The Sunday News
Amanda Ncube
A KITCHEN is where most of the activities in the home take place, not only cooking or eating but also when family and friends gather together on weekends.
It is the true hub of the home. When correctly done, a beautiful kitchen makes the whole house look exquisite.
Decorating a new place or simply renovating your kitchen is not as simple as it seems. It is way more than selecting colours, wallpapers, and themes, there are a lot of considerations to take into account.
Here are some unique ways in which you can decorate or redecorate your kitchen.
Select a colour that will entirely change the look of your kitchen . . . a colour that you like. This is an opportunity to paint your heart out if you can, mix and match different shades to give your kitchen an exquisite look. You can stick to monochromatic (containing or using only one colour) palette and add interesting personality to your space.
A continuous modern black-and-white zigzag, running across a counter or backsplash is graphic and unexpected. Neutral zones are also a great idea.
Warm up a neutral kitchen by inviting different shades such as grey, ivory, and cream. By so doing your kitchen will look elegant and feel calm.
Make your kitchen look sophisticated by using brass hardware and marble furniture. A finish of brushed brass hardware will change the look of your kitchen entirely. It looks beautiful in white, black, marble and stainless steel. It looks great with every kind of kitchen furniture.
Adding a little sparkle and shine to the colours of the kitchen will make it twice as much prettier. Make sure you keep your appliances and equipment smudge-free to avoid any fingerprints.
Fabricating the kitchen is something which most people tend to turn a blind eye on, yet it is one of the greatest ways to give your kitchen a fancy yet elegant look. Putting on nice and classy curtains in the kitchen will make it look different. Tablecloths can also be used to cover the kitchen tables and shelves. This will give a neat and tidy look to the kitchen.
Being unique is one of the objectives of making your kitchen look beautiful. In most homes neutral colours are used for kitchen flooring. Be unique and switch the white and neutral kitchen tiles with wooden and marble tiles. This will enhance the beauty of the kitchen twice as much.
Most people prefer using the colour of the cupboard, but painting it can also be fun and unique. Brown wooden cupboards often seem dull and boring. To bring life to your kitchen, you can add distinctive shades by painting.
