv6zkdOC3Hdssr9h-7SpsXExjfckQgzDCF5lEjf7Zf7aSOUjCTr6q5gGx8mpmDsef6-vIDdtGswCp1IoyiigAlJT4iCwPo0xF6qe6qrOCgmaK_mKa1val_JlKgejJjyZD/s1600/20131217_154216.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose the Bergsbo style doors...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiblnH9QQA7aod7KP-_ceJcC6pEFYTYcwZ5RY5RHkOWw96VlDXVFGzuA-PvBjAvFe0GFw1_JSPwXRTwHYjWN8x4qCp8DvP_s3KHQ4epz3-fHDWzfEjLOy0B_yy4y-ZZu80DIG_lFdmaXH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-05+at+10.03.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiblnH9QQA7aod7KP-_ceJcC6pEFYTYcwZ5RY5RHkOWw96VlDXVFGzuA-PvBjAvFe0GFw1_JSPwXRTwHYjWN8x4qCp8DvP_s3KHQ4epz3-fHDWzfEjLOy0B_yy4y-ZZu80DIG_lFdmaXH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-02-05+at+10.03.03+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">because they mimicked the style of our cabinets... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOGijocv9Etu0YgTByP_ljY-NwFRwFre5k5VCIgkOrixNgh8_ykeSBnmBjZc-eJ4amOtShyphenhyphen2kBgEuWwo6FxOHwequndnhWmC2T2JBPBeXaV2YjlANUS1UeKzqzLOgn59jH5N8nk9_B_1D/s1600/IMG_1575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOGijocv9Etu0YgTByP_ljY-NwFRwFre5k5VCIgkOrixNgh8_ykeSBnmBjZc-eJ4amOtShyphenhyphen2kBgEuWwo6FxOHwequndnhWmC2T2JBPBeXaV2YjlANUS1UeKzqzLOgn59jH5N8nk9_B_1D/s1600/IMG_1575.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Assembly was nice and straightforward—one of the easier Ikea pieces we've done.<br /><br />Here's the first one up!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcYaDPmnBlsV0jisyiMWDysqvjZwVHrGhnsX1CB2zVjkkk7Qd52Bl8TQ8IoT7q2GyZbmTKymsmXZ49_P9O3YEGEVvDjNkYZacyj4rtqz92BFeOs7xzSnbqvmXG0rc2RqEQNM3NmaSSO9i/s1600/IMG_2000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjcYaDPmnBlsV0jisyiMWDysqvjZwVHrGhnsX1CB2zVjkkk7Qd52Bl8TQ8IoT7q2GyZbmTKymsmXZ49_P9O3YEGEVvDjNkYZacyj4rtqz92BFeOs7xzSnbqvmXG0rc2RqEQNM3NmaSSO9i/s1600/IMG_2000.jpg" /></a></div><br />And the second one:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbGSig61N7MOB_YNaMRtGHVpaO7PYFYJJNrVrXfoUEnJ2p-o7qmfNW8OjRR1g2FeSHzDVxYJi6RVwCzsymn-5RLJZc90Mu4zsPI9AkPv_aW4U48KUbL3bujebE1v3xBnPvMjcl_BNp5nd/s1600/IMG_2002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixbGSig61N7MOB_YNaMRtGHVpaO7PYFYJJNrVrXfoUEnJ2p-o7qmfNW8OjRR1g2FeSHzDVxYJi6RVwCzsymn-5RLJZc90Mu4zsPI9AkPv_aW4U48KUbL3bujebE1v3xBnPvMjcl_BNp5nd/s1600/IMG_2002.jpg" /></a></div><br />At first wasn't sure how I was going to space them out. I knew I'd have to add trim somewhere to hide the gaps, but when I pushed them to the left, I discovered the empty 6" of space on the right would be <i>perfect</i> for storing our mop and brooms.<br /><br />I'll get to that in just a bit, but first, the doors had to come up:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapH9Glrjg4vGhG_2rIVEDw8Wx00imnQNVe0tmO4mWzWcHOowbHA97VcLclZd60Tfx9jzYTH89TQQlpN2OvXeUyVof_dVVp9FIfFME5V4i9-ShlNhtBb1wDT6riobT-DouQHb_XFulMMGd/s1600/IMG_2003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapH9Glrjg4vGhG_2rIVEDw8Wx00imnQNVe0tmO4mWzWcHOowbHA97VcLclZd60Tfx9jzYTH89TQQlpN2OvXeUyVof_dVVp9FIfFME5V4i9-ShlNhtBb1wDT6riobT-DouQHb_XFulMMGd/s1600/IMG_2003.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's not obvious in this photo, but the doors were not a true white—of course. Ikea loves to drive us crazy by making every "white" piece of furniture a different shade, so you'll just have to trust me when I tell you that these doors are off white.<br /><br />Here they are in their final position, secured to the wall (and to each other). Again, looks white enough, but it's not. You can tell a little at the very bottom where the Pax wardrobe shows (the Pax frame is a truer white).