You don't have to be stuck making meals in a kitchen that's as dead as a
doorknob. With a little imagination and some effort, you can produce a great
personalized look that will make your kitchen one of the hottest features in
your home. Here are some kitchen decorating ideas you can use to create a
beautiful new space.
More than anything making the kitchen your own is a key factor. Don't be so
concerned with the latest trends but think about what you really like. The
kitchen should be comfortable and functional and a place to show off your
cooking skills (or lack thereof) to family and friends. Make the effort to find
the kind of decoration or accent pieces that fit your own going for the country
look or the shabby chic look, you can try adding lots of baskets to put dry or
fresh-cut flowers and plants in. Also, you can load your baskets up with fruit
for a walk by snack. Going modern means lots of stainless steel, sleek racks and
decorations with clean lines.
Keep your kitchen cabinets new and coordinated with the decor of the rest of
your kitchen. Painting them is a simple, low-cost change, or you can also strip
and varnish cabinets to match your kitchen's interior. Simple changes like
replacing the cabinet handles or knobs often makes a noticeable difference.
Another idea is to alter just the front of the cabinets with interior recessed
lighting, which can really update the look. Consider too, changing out your
appliances if need be. Another thought is a hanging rack from the ceiling for
utensils and pots. They add lots of character to the kitchen and free up more
cabinet space. Adding B board gives the kitchen a nostalgic kind of feel. If you
feel your kitchen is fine how it is but you still are not completely satisfied
with the overall look, change the flooring! Go from vinyl to hardwood for warm
ambiance, or go with stone for the cozy old world feel.
Your flooring should always go along with the theme of your kitchen. If the idea
of being outside cooking sounds the best to you, consider an outdoor kitchen. A
thoughtfully layed-out outdoor kitchen can also be an added bonus for your home
with hours of fun for family and friends. No more indoor messes to clean! The
animals and kids can have a ton of fun being as loud as they want! If you need
help with the design ideas of your outdoor kitchen, you can check out decorating
magazines or certain home improvement stores. Don't go into shock when you see
the price tag because the outdoor kitchen can come with some pretty hefty
prices. Shop around and also look at your friends or other family members'
outdoor kitchens. You can learn a lot by asking their advice and finding out
what obstacles you might face with this project.
If your budget is limited, start out with purchasing your grill. Then as your
budget allows, add other items to bring your outdoor kitchen space to life.
There are plenty of inexpensive things you can do such as adding flowers to your
outdoor area, hanging lights to produce the restaurant look, or adding outdoor
furniture that blends in with the theme of your outdoor kitchen space. Just do
as your budget permits, and in the meantime, enjoy nature's beauty and sounds.
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