It has long been said that the kitchen is the heart of the home and whilst times and lifestyles change, we still believe this to be true. The kitchen is not just a place where you prepare meals but it is a room where families and friends come together and share good food and good times. But this can be seriously impacted if the kitchen décor isn’t up to standard.
Unfortunately kitchens tend to go through a lot but they don’t get as much attention when it comes to decorating or get those little homely touches that bedrooms and livingrooms are given. This is usually down to the fact that people believe to make a kitchen more inviting you would usually have to gut the entire room and replace it with all new surfaces and appliances.
Luckily for you we believe that isn’t necessarily the case! Instead if you just put the right thought into adapting your kitchen then a little can go a long way. One of the key ways you can do this is through embracing accessories that are all similar in style, we all know that kitchens will often become chock full of random spatulas and jars that don’t match, but simply doing away with the clutter and opting for matching items can be an immediate way to compliment the room.
A particular favourite of ours is the Country Kitchen Accessories range. These pieces are quintessentially British and give your kitchen that beautiful country style which we associate with a rustic sea town or country home. The accessories not only create a nice ambient country feel but their timeless characteristics make them perfect for any other type of modern kitchen from the more minimalist to the quirkier kitchens out there.
For those of you who like individual and unique pieces you will be pleased to know that country kitchen accessories are all handpicked in order to ensure the utmost quality is maintained throughout their range. The accessories come in all forms, from useful shelving to clocks, storage tins, chopping boards and kitchen signs. By adding accessories like these to your kitchen instead of the generic and cheap plastic tubs and cluttered electronic appliances, you are immediately creating a much more inviting and friendly environment. One that people will want to spend time and relax in, so maybe for once you won’t have your children rushing off after their dinner and instead enjoying being in the same room as you.
It is funny how much we underestimate the power of these small changes to rooms and the kitchen is a perfect example of this. For instance, if walking space is at a premium in your kitchen, then it is often a good idea to either get a smaller table or a collapsible one in order to maximise what space you have. Another favourite of ours is to add some plants to your windowsill, this makes for a cheap but easy way to add some life and colour to the room.
As you can see from our examples, the best way to get a homely feel to your kitchen is to take away all the unnecessary and unattractive clutter and in its place use smart and sensible storage solutions and accessories that have character. Removing old curtains and adding some life to the room only amplifies these positive changes that will be immediately noticeable.