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9 New Ways to Decorate Above Your Kitchen Cabinets

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Shelby Deering

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Updated on 01/05/22

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There are those random areas in our homes that seem to be begging for décor, but they tend to be a little, well, awkward. The wall next to the front door. That open spot under the stairs. And the space above the kitchen cabinets, where it seems as if something should go there…but what?

If the styling in your kitchen seems to be lacking in some way and needs just the thing to create a finished look, filling that area above the cabinets might be the answer. There are actually myriad possibilities for decorating that space, proven through featured designers, bloggers, and Instagrammers. From vintage art to practical storage, you can put that space above the cabinets to work.

Decorating above kitchen cabinets: 10 statement looks |

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If you have a gap between your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling, then you might well be wondering how to fill this space. Decorating above kitchen cabinets is a wonderful way to fill the space with an attractive feature, rather than just letting it gather dust. 

Whether you prefer a classic look with lots of detailing or something more modern, these decorating above kitchen cabinet ideas will provide you with the inspiration you need to create a scheme that fits your home's period, your decorating style and the room's proportions.  

If you're looking for more kitchen cabinet ideas, these clever ways to decorate above kitchen cabinets will provide kitchen styling inspiration for all your kitchen wall decor desires.

Decorating above kitchen cabinets – 10 ways to add interest

We asked the experts for their top decorating above kitchen cabinet styling ideas and tips. Adding them to your list of must-have kitchen ideas will ensure a more charming space, and needn't drive up your budget, but will create a unique room you, and your guests, will want to spend time in.

1. Use an accent color above cabinets

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‘An accent color above eye level is a simple way to add strong contrast to a room, without overpowering. As it’s not immediately noticeable, the accent color will draw the eye up for a visual surprise,’ says George Miller, home designer, Neptune . ‘This can have particularly good results in rooms with taller ceilings or grand cornicing, accentuating either feature to great effect. ’ 

Continuing the kitchen color idea across different surfaces and planes – for instance, the cooker hood here – has a blocking effect that feels modern and can help smooth out any awkward architectural junctures.

2. Enhance the visual interest 

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Bring a little joie de vivre to your kitchen by exploring kitchen art ideas and decorating with art above cabinets and shelving. Many would argue that art belongs in the kitchen just as much as it does any other room, and we can't help but agree.

Here, interior designer Jessica Summer sets the scene with earthy tones and plenty of texture. ‘The cabinetry is minimal and contemporary to allow the materials above to stand out, but also to balance the traditional features like the antique butcher’s block and open shelves,’ 

3. Take paneling to the ceiling

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Add interest to the space above a kitchen cabinet with wall panels.  In period properties, wall paneling ideas that match or complement the original style and architecture of the property are a wonderful way of marrying old with new. Alternatively, in a plain kitchen that is lacking decorative details or any original architecture of its own, adding a paneled area is a clever way of bringing character to a featureless space.

Here, tongue-and-groove paneling, linen curtains and wall-hung storage all contribute to a French country kitchen feel in this space designed by Charlotte Crosland . Keeping your batterie de cuisine in view and close to hand via magnetic knife blocks, utensil racks and pot stands adds to the laid-back, ‘unfitted’ ambience. Decorate with typical brocante finds like chic vintage china, enamelware and artwork inspired by country pursuits.

4. Fill the space above cabinets with objects you love

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'Colorful kitchen ideas have been enjoying rather a renaissance, and we’re seeing brighter colors on walls, cabinets and even ceilings,’ says Emma Bulmer, head color consultant at Edward Bulmer Natural Paint . ‘The colors and color combinations being used are also becoming more creative and confident.' 

Use the space between cabinets and ceiling to really make your space sing. 'An absence of top cupboards really opens up this kitchen, allowing the dusky pink paint color and artwork to add character and personalize the space.’ 

5. Raise your game

Urbo and In-Frame Classic kitchen cabinetry, Roundhouse. Project by SPPARC

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The sky – or in this case – the ceiling is the limit when decorating above kitchen cabinets. On maximizing the potential of statement ceilings, architectural practice SPPARC has the drop. 

‘Ceiling ideas featuring interesting shapes and materials can be used to achieve an articulation and rhythm with architectural features elsewhere – in this case the floating stairs that lead from the kitchen to the living spaces above,’ says Trevor Morriss of SPPARC . Crafted from stained ash and oak, this chunky ceiling is certain to have everybody talking.