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTF3Lv9Dh_K5O5d8Yo1B3vFmgcskakOR3K-9xxRPq6KxJ96MCJSsxRaSArVv6z3qOArvIdaBNldIjVeERu0U_sjCJQ5lS4OjVvMgsmmycsGFsbp39tN8VtHr_fydPsmlR0jJo1lOnjbwpC/s1600/IMG_2006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ddJLUwkPAcsVXLXjBtLLZ9roTZwugik37MS5DlewtcryYPNzJ4GmslyYbG801jsysqE_ipNRDdiXcMbi8iJV1imalzCcq1V5b9Gg9HRVYyzBw1JRuOCodU0d3kbgN956ELkblgjyKsvn/s1600/IMG_2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ddJLUwkPAcsVXLXjBtLLZ9roTZwugik37MS5DlewtcryYPNzJ4GmslyYbG801jsysqE_ipNRDdiXcMbi8iJV1imalzCcq1V5b9Gg9HRVYyzBw1JRuOCodU0d3kbgN956ELkblgjyKsvn/s1600/IMG_2011.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I was hoping it would be something I could live with, but I just couldn't, so I decided to paint them. <br /><br />I've painted cabinets before (remember our <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/01/well-this-is-exciting.html">last kitchen makeover</a>?) but this was different—we're not talking wood here. This is foil coated fiberboard—a lot trickier. I needed a game plan.<br /><br />I remembered Jenny's Pax Wardrobe makeover and was so thankful to find she had <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-paint-and-even-wallpaper-ikea.html">written a post about it</a>. If she could go from white to dark gray without a problem, surely I could transform my doors from off-white to white.<br /><br />So I picked up my supplies, and thanks to Jenny's post (along with other tips & tricks I've learned along the way), here's how I painted these doors...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO-bd4knxhIkBOM8SpKUinH_-G3b1RIUohbdcDBYhwFKKCG1nu2pIYhaDX8Iv5UQfJKVIJLe1523tjZhvjkCxJt1I-shBZPlcehi8iClakzzHxID7QdyzgKbuOV4LHzaqzW3L14NBSyB2/s1600/IMG_2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaO-bd4knxhIkBOM8SpKUinH_-G3b1RIUohbdcDBYhwFKKCG1nu2pIYhaDX8Iv5UQfJKVIJLe1523tjZhvjkCxJt1I-shBZPlcehi8iClakzzHxID7QdyzgKbuOV4LHzaqzW3L14NBSyB2/s1600/IMG_2013.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />First of all—primer. To cover anything other than wood (ie most Ikea furniture), you'll need shellac based primer. I picked up a gallon for $42 at Lowe's and this stuff will last me a while.<br /><br />Other supplies include deglosser (I had this on hand already—still not entirely convinced it's necessary but more experienced people use it, so...), a fine sanding block (I used 150 grit, but 200 or 220 might even be better), painters tape, some sort of paint thinner/acetone for cleanup, a dense foam roller, and a good brush. If you're filling seams or patching holes, you'll want spackle and caulk (though I didn't need it for these doors).<br /><br />Alright, Step 1. We decided to paint the doors already hung to make it easier and save time. After taping off the hinges and thoroughly wiping down with deglosser and a clean microfiber cloth, we rolled on our first coat of primer.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ON-qMT4_YLABjj3TmwcsqJgxBXKvvLDE8cKTMsVW5o21MN8Al8-0YdXjWGOXNy0AtcfcMSMqW8Hkwvu6ZoDvl5EvhrHm2Q9fP4ZSVH8JWyBtCLQut2kv7keNz3l__NDFAtT1UzeamzK1/s1600/IMG_2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ON-qMT4_YLABjj3TmwcsqJgxBXKvvLDE8cKTMsVW5o21MN8Al8-0YdXjWGOXNy0AtcfcMSMqW8Hkwvu6ZoDvl5EvhrHm2Q9fP4ZSVH8JWyBtCLQut2kv7keNz3l__NDFAtT1UzeamzK1/s1600/IMG_2015.jpg" /></a></div><br />You can see a bit more here where the white primer went on vs the off white door color.