butler’s pantry makeover | reveal

by | Jul 16, 2018 | All Things Home, Decorating, Kitchen, My House, Popular, Room Makeovers | 180 comments

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Thursday of last week was the last day the boys were in sports camp, so I had the house to myself to work uninterrupted.  The butler’s pantry was done and I allowed it to dry for a couple of days before loading it up.  “Playing” with all of the accessories was the best part.  Not only did I arrange and style, but I also cleaned out and organized the drawers and cabinets as well as the closed storage in the dining room and some in the kitchen.  Things were still pretty jumbled from when we moved it and it felt so good to get it all properly organized.  Even though I didn’t purge anything (I did that pretty extensively before our move), I ended up with lots of empty space just because it was all sorted and organized and random things were moved to a permanent “home” with other like items.

Anyway, I know you’ve been patiently waiting for it, so here is how the butler’s pantry turned out…

Here is how it looked before…

I cannot express how much I love how this turned out!  It is the perfect bridge between the kitchen and the dining room and, even though it’s just stock cabinetry filling an otherwise awkward niche, it looks a little more worthy of being called a butler’s pantry now!

Many of my readers and instagram followers commented that the green would really feature my white ironstone collection and it definitely does.

The bead board adds some great texture and charm, too.  I thought it might get lost if it was all painted green, but the shadows settle in the grooves, accentuating the beaded detail.

I styled the piece almost exclusively with white ironstone pieces, but I also included some linens, an old scale, and antique utensils to add a little more interest for the eye.

As I was working on styling this piece, I ended up shuffling ironstone between the living room, dining room, kitchen, and the butler’s pantry to find the best combination for each shelf.  I’m sure I’ll continue to move things around as the mood strikes, but I played with it enough that I feel like I landed in a good place.

One thing is for sure – these spaces are pretty well stocked with ironstone!

One of my favorite views of the butler’s pantry is from the dining room.  It just ties in with the mural so beautifully.  I’ve learned over the years that being mindful of the view through each doorway really helps with the flow of a home.  There is a welcome pull from one room to the next.

Here is how the butler’s pantry looked before…

…and now…

 

The color of the butler’s pantry relates to the mural in the dining room and, of course, the island in the kitchen beautifully.

And, I know it’s hard to see in pictures alone, but it also ties into a couple of green antique pieces in the adjacent living room – the antique chest at the back of the sofa…

…and this green side table…

And, you may have noticed that it brings out all of the live greenery in the space.  The plants just pop now!

I am hoping to find some fabric with some greens in it to thread it together even more.  I haven’t found just the right one, so I might even hand paint my own!

I’ll share the color formula for the “Boxwood” green match and more details about the glass pulls in another post.  Until then, I am basking in the glow of the butler’s pantry makeover…

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    180 Comments

    1. Julie Bennett

      It’s really lovely – just perfect! ?

      • Susan Lipkin

        Marion , your style evolves with every project…I look forward to your posts with eager anticipation! You are so widely talented and passionate about
        your “ART” ❤️

    2. Marty Oravetz

      Wow, it looks amazing

    3. Connie

      Could not be any prettier, Boxwood is the perfect shade of green! And speaking of perfect, I spy the beautiful new gold mirror over the dining room buffet too; have so enjoyed following the magic that is happening in your new home!

    4. Deedra

      I have to agree with the previous poster. It could not be any more beautiful or perfect. You truly inspire me!

    5. Michelle Bentz

      Really gorgeous! I love how you are transforming your home – inspiring as ever!

    6. B Folk

      Oh, yes! Before, the Butler’s Pantry was just “there”, but, now, it stands out without drawing undue attention away from any other connecting space, how’s that possible?
      Very nicely done, Marian.

    7. Maria

      It’s gorgeous! And I love the way you styled it. It really shows off your beautiful ironstone pieces.

    8. Debbie wilson

      My favorite – but unexpected- touch is the stack of linens! Perfect addition! Love it alll!

    9. Linda Folster

      It is truly perfect in every way and just right to show off all your beautiful ironstone………and I love the way it looks from the other rooms too………….as usual your instincts were right on the mark, Marian!!

    10. Brenda

      I have to say my favorite things I’ve seen you do so far ( And I love a lot of what you do! ) is the dining room mural and the butlers pantry. They are lovely! But I will admit I am a green girl. Well done!

