The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house; it's where dishes are cooked and where families gather and spend time together. There are many ways to add décor to a kitchen and make it look inviting and warm. Here are some tips for decorating yours!
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Method 1 of 3: Making Small Changes
Step 1. Eliminate unneeded items
If you're like most people, you probably give "too much" details. Take a real look at your kitchen. Is it too much stuff? You can circumvent this problem by removing some items or simply rearranging your storage system to remove additional items from view. New kitchens may emerge from this step.
If you have no other choice but to display all your utensils and cutlery due to a lack of storage space, you should probably buy one! Buy a trolley, bring an extra, or buy an attractive looking storage case or container
Step 2. Use color to make it look cozy
If you only use white colors like rice, you run the risk of ending up with just a cold, hospital-looking kitchen. Add some bright, fun color accents to make it look warm, lively, and loved.
Choose a specific point for your color. Seat? Lamp? Desk area? Also, don't feel pressured to use only one color – different shades of the same color will work well together – and take the pressure off of finding the perfect shade
Step 3. Add fresh flowers
Plants and flowers add lively decor to any room and are good for the environment. Add functional décor to your kitchen by making window boxes with fresh herbs, or replace fresh flowers in a kitchen counter vase every few days to keep it looking new.
- Make sure it matches your theme! A simple and neutral kitchen can be complemented by an Easter Lily or two, whereas a more glamorous kitchen might look even better with a bunch of carnations or daisies. What flowers match the personality of your kitchen?
- You know, herbs are not grown in factories. To get two benefits at once, grow it in your kitchen window! This is a sweet way to dress up your kitchen and “enliven” your dishes.
Step 4. Liven up your fridge magnets
For those of us who don't have the big budget to set up a gilded, ruby-rimmed countertop, a fun way to dress up your kitchen is to liven up your fridge! There are lots of fun choices you can make depending on your personality.
Sometimes the little things mean a lot. Buy lots of magnetic letters and leave your roommate a message either that you've had the last Coke, or even put a magnet on the back of your favorite vacation photo. If it sticks, it can be used
Step 5. Use textures
If you have one look in your kitchen (likely smooth and flat), it can look one-dimensional and boring. To add extra vibrancy to your cooking space, incorporate texture as well.
Use textured containers, textured linens, and textured wall hangers or curtains. A little here and there can greatly complement the subtlety of counters, tables and cabinets
Step 6. Add some unexpected pieces of furniture
Now the kitchen is not just a kitchen. Now, the living room is the dining room, the kitchen is the sitting room, and the dining room might be for show. Even if you must embrace this lifestyle, consider sprucing up your kitchen with real-not-made-for-kitchen furniture.
Porcelain cabinets, cabinets, or credenza are great ways to start developing the look of your kitchen. If you have a beautiful piece of furniture, make it a focal point. Voila, instant themes! Add a bookshelf, bench, or other versatile item to complete it. After all, this is “your” kitchen
Step 7. Change the linens
One way to give a cohesive theme to an entire room is to choose a pattern for the curtains, tablecloths, and hand towels to make a matching set of linens. The only hard part is committing to just one pattern!
Step 8. Change the decor according to the season
Give your kitchen a celebratory mood by changing out linens, curtains, or tableware for a special holiday. Rotate these items, all of which complement the personality of your kitchen, according to the changing seasons to add seasonal color and element.
This one has one extra advantage (albeit minor_: with the seasons, you can do some cleaning. The kitchen is a very dirty room, and if you schedule four annual demolitions, your utensils, cutlery, and linens will still look brand new
Method 2 of 3: Making Big Changes
Step 1. Make the shelving
Since your cabinet is likely already full, you may need another method of storing leftovers (decorations and the like). For this you have two options:
- Floating shelf. If you have walls (and you probably do), you can easily install floating shelves. It will also draw the eye upwards, so if your kitchen is small, it will distract from the cramp and the rest of the room.
- Box shelf. This makes the wall into a series of squares. It's very artistic "and" useful. For an extra touch, decorate each box (or boxes) with a different shelf paper. Tada, kitchen innovation.
Step 2. Choose an accent color
Kitchens don't need to be too colorful, so just using black and white or neutral tones is best. However, take a monochrome appearance and liven it up with certain color accents. Maybe yellow or bright blue. Suddenly, the eyes don't worry about size and focus right away on your beautiful object.
- Think accents in your art, towels, and tableware. But remember: this "accent" color. Too many color accents make it no longer an accent color. If you overdo it, you will lose the effect. Use only 4 or 5 only.
- Three words: Paint. Ceiling. You.
