New Kitchen Chalkboard

For a long time, I’ve been contemplating solutions for covering the unsightly utility boxes on my kitchen wall, which include both a breaker box and a mysterious box labeled “telephone.”  I tried painting over them to have them blend in, but I was left unsatisfied. 



For a while, I knew that a chalkboard would be the perfect solution, but I had to both finish other projects in there (i.e. lighting, painting) and track down the perfect chalkboard “canvas.”  I’d been stalking my local Goodwills for a bit hoping to find a frame in the right size with something in it that I could paint with chalkboard paint and at the right price (art and frames at my local Goodwills are surprisingly pricey…think $20+).

Last weekend, I found this guy…

Nothing too spectacular.  Not quite as big as I had wanted, but it was only $6, had a paintable frame, and this as its backer board…perfect for painting with chalkboard paint.

The rest is easy.  Paint the frame a glossy white to match the cabinets and contrast with both the chalkboard and the walls.  Paint the backer board with chalkboard paint, reassemble, and hang. 

Not exactly life-changing, but I like it.  Combine it with a strategically placed calendar, and those utility boxes disappear (but remain easily accessible).

And that’s right, we are headed to London in just 5 days!  So excited.

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