6. Decorate to delight 

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Put a performative and decorative stamp on a room with wallpaper ideas that delight the senses. Kitchen wallpaper ideas offer a beautiful way to decorate above kitchen cabinets – and there is a huge range of paint colors, as well as wallpaper and fabric patterns, to choose from. Traditional paper patterns, which were frequently inspired by nature such as here, are often block-printed in the same way now as when they were first produced. Classic motifs, such as botanicals, checks and stripes, are eternally popular, while also being particularly on trend at present. 

Wallpapers made for kitchens and bathrooms are particularly durable, and we see many clients combining tiled walls with wallpapers to great visual effect – in fact, people seem to go bolder in the kitchen as it is a creative space,' says Paula Taylor, head stylist and trend specialist at Graham & Brown .

7. Curate a smart display

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Building a kitchen backsplash out into the room may be of more value to your kitchen than the space it initially takes up. Here in the kitchen of Roddy Murray, founder of interior design practice RJ Murray Design , is a marble kitchen backsplash providing clever cubby-style kitchen storage within, as well as creating a shelf above to display the couple’s favorite pieces of crockery and kitchenware.

8. Light the way 

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When decorating above kitchen cabinets it can be all too easy to forget about kitchen lighting. However, a few LED strips can go a long way in the kitchen, bringing shelving to life and dialling the mood to relax. The most sophisticated solutions are completely hidden when the lights are off, which requires early discussions with your designer. 

‘It is essential to ensure that the LED strips are properly set into recesses within the shelves or cabinetry,’ explains Mark Holloway, managing director, Kitchens By Holloways . ‘Angling them at 45 degrees, back towards the wall, will achieve the best lighting effect and prevent garish reflections or visible fittings. ’ 

9. Introduce decorative elements

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The whole purpose of interior design is to create decorative room ideas that answer the needs of the individuals living in them while reflecting their personalities with good design, and that is just what Jake Arnold has achieved here.

Careful consideration of materials and their placement has the ability to transform your existing kitchen ideas into a decorative room that is truly spectacular. The kitchen of this Californian home is anchored by the carefully-chosen decorative objects above the kitchen cabinets. These materials add interest yet they don’t compete nor do they overpower the room of this size.

10. Install a gallery wall

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Unexpected as it may seem, we are seeing more and more people experiment with beautiful gallery wall ideas in the kitchen. Now this may not seem like a most sensible space for displaying an expensive art collection, done right, it could be your most admired.

If you are dedicated to the cause, then we suggest taking your gallery wall above the backsplash, or perched on a shelf away from the kitchen sink or stove. However, it is imperative that you speak to a specialist framer before doing so. ‘Objects you might not notice, such as kettles and toasters, can cause damage,’ says Daniel Syrett, Runway Gallery owner. ‘If the artwork is going to go in a kitchen it needs to be sealed in a particular way.’

Is decorating above kitchen cabinets outdated?

The short answer is no. There are so many beautiful ways to decorative above kitchen cabinets that will inject modernity, textural interest and decorative style to your kitchen. 

There are many interesting kitchen styling techniques and designs to chose from. First and foremost, you should focus on what you love, whether that be certain colors, patterns or textures. Next, think about how these elements can work together to create a harmonious scheme that is bursting with decorative flourishes.  

If you are not planning a full revamp, then art and ceramic objects are the perfect place to begin adding color and pattern contrast to the space above your kitchen cabinets.

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.

Ideas for decorating your kitchen: 34 original solutions

Over time, many of us have a desire to bring a fresh touch or bright color accent to the interior of our kitchen.

Now we're going to tell you about ten of today's most popular tricks to transform your home.

Many designers agree that the most effective way to change the surrounding space, to give it exclusivity, are decorative elements.

Pictures

Pictures in the kitchen is a classic wall decor that has not lost its relevance and popularity for several centuries. In some rooms, several small paintings will look original, while in others - one large one.

It is important not to overdo it, overloading the surrounding space, otherwise the effect of the decor will be just the opposite of what was expected. In the kitchens, pictures on the theme of food will look original: fruits, vegetables, berries, drinks.

Letters

Letters and inscriptions have been used as wall decor for quite some time. It can be used in any room.

In the kitchen you can create an unusual work apron. In the living room or corridor, you can decorate the wall with photos and brief comments on them.

