~ Newport Update: The Kitchen ~

So, we are pretty much settled into our new house now, just a few more stray boxes to unpack.  I really need to have a yard sale before the summer is over!  You never realize how much stuff you have until you have to move it.

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Anyway, as promised, I have a few blog posts to do on the Newport.  The first one today is the Kitchen.  I also have the garage and master bedroom to show you, but those will have to be separate posts.  I was working on these rooms before we moved.  None of them are 100% finished, but what miniature project ever is?

Some of these photos were taken at night with the dollhouse lights on, some were taken during the day with them off, some with my camera flash and some without.  I tried to show it in all lights because I think it changes the atmosphere of the room.  (maybe its just me?)

I will try to add links to where I purchased the different elements of the room whenever I can.

 

 

 

The cabinets began life as basic Houseworks unassembled kits that I purchased from Hobby Builders Supply.   You can see in the next couple of pictures that they are pretty easy to assemble and once I got the hang of it, I had a little assembly line going, until I got to the dreaded words "sand to fit".  After that it was slow going for a while.  I did eventually get all of the doors and drawers moving smoothly though.  These are basic kits, meaning they are the cabinets only.  You have to add your own countertops, trim, etc.  This was what I was looking for though, I wanted to customize them myself.  I ended up painting them cream and spray painting the knobs black.  The countertop is actually paper that I just printed off of the computer after resizing.  I glued that to the wood base I built then added a couple coats of Triple Thick glaze for a nice finish.

 

 

 

 

When I purchased the Newport, the kitchen already had the gray wallpaper, which I like.  I decided to find some countertops that would coordinate with that and tie it all together. 

 It also had a range hood, which I liked as well, but I wanted something a little bit bigger.   I found a couple of inspiration photos on Pinterest and built this one from matte board and scrap wood.   I love the way it turned out! 

 

 

 

The oven, stovetop, sink and faucet can be found on Hobby Builders Supply website as well.  The red candle on the counter was made using a tutorial I found here and printies here. 

 

 

The island is a kit that I got on NAME day in our local mini club a couple of years ago.  I went with the butcher block top and painted the cabinet red. 

The lights above the island are from Ray Storey.

 

 

The jars on the counter are some that I found at a miniature show.  I filled them with fake flour and sugar, then painted some little cups to use as scoops inside.  The rooster tray hanging on the wall is from Hungarian Miniatures.  The sandwiches are by Amanspeak Miniatures.   The star above the door was purchased at a miniature show and the little chalkboard sign on the right was made by me.

 

The large cabinet in the dining area was an ebay find that I sanded down and refinished.  I still need to do the same to the kitchen table top and I also plan to add cushions to the chairs.  The bar stools were found at Hobby Builders Supply.  ( I really like that site.)

 

 

The tobacco basket hanging on the wall was made by me.  I had a lot of fun with this little project.   I might add a few of these to my Etsy shop soon. 

 



 

 

I'm not sure why I like this last photo.  It's kind of fuzzy, but it shows everything in perspective and keeps it "real".  Look at all those wires, LOL!  I'm still trying to come up with a way to disguise those, but I guess I've got plenty of time before I get to the landscaping and have to deal with that. 

 

Some of the minis in this room were gifts and some I have just forgotten where I picked them up at, but if there is something I missed and you would like to know where it came from, just let me know and I will do my best to find a link for you.

I hope you enjoyed the little room tour!  I will be back soon with an update on the garage.

 

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

*Jeannette