Steel, What Nots + Formica

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This evening I was looking through a 1954 Home Builder Catalog and realized how much I wish we still loved the kitchens that we loved back then. I never liked granite counter tops and sometimes I think I might lose my mind if I hear the phrase "granite counter tops" one more time.

I also wonder what happened to color. It seems like the kitchens from this era were bright and cheery and so so colorful. Nowadays it's that same drab brown, sand, different shade of brown, beige, dark wood etc. color palette I always seem to see. It's not so cheery.

Here are some kitchens that I love...dream kitchens with steel cabinets, colorful Formica counter tops with steel edging, and at least 4 round edged what-not shelves, above and below:














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I finished up some little things at the new blog project, so it isn't so bare bones anymore. Please visit and contribute if you can..or pass the word along. :)



day-lab DIY
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day-lab DIY

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Just a quick note to let readers know that I have started a new blog. It will exclusively feature DIY projects from myself and others.

It's a blog that I will need help to maintain and keep updated on a regular basis, b/c I can only do so many projects myself. So, I am asking any of you who may have recently finished a project and think others might enjoy viewing the progress and completed product to send over your pictures and how to info to daylabdiy@yahoo.com....or if you know someone who might be interested, send the info on to them! Thanks in advance.

It can be a project making something from scratch or revamping something old or discarded. Either will work for the blog.


I haven't fancied it up yet, so it is in the bare bones state currently. I posted my Mosaic Tile TV Cabinet as the first post. Follow the link to see more:

day-lab-diy.blogspot.com
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www.day-lab.com
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