Kitchen Decorating Themes And Ideas To Help You Create A Kitchen That You Love
For many people, the kitchen is the “heart of the home,” therefore, choosing a style that you love is very important. Do you prefer a lived-in cozy feel or are you the type who likes sleek, modern design with stainless steel finishes? Maybe you like a more eclectic or retro style? Regardless of your preference, here you will find kitchen decorating ideas to help you create a place that you love to cook and hang out in. Get started creating your dream kitchen by reading about different kitchen decorating themes.
ASIAN KITCHENS
Asian designs showcase the cultures of Japan, China and other Eastern societies. Chinese inspired Asian kitchen designs have bold colors and ornate furniture and accessories while Japanese-style kitchens use natural materials and subdued colors.
COTTAGE KITCHENS
Cottage kitchen decorating themes are related to country and rustic themes, French country kitchens, and farmhouse kitchen design. Like these other styles, cottage style decorating is uncomplicated, welcoming and relaxed. Cottage kitchens are defined by garden-inspired colors, comfy furnishings, rich textures, and worn finishes.
COUNTRY KITCHENS
A country kitchen design exudes warmth, comfort, and a casual ambiance. It is all about creating an inviting and “lived-in” feel. A country style interior is casually elegant with a compliment of sturdy, practical furniture and colorful textiles. Country-style decorating is closely related to French country, cottage, rustic, and farmhouse design styles.
ECLECTIC KITCHENS
A great way to describe an eclectic kitchen is a “free spirit” attitude. It can be a bit quirky and unconventional — think lime green instead of boring beige. Eclectic spaces celebrate colors, styles and textures combined with casual comfort.
FARMHOUSE KITCHENS
Farmhouse kitchen designs are inviting, cozy and charming. Instead of being formal and fussy like other decorating themes, country farmhouse decorating is laid back and relaxed. Country farmhouse decorating is a distinctly American style of interior design, but it incorporates elements of country design from all over the world, including French country, American country, rustic, and cottage style interior design.
FRENCH COUNTRY KITCHENS
When it comes to French country interior decorating, the name says it all. The natural environment of the French countryside inspires this interior design style. It can be elegant, like a French country estate, or it can be more homey, like a simple French cottage. There are a minimum of rules.
MODERN KITCHENS
A typical modern kitchen is flexible and functional with clean, uncluttered lines. Modern doesn’t have to mean “cold”; with a simple punch of color, warm lighting, or natural touches like fresh fruit, potted herbs, or flowers, your modern kitchen can become warm and inviting.
MEXICAN KITCHENS
Mexican kitchen design is usually defined by pine furniture and cabinets, colorful accessories and dark iron hardware. The warm earth tones of the desert are reflected in Mexican decorating themes. Finishes tend to be rustic and accent pieces and accessories are bold and expressive with bright vibrant colors.
RETRO KITCHENS
The basic rule of thumb in retro kitchens is “what’s old is new again.” Retro kitchen decor ranges widely depending on the era. You may want to choose a retro design that embraces the minimalist look of mid-century modern. Or perhaps you want a retro kitchen from the 1950s with that classic “diner look” complete with a checkered tile floor and vinyl seats.
RUSTIC KITCHENS
Rustic kitchen design emphasizes natural, unrefined elements. Popular home decorating styles that are often classified as rustic include southwestern, country, cottage, log cabin, western, and farmhouse.
TUSCAN KITCHENS
With a comforting, lived-in feel, Tuscan-inspired designs have a bright and cheerful ambience with a lot of textures and natural materials. Tuscan kitchen designs are characterized by the use of ceramic and rough-textured tile, stone counters and wood furniture. The colors of Tuscany kitchen design reflect the countryside and often evoke the sun-drenched rolling hills of central Italy.
About the Author
Jessica Crawford, MFA, is a trained architect, designer, and artist. She invites you to view photos and more detailed information at http://www.free-home-decorating-ideas.com/kitchen-decorating-themes.html
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