    11. Kathy

      The butlers pantry is beyond perfect now! I’m one of those who voted to paint all of it green. That ironstone really pops (and yes I wish I owned more). That boxwood on the island is dreamy, too. I didn’t realize I could like green this much! That exquisite mural dining room changed everything.
      Your pot rack doesn’t seem to photograph well, or is there something a little off about it?

      • Marian Parsons

        I have learned that the pot rack is one of those love it or hate it things. I have several readers who have suggested I remove it (from this house and my last one.) I love the pot rack and I do actually use those pots and pans daily. It’s completely a personal taste thing.

    12. Jordan

      What a beautiful thing to see as you walk down your stairs and start your day! Great job!

      • Marian Parsons

        It is! I really enjoy seeing it each morning.

    13. Amy

      I just love how it turned out! Please come move mountains in my home! 🙂

    14. Gabriel

      LoveLoveLove the green paint on the butler’s pantry and the kitchen island! It complements your ironstone perfectly. As much as I like the glass pulls/handles on the kitchen cabinets, I think they look out of place and a bit overpowering on the pantry. Just my opinion and it probably doesn’t look as big and noticeable in person. Beautiful kitchen and pantry!

      • Marian Parsons

        Yeah, the handles do pick up a little more on camera than they do in person. I had a tough time, because I didn’t find many options that bridge the traditional style of the home and my love of antiques AND fit the narrow space on the drawers. (Bin cup pulls, for example, are too tall.) I felt like this did the trick, but maybe there’s something better out there…

        • Gin

          I agree. The handles seem wrong to me but I absolutely LOVE that green!

        • Patricia

          I Like the pulls. They look like you and don’t they go with the pulls in the kitchen?
          I’d have an awful time taking down glass doors- I just put a bunch up! But it’s more your style and the end product is great. Maybe you’ll reuse the doors one day.

          • Marian Parsons

            Yes, I kept the doors and glass shelves, so things can always be changed down the road either by us or the next owners.

        • Denise P

          How opinions vary! I was thinking as I viewed your photos how much better those Lucite handles look against the green cabinets than they do the white. They disappear on the white (which is great if that’s what you’re going for). I put Lucite knobs on my new natural maple cabinets to give them a softer look; they stand out but aren’t so bold that they smack one in the face.
          However, I’m not a fan of the green on the island. For me it relates to nothing else in the space and works against the marble backsplash. But that’s just me. Good thing we all like different things or the world would be boring. 🙂

        • Addie

          I LOVE it all!!! The first thing I thought was, “Oh!!! those glass handles just make it all perfect!!! I even thought too bad they don’t show as well (at least in pictures) on the white cabinets. Please don’t change them!!!
          LOVE it all and glad you are throwing green into the mix. Too much blue/white can get to be a bit boring.
          Adding a third color to the mix…livens it up and keeps it interesting.
          So glad you didn’t leave the bead board white. My vote was for green to show cast the dishes.
          Love it all….can I move in???

    15. Kim P

      Just perfect, so nice. I’m amazed at how you have brought green into these rooms and it looks great.

      • Elizabeth St

        The butler’s pantry turned out so well, Marian, you deserve a butler to go with it. I do agree with my fellow readers who suggested rethinking the pulls. You were right to go with what felt best. But I won’t be surprised if you come up with something better. You did such a beautiful job of giving the pantry a vintage feel, you might like it even better if the hardware contributed to that vibe.

        Excellent point about the views from other rooms. You nailed it. Your mural in the dining room is amazing. Now, as guests see the results, I predict you’ll get lots of practice finessing your explanation of why you don’t have time to go out and paint murals in everyone else’s dining rooms. Maybe you can give them the push they need to try it for themselves. You should be very proud of your accomplishment.

    16. Janet in Kansas City

      Love that you are incorporating greens! The butlers pantry looks very rich and warm now. Beautiful.

    17. Kim

      Your instincts were 100% correct. It looks beautiful styled with the ironstone. The connection of all the rooms is really apparent.

    18. Angie Boughton

      As always, you have hit it out of the park! The pantry looks amazing and really ties your dining room, kitchen and family room together. The dining room mural is amazing! BTW, I really missed seeing you at Lucketts Market this past May! 🙁

    19. Janie

      I have been torn between using blue or green in an upcoming renovation. You are showing me how to use both. Thanks

    20. Arli

      Boxwood is such a beautiful shade of green and the perfect choice for the pantry and island. I’m loving all the recent changes. So beautiful and cohesive.