In the nursery, this can be the alphabet, allowing the child to learn the letters. A touching inscription is ideal for the bedroom.

Mirror

This decoration option will not only add exclusivity to the design, but also allow you to visually expand the surrounding space. The brilliance of mirrors will ideally fit into every interior solution of the room.


They look especially original in the kitchen in the dining area, replacing a wall fragment.

A real highlight of the interior will be a mirror of an unusual shape or color. A snow-white kitchen in reflection will turn out to be pink, emerald, yellow or blue.

An interesting decor idea for the kitchen is a mirror with convex edges. You will see yourself in it only partially, but glare, sunbeams and a feeling of new things are guaranteed to appear in the kitchen.

One of the latest novelties is a designer mirror with bright multicolored patterns from Francis Mirrors. Small gradient pieces of the rainbow will create high spirits, and perhaps complement the color scheme of the interior.

If you place a mirror in the bedroom, then teach that, according to the rules of Feng Shui, sleeping people should not be reflected in it.

Decor objects

Various shelves can be used as exclusive decorative elements, on which you can place your own collages, photographs, porcelain collections.

Gypsum can be used to make intricate flowers and patterns and hang them on walls. Modern decor objects are easy to create on your own. Use your imagination and improvised materials.

Full wall photo

Modern full-wall photo-wallpapers can radically change any, even the most ordinary and standard interior solution, bringing originality and exclusivity into it.

Many designers prefer black and white images of cities, bridges, city streets. If the style of your room and color scheme allows, you can choose natural landscapes and floral motifs.

3D wallpaper

3D wallpaper is a great way to transform your kitchen and adjust its proportions. The idea is especially useful for a kitchen of small sizes or an elongated shape, where their ability to push back walls will come in handy.

It is not necessary to cover the entire wall with three-dimensional wallpaper - you can give them only a kitchen apron.

Chalk wallpaper

Chalk wallpaper came into fashion not so long ago, but has already won the recognition of many. Interior solutions based on them look naturally contrasting and lively.

If you paste them over part of the wall in the kitchen, you can write recipes on them, leave notes. Chalk wallpaper often began to be used in decorating children's rooms. With their help, parents create corners of creativity for the kids.

Decorative utensils

Wall decoration with Provence style plates will be a good option for classic, rustic or ethnic style kitchens. The main condition is the correct choice of the shape, size and color schemes of the plates.

Small saucers and large trays with original drawings and ornaments will allow you to create a composition that will become the main bright accent of your room.

If you are uneasy at the mere thought that a beautiful handmade item can fall and shatter at any moment, opt for plates made of wood or metal, at first glance indistinguishable from ceramic.

Wall clock

Stylish and unusual clock, selected in accordance with the given interior solution of the room, can become a bright decorative element in it.

They look original in neoclassical, art deco, modern, rustic, shabby chic, country, Provence style kitchens.

Houseplants

Houseplants in pots or stylized vases are a versatile decor. The presence of indoor plants is also approved by the teachings of Feng Shui, according to which modern kitchens lack one of the most important 5 elements - wood.

Small shelves on the slopes, the top bar of the kitchen set, shelving and open wall cabinets are suitable for the arrangement of flowerpots. If all the places are already taken, use hanging, wall or floor pots.

Some plants are even recommended for use in the kitchen. These are chlorophytum, saintpaulia, nolina, sansevieria, aspidistra - these and many other flowers will delight you with foliage, flowers and purify the air.

Nice little earthenware pots or modern glass florariums with parsley, arugula, basil, dill and onions are a delicious, vitamin and aesthetic decor for kitchens in rustic, and even more so in modern urban styles.

Mini tree

Special attention should be paid to dwarf trees - bonsai, which are liked not only by connoisseurs of Japanese culture.

Miniature birch, oak, spruce, pomegranate, maple or olive is a pleasure for aesthetes who do not look for easy ways, because caring for such beauty is quite difficult.

Decoupage

Decorating any kitchen surface with artistic painting will organically fit into many interior trends. These include country (Provence), shabby chic, simplecity, ethno and Victorian style. Delicate floral motifs will fill the kitchen with warmth, comfort and a fairy tale.

Useful decor

Some consider decor to be a dust collector and argue that everything should be useful. Do you know these? If it is useless to convince them, let the kitchen decor ideas be functional.

