Vintage, Reclaimed: In Praise of Sink Skirts

Photograph by Anna de Leeuw, courtesy of Jan de Jong Interieur.

Check out our inspiring roundup of tasteful sink skirts and cabinet curtains that feel charming and fresh, not old-fashioned.

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An under-counter curtain made from vintage linen looks perfectly at home in this rustic Mark Lewis–designed kitchen in Hampstead, London.

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Turkish towels repurposed as curtains hide kitchen essentials in this vintage camper.

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A white curtain panel blends seamlessly into this dining-room bar.

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A blue-striped sink skirt balances out the hard lines of the stone counter.

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In a tiny kitchen, a sink skirt creates another storage area to conceal cooking tools.

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A checkerboard curtain and oversized round wood knobs reference Shaker design without being literal.

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Standard Ikea cabinet doors were taken off and replaced with simple tea towels for more character.

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Photography by Dustin Aksland and Eric Striffler, courtesy of Elizabeth Roberts