Before we installed the Ikea shelves in our kitchen last weekend, I wanted to lighten the room up. So, I first painted the kitchen a gorgeous color – Benjamin Moore Arctic Gray.
It’s a fantastic color. There have been times when I’ve painted a room in what was labeled a gray just to have it look totally blue. Arctic Gray has just enough blue to make it soft but it’s definitely gray.
While painting our kitchen, I did something that I have miraculously managed to avoid until now. Sophie has recreated the chaos for your enjoyment. 😉
Here painting while perched on the counter top…
Paintbrush in hand, stepping down onto a (narrow) chair…I think you know where this is going!
Chair flipping and me ending up on the kitchen floor after flying in the air and whacking my head against the door frame. Sophie deserves an Oscar – bravo 🙂
It was worth it! I decided to install the shelves higher up as we use the area as a buffet when we have a large gathering. I didn’t want them to impede the access. Once we put two up, I decided against adding more on top as it would look too busy. I am going to add pictures, etc. up there. They are not the rustic look but they give the room a nice, clean look. 
I also added in a vintage secretary that I painted this week. The color is perfect with the walls and my hydrangea picture above (thrift store find!) looks great over it. A perfect piece for near our kitchen door to put all the daily papers, etc. that are accumulated every week. 
Finally somewhere to put my yellowware! The ceiling fix is next 😉
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oh my gosh the re-creation is awesome!
fabulous job!
I’m new to your blog and enjoying your posts very much. Your girls are so cute! Is Sophie going into theater? Love seeing your projects. Your work is beautiful.
I love the gray paint color…..and, your kitchen looks great!!!…Sorry about the fall….I have several disc problems from a fall…so glad you’re ok.
Your kitchen is beautiful, and I also love the color. Beautiful, true gray….However, best of all, I got a great laugh from the re-creation of the accident ! Oscar worthy !!
Bravo Sophie but I can tell you are giggling on that floor! Good to hear you are OK Suzanne. Love your Ben Moore paint color. I used Ben Moore in my kitchen recently too in a color called Lily Pad. It too has a little bit of grey in it. Move in soon – 2 weeks.
Oh, I am so sorry about your fall…mishap!! yikes…I have done some “silly” things, as well. Just the other day, I was carrying a drawer from my dresser that I wanted to go through…..was so busy looking at the things in the drawer, that I did not see what was right in front of me and took a nasty spill. Drawer went one way and I went the other..hit my head, and my entire right side..bruises all over…dumb idea all around! Now to your kitchen! I love it all…what a lovely kitchen…I have been looking at those shelf brackets online at Ikea and have not decided which size to go with. I cannot decide whether to go with two shelves or one. I like the look that yours are and might just do the same thing. Did you get the shelf top at Ikea, too? All in all, besides the “Owies” looking great!!
Hi Diane, thanks so much! I’m all better now but I really felt it the next day! Sore all over! Glad you are ok, too. I did purchase the shelves at Ikea as well as the brackets. They have many to choose from. I went with the unfinished wood as they were the cheapest ($6.99 ea) and this way I can paint/distress them eventually. The white were really nice too but they had a shiny finish that I wasn’t keen on. Good luck to you on your project! Suzanne
love the bread box
You have a beautiful kitchen and i love the vintage looking bread box!
Thanks so much! The breadbox was my great aunt’s from England. My mom brought it over a few years ago and gave it to me. I love it too – thanks! Thanks also for your sweet comments on my other posts. I appreciate it!
The gray is the perfect backdrop for your gorgeous kitchen! I especially love the shelf!
Just lovely! That color is amazing.
Beautiful shade of grey and the new shelf looks great with all those vintage bowls.
Blessings,
Linda
You sure are a trooper about your fall! Your kitchen is just beautiful!
What color did you paint the secretary? It’s probably on here somewhere…
It’s one of my favorites, General Finishes Driftwood.
It’s beautiful!! Actually, your whole house is lovely. I love your painting techniques too 🙂
GORGEOUS! can I ask where you found the yellow basket for fruit? 🙂