Chopping boards

This essential item in the kitchen can be a real work of art, while complementing the style and color scheme of the interior.

Wooden, plastic, glass cutting boards are enriched with the latest inventions to save space or weigh the product to be cut.

Note: there should be at least 4 cutting boards in the house - for fish, meat, raw and boiled vegetables and fruits.

Potholders

For pots, kettles and other hot metal utensils, you will definitely need potholders.

Round, square, irregular, butterflies, apples, pears, pumpkins or watermelons, they will protect your hands and please your eyes.

Note: Here is a good article on how to make your own potholders.

Coasters

The same hot dishes are rearranged from time to time on surfaces that you really don’t want to damage. Textile, wooden, bamboo or plastic coasters will save furniture from characteristic traces and serve as a decoration for the kitchen.

Textiles

Tablecloths, napkins, pelmets, curtains, chair mats – this textile ensemble sets the mood of the kitchen and fulfills practical purposes.

Small floral prints on a delicate background will suit rustic styles, fabrics with shiny monograms and fringes will suit classic ones. But checkered textiles are universal and will find application in absolutely opposite directions.

Curtains

Curtains tend to change the environment much more than you think. They occupy most of the wall and definitely affect the mood and atmosphere. You have 3 options:

Tiebacks, clips, fringes, ruffles or piping give familiar curtains a whole new look.

Curtains with photo printing are another element that refreshes the environment and is designed to become the main highlight of the interior. Moreover, the image is applied to any model of curtains.

Roller blinds, Roman blinds, cafe curtains, stained glass curtains - all of them are compact and free up the window sill for flowers, kitchen utensils or your beloved cat. Roman and roll models are versatile and fit modern and classic trends. The other two varieties will be more appropriate in soft romantic or rustic styles.

A miniature curtain-skirt will replace cabinet doors and play the role of a cozy decoration.

Topic: be sure to check out our selection of new curtains for the kitchen.

Lambrequin

If for one reason or another you decide to refuse curtains, but have not yet decided what to do with the cornice, decorate it with a lambrequin. This old palace disguise of cornices will add charm to both the window opening and the kitchen as a whole.

Lambrequin colors will complement furniture upholstery, kitchen backsplash, and other interior elements in creating color harmony.

Digital photo frame

The implementation of this kitchen decor idea involves the presence of two objects - a free socket and the device itself. With the role of the latter, the old iPad, which works only from the outlet, is quite correct.

Thanks to the photo slideshow, you will remember the pleasant moments of life more often. And if instead of a photo in the slideshow there are words with translation and voice acting, you will quickly master a foreign language.

Patchwork

Patchwork technique is becoming more and more popular and steadily expanding its positions. Today, patchwork is not only fabric sewn from scraps of different fabrics, but also a style of wall or floor ceramic tiles.

This kitchen idea gives you the opportunity to win three times, because you:

Patchwork textiles are a less drastic change that can make your kitchen colorful and avant-garde from time to time. Curtains, tablecloth, carpet, chair pads or towels - each of these details will make the interior brighter and more unusual.

The main thing in patchwork is not to overdo it, otherwise the room will be too colorful. This technique looks best against the background of monochrome interiors.

Artificial fruits

If the season for fresh fruits and vegetables is still far away, create a pleasant illusion for yourself with imitations made of wax, plastic or fabric with foam rubber.
But when the season is in full swing, they will be a good reminder to restock.

Figurines

Even a small thing brings its own energy into the room, and connoisseurs of figurines will agree with this. Each of them carries its own set of emotions and symbols.

Joy, abundance, grace, love - all this is combined in a ceramic, iron or glass thing.

If you are alien to the lyrical worldview, pay attention to a variety of piggy banks.

Masks

Wall masks do not have to look intimidating and repulsive, although they are in demand.

They can carry sophistication, femininity and whimsical forms.

Do you want to change your image every day or become your favorite movie character? Surround yourself with magical masks to help you transform!

Vinyl stickers

Vinyl stickers are one of the most accessible ways to transform a room and add personality to it today. Unusual silhouettes, recognizable drawings, various inscriptions can diversify any interior solutions.

Stickers are durable, affordable and easy to care for.

Decorative film

An even more compact "analogue" of curtains is window film, which is glued directly to the glass. Films are sunscreen, mirror, with photo printing, drawings or stained glass.

Compared to curtains, they do not take up any space at all, do not fade from the sun, maintain the microclimate of the room and protect the glass from damage.

