Well I got one project I’ve been meaning to tackle crossed off my to-do list over the weekend… my Butler’s Pantry refresh.
These glass front cabinets are one of my favorite features in our new home, but since everything is still so white it needed a little bit of a facelift.
And since I display a lot of my glassware and crystal in these cabinets, they got lost in all of the white space and the cabinets almost looked empty at times.
So I had the idea to line the back of the cabinets in some fabric since I wasn’t ready to make a commitment with paint or wallpaper. And I found this gorgeous blue flowered vine motif at Hancock Fabrics and it had me totally sold.
I figured the easiest way to complete this task was to buy some plain white poster board (22×28 inch sheets for 99¢ each) and trim to size. Also, it would be easier and cheaper to fill in the spaces in between the shelves than to line the entire back of the cabinet at once.
Since my cabinets were 29 inches wide and the poster board was only 28 inches, I just took an extra inch of scraps and taped it to the board. Then I cut the fabric an extra inch all the way around and hot glued it to the boards.
And see my Vanna displaying the finished panel… ha.
Again since I wasn’t looking for a permanent solution, I just used some small Command Brand strips to attached the boards to the back of the cabinets (not a sponsor of this post, just love these things). I know they won’t damage the cabinet interiors like double sided tape or velcro. I put one strip in each corner and one in the middle.
And here’s some progress. It’s amazing how white everything seemed before.
And here’s my hubby helping me install the last panel. We tried to line them up so they looked like the panels flowed into each other.
And now it’s time to start filling the cabinets back up.
The glassware definitely pops a bit more now.
And here’s a shot with everything back in place. Yep, I’m in love with this inexpensive makeover that added just enough pop to my Butler’s Pantry.
The fabric background goes well with my countertops and the blue flowers match my breakfast room table end chairs. Ahh… don’t you just love productive weekend projects?
Sue says
February 24, 2014 at 5:26 amWow Erin! This is great on so many levels – it does no damage to the cabinet, you can change it whenever you want, it goes SO well with your countertop. I am *so* doing this with my dark wood bookcases. Thanks for the great idea 🙂
Sue
howtonestforless says
February 24, 2014 at 9:12 amThank you Sue! And good luck with yours!
Wendie Waldman says
February 24, 2014 at 9:00 amBeautiful! And lined up so well.
howtonestforless says
February 24, 2014 at 9:13 amThank you Wendie!
rfnancy says
February 24, 2014 at 9:51 amErin, I Love this technique! Very eye catching, and so versatile it could even be changed with the Seasons.
Thanks for Sharing!!
Huggs, Nancy
howtonestforless says
February 24, 2014 at 12:35 pmThank you Nancy! Wouldn’t something new look amazing for Christmas?
Annie says
February 24, 2014 at 10:02 amErin….what a smart idea!!!!!
howtonestforless says
February 24, 2014 at 12:35 pmThanks Annie!
Kim Weir says
February 24, 2014 at 10:18 amLooks amazing! And what a creative way to get a new look! Now all you need is the butler!!
howtonestforless says
February 24, 2014 at 12:36 pmI’m trying to train my husband as we speak…
Jody says
February 24, 2014 at 1:05 pmThis is gorgeous! I think I will try this with my china cabinet! What a great way to add color when you dont want to clutter it with other things! Just love this! thank you for sharing!
howtonestforless says
February 25, 2014 at 1:06 pmThank you Jody! The pop of color is just perfect, and love that it’s easy to change out!
Marilyn Kok says
February 24, 2014 at 5:38 pmBeautiful accent to otherwise boring cabinet. ❤️ It.
KWolff says
February 25, 2014 at 9:25 amI love this! Your idea of using poster board is brilliant! Once again I am inspired to do something in my home!
howtonestforless says
February 25, 2014 at 1:04 pmTHank you so much! And good luck with yours 😉
Kim says
February 26, 2014 at 9:46 amlove this!!