Creative Ways to Decorate Your Kitchen

Follow our tips to decorate your kitchen with creativity.

Creative Ways to Decorate Your Kitchen.

Your home is your sanctuary. The kitchen is its heart and soul.
Your kitchen should be a happy place. Prepare yourself a quick bite or craft beautiful dinners for your family. Use the kitchen to create joyful memories and spend quality time with your loved-ones.
Discover creative ways to decorate your kitchen.

FIND YOUR VOICE.

Many kitchens lack a true style.
Help your kitchen find a unique tone by incorporating rustic or industrial accents. Industrial kitchens prefer functionality over design. It creates a minimalist look with concrete, glass, and steel.
Rustic designs invite warmth and comfort. Brown, burgundy, and yellow colors with wooden features create a calm and cozy space. There are many other themes to define your kitchen. You can choose a cottage style, a retro decor, or Victorian lines.
Find your favorite style and stick to it when you redesign your kitchen.

SET A FOCAL POINT.

Copper dishes can be a great focal point in your kitchen.

The first rule of decorating your kitchen is to create a strong focal point.

Your kitchen’s focal point can be big and bold. You can enhance the beauty of your kitchen with a wall art. You can also use an heirloom baroque dish cabinet or a set of oiled copper pots.
Be creative and design the rest of your kitchen around this focal point.

CREATE A KITCHEN LIBRARY.

Add kitchen cookbooks near your cooking station.

Foodies understand the value of a quality cookbook.
Today, you can find any recipe on Google. Yet, no app or search can compare to a great cookbook. You can write notes in the margins to tweak the recipe to your taste. You can also dig an old traditional recipe in a thrift cookbook. In any cases, don’t hide your book in a chest or cupboard. If you have high ceilings, place your cookbooks above your cupboards. You can also display them around your kitchen island, or install a freestanding shelf.
Display your kitchen library to add a touch of sophistication to your decor.

INVITE THE OUTDOOR IN.

Place some plants in your kitchen.

If you have a green thumb, make sure that your decor reflects it!
Your kitchen is a haven. Keep it clean and crisp. Paint your walls in white and add a few Nature touches. Keep a vase of fresh flowers on your counter. Create a herb garden. Herb gardens and handy and beautiful. A vertical succulent garden is also a wonderful option.
Adding plants in your kitchen is both beautiful and functional.

USE RECLAIMED WOOD.

Reclaimed wood walls add a gorgeous touch to your kitchen.

Give your kitchen more soul with reclaimed wood.
Salvaged from old barns, factories, or warehouses, each piece of reclaimed wood has a story to tell. Use reclaimed wood to create an accent wall. You can also use recycled wood to cover your center island. On a smaller scale, you can add a set of shelves, build picture frames, or craft a set of vintage coasters.
Besides plants, reclaimed wood is a great way to add a natural touch to your kitchen’s decor.

VISIT AN ANTIQUE STORE.

Kitchen antiques give your kitchen a heart.

Reclaimed wood isn’t the only way to create a sense of history.
Visit local garage sales, flea markets, and antique stores. They all offer plenty of wonderful treasures.
Use standard vintage decorative items. It is easy to find antique bread boxes, salvaged cast iron pans, porcelain jars or butcher blocks.
Add some antique pieces to give your kitchen a heart.

MAKE YOUR KITCHEN POP WITH A VIBRANT COLOR.

Add a vibrant color in your kitchen.

Bright accent colors are the best way to break away from a boring decor.
Before you pick up a paintbrush, take the time to choose your color. Each color carries a feeling. You need to make sure that you’re creating the right atmosphere. A sunny yellow will add a touch of cheerfulness. A ruby red evokes a sense of passion. Use deep royal purple for sophistication.
You can also add a bright pop of color on a few items. Tie your decor with a bright vase or hang a colorful clock on the wall.
Paint the insides of your cupboards for a lovely “secret” accent.
A subtle touch of color can be powerful and welcoming.

SAVE ON CUPBOARD SPACE.

Hang your cookware to save space.

Save on cupboard space and hang your cookware from the ceiling.
You don’t need to be a chef to have a professional-looking kitchen.
Save on cupboard space and create a functional display. Chefs need an easy access to their tools. You can achieve the same look on a budget. Install a pot and pan rack over your kitchen island. Hang your pots, pans, and utensils high up on the walls.
Whenever it’s time to cook, find the tools you need without effort.

ADD A BACKSPLASH.

Create a unique backsplash.

Freshen up your kitchen with a unique backsplash display.
From colorful mosaic to decorative to peel-and-stick backsplash tiles, there is plenty of options. You don’t like tiles? Create a unique backsplash by adhering repurposed items onto the wall. River stones, pennies, bottle caps, wine corks. Be creative!
Backsplashes can be unique and help create your kitchen’s style.

USE THE CHALKBOARD.

Be creative with your kitchen chalkboard.

Chalkboards are one of the best kitchen additions.
Kitchen chalkboards are functional and decorative. Use it for the grocery lists and reminders. Write inspiring quotes and doodles. Keep your little one busy while you are cooking.
There are a few different ways to add a chalkboard. You can buy an oversized chalkboard at a thrift store. You can also paint an entire wall with chalkboard paint.
A simple chalkboard can change your kitchen’s atmosphere.