A film with a three-dimensional image will replace a nondescript city landscape with an endless field or sea expanses.

Glazed furniture facades can also be pasted over with film.

Original lighting items

A designer chandelier, unusual lampshades, pendants or wall sconces will bring a completely new lighting, glare and, accordingly, mood to your kitchen.

Vase or jug ​​

A stylish designer vase, like a jug, is a beautiful and necessary item in every kitchen. How is it - a vase is not needed? Is that a reason not to give flowers? Where to put them then?

Wreath or garland

The hottest peppers, garlic, spices and dried fruits are the perfect material for useful, and even edible decor.

There is only one minus - not everyone likes to spoil the composition, tearing off details to add to dishes.

LED strip

A modern solution that is both decorative and energy saving.

You can place the LED strip anywhere - under the upper tier of the kitchen set to illuminate the work surface, along the perimeter of the floor, ceiling, mirror or sofa. Thanks to the color RGB lighting, you can choose the color of the evening kitchen lighting depending on your mood.

Carpet

There is no doubt that carpets make a room cozier and surprise with their colors and shapes. But will he be in the kitchen by the way? Sure if:

Art-Pin frame

What is also called express sculptor or 3-d-memory is essentially framed nails, which once again confirms the direct relationship between simplicity and genius. Why is it useful? In addition to imprints of absolutely any objects, you will test your knowledge of the language of generally accepted signs by exchanging messages with other family members.

Are you not going to get creative? Start small, because you have an ever-renewing canvas in front of you.

Plus, the art pin is a great educational, and most importantly, distracting object for the child, which will come in handy while you warm up his meal.

Music of the wind

Windmill Wooden or iron pipes, bells, feathers and other ringing and rustling objects that create one composition are also called a windmill. This is one of the symbols of Feng Shui, designed to protect the house and bring good luck. However, someone is inclined to believe that wind music has nothing to do with ancient Chinese teachings.

If you are a lover of oriental style or just melodic ringing and drafts that create it, this decor will be perfect for you. And for connoisseurs of the practical side of things, wind music, hung at the front door, will be a signal of the arrival of guests.

Original fittings

Even such a trifle as cabinet handles can decorate and radically transform the interior! Large beads or baby hairpins with flowers instead of boring, ordinary cabinet handles are a lovely decor that changes the look of the headset as a whole.

DIY

If you want to decorate your kitchen with a unique décor that you won't see anywhere else, do it yourself. Here are some kitchen ideas that can be done at home:

  • Self-made or painted wall plates.
  • Threaded bottles, vases, jars for tea and cereals.
  • Cross-stitch, cutwork, macrame, crocheted or knitted napkins and chair covers.
  • Coasters for hot pots made from vines, paper, matches or dried cyperus stalks.
  • A mosaic made from pieces of plates, cups and saucers will decorate a kitchen apron, table or window.
  • Dough decor or pasta crafts.
  • Wooden round stand or lid for steeping tea.
  • A panel of acorns, cones and other autumn crafts that you can make with your child.
  • Pockets of old bags or jeans for scoops, mashers and other utensils. If they don't fit, rip open the bottom seam of the pocket.
  • Painting or painting fronts of kitchen cabinets, refrigerators, window frames and door frames.
  • Beautiful twigs covered with copper, silver lacquer, gold, bright paint or artificial foam snow. In eco-interiors, a simple, unprocessed branch can become both a decor and a towel rack.
  • Bottles with cereals, spices, berries and condiments stacked in layers. Corn, chili peppers, small beans, colorful leaves, peas, lentils and others can participate.
  • Paper lanterns - make every day a holiday.
  • Origami - paper figurines of animals, birds, fish, insects and flowers - interesting decor and wonderful family leisure.
  • Old CDs are an excellent material for decorating a kitchen backsplash, window framing, paintings, mirrors, and almost any object.

Among the variety of decor ideas, it will be easy to choose the option that will appeal to you. Everyone can find a solution with which your room can become brighter, more cheerful, extraordinary.

the best DIY decorating ideas available

To make the kitchen seem cozy, comfortable and warm like home, it doesn't matter the size of the room, the number of windows and the arrangement of furniture - decor gives atmosphere to the space. Textiles, figurines, rugs and even lighting fixtures are all part of the decor. If we are talking about the kitchen, then in this case the number of decorating items is doubled (compared to the living room, bedroom or bathroom), useful items are added to the curtains and lamps: cans for bulk products, towels and potholders, cutting boards and jugs for drinks.

