Essay On Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Kitchen Decorating Ideas

Decorating a kitchen is different from decorating any other room in your home. Because there are so many built in items and finishes there is not a lot of space for accessories or furniture. Kitchens typically do not have a lot of wall space either. This can be great if you want a chance to use that dramatic paint color you love since there will not be huge areas of the color, it will probably just be around the cabinets, windows and doors.

You don’t get to fill the room with large furniture and area rugs that can be changed easily. In the kitchen it is more about small touches that show your style.

This picture says it all. The cabinetry becomes part of the structure of the room since everything is painted the same

The dark shade of the doors and trim as well as the cabinets create a relaxing backdrop to the decorative items in the room.

The comfy wing chair seems like a luxury in this space but the slipcover makes it easy to maintain. Dining room style light fixtures also add to the feeling that this room is not just about preparing a quick meal, but rather gathering around with friends and family for hours enjoying their company.

If you want your kitchen to have the feeling of a ‘keeping room” think carefully about the kind of furniture you use. Instead of the usual dining chairs why not have some large wicker armchairs to lounge in over the morning coffee and paper?

This photo shows how using fabric can bring a space to life. This cottage kitchen has very basic finishes with white painted cabinets and a wood floor.

The inspiration came from the plaid fabric which also has a co-coordinating strip fabric for the back cushion.

Adding the blue and white fabric ensures that there is some contrast and adds to the relaxed look of the seating area.

Displaying dishes in similar colors in the glass cabinet and on the counter pulls the color choices into the kitchen