    21. Meredith

      It looks stunning!! You must just sit on your sofa and stare with heart eyes… I love when a project is complete and you love it even more than you thought you might. Look how much you have done in only a year! I am really enjoying watching your transformation!

    22. Deborah Raney

      I was thinking what Meredith said: Look how much you have done in only a year! This turned out just beautiful, and like someone else said, your instincts were right (even though I voted for white, you WERE right. The ironstone would have gotten lost on white…and it would have been a bit choppy. This is just perfect!)

    23. Sue

      Marian, wow,wow,wow. I love your decorating style. Boxwood is absolutely,positively the most beautiful green in the entire wold.

    24. Rachel Mora

      Wow wow wow!!!! Probably my favorite thing you’ve done in your new house so far!!! It looks absolutely perfect!!!! Your home is really coming together now! You’ll be on cruise control in no time!!

    25. Robbie Zeller

      Marian,
      You have the best eye for things. Your new home is completely cozy and wonderful. Christmas touches on the hutch shelves will be special!

    26. Heidi S

      I’m one who doesn’t really “see” the pot rack. I’ve got one waiting to be hung one of these days!

      I do notice the pulls on the green island and pantry. Don’t dislike them. Do wonder if there’s something else out there-probably custom-that match but can be painted the same green. Or can you paint the ones you have? Just a thought at nearly 2AM! Love the change to green!

      And, I too, love the new mirror.

    27. Carla

      It looks amazing! Fantastic job!

    28. Inga

      Fantastic! I wonder were do you get those old scales from – they fit in so nicely…

    29. Victoria

      Love the colour, the handles and the beadboard backing! Not as convinced about all of the stuff on the surface as it doesn’t seem a usable space. Will you be treating it solely as storage and display?

      It does fit beautifully with the others spaces.

    30. karen

      When you walk down the stairs you must just sigh….ahh. Stunning

    31. Shelly

      Marian your Butlers Pantry looks great! I am so glad you painted it all green. When you first posted about doing it I could also envision it !
      Your home is coming together so nicely and really starting to look like your style. Bravo!
      And your dining room is beautiful. You are one talented lady!

    32. Annie

      Hi
      I’m in love with your new butlers pantry. The color boxwood is perfect and really unifies ithe area between the dining room mural and kitchen island. In the before pictures the butlers pantry looked like a set of upper and lower builder grade cabinets were thrown up as an afterthought. Now the butlers pantry appears to house a custom cabinet. I also appreciate that you didn’t reinstall the cabinet doors. The doors looked too “heavy” for that small space.
      Thank you for sharing your talents with us.
      Annie

    33. Michelle

      Beautiful! I love the green!

    34. Mary

      You’ve opened my mind to green decor! This butler’s pantry is stunning and it definitely showcases the white ironstone. This is at the top of the list of all-time greatest DIY’s by Miss Mustard Seed.

    35. Sage

      This is so beautiful! I have a question, though. Every time I’ve painted a piece of wood furniture, even after letting it dry before putting things in it, it seems like it remains eternally “sticky”. It isn’t sticky to the touch, but if you set anything on it then when you come back to remove it it requires a tug to get it off. Do you know what causes that? I used regular home improvement store paint (not oil based). Do you have this problem with your paints? Also, your butlers pantry has a nice sheen to it. Does your paint have that sheen or did you put something else over it?

    36. amy joanne mogish

      I can see why you are basking in the glow….so amazing…everything!

    37. Nancy

      What a lovely color. It appears that green is now on trend. Many other bloggers are choosing green to update their rooms. But you do it best. I agree with some of the other comments about those handles. They overwhelm the piece and seem out of character for you. You are an inspiration for anyone who wants to use paint to update furniture and rooms. I enjoy your posts and look forward to each creative project.

    38. Angela

      Just beautiful. The transformation of the house you bought into your home is just stunning. Thank you for sharing your journey.

    39. Nancy

      Just a thought. Your kitchen countertops are fabulous. The butler’s pantry might become a more functional counter space for parties if it had a quartz countertop to match.