Almost anything is suitable for decorating the kitchen, from dinner plates to abstract compositions

Today, shops, Internet sites selling furniture and home improvement products are filled with thousands of useful or simply beautiful little things that can radically change a room. But, decor is details that should evoke exceptionally positive emotions, which means that it is best to make them yourself from inexpensive, affordable materials. For these purposes, fit:

According to Feng Shui, the dining table or cooking process should be reflected in the mirror

Since 2020, the fashion for living plantings in the kitchen has not passed. As an option, you can create a living corner, while not sinking to the platitudes - the usual saintpaulias, pelargoniums and cacti, but by creating a unique composition of fragrant spices. Another good idea is to create a unique fabric carpet with your own hands. For this, it is better to use knitwear.

Typical operation:

  1. Cut the knitted fabric into strips 2-3 cm wide, the length of each piece should be the same.
  2. Group pieces of 3 pieces, weave pigtails.
  3. Sew round, square or oval shapes.

This rug can be hung on the wall or placed under your feet

To create a very original rug, it is worth using several fabric colors. A track knitted from threads or made from pompons will also look good. For those who lack the imagination to create a kitchen decor with their own hands, there are hundreds of master classes on the Internet, thematic books and magazines.

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Cozy handmade textiles

To spend a minimum of time and money, you can partially or completely replace kitchen textiles - from curtains to napkins. Kitchen textiles are curtains on the windows, bedspreads on upholstered furniture, towels, potholders, tablecloths and even napkins for table setting.

Any woman can sew simple curtains and decorative napkins

To create a cozy kitchen textiles, you should build on the style of the interior.

Light, laconic curtains and a beautiful long tablecloth are suitable for a modern kitchen

Potholders, mittens and napkins - useful little things for a cozy interior

Having decided to create a textile kitchen decor with your own hands, it is important to remember such a moment as practicality: curtains, furniture covers and tablecloths should not interfere with movement and be easy to clean. But the most important thing in the kitchen is compliance with safety measures, so fabrics for sewing decor must have fireproof properties.

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Idea No. 1. Change the color of the walls

Designers, builders and all those who have already experienced a kitchen renovation unanimously tend to think that it is more profitable, more comfortable and more reliable to paint the walls, and not to paste them with wallpaper, ceramic tiles or PVC panels. It is not necessary to move furniture and repaint all surfaces, you can limit yourself to one wall or create a pattern with a brush, stencil and roller.

In a small kitchen, it is better to leave plain walls of a light shade and add a light, unobtrusive ornament

In a sufficiently spacious room, the entire wall can be dedicated to a work of art

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Idea No. 2. Changing kitchen apron

If the walls have not yet lost their freshness after repair and their appearance is quite satisfactory for the owners of the house, you can transform the kitchen apron, which is also easy to do with your own hands and with minimal waste of time. If you completely change the tiles, then it is costly and time consuming, so it is better to use simpler materials - decoupage cards or stickers. In the first case, after transferring the image, it is necessary to cover the surface with a colorless varnish, so that in the future it would be easy to clean the apron from grease and dirt. In order not to use a special coating when the choice fell on stickers, you need to select special stickers that adhere firmly to ceramic tiles or stone, and be carefully cleaned even with heavy pollution.

Stickers can cover up small bumps and chips in tiles

Apron stickers bring the kitchen to life in just a couple of minutes

Changing the look of furniture

In almost every kitchen, the basis of furniture is a kitchen set of bedside tables, cabinets, tables and chairs. Much less often in this part of the house or apartment you can find upholstered furniture - sofas or armchairs. And if in the second case, objects can be covered with bedspreads and capes, then in the first case, the option of minor alteration is relevant.

Kitchen cupboard doors can be stenciled or embellished using napkin decoupage technique

You can change the appearance of kitchen furniture with the following materials:

A self-adhesive film that easily imitates almost any material allows you to quickly update facades

Self-adhesive film - a simple, but not original version of the decor of cabinets and bedside tables, napkins, decoupage canvases and paint drawings look much more interesting. All types of decor are united by one thing - the surface after decoration must be opened at least once with a colorless varnish.

