Super Simple Sink Skirt DIY

Sink skirts are an easy way to add charm to a kitchen or bathroom.

They're also a super simple way to redecorate just by changing the fabric. One quick swap and my kitchen is refreshed.

Come see.

Hello friends! I hope you're all doing well.

I've been spending my days looking for silver linings...family dinners, game nights, virtual conversations with friends and a lot less internet.

I'm going to try to get back to answering my comments right away and posting on my normal schedule.

If I can remember what that was!

Anyway...the last time we spoke, I was itching to redecorate.

I was growing weary of my surroundings and decided to pick up where I'd left off a few months ago and continue with my plans to update my decor.

Just a bit.

Nothing expensive or major, just a few smallish touches to revive this place.

My home. The one that hasn't had a real redo since we moved in and renovated back at the beginning of this decade.

So last week, I officially dug in again.

And started with a new sink skirt.

You can peek at the entire easy sink skirt tutorial for full details if you like. 

This old one had been up since June of 2018 and after almost two years the upholstery needed a good cleaning.

When I took it down, I thought it was a great opportunity to put up something fresh in its place.

The cream colored cabinets inspired me to go with something a little less colorful.

A little more elegant and a little lighter for the warmer months.

At first I wasn't sure what that would be, but as soon as I opened my fabric bin, I knew the fabric I used to make my new kitchen curtains would be perfect.

Now, I know. I know.

I'm not usually a matchy-match type of girl, and some would argue that true cottage style is defined by the layering of different patterns, but somehow this pairing just felt right.

The trees are blooming, the pool is open and with so much going on in the garden outside my windows, I've been craving less inside.

I wanted a room full that felt spacious, simple and almost minimalist, yet warm, cozy and full of soft touches. It was a tall order for sure.

And a coordinated palette seemed like the best path to it.

Once I was set with the idea, I got to work.

This time around the process was much easier. I'd already worked out the kinks on the original skirt.

Plus with only one fabric, creating two rod pocket panels was done in minutes.

No kidding.

I used the old sink skirt as my pattern and cut my fabric to the same size, leaving about an inch for seam allowances for the side and bottom hems.

I ironed them first to make it easier to pin and then I stitched them up on my very well behaved machine.

Next. I created a rod pocket on each panel, by leaving two inches to fold over and stitch.

When I was done, I slipped the wooden dowels into the rod pockets and secured them to the cabinet doors with small finishing nails.

You can also take a peek at my latest, and dare I say greatest, sink skirt? It's red toile for all your French Country lovers.

Of course, this sink skirt pattern will also work on a traditional tension rod or rope if that's more your style. I've used and rod and nails, so the cabinets still open and close the traditional way.

Once the panels were up, I loved them, but since I only used one fabric this time, and not a mix like on my first one, the skirt looked kind of bland.

At the risk of being over the top cutesy and matching, I toyed with the idea of adding the same ball fringe I had on the matching valances.

I figured why not.

It took me no time to do, since I used an iron on tape. I figured the fusible web was strong enough for my upholstered chair, so it was definitely strong enough for pom pom fringe.

I have added pom pom trim with a sewing machine, too, but the tape was perfect for this DIY.

When I was done, I was so happy with the clean, unified look that I decided to get rid of all other visual distractions in the area.

Including the lace valance and the rooster sign that usually hangs above the window.

I thought it would feel too empty, but it doesn't.

The room feels so much more open now. Clean and spacious.

And I'm in love with that kitchen sink all over again.

It flows seamlessly with the breakfast area...which by the way, is getting its own mini makeover.

There have been some bumps in that road, but it's all par for the course. Psst...it's done!

I'll try to share that tale with you next week.

In the meantime, I'll be staring at my new sink skirt with its charming ball fringe.

Playing games, chatting with my family and dreaming up my next decor swap.

In my teeny, tiny cottage.

Fabulous.

What's changed in your view?

By now, you've probably noticed that the view around here is new, too! Redecorating my virtual home has been on my list for a very, very long time.

Besides the aesthetics, the bones of the site desperately needed an update, as well.

Technology changes and to keep this place looking and functioning its best it required a little renovation...and since it only cost me $10.50 to do it, I figured why not!

Gosh I love a bargain!

Happy Decorating, Friends!