10 Kitchen Decorating Tips

In this section, we give you several tips on how to remodel and improve certain spaces in your home for greater comfort and efficiency.

In this article, we give you some decorating tips for your kitchen, a place in the house that is sometimes underrated, but with proper decoration can become more appealing to spend your time in. Learn about our tips for creating a more pleasant kitchen environment.

Kitchen islands

Kitchens are no longer just a space for cooking, but also for spending quality time with family and friends.

Kitchen islands are therefore a great option for socializing, while being functional and still allowing you to work on your computer, now that telecommuting is increasingly present in our lives.

Thanks to their shelves or drawers, they have extra space to store dishes and other kitchen utensils. They serve as a multipurpose space for any meal of the day, but also as an auxiliary countertop when preparing it.

What's more, they will always be the center of visitors' attention.

Kitchen tables

They are the protagonists of the kitchen, which is why it is important to have the table that best suits the style and layout of your home.

The first thing to consider when it comes time to install a table in the kitchen is the space you have available and how the room is organized. You should keep in mind the distribution of furniture and appliances, but also the opening of the passage doors, so that it doesn't affect the functioning of the space.

If this is small, you can always opt for a folding wall table.

This type of table allows them to be opened only when they need to be used and to remain folded without stealing practically any space from the kitchen.

One of the most commonly used material combinations is metal, wood, and tempered glass, with wood being one of the big decorating trends for 2023.

Kitchen counters

They are undoubtedly the best option for those who do not have enough space to install a table or island in the kitchen and want to gain some extra surface. Due to their young and carefree style, they bring a modern and fresh look to any kitchen.

Bars attached to the wall, in continuity with a piece of furniture, or flush to the countertop, are available in different materials and foot types, so the aesthetic options are many. 

Kitchen counters give the kitchen a sense of spaciousness by giving continuity to the countertops.

Kitchen chairs, armchairs and stools

To make the most of your kitchen island, table or counter, you need to choose the most suitable chairs, armchairs or stools for it. 

Being essential pieces for eating or working at ease and spending quality time in the kitchen, they undoubtedly fulfill a fundamental decorative function.

To ensure that chairs, armchairs and stools are comfortable and ergonomic and adapt to the space in question, you should always take into account the height and distance of the seat from the island/table/counter.

You can find a wide range of functional designs, available in different colors and materials, that match styles from the most classic to the most avant-garde and help reinforce the personality of your kitchen.

More circulation space

Again, to decorate small kitchens it is important that you pay attention to the structure of the space. 

If you usually have your meals in the kitchen and want to accommodate several people, you should avoid furniture that takes up floor space. Alternatively, opt for wall shelves, vertical storage solutions and ceiling lights. 

As you review your decor, you are also likely to discover little hiding places where you can store, for example, spices, oils, or even utensils. 

Every nook and cranny counts, and in this way you can increase the circulation space and give your kitchen a sense of spaciousness.

Small appliances

A relatively simple tip, but one that can prove to be quite effective. When you have a smaller kitchen, a good option to decorate it is to use refrigerators, ovens and microwaves in mini format. 

Don't worry: Smaller doesn't mean that you will perform worse. Nowadays, it is easy to find high-quality appliances with smaller dimensions and an innovative design. Such is the case with the Smeg range. 

If you are looking for more affordable prices, most of the well-known brands have downsized options. 

Multifunction products are also an excellent solution for a small kitchen, such as ovens that also function as a microwave or toaster. 

Wallpapers

Whether it's more or less modern, the truth is that sometimes you can get sick of the way your kitchen looks.

If you don't want to spend a large part of your budget on a total remodel, wallpapering over existing tiles can be a great solution. 

You will see that the kitchen immediately takes on a new look, and you always have the possibility of painting them in another color.

Notes and color tones

For your kitchen decoration not to become monotonous, small touches of color can be an interesting option.

On the shelves you have available, you can display some colorful dishes, plants and pots, or even cookbooks, to add more joy to your kitchen. If the color of the walls and furniture is white, your kitchen will certainly gain a new life.

The color white helps reflect light, which makes your kitchen space appear more spacious and modern. The countertops and walls are the most prominent areas, but your utensils and fabrics may well feature lighter shades as well.

Pictures, lamps and other objects

Hanging pictures can be another way to enhance the decor of a kitchen. Whether it is a more casual or more classic space, the environment will become more familiar with pictures that you identify with.

Lamps, on the other hand, can have a decorative function in addition to the function of illuminating the space. You don't need to stick to a simple glass lamp.

But besides pictures and lamps, there is so much more to use in decorating a kitchen (see next point). Just use your imagination.

Herbs and Plants

Two in one: herbs are not only useful when cooking, but also serve as decoration, making your dishes more appetizing and the environment fresher.

For those who prefer, one or more plants also look good by nature in a kitchen.