The kitchen is one of the most frequently used areas in a typical home, and it’s also the most popular room to renovate. According to recent data, 27 percent of homeowners renovated their kitchen in 2020, and the remodeling craze is expected to stay since we’re spending more time cooking at home. If you need ideas to give your cooking space a new look, consider having a themed kitchen. By sticking to one theme, you can create a cohesive-looking and beautiful kitchen that you can show off on Pinterest or Instagram. Here are some chic kitchen theme ideas to transform your cooking and eating space.
1 Retro chic
Retro is having a moment as both the fashion and music industries are looking to bygone eras for inspiration. It’s no wonder why interior designers are also taking notes and incorporating vintage or retro elements in home design as they seem to recall a simpler, happier time. To give your kitchen a retro feel without making it look dated, start by giving your cooking space a fresh coat of white paint, replace old tiles with white subway tiles, then add pastel-colored appliances. Replace your old refrigerator, toaster, microwave, and other small appliances with ones in light turquoise, blush pink, or mint green shade. Since dirt and fingerprints tend to show up more on pastel appliances, remember to give them a thorough clean on a regular basis to keep them looking fresh and to extend their lifespan. As a finishing touch, hang up a black and white portrait of your favorite actor or actress from the 50s or 60s, or frame a black and white movie poster and display it in your kitchen.
2 Tropical paradise
Create an oasis in your home by incorporating tropical elements in your kitchen design. Paint your kitchen white, then add a wooden table. Replace old kitchen chairs with streamlined ones made of rattan or wicker, and add chair cushions for comfort. Hang wicker pendant lights above the counter and the dining table, then put several live plants in the corners and on top of the tables. For the corners, choose plants with big leaves, such as a Monstera deliciosa, a fiddle leaf fig, or a giant bird of paradise. Hang up artwork featuring colorful birds and flowers to enhance the tropical feel of your kitchen.
3 Modern rustic
A rustic kitchen never goes out of style, but to update this design scheme, consider going for a modern rustic theme for your kitchen. Put stone or brick tiles on the walls, then replace your flooring and put down some wooden planks in a light or medium brown hue. Next, paint your cabinets in a rich, deep navy blue, then replace pulls and knobs with ones made of a brushed gold finish. Add leather-covered bar stools and chairs, making sure that the leather is several shades darker than your floor. Add recessed lighting to brighten the place up, as well as some pendant lights for added illumination. Decorate with some pottery, fresh flowers in glass vases, and fresh fruit in wooden bowls.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and it deserves to be one of the best-looking areas of your abode. Consider these chic kitchen theme ideas to transform your cooking space, and enjoy spending more time in the kitchen!
