Hello everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Today, I would like to share some changes I've made to add a bit of Tuscan charm to the kitchen. We have a smaller sized kitchen and no matter how many "Tuscan" pieces I've added, it just wasn't doing it for me.
So, as I was having coffee this morning my eyes kept focusing on the family room mantle and the Iron Gates that were hung above it, and that's when I had a fun idea to mount them to the kitchen wall to give the appearance of Tuscan style gates.
I was thrilled because last Saturday I found a "Real Deals" store in my area and purchased some Tuscan style items to accessorize with. All the items you see in the window were purchased there with the exception of the large artichoke.
The gates have completely transformed the look of the kitchen, so I am happy-happy-happy!
Who new two items could make such an impact.
I love the big Fleur de lis canister.
I added some greenery on the sides of the gates to draw the eye upward and it also has an herb like quality which is perfect for the kitchen.
Now I need to find something else to go above the fireplace mantle. ;)
I wondered if it was going to make us feel like we were in jail, ha, but it doesn't! ;)
I filled my two glass circleware jars with brown rice and pasta which allows the greenery to fit in nice and snug and stand upward.
I added two black hinges to give the gates some character.
The iron pieces were $39.00 at Ross and normally retail for $80.00 elsewhere.
The big window in the kitchen left me feeling a bit cold, now the kitchen feels warmer in appearance.
We sit perched up on a hill, with a view of the city in the distance, today we had massive fog, so my pictures aren't great!
I placed the hinges on to hold the two pieces together.
Night Shot.
Accessorizing!
Now I have a focal point in the kitchen and who would have thought it would be the window! ;)
Warm. Cozy. Tuscan Kitchen.
I will share the whole kitchen soon.
53 comments:
Liz, I love that!! What a great idea! It looks fabulous and really custom. Love it!!
What a great look!!
Wow- Liz-That REALLY looks great! I love how it perfectly fits in there like it was made for it. I really love it- xo Diana
I stumbled upon your blog today and I love it! You have amazing taste!
So, so, so beautiful! I love it!
Oh my gosh Liz - could those gates be any more perfect! Clever you for thinking up that awesome idea. Love. Love. Love. :) Jane
Wow. What a way to think outside the "box"! It looks really nice, like it was custom to fit there!
Don't you just love Real Deals? They have the best prices too. the only bad thing..they are only open 2 days a week!! lol! I have that same big jar that I got at RD too.
I like the greenery you have sitting next to the window. Everything looks so nice and cozy.
Happy New Year~
Liz, Oh my goodness I am in LOVE with that idea. Very clever!
Tami @ Curb Alert!
what a wonderfully creative idea Liz. it looks fabulous
Love it! Real Deals rocks ~ for the best selection you need to go early on Thursdays. I have no doubt they will know you by name ;-). Your energy is crazy ~ please send some my way! Happy New Year Liz ~ wishing your precious family a blessed 2013!
wow! It really looks great!
Oh wow!! What a wonderful idea Liz. Luv it... now awaiting the rest of the reveal :-)
Cheers, Gee
Okay, Liz...I love everything you do, but this is my favorite!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
Those gates are THE perfect accessory and they really set off the theme. Good find!
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
Liz, this was such a clever idea!! LOVE IT!!! The whole Tuscan style is just so you!! I love what you're doing with this look! Can you come and do mine??
I like it alot! I suggest maybe raising the valance a little to see the arches more, just a suggesting. :0
Hey Girl Friend WOW it looks AMAZING!
I LOVE IT it turn out great really really nice I love the finish touches you added by putting the accessories behind the gate! Don't you just love to sit and drink coffee and let your imagination run wild I love when that happens. Happy New Year My Sweet Friend and keep letting the creativity take you by surprise and you'll see it will take you places you couldn't even imagine! Love YA Maggie
I love all of your decorating ideas, but that was genius!!!! I love decorating Tuscan. That is by far magazine worthy. LOVE IT!
What a fantastic idea!! I would have never thought of that! You are so clever!