Step 3. Consider removing all your doors
Whether it's a cabinet or a drawer, think about removing the door. Yes, this means everything inside has to be organized, but that's easily accomplished with cute storage containers and beautiful textured glass cases. And more opportunities to show your decorating side!
The idea here is that you unlock everything. The more open, the more visible space. The more visible space, the larger the room will look
Step 4. Use a mirror
Just because you're in the kitchen doesn't mean you can't do whatever you want. And since chances are you already know that mirrors expand a room, why not put one in your kitchen? It doesn't have to shout "I'm a mirror!" too – just place it under the cabinet for a what-it-is-it-is-not-there display.
Mirror (with frame) can also be used as a tray. Put the felt book behind it and boom – you made one yourself
Step 5. Paint the walls or cabinets
Colors in a room make it feel warm or soothing, so decorate your kitchen by adding a fresh coat of paint on a wall or cabinet. White is a popular choice, but you can opt for blue or light yellow if an all-white room doesn't appeal to you.
- Use a "variation" of neutral shades. While using white, beige, and gray can be boring, if you mix in a neutral tone it adds depth and sophistication, but is still classic and simple. Turn boredom into brilliance by using just a few shades.
- Add focus. Paint three walls one color, and the fourth wall a striking color. Eyes will turn to him “unconsciously”. If you have beautiful windows or an area of the room that catches the eye, add a focus color.
Step 6. Add a backsplash
If you stick with white walls (whether that's your choice or not), you may feel like your kitchen is missing something. Overcome this by adding a backsplash – this is the panel behind the sink or stove that protects the walls from splashing. And these panels can be in any style you want!
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It's easiest to use solid colors to add accents, but consider tiles and patterns, too. Tiles can add extra texture to a smooth wall.
If you already have tiles, consider buying tile stickers. An easy (very easy) way to liven up that backsplash in a few seconds
Step 7. Play around with the lighting
You have more options than you might think. Depending on the electrical system, lights can use several different sources. Each lamp can make your kitchen look seductive, and rejuvenate it.
- Playing with the table lamp. It can be used on counters too! This adds an unexpected home feeling to an area. If you're feeling creative, make a "light" out of a string of Christmas lights in a clear glass case.
- Place lights in (and under) your cabinets. Not only will the light come on (it will look amazing), it can be a dim light if the main light isn't needed. In other words, romantic "and" functional.
- Get a beautiful chandelier. Even if you don't have a lot of space, a chandelier in an eccentric pattern can be a lot of fun if you don't see anything else. Or get some small chandeliers for another lighting option.
- Use a candle holder. If you don't have room for hanging curtains or a large lamp on the counter, a candle holder can do the trick. Some are very easy to install and can provide more lighting than they measure.
Step 8. Focus on one element at a time
Decorating a kitchen can be overwhelming if you try to change everything all at once. Give yourself one decorating project, such as painting or buying new tableware, and stick with it until it's done. You can do something else later if you feel your kitchen needs more decoration.
This will help you know when to stop and when (and how) to continue. Sometimes adding a focal point or changing cutlery can add a difference to your kitchen which is the little thing that is needed. Make a priority list of the things you want to add/change and slowly go all the way
Method 3 of 3: Choosing a Theme
Step 1. Choose a style for your entire kitchen
The main mistake people make in the kitchen is “not choosing” a theme. They have a vision here and a vision there (or lift things up when they find them) and combine them into one kitchen hodgepodge. Choose a theme and you have completed 80% of the battle.
It is very important that your kitchen décor is cohesive and makes the room look complementary. Perfect this by deciding on a theme for your kitchen and choosing decor to suit it. Some home furnishing stores have whole sets of kitchen décor based on themes such as country life, France, or the art style of decorating
Step 2. Do the ultra-modern theme
If you like shiny and shiny things, a modern kitchen might just be your style. Think sharp corners and bold black, white, and bright colors. A plethora of metallic, stainless steel, and geometric artwork will embellish this kitchen. Glass, too!
Step 3. Do the sea theme
A common (but still classy) theme that can be chosen is the marine theme. Whether you live close to the sea or want to bring the sea closer to you, this theme is comfortable and inviting.
Decorate your shelf with sea shells, sailor gear and views from the beach. Enter the brown, beige, and blue color elements. This is a reason to make DIY projects with ropes, nets, and objects from the beach
Step 4. Choose an earth theme
If you like dark and warm colors, earth, natural, and wood themes might suit you. Choose dark cabinets, wooden tableware, potpourri bowls, cherry reds, mahogany and deep oranges.
Step 5. Create a colored theme
If the regular theme design doesn't suit you, just pick a color. Patterns can also decorate the kitchen! Blue chairs, blue plates, blue cabinet handles – all can be complemented no matter the design of your fixture. Just make sure it doesn't bore you!