GET CREATIVE WITH LIGHTINGS.

Hang a gorgeous lamp in the center of your kitchen.

Great lighting adds a sense of space.
Today, kitchen tend to be smaller. You may not have a lot of counter or wall space. Add a breath of fresh air with your lighting. Think outside the box. Hang paintings around the stove, cabinets, and tables. Then place lights to illuminate both the artworks and the kitchen’s space.
Choose a beautiful pendant chandeliers. You will find both sleek and modern or vintage chandeliers.
Make sure your lighting matches the rest of your kitchen decor.

TRANSFORM YOUR KITCHEN TODAY.
Make your kitchen a happy place.
You can use one of the ideas in this article or even combine a few. Get started today and start to decorate your kitchen!

ABOUT CAROLYN CLARKE:
INTERIOR DESIGNER AND CONSULTANT.
Carolyn Clarke is a freelance lifestyle writer from Irvine, California.

With over 20 years of professional experience, Carolyn has helped transform her clients’ homes into stunning living places. Her favorite kitchen accents include her enSoie ceramic collection. She also cherishes her 8-year old daughter’s handmade mosaic backsplash. When she is not busy decorating, Carolyn loves to travel, camp underneath the stars. She also hosts farm-to-table feasts and hikes with her husband and daughter.

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How to decorate your small kitchen

Discover our tips on how to decorate your small kitchen. Create a nice dining environment.

How to decorate your small kitchen?

Turn your kitchen into a smart living space.
With the bathroom and the bedrooms, your kitchen is one of the most important room in your house. See how you can turn this practical space into a stylish living area.
Everybody has different needs and a different space to develop. But no matter the style or the size of the room, every kitchen can benefit from some simple tricks.
Let’s see where you can start to create the perfect kitchen.

GENERAL TIPS TO CREATE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN

furnish and decorate your kitchen with a French buffet

The right cabinet is a starting point to create a stylish and functional kitchen.

General setup.

Choose your kitchen cabinet with care. Because of its size, the cabinet will often set up the general mood of the room. For a timeless feel, choose for instance a teak cabinet.
Use seasonal dishcloths and kitchen towels. Choose dishcloths with a vibrant color during summer and change it for neutral tones during winter. This will soften the kitchen feel and add to your decor.
Add plants above your cabinets or in any corner of the room. Plants provide a bright and lived feeling to a plain kitchen.
Display your glasses in a smart way. Inside a cabinet, display the glasses you use everyday on shelves you can reach with ease. Put the pretty ones on shelves that you don’t access all the time.
Align your cookbooks on the top of the refrigerator. The cookbooks are always handy and will add a nice touch to your kitchen. Use spices pots as bookends.
Hang your wineglasses on a rack under your wall cabinet.

TIPS FOR SMALL KITCHENS

A golden copper sink can bring a touch of elegance.

Make the most of your small kitchen.

Like any room in a small home, lack of space in the kitchen can become a problem.
Don’t worry! With our simple tricks, you can turn this lack of space into something positive.
Let’s see what we can do to make the most of your small kitchen.

Add touches of vibrant colors. A golden copper pot will shine the room and can be a game changer. Copper add an elegant touch to a boring kitchen.
Make sure that you use every inch of space. Select cabinets with open shelves to optimize the space.
Hang a mirror on the wall facing the window. A nice mirror will bounce the outside light around and illuminate the room with natural shine. It will make your kitchen look bigger.
Choose eye-catching items to store your kitchen tools and ingredients. For example you can use a stylish wood pot to store your spices.
Choose cabinets with glass doors. You will be able to see what’s inside your furniture without having to open the doors. It is useful and will also give an illusion of added space.
Hang thin waterproof curtains on the outside part of the window. This unconventional decorating technique will allow the light to shine through without using any space inside the room.

A COMFORTABLE ROOM

A stunning artwork with vibrant colors can add a touch of class in your kitchen.

Create that homey feel.

Sometimes a friend invite you for a dinner party and his kitchen seems to have “home” written all over it.
Learn how to create this cozy feeling with a series of simple tips.

Mix traditional cabinets and vibrant color. The vintage look of the cabinet and the sunny mood can give a simple room a nurturing feel.
Stay simple. Choose furniture that looks comfy and not over the top. A dining set with a simple yet elegant dining table can give the space a cozy look.
Hang artworks on the wall to add color and taste to the kitchen room.

COMBINE

Metal and wood TV cabinet with 2 drawers and one shelf

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An antique kitchen with a modern twist.

Don’t you love the feel of authenticity we get in traditional kitchens?
Traditional kitchens convey genuine feelings. But even if you love antiques, you don’t need to give up on the modern comfort.
Let’s see how we can create a vintage look in a modern kitchen.

Choose painted cabinets. Ivory or white cabinets with a distressed finishing will sometimes be enough to create a vintage look.
Don’t be afraid to use traditional accessories. A wood figurine standing on your cabinet will add a genuine touch to the kitchen design.
Mix old-looking with modern pieces. Next to your induction cooker, a traditional teak lamp would look stunning.