<br /><br />To get into the grooves, I used a small brush...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG_qcvjvqt3i3f-ZTRsKK3pFOhVWy9ylJNtiZ0zLLvZ5Uw8ujlWlJac884dx3hcNpMtFXlfT0Zmr7vNGXZHHTEItd80te-ez0jeYVstBMXoRsgl_5quCpL0josfbnXBsNxzJFhQt0fD97/s1600/IMG_2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggG_qcvjvqt3i3f-ZTRsKK3pFOhVWy9ylJNtiZ0zLLvZ5Uw8ujlWlJac884dx3hcNpMtFXlfT0Zmr7vNGXZHHTEItd80te-ez0jeYVstBMXoRsgl_5quCpL0josfbnXBsNxzJFhQt0fD97/s1600/IMG_2019.jpg" /></a></div><br />but you'll want to use the brush as sparingly as possible because you can see the brush marks left behind. The roller provides the smoothest finish.<br /><br />This primer has the consistency of thick milk, and we used super thin coats. It becomes tacky in under a minute so you have to work <i>fast.</i> Put a quick coat up and move on.<br /><br />The can says drying time is 15 minutes and you can reapply a second coat in 45—this is much quicker than the Zinsser Cover Stain we used last time, FYI. Which was great because it meant this project would take a weekend instead of a week.<br /><br />After each coat, you'll want to check for any rough patches and <i>lightly</i> sand. Because our coats were so thin, they were super smooth and most of it didn't need to  be sanded at all.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwKxvIdYG3NsMEhxR-DXp0MYSjE1dnr6dWkODLh_B6l-phA0F1E-vMaDZUPmj959mzGOjY65aelx81zrdF7JtyTGox9DHr4jd6sqllXnMn28DgPcxAWwdqgIRj32vt33DrVtWy30rXdOa/s1600/IMG_2036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifwKxvIdYG3NsMEhxR-DXp0MYSjE1dnr6dWkODLh_B6l-phA0F1E-vMaDZUPmj959mzGOjY65aelx81zrdF7JtyTGox9DHr4jd6sqllXnMn28DgPcxAWwdqgIRj32vt33DrVtWy30rXdOa/s1600/IMG_2036.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />The first coat took maybe 30-40 minutes, and since it felt dry to the touch I decided to start the second coat.  But then this happened in a few spots...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtLYJETvig9azer060UqO4CQjnntsC29_UY_7lKYCLWpREV7UvW_KJqlf7HuCy-ZUfdEtd6K4R40n0wQtsYcqrTArbJnVfHf_vZU6fcpK4Pndx_TVFK1FkwfXU4vU8AXX8gVVGzEYUhdw/s1600/IMG_2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtLYJETvig9azer060UqO4CQjnntsC29_UY_7lKYCLWpREV7UvW_KJqlf7HuCy-ZUfdEtd6K4R40n0wQtsYcqrTArbJnVfHf_vZU6fcpK4Pndx_TVFK1FkwfXU4vU8AXX8gVVGzEYUhdw/s1600/IMG_2018.jpg" /></a></div><br />I wasn't sure if it just needed more time to dry or what, so I left it alone for a while. I came back and sanded those areas down and it seemed to be fine after that. I think the key with this is to leave enough time between coats, and make sure they are thin.<br /><br />The paint I used was the same white paint I used on all the plank walls—Valspar's Signature line color matched to our trim (Kelly Moore's Swiss Coffee), in satin.<br /><br />Because the paint color was very close to the primer and it has great coverage, I used two thin coats  (no sanding once the latex paint goes on) and called it a day.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WGApPXqeujqasysXxo21MKPoLJGsWLBpGJVTXWliErlZBb6TIpP6VnlYn7lLR1g0AfDgY24Ikq2ERop-7r4CRBJufDPHNzLroEyJSNbvBK-XHbgNvuu-Jkbl476ZN1xGmzyhjxD7un7l/s1600/IMG_2038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WGApPXqeujqasysXxo21MKPoLJGsWLBpGJVTXWliErlZBb6TIpP6VnlYn7lLR1g0AfDgY24Ikq2ERop-7r4CRBJufDPHNzLroEyJSNbvBK-XHbgNvuu-Jkbl476ZN1xGmzyhjxD7un7l/s1600/IMG_2038.jpg" /></a></div><br />Ahhhh.... <i>bright white.