Tips to decorate your kitchen
He repainted the kitchen, installed some tile for a backsplash, and even installed new flooring. But something is missing in the decoration of your kitchen. You look around and realize that none of the accessories match. Your kitchen needs matching accessories to make it look good, like a new outfit. Try adding some matching accessories to your kitchen and see how it improves the look.
The first thing you need to do is decide what theme or colors you need. Do you want a country house style decoration? A rustic Tuscan look? Or a sleek, modern look? Depending on the theme, you will need different accessories.
Take a look at some kitchen decorating magazines if you can’t decide what you want. The Internet is another good source of inspiration. Just browse and get an idea of what you would like in your kitchen. Once you’ve decided, you can go to your local kitchen or home improvement store to get what you need. The choice of color should complement the main color of your kitchen.
Sometimes you may not even need to buy anything. Sometimes just rearranging what you have can create a new look for your kitchen. Look for groupings of odd numbers, rather than even. Vary the height and texture of the accessories. Move things around until you get the look you want.
Wall art, decorative baskets, plates, and trays can really enhance the look. Just make sure you know how to properly hang artwork on the wall. In general, wall art should be hung so that the center of the piece is at eye level. It should also not be more than seven to ten inches above the table. Try placing wall art in groups on the wall. Placing pieces in a rectangle, triangle, or circle helps add more interest.
Shelves and bakers racks often look too messy. Vary the heights of your cookbooks, but avoid placing small cookbooks next to large cookbooks. You can often make books look more attractive by removing the dust covers. Arrange shelves and decorate them with pictures, baskets, candles, and other small decorative items. Be sure to place them in groups of odd numbers. Groups of 1, 3, or 5 items look more natural than an even number. If there is space, place some plants on the shelves and in the corners to add some color and texture.
Hang copper pans from a rack to add warmth and color to your kitchen. While you’re hanging things from the ceiling, add a plant or two to an exposed corner of the ceiling to give your kitchen a lively feel. You can grow herbs in decorative containers on your windowsill, to add some interest and provide you with fresh herbs for cooking. Colorful bottles placed on the windowsill can also add a splash of color and interest to your kitchen. Containers and cookware can spice up your countertops.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to customize your kitchen. You can buy one or two items at a time and add them to the counter or shelves, then buy more as you can afford it. You can find some great deals on kitchen decor items at garage sales and flea markets. Take your time and look around you. Find the right accessories for your kitchen and get creative. After all, it is your kitchen.