10 Best Kitchen Decorating Ideas to Inspire Your Next Makeover
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Finding great kitchen decorating ideas is no easy feat! You spend hours of your lives in this space prepping and eating meals, as well as catching up with loved ones. Which is why you want it to be about a million things: First, you’ll need it to have all the appliances, cabinet storage, and other functional features that are essential to your family. But you’ll also want it to look amazing so you can find joy every time you’re whipping up a new recipe. If you’re feeling stuck on how to revamp your space, these kitchen decorating ideas will surely get you out of your slump.
There’s plenty of inspiration to take from these gorgeous, Drew and Jonathan-designed rooms. Whether you’re redoing your cabinets; revamping the backsplash so it feels modern; or just trying to find a kitchen bar stool that fits into your current setup, there are tons of ideas here. After you figure out where you’re going overall, you can focus on some of the even more fun shopping moments, like choosing a great piece of kitchen island decor or organizing your drawers. Next stop…dream kitchen!
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Pattern Play
Neutral doesn’t have to be boring! This kitchen is outfitted in gray, white, and black, but is still memorable thanks to the patterned floor tile. Having a focal point like the flooring can be great for many homes, as it means you can keep the rest of the finishes simple.
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Warm and Welcoming
Doesn’t this kitchen just make you want to say, “aaah”? The white cabinets, backsplash, and countertops give off such a calming feel. Still, it’s far from boring thanks to sleek wood accents and black leather barstools.
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Simple and Stunning
If sleek and chic is your ideal kitchen decorating style, then you’ll likely flock to this space. Everything is hidden beautifully behind a wall of cabinets, while a large waterfall island adds a little something extra. Simple barstools and light fixtures tie the space together.
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Serene and Green
Yes, you can be colorful! Here, Drew and Jonathan proved just that by mixing two shades of calming green (a lighter and a darker) on the cabinetry. Because the wall cabinets are the lighter hue, it keeps the room feeling bright versus dark and cramped.
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Pops of Pink
Have a little fun with pattern and color. This kitchen pulls it off with a calming color scheme (a faint minty-blue, a pale pink, and a cream) that’s incorporated throughout the kitchen. With white as the primary background color, these pops of color are fun and therefore not out of place.
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Try Traditional
Traditional design fans will love digging into this kitchen. There’s something so classic about the island with gold hardware and open shelving to show off heirloom treasures. The gray backsplash tile and stainless-steel appliances keep it stunning and simple, while the black matte light fixtures bring in that touch of modernity.
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Small But Mighty
Working within a small footprint? That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice one bit on style. Take a page out of this kitchen’s book by incorporating plenty of closed storage options so your space doesn’t feel cluttered. If you have an open floor plan as well, try choosing light fixtures, rugs, or other decor elements that match or tie into the adjoining space so the flow is just right.
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Modern Moment
This kitchen is streamlined and modern—some of our favorite things! Because the cabinets and island are clean and simple, there’s room for an interesting backsplash that isn’t your average subway tile. Woven stools are also a little unexpected, as is the pop of color from a simple art print on the counter.
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Gilded and Glam
Fans of glam can find tons of ideas in this gilded kitchen. Copy the look by choosing a few statement pieces in a gold finish. (Here you can find it both on the lights and range hood.) Then, keep it otherwise simple so your focal points can really glimmer.
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Got the Blues
Get the blues in the best way! Navy may seem like a strong color, but it’s a neutral in its own right. It’s bold, moody, and super beautiful on cabinets.