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI__jvUbEx71hE4xOP4AH-_dwut2sojX0jGoa4HyrcoYfi5sJG5VGCAVE_tgKpPMnxGoHBv3WqtIsmaUITbFs7kSi3h1ih0XVFIRwU16IQwn_vsVr4_VMEvuuN6OPLw_M6GD9AT2uOr-Bn/s1600/IMG_2054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI__jvUbEx71hE4xOP4AH-_dwut2sojX0jGoa4HyrcoYfi5sJG5VGCAVE_tgKpPMnxGoHBv3WqtIsmaUITbFs7kSi3h1ih0XVFIRwU16IQwn_vsVr4_VMEvuuN6OPLw_M6GD9AT2uOr-Bn/s1600/IMG_2054.jpg" /></a></div><br />Switching gears for a second here—during this this time our kitchen was in shambles...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYCYhEGTi8GRF0zDCxG3LD1JlisaYnogV6pr6rJYvBhF6In_6UugC8GgwZT7NMQv0vTlE8bFbi78up1y6Dr7uEMYA6gD79ITaQy78BDW8ZREjk-xEGSYrUrJRNNcHzwMPx4MLNVWBrj1b/s1600/IMG_2057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYCYhEGTi8GRF0zDCxG3LD1JlisaYnogV6pr6rJYvBhF6In_6UugC8GgwZT7NMQv0vTlE8bFbi78up1y6Dr7uEMYA6gD79ITaQy78BDW8ZREjk-xEGSYrUrJRNNcHzwMPx4MLNVWBrj1b/s1600/IMG_2057.jpg" /></a></div><br />We had a paint station set up in the dining area and decided to go ahead and take care of something that's been bugging us for a while—this microwave cabinet:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHz7jT2pgeSRvBKeupKuMbl73Ert9gqkmvJ5o5aADMGbCz7kBFu2oMjo66v-MFhPdRMZvlSaZINHZNvOltc4fXPb3lQeFSSDIGIhxehUwN27ZXhi47lu7z16FMvLBKXYxkbhxUogDMyyy/s1600/IMG_1631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHz7jT2pgeSRvBKeupKuMbl73Ert9gqkmvJ5o5aADMGbCz7kBFu2oMjo66v-MFhPdRMZvlSaZINHZNvOltc4fXPb3lQeFSSDIGIhxehUwN27ZXhi47lu7z16FMvLBKXYxkbhxUogDMyyy/s1600/IMG_1631.jpg" /></a></div><br />It fit like a glove on the sides, but there was that big gap at the top. Solution? Build a shelf, of course.<br /><br />I thought about using 1x2's along the side as the supports (the same way I built our old <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/operation-pantry-remodel-phase-2.html">pantry shelves</a>), but Brad mentioned drilling small holes and using those little plastic shelf support inserts instead. That was a much better idea, so we picked up a few packs at Lowe's.<br /><br />After measuring the height we needed it to be and making our marks using a level, we drilled the holes using a drill bit that matched up with the insert size:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQJxQo32ToGwesZqDkERmxlvG4O2_O-rWvR-RFMPmuSmb1Wa5D2bEfgUAVdjdzAtjKEWJf-MoSkZQIdPaDBeepEGvSDPZv04QE6nAy6j6M0dNSWHFhcX_5NGmbKrAxvzHsXKA9J1S4e7H/s1600/IMG_2048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQJxQo32ToGwesZqDkERmxlvG4O2_O-rWvR-RFMPmuSmb1Wa5D2bEfgUAVdjdzAtjKEWJf-MoSkZQIdPaDBeepEGvSDPZv04QE6nAy6j6M0dNSWHFhcX_5NGmbKrAxvzHsXKA9J1S4e7H/s1600/IMG_2048.jpg" /></a></div><br />We went with 3 on each side for extra support.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmlyN6RE87XdzPYUA5e833qxZUXvyZ5dfg95A0jAGaw5M5g3YPI5a5U2ZSTHlVA7o2iDS_QuNhRw7fG5HNa1emDST5CsqcKHSQeRR4iaGPEN4_dcSPdDocl3pg4MjEXkSfhveWs6F0Nz7/s1600/IMG_2050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmlyN6RE87XdzPYUA5e833qxZUXvyZ5dfg95A0jAGaw5M5g3YPI5a5U2ZSTHlVA7o2iDS_QuNhRw7fG5HNa1emDST5CsqcKHSQeRR4iaGPEN4_dcSPdDocl3pg4MjEXkSfhveWs6F0Nz7/s1600/IMG_2050.jpg" /></a></div><br />For the shelf, we cut down a spare piece of particleboard we had—this wouldn't be my first choice as it's really dense/heavy and has a rough surface, but it was free and the microwave would be hiding it anyway.