    40. Lisa

      This is beautiful. Love everything about it. I like the glass handles in the kitchen & on the butler’s pantry. They add touch of sparkle.

    41. Heidi Dallas

      Wonderful ! Looks great !
      -Heidi from Ohio

    42. Isobel

      Love the green. I am looking forward to your reveal on how to create the boxwood shade. I love the sofa. Can you please share who the manufacturer was?

    43. Penny at Enjoying The Simple Things

      I love how it turned out!

    44. Lisa

      Ummmmm… yessss! Perfect. Seriously.???

    45. Finch Furnishings

      Is it just me or did this like totally make this house finally feel Miss Mustardseed-ish? I’ve loved every one of your updates, but this one really feels like the missing piece! Beautiful!

    46. Kate

      The green is beautiful, especially with the ironstone. The only thing that looks a bit off to me is the hardware. The glass handles look to “bulky” and modern compared to the delicate lines of the ironstone. I think you need hardware that has some curve. I wonder if ceramic would complement the ironstone better?

    47. Terri

      Absolutely beautiful!

    48. Pamela

      GASP! It is perfection.

    49. Betsy

      Just beautiful and it just looks so lovely next to the dinning room. I know I’m jumping the gun but I am picturing some holly in the cabinet at Christmas.

    50. Cherie

      Marian, your pantry and island are stunning! While blue and white are gorgeous, adding another color to the palette make them sing in harmony. Love the shade of green and love your mural.

    51. Kellie

      I was one who voted for the bead board to stay white, but only because I was having trouble visualizing the section between the two pieces painted green without anything on the sides besides the corbels (so I guess my issue was more that I wouldn’t have installed that bottom section of bead board). BUT I’m so glad you went with your instincts, because it is just perfect, especially how you’ve styled it. Green is my favorite color and is an accent color in just about every room in my house too, so these pictures just make me smile.

    52. Kim

      Absolutely GORGEOUS. LOVE the beadboard addition.

    53. Joy in Alabama

      Love.it. It really looks like a piece of furniture now instead of misplaced kitchen cabinets!

    54. Kelly

      I love the green! And I’m not normally a green color person. I can’t wait to see the formula for this color. I might have to paint a cabinet in my kitchen green to tie with the blues in my house!

    55. Tracie

      The Butler’s Pantry turned out so beautiful! Adding the bead board and corbels really gave it that finished touch. And the view from the Dining room!! Everytime I see a picture of your mural, I am just so amazed that you did it so quickly.
      The mirror–exquisite!! No wonder you are happy beyond words. 😀

    56. Jill

      I love love love this! It’s so fun to see how “you” are coming through in this new house. Same colors and returning your mom heal roots, but re-imagined and fitting for this new home. It’s coming together beautifully! Thank you for being you!

    57. Melanie

      I was one of those that voted for the white. I couldn’t have been more wrong!! This is stunning!!

    58. Sherri Mailes

      Perfect choice of color and the backdrop green as well. Ironstone pops now, where with the white backdrop – not so much. It looks wonderful!!!!

    59. Laurie

      Color at last!
      Glad you changed the pulls!

    60. CONNIE in GA

      I. JUST. LOVE. IT!!!!! I was a green voter and I’m glad to see that “we” were spot on – LOL. The view from the dining room makes my eyes happy and the mural is so relaxing to the soul.

    61. graham

      Perfection! I agree with Cherie, the addition of green made the blue and white so much better. Everything just two colors seems a bit “sleepy” to me. Now you have pop! Your mural is the bee’s knees. I just love it. It enlarges the room so much- why do they make dining rooms so small?

    62. Cynthia

      Beautiful! It looks like a freestanding piece of furniture now.

    63. Lori

      It’s beautiful!!!

    64. Linda

      Love the color of butlers pantry. I agree with other comments that the pulls aren’t quite right. Since you’re wanting the butlers pantry to seem/ feel like a piece of furniture the pulls shouldn’t match the ones in the kitchen . Too matchy matchy in my opinion.

    65. Sharon

      I love it! Excellent, every additions just makes your home fabulous!

    66. Karen

      Love to see the addition of green into your rooms. Much better than just blue/white!

    67. Sue

      To design this to look like a piece of furniture was brilliant and something that a lot of us could do, the color is like adding another layer to your design making the space look like it was collected over time. In my humble opinion it needs just one more thing… a piece of your art nestled in amongst the ironstone. Keep creating!

