Kitchen decor: interesting design methods
We surround our home with things that are dear to our hearts. They create comfort and good mood. What pleasant little things you can decorate the kitchen with, how to stylishly decorate its interior with the help of original decorations and crafts, read this article.
Ways to decorate walls
Decorating the kitchen with all kinds of applied products is a good old tradition. Initially, hunters hung trophies on the walls of their home after a successful hunt. Souvenirs brought from distant countries were placed on the walls by travelers. These things were the pride of the hosts and the admiration of the guests.
Today, decorative items still fill the atmosphere with a positive, make the interior individual and original, and help make room imperfections less noticeable.
A list of the most popular ideas for decorating the walls of a modern kitchen will help you choose the right one.
Decorative utensils
Decorative ceramic saucers and plates are a popular decorative element. These can be souvenirs that you brought from your travels, or thematic ones, selected specifically for the interior.
Plates are grouped on a separate wall in a specific order or compose a composition, alternating objects of different size, shape and color. You can place dishes on open original shelves, where they will be clearly visible, or hang them directly on the wall using special mounts.
Cups are no less relevant decoration. They can be hung on unusual hooks or placed on open shelving at eye level.
It is not necessary to buy plates specially for decoration.Your favorite set, in harmony with the interior of the kitchen, will be the main accent of the conceived composition, if you let it show off from time to time on the most prominent shelf.
Cutting boards
A cutting board is a must for every housewife. There should be several such boards on the farm. They can be placed on the wall, which is original and convenient.
Boards are made of wood and ceramic. Ceramics will fit into the Scandinavian style, and painted wooden or natural raw materials will fit into the warm, homely, rustic flavor.
You can support the composition of cutting boards with other objects: slotted spoon, spoons, ladles, trays.
Jars
This is an irreplaceable thing in the kitchen. There would be a jar, especially an original form with a beautiful lid, and there is always something to put in it. Glass jars are especially good. They can be decorated with ribbons, decorative cords, painted with stained glass paints - a magnificent and practical decor is ready.
Paintings
Pictures have been and will be relevant at all times. This wall decor is beautiful in any interior and will become a highlight of your kitchen, whether it is by a famous artist or a simple but tasteful reproduction.
The plots of images for the kitchen are very different, depending on the design of the room:
- in the kitchen in the style of Provence and country, canvases with floristic themes, still lifes with objects of village and country life, romantic rural landscapes are ideal;
- the shabby chic style welcomes not only floral motifs, but also sketches on a retro theme;
- in the classical version, any canvases are ideal, from a still life to a portrait;
- modern urbanistic works, abstract drawings are in tune with modernity, minimalism, high-tech and pop art styles are welcome.
The technique of performing the work and the frame chosen for it also matter. Pictures should harmoniously fit into the overall design concept.
- For romantic and classic kitchens, work done in oils and pastels, decorated in a modest baguette.
- Kitchens in the style of shabby chic and Provence will be decorated with light watercolor sketches and still lifes. Artificially aged or shashelmed frames look original here.
- Graphics, engraving are a suitable option for decoration in modern stylistic directions. Ships will fit strict laconic plastic and wooden frames.
Photo
The art of photography will help create a unique setting. Photo works are ideal for any style, design and room size.
It can be:
- large posters;
- photowall-paper;
- single photographs or a whole series of individual subjects;
- you can hang framed photos of your favorite dishes along with recipes - it's not only beautiful, but also convenient, the desired recipe will always be before your eyes.
Stencils
If the look of your kitchen suits you completely, but you want to add something new to the interior, use stencils for the walls. This know-how will help you transform your home quickly and easily, and your friends will appreciate your creativity.
Using a stencil, you can easily apply a complex and simple pattern to any wallpaper, make a voluminous decor using plaster on the wall.
Uncomplicated stencils can be easily made from cardboard with your own hands, and for more complex options, you can turn to an experienced decorator.
