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New Year New Room Refresh: Global Eclectic Kitchen

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Hello, hello!  What a month.  I’m so pleased at the progress we’ve made in our new Japanese rental home.  A huge thanks to the challenges I participated in this month.   Last week, I shared the $100 room makeover featuring our global eclectic master bedroom and today it’s time for the New Year, New Room Refresh Reveal hosted by Casa Watkins Living.

New Year, New Room Refresh:  Global Eclectic Rental Kitchen

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First, let’s revisit the inspiration board.   japanese rental kitchen makeover plans and inspiration

The space is very small but I managed to squeeze in enough elements to get the global eclectic style I was after.

Looking at the befores and afters, I’m kind of shock what difference the few changes made!

Beforejapanese rental kitchen before makeover

Afterrenter friendly makeover with eclectic global style

I wanted to break up the dull tile and cabinets with warm wood tones, copper, and a fun botanical print.   I used many of the same copper accents in our last kitchen, like chalkboard and copper seasoning jars and DIY Ikea glass canisters.

small space solutions for the kitchen

We were lucky to find a wood kitchen cart at the local thrift store.  I changed the wood knob to a brass pull and hung a pineapple print from Minted.   Command strips are working so far on the tile so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

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Here’s a close up of our fish oven.  It’s very common in traditional Japanese homes.  I have yet, however, cooked fish in it.  The black countertop oven to the right is what I bake in.  A full size casserole dish fits in it, so I’m happy. 🙂

Japanese kitchen fish stoveBefore

rental kitchen before new year new room refresh challengeAfterglobal eclectic kitchen makeover

Having the kitchen cart and pots and pans rack really helped open up countertop space and create more storage.

Before rental kitchen in traditional japanese home

After

renter friendly removable wallpaper for small kitchen

When we first walked through this house,  I knew immediately that I wanted a bold wallpaper in this space.  The kitchen is so dark but opens up to a bright living area.  It feels much more cohesive now.  Especially with plants carrying the green hues throughout the house!  I can’t wait to show a complete tour of this floor.  It’s super cute!  A little boho and definitely global eclectic.

botanical print for kitchen wallpaper

Here’s the view, looking out into the piano studio/living area from the kitchen sink. decor for grand piano in small space

The only thing on the to do list I wasn’t able to complete was to replace the cabinet hardware with repurposed copper hardware from our last rental kitchen.  Unfortunately the size was too small.pinterest-renter-friendly-kitchen-makeover in Japan

If you love the vibe in this small space, you can acheive a similar look with this shopping guide. eclectic-global-kitchen-shopping-guide

  1. kitchen bar cart | 2. copper pulls | 3. IKEA rail | 4. copper pots and pans | 5.  bohemian pink rug | 6. herb garden removable wallpaper | 7.  gripperwood cutting board 

Please join me in visiting all the other amazing reveals of these talented bloggers!  I can’t wait! new-year-new-room-refresh-participants

Casa Watkins Living // A Designer At Home // Bigger Than The Three Of Us // Domicile 37 // Fresh Crush // Iris Nacole // Monica Wants It // Pocketful of Posies // Seeking Lavender Lane // Sharon Joyce Interiors // This Is Our Bliss // Up To Date Interiors // Vintage Romance Style

A huge thanks to these sponsors for helping us achieve our to do lists for this challenge! new year new room refresh sponsors

About Kathy

Chai tea addict. Classical music lover. Decorating and DIY fanatic. Mom, wife, piano teacher, and twin. Founder of Up to Date Interiors.

Comments

  1. Ariel says

    omg that is a small kitchen. I will never ever ever complain about the size of my small kitchen ever again.
    I love who your brightened it up and added some small touches that really make a difference. Way to go!

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  7. Sharon Williams says

    The wallpaper is gorgeous and does a great job brightening up the space. I love the hanging pots and how much pattern the rug adds to the kitchen. Very pretty!

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  10. Iris Nacole says

    Seriously Kathy, you are hands down amazing! It doesn’t even look like the same place, and heck if you ever move, I’m thinking they will want you to leave everything as is, it’s so great!

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  11. Rachael @ This is our Bliss says

    You are ah-mazing!! AND tackling 2 spaces this month..I give you such an incredible amount of props!! Your kitchen is stunningly beautiful. Your paper was made for a home like yours and the copper pans and pineapple print also stole my heart! Lovely, lovely job, Kathy!

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  13. Sara @ finditfixitorbuildit.com says

    It’s beautiful! All the color you added makes such a huge difference. I love posts like this because you show people that a small space can be pretty and functional!

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