Wow...who knew!!!??? The iron gates make a great impact on the kitchen. I can't wait to see more!!
Happy New Year!
xo Kris
You are just so clever Liz! Now we've got to see what you do over the fireplace....I know it will be fabulous! And we still want to see the accessorized entertainment unit! You are soooo talented!
Liz, that is absolutely fabulous!! I love that look!!! Wow! Wow! :-)
Happy New Year!
Nonny
www.notionsfromnonny.blogspot.com
What a great idea and it looks stunning!
This is amazing. I just love it. What a great idea to implement!
Very pretty, Liz! I love your valance, too. It's funny how sometimes you look at something in one room and think how it would look in another. This worked out great for you.
Wow what a great look! You hit that right on the head! Love it!
Looks great Liz! I love it!
You always have the best ideas!
What a unique and clever idea! I love it
Jeannette
This is so beautiful, Liz, I love it. The window looks gorgeous.
Cynthia
The gates look amazing. What a super idea. Love it. Hugs, Marty
OMGoodness Liz...this is a GREAT look!! Happy New Year!
Blessings,
Linda
I thought the iron gates were beautiful on the mantel, but they are AMAZING in the kitchen!!
The window looks amazing! What a great idea. Happy New Year!
That looks amazing Liz~ You are so creative! Did you attach it in a way that you can remove it easily to clean the windows and the stuff behind it? (Just wondering)
Love you,
Linda
I can not tell you how much I LOOOOOOVE this!!!!!!!!!!! It is perfect and how lucky that the gates fit so well at the window!!!!!!!!! I think it was meant to be! It is totally awesome, Liz, you really nailed it. The addition of the hinges is great too. Love the greenery going up the sides too. XO, Pinky
I'm just sitting here speechless.... I mean, who thinks of these things? You do! That looks SOOOOO cool!
I hope you don't mind that imitation is the best form of flattery!!! Oh my gosh...you have been nothing but pure joy to watch create and decorate in your home. I hope you know what an inspiration you are to so many. Thank you for 2012 and I look forward to 2013 with you as well. I am almost ready for the courage to paint my island black. What do you think? What color black? Thanks for everything you do and give to all of us! Pamie G. Texas Hill Country
Liz, the gates look great there! You are so good at accessorizing!
Hi Liz, I love the gates in your window and your kitchen is beautifully done in the tuscan style. Thanks for linking to the Open House party and Happy 2013.
xx, Sherry
I LOVE it and how lucky that the iron work fit the window. Great idea!
Babs
Just wonderful as always, Liz! I'm still staring at blank spaces, but the ideas are starting to come. I've been spending a lot of time on Pinterest! Can't wait to see the rest of your kitchen!
Carol
OMG Liz this was the PERFECT touch to your kitchen! It is funny how and when things come to us. Happy New year to you and your family!
What a fun and great idea to have added the gates to your window ... they fit perfectly! The added hinges add great character, and I love that you added the "spicy" greenery to each side. Great accessorizing, too! Happy New Year!
Great idea! It looks beautiful. When I look at the window, it reminds me of Italy.
I love that! What a great idea! You are good! :)
A great idea. Looks fabulous.
So pretty! I really love the window treatment too. Show a close up please!!
You are so amazingly creative! It looks beautiful. Isn't it funny how the width was just perfect for your window frame?
Happy New Year, Liz. Hope it is a wonderful year for you.
Hugs,
Mary
Oh my goodness your so right....these look fabulous over your sink....I love how you accessorize...too...you are such in inspiration to me...thank you so much...love em...
OMG I am in LOVE that looks so pretty, Liz!! I am starting Christmas take down today I cannot wait to get my house set back up. I am going to rearrange everything.. I need a new look! Thanks for the ideas :)
Liz, How beautiful your new look is!!! The iron gates also remind me of my hometown, Charleston, SC. They are famous for handmade iron gates. Beautiful idea.
Hello Liz....
I was curious to know what you replaced the gates with? Above your mantle? I loved that look...but I am dying to know what new look you put there. :o) ( I love the look in the kitchen too!)
Take care,
Frances
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