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HT_XDHlAKbvcfT0mUrbcA-gV3iD_O2NWyFJFH1J6wI1ya1xQihSiV6xvpi3PssdOdAK4G8oDeYn5UTo-E61PJOJ_cOxzZ4qRtd3A1Bji-bCrXJl0G8IVp6dTaEVfq6NKQsFo5IdyGojJ/s1600/IMG_2051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HT_XDHlAKbvcfT0mUrbcA-gV3iD_O2NWyFJFH1J6wI1ya1xQihSiV6xvpi3PssdOdAK4G8oDeYn5UTo-E61PJOJ_cOxzZ4qRtd3A1Bji-bCrXJl0G8IVp6dTaEVfq6NKQsFo5IdyGojJ/s1600/IMG_2051.jpg" /></a></div><br />A while back I grabbed every white paint swatch Lowe's carried and brought them home to find the closest match to our cabinets. I found one that was almost identical and bought a $3 paint sample to take home.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyRn1zTAvIyfIPPrt-NHLMW4V5KqGV2kOd5DJCUN6-AEVGlKsshJqXcWkTgz97peyDQ_kv1T9QywPwXZ7T55h_5I_RT4aGQEGo7tmX7xQLwATqSMOK1YCKYrBQ6CnDbdsZSVuxPYPrFk-/s1600/IMG_2053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFyRn1zTAvIyfIPPrt-NHLMW4V5KqGV2kOd5DJCUN6-AEVGlKsshJqXcWkTgz97peyDQ_kv1T9QywPwXZ7T55h_5I_RT4aGQEGo7tmX7xQLwATqSMOK1YCKYrBQ6CnDbdsZSVuxPYPrFk-/s1600/IMG_2053.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />To keep the microwave from sliding backwards, I cut a piece of spare wood to size and nailed it onto the back.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5O7-Z50qekvC0HfeV2Xm_VqBPYuvTQnbqd3bpPvX6AThYccD5nc7i_3LXUr6zXY8PEHI8iMONRu-_9gVbWmXuaMMmNYkEoeMBZaV8_2XgPrR6kwU0zceLmYfbEGE1QJ7ul6Y6alFvtEK/s1600/IMG_2059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5O7-Z50qekvC0HfeV2Xm_VqBPYuvTQnbqd3bpPvX6AThYccD5nc7i_3LXUr6zXY8PEHI8iMONRu-_9gVbWmXuaMMmNYkEoeMBZaV8_2XgPrR6kwU0zceLmYfbEGE1QJ7ul6Y6alFvtEK/s1600/IMG_2059.jpg" /></a></div><br />And to finish it off, I painted a piece of lattice and secured it to the front with a nail gun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3v-FTOhyPbBYJe-hfMBe5cNNuTF_BfcUWepkfn0FrvD_s-wLuc3pSARcuvkqRH9_klz6gE4NZudcgSDIaILGdRV2kHUeqNrTpH0RSvb86CnnQQLXAs_ftSZfYdWxY7FXHQUDYEXU-BZR/s1600/IMG_2060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ3v-FTOhyPbBYJe-hfMBe5cNNuTF_BfcUWepkfn0FrvD_s-wLuc3pSARcuvkqRH9_klz6gE4NZudcgSDIaILGdRV2kHUeqNrTpH0RSvb86CnnQQLXAs_ftSZfYdWxY7FXHQUDYEXU-BZR/s1600/IMG_2060.jpg" /></a></div><br />Now it really looks custom! And it makes the perfect storage cubby for my cutting board.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDl5n0YMZKf85ajACfNfMYOpPcoa6yd1_GHGQ1vemxVH3lCmhyufHj1sF0ebOkrKRel6zYCM2bhu2P1brqP_cPmYmg_wvjaBQEO5YOY4CuA27yZ1jaukQ-8cRMEYIsEP4wsK8LasRJRrAU/s1600/IMG_2065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDl5n0YMZKf85ajACfNfMYOpPcoa6yd1_GHGQ1vemxVH3lCmhyufHj1sF0ebOkrKRel6zYCM2bhu2P1brqP_cPmYmg_wvjaBQEO5YOY4CuA27yZ1jaukQ-8cRMEYIsEP4wsK8LasRJRrAU/s1600/IMG_2065.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Okay, back to the pantry. Now that the wardrobes were in, it was time to address the sides.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36xwhyphenhyphen-Vif7uV4aTXNfXths_kwEqe9oKVDNw_okjZYrz1bBBF6MltBf4rfzFpwdNF2XnGqnJpULKzPy3p8oLvmD-JOWV2toasWM-pGIcJN8nU6Rtw0zjDme5Up3icSY32UMdMAMaPinf4/s1600/IMG_2034.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg36xwhyphenhyphen-Vif7uV4aTXNfXths_kwEqe9oKVDNw_okjZYrz1bBBF6MltBf4rfzFpwdNF2XnGqnJpULKzPy3p8oLvmD-JOWV2toasWM-pGIcJN8nU6Rtw0zjDme5Up3icSY32UMdMAMaPinf4/s1600/IMG_2034.jpg" /></a> <br /><br />For the left side, we ripped down a 1x6x8' board to match the width of the wall and nailed it up:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicro2aVNTAH_N6iQlQ3RJr79e-dSb_LOjphM4ztt5CcZTBg2b-AW5eBoWLl_gE1I93eaKosnZR74NOge6zzWRvOTVLOb9hPdV6o6OTAAihGF7aVu5W13gz-m9DcZ6M1pMRku0F6nZFgmYB/s1600/IMG_2055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicro2aVNTAH_N6iQlQ3RJr79e-dSb_LOjphM4ztt5CcZTBg2b-AW5eBoWLl_gE1I93eaKosnZR74NOge6zzWRvOTVLOb9hPdV6o6OTAAihGF7aVu5W13gz-m9DcZ6M1pMRku0F6nZFgmYB/s1600/IMG_2055.jpg" /></a></div><br />The doors were sticking out before, so just that piece made it look so much more built in and finished.