See tips on how to make your kitchen even more inviting for entertaining and spending quality time.
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Kitchen decor is essential to make this space more inviting.
The kitchen is the place in the house that, for some people, inspires terror, while for others it means paradise.
While some people are afraid of making mistakes when cooking, or are too lazy to wash and organize the dishes, there is also a growing group of people who love to experiment in the kitchen, host friends for dinner, and spend quality time with family.
Cooking can help reduce stress levels, and it’s a great way to bring people together. However, having to deal with the cleaning and organizing afterwards can be an unpleasant task.
Therefore, it is essential that you plan the decoration and furniture of your kitchen very carefully.
The kitchen should be practical.
To help alleviate the daily hustle and bustle, and to avoid adding to the stress, it’s important to think about how you can make your kitchen more practical. Some smart strategies can help eliminate the feeling of “obligation” that this environment often brings with it.
The arrangement of furniture, appliances, and utensils should be designed to promote practicality.
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When choosing furniture, consider both practical and safety aspects. There should be enough space for you to work safely, with sufficient room for people to move around.
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A cozy atmosphere for enjoyable moments.
If you enjoy entertaining friends, or want to share kitchen tasks with your family, it’s important that this space is cozy and inviting.
The kitchen decor shouldn’t be cluttered with too many elements: it’s best to opt for simplicity to ensure a feeling of comfort and organization.
Create a space where people feel comfortable, with minimal visual clutter. This makes the environment more inviting, both for preparing meals and for enjoying a cup of coffee and a good conversation.
Counter-height stools are a great way to offer comfort to your guests without obstructing the flow of traffic in the kitchen, especially if you don’t have a lot of space.
See how, in this project designed by us, the counter-height stools are ideal for those quick daily meals, or even for entertaining friends while you prepare a delicious dinner!
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Opt for smart and functional furniture.
If the goal is to make cleaning and organizing easier, you can reserve the dining room for those special occasions that require a bit more formality, or for when you’re hosting a larger group of people.
In everyday life, a table or counter of a size appropriate to the number of residents is helpful for those times that require quick meals, such as breakfast and an impromptu lunch.
If you don’t have much space, you can replace the dining table with an open-plan kitchen integrated with the living room. It’s a very charming and smart option to make better use of the open space.
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Organizing the kitchen is essential.
Taking care of the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen begins with choosing functional elements that help keep everything in its place.
The kitchen is an environment prone to clutter. Throughout life, it’s common to accumulate appliances, utensils, and dishes. Wall cabinets are common in kitchens because they offer storage space that adapts to the available space without compromising the flow of people.
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Also, invest in organizers for your countertops and drawers. They help keep cutlery, dishes, and utensils in their proper place, making cleaning and organization much easier.
If you enjoy cooking, you need to always have utensils and cutlery close at hand, such as knives, spatulas, and a cutting board. Hanging racks help keep these items within easy reach without compromising the look of your kitchen.
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Plan the use of colors and materials carefully.
In this environment, ceramic flooring is the most suitable option. Besides being durable and easy to clean, it’s very versatile and available in various patterns that imitate other materials, such as wood and hydraulic tiles.
When choosing flooring, consider not only the aesthetics, but also how durable and slip-resistant it is, to avoid future problems.
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Another important element to consider is the color palette of your kitchen. It influences the color of the floor and walls, and serves as a guide for other elements, such as the table and even the lighting.
A light color palette helps to increase the feeling of spaciousness and make your kitchen even more inviting. If you like, you can add colorful details that help to give the room personality, such as:
- The fabric of the chairs;
- Colorful pendant lamps;
- Ceramic tiles for the sink area;
- Vases, or small objects;
- Cabinet doors and handles.
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Appliances and objects with bold designs, as well as tableware with colorful details, help give the environment a modern feel. Plants are also a great option to add a natural touch to the kitchen, and can even become part of your culinary routine. Have you ever thought about setting up a fresh herb garden?
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Last but not least, it’s time to give careful thought to the lighting design for your kitchen.
If the goal is to provide comfort while also enhancing the functional aspect of the environment, the ideal approach is to invest in a smart combination of different temperatures.
Cool light stimulates attention and enhances the colors of objects, making it ideal for properly illuminating food preparation areas. LED panels are versatile and last longer, making them perfect for efficient lighting on worktops.
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In areas such as the dining table or circulation spaces, pendant lights and direct lighting with warm light ensure a feeling of comfort.
In this project, we used lighting to bring comfort to the kitchen and dining room, without forgetting the functional aspect:
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Did you like these tips? Get in touch with us, and let’s work together on decorating your kitchen and other spaces!