…WHERE WE COOK BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES.
A nice kitchen you will allow you and your family to live unforgettable moments.
Don’t spoil your interior with poor decoration choices.
Our simple decorating tips can help you turn a dull living space into a real home where you will cook beautiful memories.

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27 Decorating Ideas for Small Spaces

Discover our decorating ideas for furnishing small houses and apartments.

27 tips to decorate small spaces

Discover our decorating ideas to make the most of small living spaces.
Decorating a small house or a studio apartment may seem like a daunting task.
You need to cook, sleep, work and live, all in one or two rooms. Living in a tiny space sounds uncomfortable and complicated. My Own Bali help you do the right choices, so you make the most of the space around you.
Follow our 27 tips to better live in small spaces.

MAKE THE BEST USE OF STORAGE POSSIBILITIES

Use the space available below your bed to store all your linen and towels.

Give every inch of space a purpose.

Choose furniture that can also store your belongings.

Buy a coffee table with a storage area.
Choose a bed with a bottom-space to store your blankets and towels.
Hang your cleaning tools such as mops or broom from wall-hooks.
Store non-perishable food in boxes and put it on the top of your kitchen wall cabinets.
Install shelves near your ceiling for out-of-season clothes, holiday souvenirs and photo albums. Put all the small items that you don’t need in your daily life.
Add a cabinetry with sliding doors underneath your bathroom sink to store all your personal care items.
Put a glass shelves in the bathroom to hold items you often use.

Be creative with the storage, and your boring small studio will turn into a compact and stylish home.

PLAN YOUR SPACE

With 20 drawers, this cabinet will be a dramatic focal point in your tiny room.

Create specific areas for specific activities.

Everybody needs a place to eat, sleep, work and take a shower.

Choose one eye-catching piece of furniture to become the focal point of your room. Then build your interior design around it with matching accessories.
Put your bed in a corner and your sofa in another to help giving your room separate purposes.
Change your standard door for a bi-fold door that takes about half the space when opened.
If you live in a studio apartment, you can separate the bed from the rest of the room with a beautiful divider.
Buy furniture with legs to add visual space by allowing the eyes under the furnishings pieces.

You can maximize the volume of even the smallest apartment. Place the furniture organize your room.

USE MIRRORS

recycled teak wood mirror with natural finishing

A simple mirror can change the feeling of your small home.

Mirrors make tiny rooms look bigger.

Place a mirror on the wall facing a window to make the room feel bigger and brighter.
Large mirrors make small rooms look larger. It duplicates the space and add depth.

Mirrors can expand the space, make sure you use it whenever you can.

CREATE CURVES

A round table allows you to avoid sharp angles in small spaces.

Curvy lines add sensuality.

Round tables and chairs make the best of available space.
Pots with curves will break the box-like feel of your small apartment.
A light curvy-rug will make your room feel larger.

Modern studios often look like boxes. Avoid this by introducing sensual curves.

SHOW YOUR WINDOWS SOME LOVE

Terra-cotta pots look great under natural lighting.

Light makes spaces seem larger.

Dark rooms feel uncomfortable and too busy.

Don’t block the outside light with too much blinds and curtains.
Leave your windows bare or use a thin screen to let the light shine through.
Forget about boring venetian blinds. Hang waterproof curtains on the outside of the window instead.
You can also hang a thin blind from ceiling to floor. It gives height and create a dramatic feel.

Natural light is always welcomed in small homes. Make the best use of it.

INTRODUCE COLOR

This console table combines teak wood and powder coated-iron. It reflects any natural and artificial lighting.

Don’t get stuck in neutral tones.

Use high-gloss paints to create glossy surfaces. Shiny finishing emphasize lights.
Create contrasts between your bed linens and pillows. A dark pillow on a white bed brings a dazzling and modern touch to the bedroom.
Add an accent-wall with sandy paint to give your room more texture and draw the attention.
Metal and wood furniture bring an authentic touch, while the metal give the space more depth by reflecting the lights.
Bring vibrancy with a stunning artwork.
Combine neutral patterns and wallpapers to glam-up the interior.

A touch of vibrant color help give your small room an elegant feel.

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We build quality furniture that meet your needs.
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MORE DECORATING IDEAS

27 TIPS TO DECORATE A SMALL HOME.
Decorating a tiny apartment can seem challenging. It isn’t.
Read our tips to decorate small homes, and find out how your place has never looked bigger.
LEARN MORE

HOW TO TREAT TEAK FURNITURE.
Click to discover our simple and professional tips to take care of your teak furniture.
Help your teak furniture to age in a nice way or restore its hue.
LEARN MORE

GREAT IDEAS TO DECORATE YOUR KITCHEN.
Enjoy our ideas to help you decorate your kitchen.
Get the most of a small kitchen or learn how to create an elegant or antique feel.
LEARN MORE

ALL ABOUT TEAK.
You have heard a lot of things about Teak wood.
There is a lot of misconceptions about teak, but here are interesting truths you didn’t know.
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