    68. Patti

      Just beautiful…but I agrees with one of the other comments, the handles look a little out of place.

    69. Sandra Haymart

      Love, Love, Love! So glad to see the move beyond White, White, White, blue, White. lol The green gives your home that “comfy cozy feel. It adds the warmth of love.

    70. Dianne

      What a lovely transition . . .

    71. Suzanne

      I also think this is stunning! I usually can envision things, but your idea to remove the doors, add the beadboard and replace the glass shelves completely transforms this area into the look of a custom/ vintage piece! Not sure i would’ve gotten there. I also collect ironstone and would love a beautiful spot like that to display it where it really has some impact. Hmmmm…..the “desk”area in our kitchen is kinda useless….i have a space that is easily five feet wide.
      We used “crystal knobs” on our island, which is an espresso color and I love them. Our cabinets are creamy white and have brushed nickel “bin” style pulls. Wanna come to my house in NC? Maybe in March, when winter starts to feel endless. ?

    72. Sandra B

      Such a stunning difference. Its so right. Why anyone would prefer the construction grade to a beautiful painted piece is beyond me. Bravo Missy.

    73. Deb

      Two words…. GORGEOUS & AMAZING! Love it! 🙂

      Deb 🙂 🙂

    74. Joan

      HI Marian, WOWWWW, the green really looks good with EVERYTHING! way to go!
      I LOVE IT! Beautiful work, a job well done ONCE MORE!

    75. Carole

      The butler’s pantry is stunning! I love the headboard, the corbels, and the glass handles. It ties in perfectly with your island. This should be featured in a magazine! Can’t wait to see how you decorate your home for the fall and winter.

    76. Carole

      Beadboard. Not headboard.

    77. Pam

      You perfectly achieved your goal Marian! It looks like a piece of furniture now for sure! I love how the green works so beautifully with the blues in your home. This project is a great one to show how to take newer home features and add your own personal flair to them.

    78. Krista

      Wow! Stunning! I love how the touch of green in each of the rooms is so complimentary to each other. You never cease to amaze me! In addition to ironstone storage, it would also work nicely as a coffee bar.

    79. penny gharst

      Really liked the color instead of the wood. And it flows so nice into the dining area. Beautiful.

    80. Olivia

      I love how it looks like a piece of furniture now instead of a built in. Best part for me would be the electric plug on the side by the bottom shelf. I own a lot of light up Christmas pieces. I know you decorate with natural greens for Christmas but some twinkle lights would be pretty.

    81. Marcia Yochum

      Those glass handles, though. Perfect ❤️

    82. Karen K. from Buffalo

      I never would have thought the green paint would mix well with your surroundings, especially your blue & white collection! You were right & it all ties together beautifully!! I’m a lover of natural wood & am re-thinking this with regards to an antique desk that I have. I just don’t know what color to go with!!

    83. Kathy Thompson

      I just love that green!

    84. Catherine

      Gorgeous! I love it.

    85. Chris Moore of Seattle

      I love how it compliments the mural. Can you not bring ‘bits’ of the mural to either wall next to the piece? And to the ‘light switch’ wall? Too Much? I am in the minority, but I think the pulls look fine. And I particularly love the dentil trim. I was afraid you were going to remove it. It’s my fave trim. Nice job!!

    86. Jeannie

      Altho there are times when I like green, I’m not a green-loving lady. But this is AWESOME. Love the way the green flows without taking away from your blue & white.
      If I had just half your energy… You’re a regular energizer bunny!
      It’s all gorgeous.

    87. Sue in Northern Iowa

      Boxwood has been my favorite of your paint colors, and the butler’s pantry only reinforces that! It is truly stunning and just what that space needed. I love it!!!

    88. Lori Riggs

      First I love it all….love how you decorate anyway but being able to watch as your new home comes to life is amazing!

      I read you were thinking about painting your own fabric for drapes in your living room…how about adding green to your existing drapes with paint. Just a thought to consider.

      Lori

    89. MaryLisa Noyes

      You nailed it! Ties in so well to all the rooms. I see the journey evolving from a love of blue towards green which is very nice. Do you use any protection under your ironstone pieces so they don’t scratch the wood surface? I use felt dots because sometimes the ironstone is a bit rough on the bottom.

