Decorating Ideas for Your Kitchen
I have been asked for kitchen decorating ideas, so I thought I would throw some ideas out there for your kitchen.
I’ve mentioned bread boards before, but it bears repeating. They look great in the kitchen! I found mine mostly at Round Top, but they are becoming mainstream, so they are probably pretty easy to find these days. I typically use antique boards, but the reproduction boards are often lovely.
The other thing I use are white dishes from places like Home Goods. If you have cabinets with glass doors, try using white dishes in those cabinets. It’s a clean, simple, classic look.
If you have an island, try changing out pendant lights for crystal chandeliers. They are Feiss (I think).
Today is Weds, so it’s time for a brand new podcast episode.
DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS EPISODE 68
ADDING INDUSTRIAL STYLE
The countertop is white river granite. The backsplash tile is Walker Zanger Gramercy Park in Wedgewood. The counter stools are Restoration Hardware. Try using an old pitcher to hold your cooking utensils.
The sink is a farmhouse sink, and yes I love it! It sometimes needs cleaning with bleach, but that’s not that much work. The stove and dishwasher are Thermador. I want to point out that you don’t need a lot of stuff on the counter top for decor. A few bowls of fruit, and a pitcher filled with wood spoons are about all I have on mine. I prefer only the bare minimum.
Here is a view I don’t think I have shown before. This is the view from the kitchen toward the breakfast room and outside. As you can see, the sun really streams in during the day. I love using dishes in decor, so decorating with plates is a great idea.
I had my carpenter add these plate racks, but you can hang the plates directly on the wall.
Instead of a china cabinet, I used an old armoire. I removed the silvering from the mirrored door, so that we were left with a glass door. Then we added shelving for the dishes. The light is from Ballard Designs, but has been discontinued, so there’s no link to include.
I would love to hear your kitchen decorating tips.
I love your chandelier but we can’t have anything like that in my kitchen as my husband is 6 foot 3, so not keen on banging his head!
The armoire you have gave me an idea to move mine to my small kitchen…thanks.
Nice to see the orientation of your kitchen to the often photographed eating area! Love it!
I love the view from your kitchen into your breakfast area! Thanks for showing that angle.
How deep are your plate racks!
I love them and think that they are a perfect addition to your breakfast room!
I’m considering adding similar racks to my breakfast area!
I enjoyed your post today!
Linda, you need to measure your plates or whatever you plan to put in them and make sure they are deep enough to accommodate them. It’s really dependent on what you will be putting in them. My platters may be sized differently from yours.
What color are the cabinets in kitchen?
SW Eider white Marianne. It’s a very soft, subtle grayish white.
Love the kitchen. Thanks for sharing us
I enjoyed seeing the view from the kitchen to the dining room/backyard. I love the plate racks! I’ve wondered before where you got the dish armoire. Now I know you ‘remade” it!
Love the plate racks, great idea. Beautiful kitchen.
Who is the maker of your kitchen sink and is it cast iron/porcelain, or fireclay. It reminds me of Kohlers Whitehaven. I want one if it isn’t too low for me. I also want to one that isn’t too easily damaged.
Thanks
Patty, it’s porcelain made by Kohlers.
Your kitchen is absolutely GEORGEOUS!!! The armoire is beyond beautiful! I love what you’ve done there and and envious (in a good way)… Thanks so much for sharing with your readers.
Love, love love your kitchen! And those plate racks! ? Always enjoy your blog and the podcast. You girls crack me up all while making my creative brain spin. ?
Love your kitchen. Especially the plate racks and light. Many good tips.
Thanks for sharing. A great post !
I love the minimal idea on the kitchen counters, but that’s not reality in most kitchens. I have a Kitchen-aid mixer that sits on the counter…too heavy to move every time I need it. I also have a coffee maker, butcher block of steak knives, tea maker and cooking utensils in a croc. Ideas of how to declutter would be great.
Yes that’s a great topic idea Karen.
Yes, I would be very interested in hearing/reading your ideas.
I love EVERYTHING about your kitchen and nook. Beautiful, tasteful, and so very French!!!???
Blessings,
❤Beth
Hi Anita,
Love your gorgeous kitchen!!! Do you know the name of your granite? I know everyone is wanting marble in their kitchens, but marble is a soft material and I am a little afraid to put that in my kitchen. PS..I LOVE your podcast “Decorating Tips and Tricks” listen to everyone of them!!
Happy Day,
Linda
That’s awesome Linda! Thank you so much. My granite is white river granite.
Beautiful kitchen. I love the way you have displayed all your dishes. I have a bit of a dish addiction and I am always looking for new ways to display all my treasures.
Beautiful kitchen! I especially like the use white for the cabinets and tile backsplash. Everything looks so fresh and clean! Your small chandeliers add such an elegant touch.
Carol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
Thank you Mimi!!
Oh Anita, your kitchen is so dreamy! I go for a coastal look more than a French twist, but I could be quite happy with this kitchen. A kitchen re-do is in the future for me, and I really enjoy the inspiration I get from lovely kitchens like yours!
Such a beautiful kitchen. I love the idea of the plate racks. I love the bare minimum on your counters. Really lovely.
Anita, your home is beautiful! I love how you’ve used the white farmhouse sink and the river granite {I need to remember that for FYI for future house! :)} in your kitchen. Very pretty!
I have very similar dining room chairs and an 1880’s armoire pretty identical to yours. Found it about 10 years ago when a shop in Oceanside, California was going out of business. My daughter likes to think of the carved top piece as a mermaid, as ours does look like that. Pinned a ton!
A lovely post, thank you,
Barb 🙂
Love your home, your ideas and especially your kitchen. A long time ago, before your podcast: I began to follow your blog because my Daughter had lived in Paris for a year, apx that same time frame, I began to follow a lady with a blog at Stonegable. Also loved her style and and her updates and renovations. Oddly enough aroung that same time, followed a lady who was fixing up an 1880’s house (I would have loved to have been that brave) and the house was being occupied by a hoarder (and thank goodness they exist and can hold onto history and stuff). And low and behold; these 3 ladies hooked up and created a podcast. Love the 3 of you together and glad…glad…you are not carbon copies of each other.
Barbara, you are so, so sweet to say this. I adore Kelly and Yvonne. They are so fun and I’m so glad you are hanging out with us on the podcast. We’re so excited you are enjoying it. Hugs!!!
I loved these kitchen ideas! Thanks for sharing
I love your stools at the island. May I ask where you purchased them?
My kitchen counter stools are from Restoration Hardware. I’m not sure if they still have them.
Hi Anita,
Your home is just gorgeous! I am obsessed with your dining room! Any idea what wood your beautiful armoire and dining room is?
Tammi, the armoire is an antique, so I’m not sure about the wood. I’m guessing it’s walnut.