Linen closet project

I decided an easy project to take on that would keep me busy while the kitchen work continues is the linen closet. I feel it's important sometimes to choose to do something that you know you can finish quickly, easily and without much stress.

First I went to Lowe's and purchased some materials:
-new hinges (the old ones were gold)
-paint (white semi-gloss, the cheapest one on the shelf)
-sandpaper
-paintbrushes
-cut shelves (I went to the lumber section and picked the white-covered wood, they will cut them for you)

I also went stopped by Anthropologie since they have the best-known collection I know of for door handles. (see below)

I took the doors off the hinges, sanded them down, painted, put the new hinges on, new knobs on and out the door back up.

The shelves were stuck in and I went and purchased some electrical tape to cover the edges. I'm still tryin to igure out the best way of it staying put and I will try blow drying it next. Stay tuned.

Dining Room Table

I haven't consistently been looking for a dining room table, but I browse furniture stores and keep searching for one that catches my eye.  While I assumed I was going to end up having to buy a regular rectangular table, my mind was set on finding a round or square one that would seat at least 8.  Problems being 1) will it fit in the room, and 2) does a square one exist that isn't bar-height requiring tall bar stools.

Yesterday at a Raymour & Flanigan in Fairfield, NJ (as opposed to the one by my house), I finally found one!  The plan is to go with 8 chairs, as opposed to the benches.  The middle of the table has a cut-out, and comes with white rocks to put under the glass (very Zen).  But, I figure it's a creative space to put anything, or maybe just a lazy susan inside or over the glass instead of a decorative piece.  We shall see.

But, before the purchase is final, I needed to 1) make sure it fits, and 2) convince Randy.

The measuring part was easy, as I repurposed a pinterest idea and used painters tape to map it out.  I put our current dining chairs surrounding to make sure the proper 24 inches on each side were wide enough for someone to pull out their seat and stand up.  It fits!  And doesn't really block the doorway into the kitchen.  Especially when the chairs are tucked under the table we are good to go.

Now back to the store tomorrow to hopefully purchase!  And hopefully purchase with zero percent down... I'll see what I can negotiate.