Chalk wallpaper
This novelty is at the peak of its popularity. Your children will especially appreciate it. The uniqueness of the wallpaper is that it is not just possible on them, but you need to write whatever your heart desires. Having decorated a free wall in the kitchen with these wallpapers, you can create and decorate the kitchen as you like:
- leave original messages to relatives on the wall every day;
- write down your daily routine or menu;
- draw funny pictures and cheer everyone up.
Other items
Things that seem familiar to us in the interior in the kitchen they can look completely new:
- mirrors;
- lamps;
- unusual hours;
- decorative textiles;
- original shelves.
How to decorate the windows beautifully?
From the window of our house we see the world around us. It is better to look at him from a beautiful window, then he will become much kinder and more attractive. Therefore, making the window a spectacular detail in the interior is a very correct decision.
Curtains
The main role in the window decoration is assigned to the cornice and curtains. You can make curtains that are bright and catchy, contrasting with the main color of the room and support this accent with other decor details:
- tablecloths;
- tacks;
- napkins;
- decorative pillows and a cover on the kitchen sofa.
If a daring explosion of color is not for you, and you prefer to purchase fabrics that are in harmony with the overall color scheme, you can play with the style of curtains, material and pattern:
- pick up a beautiful graceful lambrequin with original hooks and an unusual cut;
- make long classic English curtains from straight canvases with an original pattern or photo print, or, conversely, Austrian ones, gathered in a small wavy fluffy fold along the entire length;
- decorate large windows with arched curtains made of light organza or veils, or make multi-layered asymmetric curtains for a balcony window;
- purchase coquettish lace curtains made of tulle or make short curtains for a half-window made of chintz in a small flower or a cell along with a long straight lambrequin to create the atmosphere of a warm country summer;
- lovers of modern and practical design can decorate the window with roller blinds - they are laconic, comfortable, practical and no less beautiful;
- those who are an incorrigible romantic, a lover of the air element, will like the weightless muslin on the window.
Flowers
It is impossible to imagine a house without indoor flowers. The corner of wildlife on the window in the kitchen will not only decorate it with dignity, but also make the atmosphere in your home much more useful and cleaner.
The following representatives of the home flora will adequately decorate your window:
- Saintpaulias (violets familiar to us) of various colors, striking in their beauty and tenderness;
- pelargoniums (grandmother's geraniums) - bright, lush and abundantly blooming;
- Schlumberger's cacti (all familiar Decembrists) will delight you with enchanting flowering for the New Year
To make your garden look harmonious, be sure to buy the same pots for all plants, preferably in a neutral color.
If you are the lucky owner of large windows, you can safely purchase large plants in beautiful ceramic flowerpots, which will decorate the interior by themselves. They are especially good for plants that do not bloom, but delight their owners with exotic greens:
- sansevieria;
- saline;
- zamioculcas;
- fat woman;
- dieffenbachia.
Ampelous plants will look no less gorgeous on the kitchen window in hanging pots:
- pilea Kadier;
- chlorophytum;
- tradescantia;
- ivy;
- bougainvillea.
Those who are fond of troublesome azaleas, begonias, gloxinias, gerberas must use every free centimeter of the windowsill. Convenient and aesthetic metal stands and shelves for plants look great on kitchen windows.
Correctly selected curtains will shade green pets from the bright sun.
If growing live plants is too much for you, you can decorate your house with artificial bouquets, which at first glance are difficult to distinguish from living ones. In accordance with the intended style, you can choose:
- a modest field bouquet for a country-style kitchen;
- small delicate spray roses for the interior in the shabby chic style;
- graceful lavender for graceful provence;
- ampelous pelargoniums in hanging pots for Italian cuisine-cafes;
- oriental motives - gorgeous branches of magnolias, orchids;
- dummies of fruit in a vase on the window also look beautiful.
Furniture decoration options
Decorating furniture is an exciting and rewarding activity. Give a second life to an old kitchen set or restore an old sideboard and sofa - a chance to save money on buying new furniture and make the kitchen unique.
