Kitchen Décor – Few Tips to Make Your Kitchen Stand out

By Simone Design Blog @HomeSpire

How can we make our kitchens standout without investing a fortune? In today’s tough economic times, very few homeowners can afford to pay thousands of dollars on a complete kitchen makeover. The good news is you don’t need a lot of money to bring your cooking space to life. There are lots of do it yourself (DIY) ideas and affordable online tutorials everyone can use to make their kitchens standout.

Here are some suggestions:

Go simple – keep it black and white

Black and white in the kitchen is an excellent way of adding some minimalism into your cooking space. There’s no need to throw things out just to have a monochromatic effect as you can always repaint cabinets and countertops. Repaint them all in white and leave one cabinet in black. Guests will surely appreciate your sense of style. If you don’t want to repaint, you can always include black and white accessories like vases, flower pots, bowls and so on.

A touch of blue

Baby blue is such an alluring color; it’s so warm and it just feels incredibly cozy. If you want to make your kitchen stand out, buying light blue cabinets or repainting the old ones in blue, will instantly open up the cooking area. Make sure to keep the walls white, and include fresh accessories like herbs and vases with seasonal flowers to balance with the extreme lightness.

Smart shelving

For a kitchen to look and feel appealing, it must be properly adorned. We’re talking about smart accessories and strategic space planning. Use every inch of your available space, but do it wisely. Shelving is a great way of storing things in plain sight. Allow guests to admire your china, include linens (folded beautifully), serving pieces, holding plates, flower pots and so on. For a surprising decorative touch, the back of your shelves should have a striking wallpaper to match with the rest of the kitchen and bring some innovation to the whole cooking area.

Organized countertops

Keeping the counters uncluttered is every homeowner’s most difficult task. This furniture piece is constantly used for cooking and storing things at random, like culinary leftovers and magazines for example. Although, it’s really tough to keep countertops clean, not everything is ruined. Here are some useful items you can place on your counters to help you keep everything organized:

  • Plant life – seasonal herbs in pots you can use for cooking
  • A cutting board made of wood
  • Oils for cooking – place them close to the stove
  • Fresh fruit in a bowl or baked goods
  • Cooking magazines or cookbooks – make sure they’re properly organized

Repainting the walls

Homeowners should repaint the walls of their kitchens ever 2 years, on average. In time, walls change in color especially in the kitchen. Too much cooking and smoking, spills and all sorts of other accidents will eventually make your beautiful white walls become darker and unappealing. A fresh coat of paint will instantly bring your cooking space back to life; you can even try out something new and paint one wall in a different shade. Painted kitchens feel new and fresh, not to mention that your family and friends will certainly appreciate your modern sense of style.

Movable kitchen furniture

Movable furniture is excellent in kitchens with limited space. Invest in stools you can easily place under the island to save space. An even better solution is to purchase foldable kitchen furniture like tables and chairs; use them and fold them to make more room. A movable island is yet another great item you can include in your cooking area; it’s a practical solution homeowners can use to cook. When you’re done, place it somewhere in the corner and adorn it with fruit bowls and flower pots.

How do we make a kitchen stand out without spending a ton of money? If you’re an avid cook with a flair for modern designs, then you’ll love a practical, stylish kitchen. Freshly painted walls and cabinets, beautiful flower & herb pots, shelves on display, and smart furniture are just a couple of ideas that will help you decorate an ideal cooking spot. It’s always a good idea to think outside the box and think of unusual accessories, too.