Decorating and Designing Your Kitchen With a Theme

When decorating or renovating a space, specially a kitchen, many people find it helpful to choose a theme to guide their selection of materials, colors and fixtures. 

A theme shouldn't be a cheesy declaration, but rather a subtle statement that ties the look of the room together. 

Consider your personal style and preferences, and choose a theme that matches with your design taste.

Italian Theme

An Italian kitchen theme, particularly one that's Tuscan, should feature textured 

walls that mimic the look of stucco. Try a faux painting technique to recreate this look. 

Use a color palette of warm earth tones, like beige, terra cotta and sage green. Finish the 

floors with terra cotta tiles and use marble or granite on the countertops. Antique lighting 

and furnishings round out this Old World look.

Country Kitchen

A country kitchen is an inviting and practical space in which to cook and entertain. 

A classic country color scheme involves whitewashed surfaces with accents of blue or green. 

Add plenty of decorative items, such as ceramic chickens or pigs on top of your cabinets, and 

line your dining table with vintage tablecloths -- the more worn-looking, the better. Invest in a 

olid-wood china hutch in which to proudly display your family heirlooms and china.

Retro Kitchen Vibe

Create a kitchen with a retro feel. Start with authentic vintage appliances such a fridge, 

mixer or stove. Let their colors guide your selections for the rest of the room. Black and white 

linoleum tiles are always a classic choice. Paint your walls a bright and cheery shade, such as red, 

yellow or aqua. Add a few decorative vintage accessories like old frying pans, clocks or toasters to 

complete the look.

Minimal and Modern

If you prefer clean lines and uncluttered surfaces, a modern and minimal kitchen might be 

the right choice for you. Purchase sleek stainless steel appliances. Choose floor and counter 

finishes that match or complement each other. Popular counter options include solid-surface or 

marble or granite with little variation in color. Sleek lacquer or wood cabinets complete the minimal theme.

Which one is your style? Which one you like best and feel more comfortable around? Pick one or do a combination of two, add some personal touches...and enjoy !