Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sink Skirt

Hello everyone!

I wanted to share an easy project that I did over the weekend.  I've been wanting to do this for a very long time, and finally got around to it.  I love how it turned out. 

First, I must share the "before" picture.



Now, here is the "after" picture!


Do you like it?!  It was very easy to do.  I had all of the materials on hand, so it didn't cost me a dime.  I love when I can say that!  Ha! 

I just took a drop cloth and cut it to the measurements of my cabinet opening (double the width for gathering) and then hemmed that.  Then I hemmed an opening at the top for the spring rod.  I ironed it and after removing the cabinet doors, I simply hung it up!  Easy Peasy!!

Here is a close-up.


Most of the time, I see these done under apron front sinks.  I originally wanted one of those when we had our granite counters installed, but later learned that it required our cabinetry to be altered.  So, I decided against it.  However, having this skirt under my sink is the next best thing!


I like how it softens the hard lines of the cabinets.  My husband even likes it!  I didn't expect that from him, but when he said it looked old-fashioned, I knew I had hit the mark!  Score!


To see where I got all of my inspiration for this, you can go check out these blogs and look at their sink skirts.  I think mine is a pretty close match.  If you don't already visit these blogs, get ready to stay there awhile.  There is soooo much eye candy!

For the Love of a House
Velvet & Linen
Canadian Cottage

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly ~

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40 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Kelly, that is so cute! Look at you making a sink skirt. Love it.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    It looks great, Kelly! Elegant farmhouse. One more thing to love about your kitchen!

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  3. DebbiedoosFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Very charming Kelly. I just saw a blogging friend do one of these and I loved it so much.

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  4. BabsFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    Kelly, I LOVE IT!!!! How perfect for the French farmhouse look. What a great idea. You're so creative.

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  5. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    The skirt looks wonderful and I love your whole kitchen. It is so pretty!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    I love it, Kelly! I have always loved sink skirts ~ whether in a kitchen or a laundry room. There is just something about them. Maybe it is the softening of some of the hard edges. Great job! You know you did a good job when the hubby likes it! : )

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  7. Melissa MillerFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Kelly how pretty it looks! It is perfect and charming in your already beautiful kitchen. Love it.

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 12, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Kelly I love it! That second pic down belongs in a magazine, so pretty!!

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  9. jessicaFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Hey! I LOVE what you did with your sink! So pretty! Your rug is super also!!!

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  10. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    I love it! What a great look!

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  11. DawnFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Love it, it looks just darling:) Great thing is you can always replace the doors if you ever decide to change the look again. Simply perfect!!

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  12. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    That's a great touch Kelly. It adds a whole new vibe.

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  13. JudyFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I've been wanting to make a sink skirt too but haven't got around to it yet.

    I noticed the rug you have in front of your sink....several months ago when I was looking for an antique grain sack to cover my den chair, a decorator in Texas contacted me and through her I was able to acquire 2 of them! One is being used to cover a den chair and the other one is draped over my linen slipcovered headboard....I will share both projects when they are finished.

    xoxo,
    Judy

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  14. stefanieFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    ooooohhhhh,,,, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    I love it, Kelly! The curtain is so cute. Hugs, Sherry

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  16. BlissFebruary 12, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Hey I see the cow in the back! No wait.... that's a bull.

    ~Bliss~

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  17. LindaFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Thanks to YOU, I may have a sink skirt in MY future!! Looks GREAT!!

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  18. DeseraeFebruary 12, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Love it! I have wanted to do that with my sink for ages but never seem to get around to it! I might just do it now since you have inspired me :o)
    ~Des

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Hi Kelly,

    I love it! Love the fabric you used too. I have always loved the look of a farmhouse sink and this is the next best thing. My neighbor debated whether to get one and was told by a few people that water dripped down and casued some cabinet doors to warp (never heard that before) I also noticed that you have a scale on your counter. My new interest is vintage scales and I just purchased one.

    ~Sandy

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  20. TannaFebruary 13, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    LOVE it, Kelly! Looks great with your kitchen! Great job. blessings ~ Tanna

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  21. Anita DiazFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Oh Kelly it's so cute!! I love them too and made one a couple weeks ago. Love yours!!

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  22. AtticmagFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    It adds a lot of style and good neutral color to the kitchen and you did a great job on the installation. Funny how something retro can feel completely new! Just great. Jane F

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  23. SHERRY HARTFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Kelly....I have always wanted to do this! You have inspired me......I have white cabinets and the same granite!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    I love it!!! What a great idea! Your newest follower.... XO Cindy

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  25. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Kelly,

    LOVE it! It looks fantastic...
    Good for you...great fabric choice.
    The finishing touch!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  26. thistlewoodfarmFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    What a FUN idea! I never thought of making it in place of the doors! Brilliant!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I love it Kelly. May have to borrow this idea for the bathroom vanity. There are angled vanities, with a sort of dressing table between. I am thinking the skirt would be pretty nifty on the "dressing table" section.

    Thanks for coming by!

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  28. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    Oh how fun. I love the look. Your kitchen is perfect. Hugs, Marty

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  29. rachel@Acts of LifeFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Love it! Looks great Kelly :)

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  30. for the love of a houseFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    hi Kelly! Your skirt turned out beautifully! Your whole kitchen so, so pretty. And, so happy your husband likes it too- that's always a "good thing";) Wonderful job!

    all my best,
    joan

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  31. OliveFebruary 13, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Sweet skirt Kelly, it is very you.

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  32. The Old Painted CottageFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Kelly,

    You are the winner my Brick House Fabrics Giveway!

    Please contact me through my website so I can get your info.

    oxox
    Jennifer

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  33. An Oasis in the DesertFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    So cute, Kelly, and I really like the kitchen rug. Congrats on your win of those lovely magazines!
    CAS

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  34. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresFebruary 13, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I love the skirt! You have a great kitchen.

    Yes, I am an American living in Kuwait -- for the past 17 years. Who woulda thunk. All because of a blind date in New Orleans 20 years ago.

    I'm originally from Mississippi; grew up in TX and LA. My husband is American/Palestinian born and raised in Kuwait. The rest, as they say, is history. Never know what life has in store for ya, that's for sure. :)

    Thanks for your visits. Have a great rest of the day. Tammy

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  35. Jan@southernjunkin'February 13, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Wow! That looks great! Old fashioned with modern...nothing better!! Visiting from MET!! Drop by to see me sometime!!

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  36. Alison @ The PolohouseFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    It turned out fantastic!
    Loving your sisal with the
    printing on it too.

    Awesome!!!

    xx
    A

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  37. Heaven's WalkFebruary 13, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Luv it, Kelly! They do soften the hard lines of cabinetry, don't they? I put one beneath my "desk" area in the kitchen because I wanted to add more white to the room which is full of wood colored cabinets. ugh! Soooo...the next best thing was to cover some of those cabinets up with a pretty dropcloth skirt! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  38. summersoulFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I love it. It really does soften it. And that rug! Are you kidding me? What a beautiful room! Have a great day.

    MC

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  39. TammyFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Very nice. I am the same as you. I have had pics of such a thing on my inspiration board to do when we redid our kitchen. Kitchen has been done for over a year and skirt still hasn't happened. I will do it soon as yours looks so nice.
    If you don't mind me asking- I love the rug- did you do that too?
    tammy

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  40. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Ok, I love this:) Makes me want to start tearing off cabinet doors...:)!!

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly