Used to prepare and store food, the kitchen must be the epitome of functionality in every home. There is little room for clutter and unnecessary accessories, especially if you have a small kitchen. However, this doesn’t mean that this space has to be dull. Check out these 21 kitchen decorating ideas to see how to infuse this room with personality.
1. REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS
Tired of your kitchen cabinets? Replacing them could be an expensive affair, but all it takes is a fresh coat of paint to give them a new lease of life. The options are endless. You can either refresh the old paint with a new coat in the same colour, switch shades, or mix and match contrasting hues. If you’re concerned about messes, know that a refillable painting roller system can minimise them and make the whole process easier.
2. ADD A COLOURED TILED WALL
Few people consider adding an accent wall in their kitchen, but a coloured tiled wall can make a beautiful focal point. Simply choose a colour that contrasts your cabinets or tiles with coloured patterns, such as majolica tiles. You don’t even have to hire a contractor to do the tile work or spend loads of money. Self-adhesive kitchen wall tiles are inexpensive and look as fabulous as glazed ceramic.
3. HANG ARTWORK ON KITCHEN WALLS
Do you have any paintings or posters on your kitchen walls? If you don’t, it’s time to add them. From vintage posters to abstract art, an oversized print or a feature gallery wall can add some personality to your room. Or for a less expensive kitchen decorating idea, why not create some artwork yourself?
4. CREATIVE WALL STORAGE
Your kitchen utensil drawers are nothing but messy clutter? Display them on a wall. Get a peg board and paint it in a bright, vibrant colour and hang your utensils.
5. GROW AN INDOOR HERB GARDEN
Herb gardens are beautiful and useful at the same time. There are also endless ways of setting up an indoor herb garden. For instance, you can arrange a few pots on your windowsill or a shelf, place a ladder planter in a corner, or even create a wall display with old jars and tin cans turned into herb pots.
6. PUT YOUR WINE ON DISPLAY
Who doesn’t love a glass of ice-cold wine after a full day? But why keep your bottles stashed inside a cabinet when you could use them for decorating your kitchen. All you need is a fancy wine rack and a few bottles of your favourite vino on your counter or a freestanding wine cabinet if you have enough space and a larger collection.
7. ADD UNDER-CABINET LIGHTING
Accent lights under the kitchen cabinets don’t really have a functional purpose, but they can set the mood. There are plenty of battery-powered, adhesive lights you could use, such as the Mood Magic lights. They even come with a remote control so that you can easily turn them on and switch between colours.
8. CREATE A BAR AREA
A bar area is a nice addition to any kitchen if you have enough room for it. A counter, a couple of bar stools, and hanging lights will create a focal point and make your kitchen more functional. In terms of style, you can opt for anything from country-chic or vintage to industrial, based on your overall interior design.
9. REVAMP YOUR FRIDGE WITH WALLPAPER
New appliances are expensive, but if you’re only dealing with a cosmetic issue, you can revamp your fridge (and even dishwasher or washing machine) with wallpaper. Not only is this solution inexpensive, but it also gives you the opportunity to infuse some personality into your kitchen.
10. REPLACE YOUR CABINET DOORS
Besides painting your cabinets, you can also give a new lease of life to your kitchen with new cabinet doors. For instance, you could swap the solid panel doors on your wall units with glass panels or opt for contrasting shades for the top and bottom units.
11. SWITCH THE SPLASHBACK
Splashbacks have a practical as well as decorative function, so you can easily upgrade your kitchen with a new splashback. Options today vary from self-adhesive splashbacks made from rubbery material to elegant glass panels and even fake tiles.
12. CARVE OUT A BREAKFAST NOOK
If your kitchen is on the larger side, you could make your room cosier with a breakfast nook. For instance, you could place a bench under the kitchen window, a small table in front of it, and complete with one or two chairs – a great spot for breakfasts and a quick lunch.
13. DISPLAY YOUR POTS AND PANS
Don’t keep your pots and pans hidden inside cabinets. A few hooks above the counter or a side wall make perfect pot storage and is a lovely kitchen decorating idea. Plus, you’ll get plenty of storage space inside the cabinets for your other cooking items.
14. PRINT AND FRAME FAVOURITE RECIPES
Wall art can fill up the space and add personality, but you don’t have to go for generic prints and posters. Print and frame your favourite recipes, then hang them on your kitchen walls. In this way, you’ll never have to worry about losing your recipe cards ever again.
15. MIX AND MATCH VARIOUS STYLES
Don’t be afraid to play with different styles and combine different kinds of elements. For instance, you could add a few industrial details into an otherwise modern, urban kitchen with ceiling lamps and bar stools. Likewise, you could integrate a few vintage details into a contemporary or industrial décor or mix shabby chic and country styles. The options are endless.
16. HIGHLIGHT YOUR KITCHEN ISLAND
Hanging ceiling lamps make it easy to draw attention to your kitchen island and allow you to express your personality. With plenty of options to choose from, you only have to decide if you want to match them with your existing furniture or make a bolder statement with a different style.
17. HANG SOME RECLAIMED WOOD SHELVES
Recycling comes with a number of advantages, including a pocket-friendly factor. So, if you’re looking for a new addition to your kitchen walls, hang some reclaimed wood shelves. You can make them yourself with a few wooden boards and a coat of paint. You should spray paint them for the best results, as this technique ensures a uniform and professional-looking layer of coating.
18. INSTALL ABOVE WINDOW SHELVING
Do you have kitchen collectibles, such as vintage cups or plates? Create an original display for them with above-the-window shelving. You’ll save space inside the cabinets for other items whilst decorating your room at the same time.
19. PLAY WITH CONTRASTS
Choose two complementary shades and use them to create contrasts in your kitchen. For instance, you could paint a statement wall in a darker shade. Choose different colours for the upper and bottom units in your kitchen, add a contrasting backsplash, or even paint the kitchen island in a contrasting hue. Accessories and smaller pieces of furniture, such as the chairs, can also help you introduce contrasts to your kitchen without spending a fortune. This eye-catching kitchen decorating idea is sure to impress.
20. ADD A KITCHEN RUG
Many people don’t use rugs in the kitchen for a practical reason, but a rug can easily fill up a room and add cosiness to an environment. Just go for a specifically designed kitchen rug which is stain and moisture-resistant.
21. ADD AN OVERSIZED CLOCK
Another practical way to decorate your kitchen walls is with an oversized clock. Not only will it allow you to monitor cooking times, but it will create a lovely focal point.
So, what do you say? Which of these kitchen decorating ideas do you like best? Do you want to decorate more than your kitchen? Here are a few ideas for your living room and bedroom. Or, check out these awesome 21 ideas to decorate your home.
Main kitchen Photo by Chastity Cortijo on Unsplash, Green kitchen photo by Kam Idris on Unsplash, Blue cabinets Photo by Zsofi Perganczky on Unsplash, Gold wallpaper and shelves photo by Andrea Davis on Unsplash, Wooden shelves Photo by Dane Deaner on Unsplash, Contrasting kitchen Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash, Coloured tiles Photo by Michael Browning on Unsplash