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then came the tough part, the right side. We decided to use another 1" piece to build a door so that we could use the empty space for storage. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We cut the board to size, but somewhere between the wall and the wardrobe, the gap was not even (you can see how it's larger at the top, womp womp).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqnxK3ng2DJbYmMl-NKzUdbzvS2fPy4x-8YxSQdYJZ64Nq-DzzNpqYOSIC4ffMXe3c8s2QsCcwUpbiN1Dp0qNS0HUDHZVCFfRpq79uRCOHuiG7qMwiPaicCo2WDslHVFuDURCC-FwkE3B/s1600/IMG_2035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqnxK3ng2DJbYmMl-NKzUdbzvS2fPy4x-8YxSQdYJZ64Nq-DzzNpqYOSIC4ffMXe3c8s2QsCcwUpbiN1Dp0qNS0HUDHZVCFfRpq79uRCOHuiG7qMwiPaicCo2WDslHVFuDURCC-FwkE3B/s1600/IMG_2035.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But then I had an idea...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We could frame out the edges with lattice strips, and attach the left piece at a slight angle to close the gap. Bonus: it would add some nice detail and tie in with the doors and kitchen cabinets. Disaster averted!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The best way to approach this would have been to use wood glue, clamp them together and let them cure for a day or so. We didn't have that kind of time (or enough clamps) so we countersunk some screws instead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's how it looked at the top: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZT1IeM8d-b47YNxcjafQj0leifFM-cChw11HNuOxuTs9qoq5K2WowWUuihyk1bCkb3LqY9ci_jXNf6fcWT8VdlxxIBttQKQqDRtaqlLN3lAdtTnKsV_g52kjOWNf232thSCXCAEGLjQH/s1600/IMG_2043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZT1IeM8d-b47YNxcjafQj0leifFM-cChw11HNuOxuTs9qoq5K2WowWUuihyk1bCkb3LqY9ci_jXNf6fcWT8VdlxxIBttQKQqDRtaqlLN3lAdtTnKsV_g52kjOWNf232thSCXCAEGLjQH/s1600/IMG_2043.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Uneven gap no more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut smaller pieces for the top and bottom...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8U780f0gWZcn0CRf4bgkMtnMlR1xVXGMFeXD66aJgmA6xzR4-ymShb7fArlDORBoh1QzalndxBOktjxnZIpKctM45Fg2DCkyiR7jHoWQmUUGGBLm1Kcxe9EJR3d6UKTTVWTE1x7XiMGs/s1600/IMG_2044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA8U780f0gWZcn0CRf4bgkMtnMlR1xVXGMFeXD66aJgmA6xzR4-ymShb7fArlDORBoh1QzalndxBOktjxnZIpKctM45Fg2DCkyiR7jHoWQmUUGGBLm1Kcxe9EJR3d6UKTTVWTE1x7XiMGs/s1600/IMG_2044.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then spackled, caulked and sanded....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWlDHiK2pmJbXG6ifzQynaRqdU30oibDVG5RN5IO-WfWf0JNy0hklGtvBNu3EnLMMReBSIQvu88BDdtvi08w4GX_f3D4e1GuiWiA8GSBw_ubZlvYGwa8rryEQrTJ-w4G4n7ndDQwIYBv0/s1600/IMG_2062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWlDHiK2pmJbXG6ifzQynaRqdU30oibDVG5RN5IO-WfWf0JNy0hklGtvBNu3EnLMMReBSIQvu88BDdtvi08w4GX_f3D4e1GuiWiA8GSBw_ubZlvYGwa8rryEQrTJ-w4G4n7ndDQwIYBv0/s1600/IMG_2062.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>And finally, painted:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZBsudFoNdtJFd5Sp5DrHQnCEICTVhJALTHb142wTyw-zVlc5k89V09dtExnaERjmM_tGv1rwq37aZLV0RMidjjowRBMwVaDKrpsHpNIdh27uysWgSR8OkxJQLT8ZV5DlSdLyrLKNhUV2/s1600/IMG_2066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZBsudFoNdtJFd5Sp5DrHQnCEICTVhJALTHb142wTyw-zVlc5k89V09dtExnaERjmM_tGv1rwq37aZLV0RMidjjowRBMwVaDKrpsHpNIdh27uysWgSR8OkxJQLT8ZV5DlSdLyrLKNhUV2/s1600/IMG_2066.