Above the sink

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Cynthia Harper on Instagram: “Removing the upper cabinets above the sink and replacing them with open shelves was one of the best decisions we made when we renovated our…”

I’ve always loved a window over the kitchen sink. My grandparents’ house had one; my parents’ house does, too. It’s a wonderful detail that provides a pastime while doing the dishes. So, what to do when you find yourself (somehow!) in a home without a window above the sink? Try a mirror!

Have you heard of Astiankuivauskaappi? It's the Finnish method of drying your dishes with a cabinet that has a dish rack built right into it -- saving you both time and precious counter space. Try this DIY version which turns a regular Amazon dish rack into a super stylish dish-drying cabinet.

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Before and after kitchen where the dated scalloped wood valance over the kitchen sink was removed. This post shows you how to do it.

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