Decoupage
Stained glass furniture is perfect for rooms in boho, country, shabby chic, Provence, rustic and retro styles. The decoupage technique will help to create a successful and stylish thing.
All kinds of stickers, drawings, photographs and paper napkins are used to decorate the furniture, in harmony with the chosen style.
Original ideas - stickers for furniture with plant prints, images of vegetables and fruits. It can be a bright single composition, a still life or small drawings that make up a pattern.
Decopatch
It is possible to renew not only wooden, metal and plastic surfaces of old tables, dressers and nightstands. The deco-patch technique will help to add a special chic to the glasses in cupboards and kitchen door trims. Prints with berries, fruits, mouth-watering delicacies are applied directly to the front surface of the products.
The decor can be not only flat, but also voluminous. Figurines of plants, flowers, mushrooms, vegetables, fruits and other food supplies can come in handy.
Cloth decoration
Decorate furniture with fabric can be done in 2 ways:
- completely change the old upholstery to a new one;
- sew covers and bedspreads.
The latter option is suitable for those who doubt their skills. In any case, your kitchen with new upholstery or covers will delight you much more than before, especially if you add additional accessories to it: decorative pillows, napkins, hanging pockets for various little things.
The fabric can be used not only for working with upholstered furniture. Pencil cases, wardrobes and cabinets decorated using the patchwork technique will surprise everyone. Patchwork appliques will make the room elegant.
Lovers of chic can use multi-colored stones, rhinestones, lace in their work. The main thing is not to overdo it, so that the kitchen does not resemble a magpie's nest.
Interesting crafts
It is not necessary to buy all kinds of decor items to make your kitchen beautiful. It is much more interesting to make jewelry with your own hands. These kinds of things are difficult to buy in the store. And if you enthusiastically spend several evenings on creativity, call your home to this exciting activity, then original crafts of your own work will take an honorable place in your kitchen.
A list of interesting crafts will help you choose your own flavor or suggest your own original idea.
They can decorate the kitchen:
- painted wooden dishes;
- hot stands made of wood and jute;
- wicker baskets, napkin holders;
- an extraordinary clock from an old frying pan;
- wall panels made of clay, salt dough, paper, textiles;
- textile decorations;
- organizers, shelves and shelves made of wood;
- boxes for small items made of cardboard;
- kitchen textiles: potholders, aprons, napkins, tablecloths, curtains, kettle warmers, hanging organizers with pockets, bags for storing cereals and herbs;
- knitted accessories: curtains and decorative garters for them, tablecloths, napkins;
- curtains, hanging pots using macrame technique;
- paintings painted with his own hand;
- photographs and photo frames;
- figurines, figurines of animals, vegetables and fruits sculpted from clay or salt dough;
- candlesticks, glass jar coasters;
- lamps made from unnecessary kitchen utensils or natural materials;
- unusual candles;
- ikebana, topiary, wreaths made of artificial and natural materials.
Recommendations
To make the kitchen beautiful and cozy, use the following guidelines.
- Whatever design idea you like, don't do anything without planning, weigh all the nuances in advance.
- Consider the size and layout of the room.
- Think carefully about where and what kind of decor can be placed: paintings, photographs, panels - at the level of the viewer's eyes, large compositions from photo wallpaper or decorative dishes - in a large space.
- When creating a composition for a wall from a large number of objects, compose them according to the principle of combining colors, shapes, sizes. Pre-lay the items on the floor in the same way as they will be located on the wall, and decide if you like the result.
- Try not to mix incompatible styles, colors, and shades. This will create a feeling of incompleteness and chaos in the interior.
- Do not overload the kitchen with too many decorative items, especially a small one, try to stick to your family's traditions.
- Be sure to leave an honorable place where you will annually place your favorite New Year's toys, hang elegant Christmas wreaths, display painted Easter eggs and mouth-watering cakes, bright picturesque bouquets of autumn leaves and fragrant summer flowers.
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