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />To transform it into a door, I picked up a couple cheap-o hinges at Lowe's and spray painted them black. Don't mind the silver screws, I plan on painting them black as well..<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLV2Z1nCxRxeZX6MKLlM1XOohQ1xlmpMLg_26ZiVSQ-J3bO_bZsnNOur8_BgOecY1Rd3n0UKUAO1FdV4MMMpBWh3qP9oVTtFYvZrN9szm3WPowlO_AbmFZ85j6GesVC4v-r68hdYEHHYEV/s1600/IMG_2068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLV2Z1nCxRxeZX6MKLlM1XOohQ1xlmpMLg_26ZiVSQ-J3bO_bZsnNOur8_BgOecY1Rd3n0UKUAO1FdV4MMMpBWh3qP9oVTtFYvZrN9szm3WPowlO_AbmFZ85j6GesVC4v-r68hdYEHHYEV/s1600/IMG_2068.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />There was no stud where we were attaching them to the wall, so we used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Copper-State-Bolt-Nut-Anchor/dp/B00065XQHS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1393891492&sr=8-3&keywords=walldogs">walldogs</a> (best invention ever, no idea how we ever lived without them). <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZW_wSWxDh05QUTV-larZkkf7UbeUF3sT_X1fme89Azd-AJHzhcCy3JjaBFdJCw9gvZS93kWu9QJuuaAWAslrUHpqxf6r8F7ZLz0Fq4ap9I17maqUO4Mzu09AYFXsxnRCpQw4UD-HBH7V/s1600/IMG_2072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZW_wSWxDh05QUTV-larZkkf7UbeUF3sT_X1fme89Azd-AJHzhcCy3JjaBFdJCw9gvZS93kWu9QJuuaAWAslrUHpqxf6r8F7ZLz0Fq4ap9I17maqUO4Mzu09AYFXsxnRCpQw4UD-HBH7V/s1600/IMG_2072.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />To keep the door from swinging inwards and secured when it's shut, I used this little magnet kit from Lowe's:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRCdYqy5NrATnxtT_IBXqnEuKtxzcM8FqMqDqwTUyJx-ClQ1LUvY3CHy_UF5zridEncceSZk9odyfyXompl2VIWaRjW9SpJkUBeK_UqdGBALyf7yPwdm6zPE1GIx68qBXumovhj8DoZeM/s1600/IMG_2073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDRCdYqy5NrATnxtT_IBXqnEuKtxzcM8FqMqDqwTUyJx-ClQ1LUvY3CHy_UF5zridEncceSZk9odyfyXompl2VIWaRjW9SpJkUBeK_UqdGBALyf7yPwdm6zPE1GIx68qBXumovhj8DoZeM/s1600/IMG_2073.jpg" /></a></div><br />The magnet attaches to the cabinet and then you screw a little plate onto the door—simple as that.<br /><br />And we have a door!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLV2Z1nCxRxeZX6MKLlM1XOohQ1xlmpMLg_26ZiVSQ-J3bO_bZsnNOur8_BgOecY1Rd3n0UKUAO1FdV4MMMpBWh3qP9oVTtFYvZrN9szm3WPowlO_AbmFZ85j6GesVC4v-r68hdYEHHYEV/s1600/IMG_2068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0G4WcZPXxaEtYrylbrkTndaRRtH0uHF-hoObuSMOxWvDkw6S1M1VqZNVK91KPRNJh21W0rvqGDHZ-_WLDedFiFqOdy3oygA25omTlwuW84p-75vOetGWCAmbKDlz8cZ9YsjX483WK2Vnq/s1600/IMG_2069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0G4WcZPXxaEtYrylbrkTndaRRtH0uHF-hoObuSMOxWvDkw6S1M1VqZNVK91KPRNJh21W0rvqGDHZ-_WLDedFiFqOdy3oygA25omTlwuW84p-75vOetGWCAmbKDlz8cZ9YsjX483WK2Vnq/s1600/IMG_2069.jpg" /></a></div><br />It doesn't swing open all the way, but it's plenty to grab what you need.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheK4MSpXmDuhO8Xoz-ZJImEVruoBUQ-PIxwxCep-xRbkxiryl1egn8ZrWLaXR8cxEIMm_jn5iWr7Tzg7UtxMXiGRMBSX4LRGIcFpmjioY4bFeCfkEkHYcmjXSe6LowXojayEFbXa5RvzO/s1600/IMG_2070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheK4MSpXmDuhO8Xoz-ZJImEVruoBUQ-PIxwxCep-xRbkxiryl1egn8ZrWLaXR8cxEIMm_jn5iWr7Tzg7UtxMXiGRMBSX4LRGIcFpmjioY4bFeCfkEkHYcmjXSe6LowXojayEFbXa5RvzO/s1600/IMG_2070.jpg" /></a></div><br />The last thing we did this weekend was add some fresh baseboard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbd049UeEmp1mjU05lR7dc9DpMvopfWh2a4Yqcfh6jwW9ZpOaWju5LLadrTfWaAB0wScEfmZrxgVOLu2dIw9b7QXR4t5kfyuVNv-X7ZJrsmUGmueKe00jqhLnFTIw8En0tvOFjIUy-xS9/s1600/IMG_2078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbd049UeEmp1mjU05lR7dc9DpMvopfWh2a4Yqcfh6jwW9ZpOaWju5LLadrTfWaAB0wScEfmZrxgVOLu2dIw9b7QXR4t5kfyuVNv-X7ZJrsmUGmueKe00jqhLnFTIw8En0tvOFjIUy-xS9/s1600/IMG_2078.