    90. Debbie Westbrooks

      Perfect! Your house is starting to look like “your” home!!
      DebbieDeb

    91. Kate Riley

      I LOVE all the green that you have throughout your home! The Butler’s Pantry is AMAZING!!!

    92. anne

      Love, love … inspired as well! Especially with the thot of being mindful of “the view through each doorway”. Something to ponder in my home and in my heart ❤️

    93. Patti Ewart

      Love the transformation! What is the bone handled cutlery called? I love them too!

    94. Marilyn shannon

      It could not be any better. Love the new mirror in the dining room!

    95. Deb Henry

      One word: EPIC!

    96. Jo

      Hi, Marian, I’m one of the people who voted for the white. But I knew whatever you decided would be the right thing. And it is! I love how it turned out. It really looks cohesive being all green. I like the pulls too. I thought you might put the doors back on, but love it without them. And love the mural in the dining room. I watched the video of you painting it. It’s lovely! Best to you!

    97. PattiC

      LOVE the green! Great job!

    98. Pat Mays

      Inside your head must be lovely. And to see it happen amazing.

    99. Vickie White

      I cannot believe you have created yet another amazing space from a ho-hum area. Your talents never end! I love the warmth and depth of that green. It’s rich and organic and textural….well done!!!

    100. Cynthia Johnson

      Aren’t you just tickled pink! It’s beautiful and your ironstone looks amazing too. It’s such fun to see your favorite things living a new life. You give me such inspiration ~ take care until next time!
      Cynthia

    101. Kathy Harris

      Quite simply ~ AHHH-mazing!!! But, I just know you’ll switch the pulls out with something else down the line (agreeing with previous comments about being a little “off”).

    102. Debra Cogis

      Wow!!!!!!!!! You’re amazing.

    103. Evea Newsom

      That looks like a piece of furniture…simple and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talents.

    104. Becky

      It’s lovely, I love how you’ve sprinkle the green furniture piece throughout you main floor. So pretty and boxwood is one of my favorite colors of yours.

    105. Connie M.

      I am chiming in though your home decisions are yours and not mine. I LOVE everything except the pulls. In your photo the first thing my eye went to were the pulls. Look awfully large and out of place. Just my opinion though.

      • Frankie Kins

        I don’t mean to be rude, Marian, but I agree with Connie. I don’t care for the pulls at all.

        • Marian Parsons

          Ha, that’s okay. I don’t think they are perfect, but they were the best I found that bridge my style with the traditional style of the home AND also fit on the cabinets (bin cup or clapper pulls wouldn’t fit on the drawer fronts). My options were pretty limited.

        • Maggie

          Have to agree. The pulls are…horrid. Antique gold pulls would really set the green off beautifully:)

    106. Caroline

      SO BEAUTIFUL. Perfect!

    107. wendy

      Thats not a butlers pantry, its a hutch!!

    108. Debbie

      Love, love, love it!!! Just beautiful! I’m so glad you decided to paint all green. Like I suggested before, the green makes your ironstone just pop. Your house is coming together beautifully & comforting.

    109. MARY Ruth KOZMA

      YES, YES, YES! Loving the GREEN!

    110. Pat

      Really looks nice, and the green also brings the mural more in focus. That was a great idea removing the doors and installing corbels.
      Pat

    111. Emma

      Would a green and white ironstone or transfer ware platter over the sink tie the island to the top of the room?

    112. Gillian

      I love the green you have painted the butlers pantry, I did like the contrast of the blue and white ironstone you had in previous pictures, it really made the green pop, the blue and white is my favourite for stoneware too!!!

    113. JUDY

      I love the green butler’s pantry and the dining room mural! I’ve always wanted a butler’s pantry, but always thought they were located in a closet. Now, I’m rethinking some spaces in my house. Thanks for posting this! So pretty and inviting.

    114. Kimberly

      It really does look like a piece of furniture now! Amazing how a new paint color changes the look of a built-in piece. It was lovely before but i’s really beautiful now, and I’m loving the Boxwood on it. It looks fantastic with the mural, the island, and the other green pieces of furniture.

    115. Amy

      Love the green, absolutely smashing!
      And the ironstone looks amazing displayed against the green.
      The lucite pulls/handles are detracting.
      Keep looking… you’ll find a better alternative.

