Even though small kitchens are a challenge to decorate, storage and display areas are of prime importance. Here are a few home decorating ideas for decorating a small kitchen to make it both beautiful and efficient.
Visually increase a small kitchen’s size with glass cabinet doors. Paint the insides of the cabinets the same color as the walls for a fashionable, well-designed update. Solid-door cabinets work well below the counter and to the ceiling above the eye-level glass-door cabinets.
Another home decorating idea and variation on kitchen storage is to use open shelves over the sink, the cabinets and as much of the wall space as desired. This is especially useful when you enjoy collectibles but are limited on space to display them.
Repetition of shapes plus a variety of textures such as found in baskets is a home decorating idea that adds appeal to any kitchen regardless of size.
Even a small kitchen can accommodate an island provided the area is at least 12 to 15 feet wide. This will provide additional storage as well as work space and will be convenient from anywhere in the kitchen. A chopping block or moveable carts with open shelving are examples of items that provide extra work areas and storage.
Think creatively of every space in a small kitchen such as adding a pot rack, pegs, hooks, or wall-mounted baskets for additional storage. Also, don’t add a lot of non-kitchen décor to the room. If you choose good quality, stylish cookware, utensils and dishes, they will make perfect kitchen decorative items.
Canister sets make great home decorating ideas and are an example of trendy but practical accessories for your kitchen since they can easily become the focus of your kitchen decorating style.
Install new drawer pulls and cabinet door handles for another inexpensive way to update a kitchen.
Since the kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the house, it is important that the design allows for ease and efficiency. By putting the previously mentioned guidelines to work, you will create a beautiful and practical kitchen regardless of size.
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dasunile911
March 5, 2010 at 10:25 am
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jazzscherzo
March 5, 2010 at 11:09 am
I must say I like this room.
Mrs. Bueler
March 5, 2010 at 11:17 am
I think that a vibrant orange or lemon yellow would make a good accent colour – 1 or 2 pillows and a glass bowl of the chosen citrus on the table.
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marinelamarinesca
March 6, 2010 at 9:49 pm
this is something nice… i will try it myself
homesteadinteriors
March 8, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Good suggestions but she needed to show some other options. Most people are not able to visualize. Too many books were used and the candle as well as the container were dwarfed. She seemed to be quite exasperated.
ImTheSaxMan
March 8, 2010 at 4:13 pm
The room now looks small
homesteadinteriors
March 8, 2010 at 5:30 pm
@homesteadinteriors As an interior decorator I am aware that she was trying to create an arrangement that was minimal but again I felt the items were a bit small and the books were too arranged.
dasunile911
March 8, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Hey great stuff here. But i saw some awesome ideas on this other website called Platinodesign(Dot)Com. They have like loads of photographs? and stuff
parcab1
March 8, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Absolutely beautiful the way she decorates