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2hlvKGdH_LyhW7saZeWxlIIu-ppxPSMxJfL_rkSNs9oHj5cA_mCb4-XMgD6wcoJxY1Vpy1Sqswenut5kJkUvnZUxAD2ehejp3HZ_XwcqSDZNeri6jDMVSgc8JSXGZJrzg1KzFiKFG-4o/s1600/IMG_2076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2hlvKGdH_LyhW7saZeWxlIIu-ppxPSMxJfL_rkSNs9oHj5cA_mCb4-XMgD6wcoJxY1Vpy1Sqswenut5kJkUvnZUxAD2ehejp3HZ_XwcqSDZNeri6jDMVSgc8JSXGZJrzg1KzFiKFG-4o/s1600/IMG_2076.jpg" /></a></div><br />This is how it looks now:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViOFD58b28hKKF0i8AHB8ftptbJlXpObNTJti5hmLSX7GSdNY6NSOcwMn_djowFNS2rs3E6GQQQercMcxeyRRB_6XW4buq5_-FxCp7KvGvl1m_2cYlTdBzbt1NHrfEr1813gwxneK-6rL/s1600/IMG_2079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgViOFD58b28hKKF0i8AHB8ftptbJlXpObNTJti5hmLSX7GSdNY6NSOcwMn_djowFNS2rs3E6GQQQercMcxeyRRB_6XW4buq5_-FxCp7KvGvl1m_2cYlTdBzbt1NHrfEr1813gwxneK-6rL/s1600/IMG_2079.jpg" /></a></div><br />We still have to add crown molding and knobs, then assemble and organize the insides. I cannot <i>wait </i>for that part. Hardware is on the way and should be here in a few days, so as soon as everything is ready I'll have a completed pantry post for you guys.<br /><br />Tonight we're getting started on assembling our bar, so that will be covered soon as well... things are really coming together now!<br /><br />Before I go—one last very important matter of business. I've been working on a sequel to my <a href="http://www.dafont.com/jenna-sue.font">Jenna Sue</a> font forever now, and I'm thrilled to announce that Nella Sue is finally here!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABbmr_upFNhI3NaFeEnDODPBebFkrz_Bs72EaS6hz3Lvv009gTeQEuLh3V9T2gYXFUcZg_89iFRJ82GS_72i9rs2G3eVpZPCIo4-mf6PnosBwojZhnxw-qshFuIcZs3sUI_B0SYDDdZwj/s1600/DaFont.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgABbmr_upFNhI3NaFeEnDODPBebFkrz_Bs72EaS6hz3Lvv009gTeQEuLh3V9T2gYXFUcZg_89iFRJ82GS_72i9rs2G3eVpZPCIo4-mf6PnosBwojZhnxw-qshFuIcZs3sUI_B0SYDDdZwj/s1600/DaFont.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />As part of the Introduction Special, you can <a href="http://www.jennasuedesign.com/nella-sue-font/">download it right now</a> for just $5 (today only!) with the code NellaSue at checkout. You can also <a href="http://www.dafont.com/nella-sue.font">preview your custom text first</a>.<br /><br />This font was truly a labor of love, and I'm so thrilled with the way it turned out!<br /><br />Thanks so much for your support! <3<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wgVAW4CkQJKe7F9T2TN0wW1SrDi-slD9gmVbLIZalyLM_SjovLgmJd6T5JVGN-zGsPjsUT8JqpC0Hg0bvBSKNbL2vSFE5zPRGb85uqM6xT3uwkNviMJoN_gRPvh-14Y8_L7ctp1v1IQ3/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wgVAW4CkQJKe7F9T2TN0wW1SrDi-slD9gmVbLIZalyLM_SjovLgmJd6T5JVGN-zGsPjsUT8JqpC0Hg0bvBSKNbL2vSFE5zPRGb85uqM6xT3uwkNviMJoN_gRPvh-14Y8_L7ctp1v1IQ3/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div>

Kitchen Chronicles: An Ikea Pax Pantry, Part 1

The idea of creating a custom built-in pantry was the first thing that came to mind when I first laid eyes on this back wall in the kitchen:...

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