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Idea No. 4. Beautifully decorate the refrigerator

“Everything ingenious is simple” - this is the well-known expression that should be used when decorating a refrigerator. In most modern kitchens, you can see the simplest method - magnets. This is a good option for those who like to travel, fans of home pastime can pick up another, no less popular type of decoration - a magnetic board with markers. This option is relevant for families with children. On such a board, you can draw funny pictures, write pleasant wishes to your family or an action plan for the day.

The refrigerator can be painted, pasted over with a film or painted on the doors, a real masterpiece

If we take into account not only practicality, but also beauty, it is better to transform the refrigerator with drawings. Stencils and acrylic paints in sprays will help with this (they are easier to apply than liquid ones in a jar). Ideas for the composition, color scheme and possible additional details (for example, rhinestones or embroidered applications) can be found on the Internet.

See also Art Deco kitchen design

Idea #5. Dealing with table and chairs

The use of rattan, soutache cord or burlap thread is a relevant option for kitchens in Provence or country styles, paint is more suitable for other decorations. Threads and cords can be wrapped around the legs of tables and chairs, which will look very unusual and original. Paint is also a good option for simple kitchen renovations. It is best to use spray paints that cover surfaces evenly and dry quickly.

Kitchen table decoupage

Chair covers are an easy way to protect furniture from stains or hide the ugly look of old finishes

Kitchen worktop tiled mosaic

To decorate tables and chairs, you can not use such drastic measures as covering with rattan or painting, it is enough to cover them with textiles - tablecloths and specially sewn capes. Such a design is not relevant in kitchens decorated in modern, high-tech styles. The main thing is not to forget about the combination of colors: the curtains should be in harmony with the tablecloth and capes on the chairs.

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Wall decor

Sometimes it is not necessary to make a major overhaul to change the interior of the room, it is enough to use the decor. Before you decorate the kitchen with your own hands, it is worth drawing up a rework plan, where the interior style should be in the first place.

An interesting but expensive way to decorate walls is to use decorative plaster. But the result will be a real work of art

When planning kitchen wall decorations, consider the following points:

  1. Even small decorative elements must match the style of the room.
  2. Parts must be easy to clean.
  3. High moisture resistance is another important requirement for kitchen decor, since even with good ventilation, moisture evaporating during cooking first of all settles on objects as close to the stove as possible.

Photos of loved ones are great decorations for kitchen walls, especially if they are interesting to decorate

Also, the compositions must be hygienic - dried flowers crumbling at the slightest touch or peeling paint are inappropriate in the room where food is prepared and stored. The table shows the possible options for wall decor and useful little things for the kitchen that will help modify the space in a modern way.

Decoration name Pros Cons What style of interior is best suited for
Wall art, handmade or stenciled Easy to apply to any surface, low maintenance, economical decor option No Art Deco, Modern, Antique
Picture panel Mobility - at any time you can change the paintings, the arrangement of paintings Surfaces must be cleaned regularly Classic Italian American
Shelves for useful parts and small items Practical - dishes can be arranged on the shelves, mobile - contents can be changed Requires regular cleaning Provence, country, chalet

For a country or Provence style kitchen, it is not difficult to make simple open shelves from planed boards, on which you can place dishes or a collection of photographs

When making decorations for the kitchen, it is appropriate to use cutlery

You can also create other original decor with your own hands, for example, a panel of polyurethane ceiling rosettes painted with spray paint. As an option for decorating kitchen walls, a clock is suitable, it is best that they be decorated by hand.

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Simple ideas to decorate the kitchen: accessories and kitchen stuff

A wall panel made of various details will look beautiful and unique in the kitchen: dishes, dried flowers, coffee beans and cereals. If we talk about accessories, then in the room where food is prepared and consumed, home and friendly gatherings take place, every little thing needs to be given a functional value.

Small jars of cereals and spices placed on homemade wooden shelves will look organic

The best kitchen accessories you can create yourself with no special skills:

Unusual tableware with bright ornaments will become a stylish decoration of the kitchen space

You can also sew felt pot holders to transform the kitchen and fill it with light, warmth and comfort. This material is very easy to work with, they even make various crafts at school labor lessons. Those who are more confident in their creative abilities can take a chance and create a topiary, since there are hundreds of ideas on various sites.

An old enamel teapot easily turns into a vase

Some needlewomen have adapted to make kitchen accessories without glue. A striking example of such decor is a knife stand made of bamboo sticks or stones.

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