Creative ways to add your style to a kitchen with furniture and decor
April 4, 2023 By Larisa McShane
These days, the kitchen is the heart of many of our homes. It’s where the whole family gathers in between the rush of daily life. It’s where you might enjoy a warm cup of tea with your partner on a quiet, chilly morning, bake cookies in the afternoon with the kids or whip up a casual dinner for friends. So how do you want to feel in your kitchen?
Take a moment and consider the atmosphere you want to create when you step into your kitchen and how you want your family and friends to feel in this collective space. Are you imagining creating a calming effect with cool colors or a burst of excitement with lively patterns? Design-wise, the kitchen is the perfect place to explore your creativity and sense of personal style. And one of the quickest and easiest ways to add personality to your kitchen is with furniture and décor.
When I help clients design a kitchen, I encourage them to discover the colors, textures, and styles that give them joy and then incorporate those into every aspect of the design: cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and art.
Here are some tips for making your kitchen reflect your personal style:
Accent one or more walls using textures or colors. Paint is the simplest choice, but wallpaper, especially textural wallpaper such as woven grass or brick, stone or concrete imitations can help create focal point, if real stone’s cost is not within your means.
Add a fireplace. Affordable linear electric fireplaces can look great and add warmth and comfort to your kitchen.
Look to counter stools and dining chairs as a style element. Add variety by selecting each a different color. If you have room, an upholstered funky reading chair is an inviting place to curl up with a cookbook.
Search out unconventional large artwork and photography, especially anything food-related.
Think about your cooking philosophy: What do you like to cook? Then display it creatively using cookware, collectibles, and utensils.
Display flowers, fruit and weekly farmer market’s finds in artisan-made bottles and vessels.
Some kitchens don’t ask for any decor, especially if they are tuned to a minimalistic mood, just colors and shapes are plenty!
Need more help bringing your vision to life? Let a design professional guide you!
Larisa McShane and Associates is an award-winning full service interior design firm in Villanova, PA. For more personalized ideas, call us to schedule our signature personal style discovery at 610-772-0445, contact us to schedule a complimentary phone consultation or visit www.larisamcshane.com for more information.
