Kitchen
Decorating Ideas For A Fresh New Look
The kitchen is the heart of the home, the place we enjoy the
camaraderie of the family. Your kitchen is the last word in
happiness, ambiance and the joy of people communing in the
family meal. You want your kitchen to reflect all the love
you feel when everyone gets together for a meal.
Simple but effective kitchen decorating ideas can be just
the solution to a drab room without personality versus a
warm, inviting cheerful gathering place. With the kitchen as
a hub of entertainment and family togetherness, your kitchen
decorating ideas set the mood and bring the kitchen to life.
Your family will appreciate your efforts.
One secret to
kitchen decorating is using a seasonal theme,
changing curtains, artwork, knick-knacks and even potholders
and dish towels. You'd be surprised to see how changing
these simple display items makes your kitchen stay
fresh-looking, without a chance of becoming boring.
For example, let's say you have a couple of botanical prints
with kitchen herbs and spices. These would be nice in any
season, but suppose you got a series of prints, rotating
them by season? Chrysanthemums for fall, poinsettias for
Christmas or meadows of Marguerite's or lavender for summer.
Just this easy change makes a big difference in the feel of
the kitchen.
Other innovative and inexpensive kitchen decorating ideas
use cuisine to create atmosphere. It's fun to have your
favorite foods emblazoned on an apron. That Italian apron,
showing all the breads of Italy, may be the perfect
decorating accent, creating an Italian theme. This kitchen
decorating idea may be completed with braids of garlic,
ropes of red peppers and Italian bread baskets. You can use
this idea with your favorite cuisine.
Pot racks, spice jars and vases holding wooden spoons and
kitchen tools can set a general mood and homey character
suitable for year-round use.
A cranberry glass vase filled with mums looks nice at
Christmas time, while a Majolica water pitcher and daisies
makes a nice summer display.
Napkin holders, chair cushions and place mats are relatively
inexpensive items which can contribute to your themes, using
color, materials and styles to weave a cohesive look. Many
such kitchen decorating ideas can be worked into several
themes. A silver plated napkin holder can fit right into an
elegant spring brunch just as well as at Christmas, whereas
the casual wooden holder with a painted watermelon motif
looks great for Cinco de Mayo or a kid's party. Place mats
and chair cushions can be used in the same way.
Kitchen curtains make a big impact on your overall look. You
might try lace for springtime, for a fresh breezy cooling
effect. Brightly flowered bistro style curtains will give a
different flavor for summer.
You'll find great kitchen decorating ideas while browsing
garage sales, flea markets, thrift stores or eBay! You may
turn it into a hobby because it's fun. Once you get started,
just make sure you've got storage space!
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