    116. Debra

      Ohhhhh my gracious!! Absolutely gorgeous!!! The blend from living space to dining room with this butler’s pantry and on to the kitchen…….WOW!! You have truly outdone yourself. Congrats! You have such talent.

    117. Mary S

      I had my doubts at first but now that it’s all finished I see it!! And it’s just BEAUTIFUL!!!
      Should have known, right? It looks so pretty!! I can see why you are so pleased and you should be. A job very well done, again!!

    118. Christy Keyton

      Wow! That looks incredible!!

    119. Janice

      I agree with everyone…it looks amazing. I thought the “before “ was very plain…now it’s stunning.

    120. Carolee

      Wow! What a transformation!! By the way, it’s your house and you can call it a butler’s pantry if you want.

    121. Rica

      It really looks amazing! The pantry absolutely ties it all together now. Well done

    122. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!)

      Great job, Marian! It’s beautiful! Enjoy!

    123. Laura

      Beautiful! It is just perfect!

    124. Naomi Shelton

      Perfect! Except…for the hardware. I would use something less modern-looking. But that’s just my taste and opinion. Everything else looks awesome. I just noticed that you had added a piece between the top and lower cupboards on each side to make it look like a hutch. Very clever. And the white ironstone looks so great against that green. I’m glad you painted the beadboard as it provides continuity of background for the stoneware. Good decision.

      I’ve decided I want to use the Boxwood blend for a small end table I have in my living room. I’ll be watching for the formula!

    125. Ann Gaines

      I did not know I could so excited over someone else’s house! I so enjoyed your other, older house and projects, and was slow to warm up to your new house…but you have outdone yourself!! Your patience and instinct are phenomenal, just so excellent!

    126. Michelle

      I think it turned out wonderful. I’m glad you are pleased with it after all your hard work. Boxwood is my absolute favorite color of yours and it was the perfect choice for this piece and the island.

    127. Teresa

      This turned out amazing! It really stands out now and I love how all three areas (kitchen island, butlers pantry and dining room mural) tie together so beautifully now and I actually love the hardware.

    128. Jane

      Ha, ha this is the highlight of my week. Waiting to see your butler’s pantry reveal. 🙂 And it is amazing! I love seeing how you are moving away from just blues with this house. The green adds so much interest and depth!

    129. Pam

      Love the green!!! Makes me want a butlers pantry!!

    130. Kitty kaye

      Love your charming home! I am new to your page and look forward when i see Miss Mustard Seed on my new incoming mail!!
      I have been a boxwood freak first in my backyard then added to front landscape. Finally painted an old jenny lin bed and a frame of Huntington garden herb poster all boxwood green. Oops another small table in my dining room and it all started with a green art deco lamp i purchased at a vintage shop! Actually my late Mother inherited a great fruit print from the earlly 20’s and it has a boxwood green frame. She worked at a paint/frame shop and had a great eye and like you could bring it all together!

    131. Carolyn Sweetman

      Absolutely outstanding Marian, I love it!

    132. Mary Kaiser

      Totally amazing! I LOVE all of it!! So talented!

    133. Pamela

      Wow! You took something plain and dated and made it beautiful! I keep looking at the “after” and thinking you have such an amazing eye! The green is perfect!

    134. Jean

      I’m green with envy! I love the mural and green is my favorite color so I’m enjoying seeing all you create. You are truly a gifted person and I’m amazed at your talents. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful things that you do ?

    135. Kim

      Miss Mustard Seed has entered her “Green Period”. I love the color and the styling looks beautiful. Not a fan of the hardware/pulls, but everything else is super special and beautiful.

      • Marian Parsons

        ha! It kind of seems that way with all of the greens in my recent post, but it’s pretty clear that blue and white is still the dominate color palette in the overall home. 🙂

    136. Theresa

      Love it all! You have such a great eye, and watching you bring about your vision is so inspiring. Love the green and that Mural is icing on the cake!

    137. Gwen Ingle

      Love…Love…Love❤️

    138. Connie W

      Looks frantastic! And I love the mural!

    139. Jude

      I love what u have done!!! My opinion for what it’s worth… change the hardware… not what u want ur eyes to gravitate to. U have given this an old name “butler’s pantry”, the hardware should reflect that.

      • Marian Parsons

        Well, the hardware is an antique-style glass pull, so it works for that look in my eye. I think it’s not perfect, but it was tough to find one that was just right.

    140. nancy vande guchte

      Love, love, love it! I just had a thought tho, would adding some beadboard accents in the bottom panels of the cupboards make the top and bottom blend better and make it look more like a separate cupboard? I am not a pro by any means, it was just a thought I had…..your house is beautiful…I love following you!

    141. JeanFB

      Fabulous! I love it!

    142. Mary

      Absolutely beautiful! Love the way the green ties all your rooms together. Lovely.

    143. Maudye Winget

      These photos are outstanding. Your dining room is stunning. You are by far my favorite designer/ decorator. . . . So creative, yet always tasteful!

    144. Kathy

      Everything looks so beautiful! I love the warmth of the green, and hiw it ties everything together!

    145. Elizabeth anne Kille

      Marion, i love how much you’ve done to your new home – I’d love to move right in!
      But after seeing the picture of the living room you posted awhile ago while standing in the kitchen, I noticed that it had no crown moulding. It seemed a little bare when compared to the lovely trim throughout the rest of the kitchen and dining room…. any thoughts on adding some?

    146. Anna Edwards

      Really loving everything! I’m wondering if replacing the pulls on the cabinet doors with knobs and leaving the pulls on the drawers might work? Did you use any knobs in the kitchen or only pulls? I also like the idea of a green/white transferware platter above the stove. Something new to hunt for! And new fabric with green in a little kitchen curtain?? Hand-painted sounds delightful. ALWAYS look forward to your posts!

    147. CindyJones

      You deserve to glow. I think green is a perfect accent color for almost any color combination. I love the idea of you creating your own blue & white fabric with green to compliment it.

    148. Rebecca K

      So beautiful and worth every moment of every consideration you made!
      Excellent choices and beautiful ironstone!
      Thank you for sharing….

    149. Cheryl

      Gorgeous! I just want to let you know how much I look forward to your blog! Thanks so much for sharing.

    150. Gayle

      Oh my goodness, what a gift you have! Love it and I am learning a lot as I follow along.
      Blessings,
      Gayle

    151. Lorraine

      Beautiful job! Brass pulls would look great and tie in with your gorgeous mirror.

    152. Judy

      Hi Marian,it’s stunning! Your talent shines through in all you do!

    153. Sherry Kurtz

      Hi, I was wondering if the paint is specific for use on cabinets. I ask because I’ve used “regular” paint on cabinets-primed them properly, and they still chipped. I LOVE the color and I would hate to purchase that paint and go through all that work again to have to not hold up. Thanks Much!

      • Marian Parsons

        No, but it is a durable enamel paint that is great for trim and cabinetry. You still will get some chipping or wear on well-used doors over time, though. I’ve tried many different paints and they all have that issue eventually. If you’re starting with raw wood, then milk paint is the way to go. It would soak in like a stain and wouldn’t ever chip off.

    154. Kristine

      It’s beautiful….it looks like everything was just waiting for you to come and bring your talent and skill to bring it all together! I love it!

    155. Beth Lester

      That green is fabulous!!!

    156. Sheri

      I love how the boxwood green looks against your wood flooring!! Nicer contrast than wood against wood, like before.
      (Or I should say wood of the same color).

    157. Cynthia Johnson

      Tomato ~ Tomatoe!
      Everything YOU do is very special Marian. I’m sure you’ve developed an internal dialogue to set aside the naysayers. Call it whatever you like…your touches are heartfelt and beautiful. Love of family, home, and life.

      Stay well, Cynthia

    158. Michelle

      BEAUTIFUL!!!! LOVE THE GREEN!!!!

    159. Susan Owens

      What a beautiful combination! New and old things. I love green color too. Cannot stop reading what you’re sharing. Thank you so much Marian!

    160. Terri Johnson

      I love the bead board. What a nice addition. How did you attach the bead board? Did you nail or glue?

      • Marian Parsons

        With a finishing nailer.

    161. Aimee

      Love everything about converting this into a “butler’s pantry”! The color is striking and i love the pulls! Great job!
      Can’t wait to get the details on the boxwood paint color.

    162. Emily L

      So beautiful! I love how it ties in with the other rooms. Do you have a tutorial for painting cabinetry? What type and brand of paint do you recommend? (Over cabinets that were previously finished, not raw wood)

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