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Get creative with your kitchen décor. Designing a beautiful kitchen is an essential part of any interior makeover. The kitchen is a place for gathering with friends and family, as well as a personal space for self-care. It is crucial to create an area that feels both communal and personal. One easy way to elevate your kitchen décor is to experiment with wall art. Whether you live in an apartment or a single-family home, wall art is a great way to give your kitchen a face-lift. We’ve created a go-to guide for designers looking to modernize their kitchen in the blink of an eye. Read on for tips and tricks from our interior design experts!
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The Multi-Use Room
The kitchen is one of the most versatile rooms in your house. From pouring your morning cup of coffee, to making dinner with friends, the kitchen is truly the heart of the home. Unlike the bedroom or living space, you don’t need to worry about creating a calming atmosphere in the kitchen. Instead, focus on creating a lively, invigorating space. A modern, minimalist approach will give your space a chic look, while still capitalizing on natural light and bright details. Look forward to stepping foot in your kitchen every morning, and get inspired to cook vibrant dishes for your friends and family. Wall art can give your kitchen that extra “oomph” without breaking the bank.
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Cooking in Style
Don’t skimp on style when designing your dream kitchen. It may be a space focused on functionality, but that doesn’t mean it can’t come with panache. Balance a relaxed and refined aesthetic by only displaying eye-catching items. Avoid clutter for a contemporary look, and be intentional about the accessories on your counter and on your shelves. The goal is to create a space that looks curated, while still maintaining practicality. An easy way to capitalize on cohesion is by selecting monochromatic cookware. However, don’t be afraid to play around with unexpected pieces of décor, like funky alternative prints.
Beyond Kitchen Canvas Wall Art: Pro Tips
ElephantStock's interior design expert Elimar Lobo Sáenz shares her tips for a trendy cooking space:
“Whether you want to create a playful vibe or a timeless look with an emphasis on practicality, there are a lot of options to give you a contemporary touch. A few designer favorites include glass tiles, mosaic, stone, and ceramic. Contemporary kitchens often exude personality and [adding decorative details] is a great way to do that."
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Kitchen Color Guide
There are two main color concepts to choose from when redecorating your kitchen:
Cool Down
Cool colors can instantly modernize a space. From contemporary grey to sage green, cool colors look sleek and sophisticated. Choose a paint color like teal or cool white for a nontraditional approach. Hang a piece of minimalist wall art that uses shades like green and slate.
Warm Up
For a more vivacious look, you can’t go wrong with a warm-toned kitchen. Thanks to Pantone’s color predictions, yellow is a particularly hot color for 2023. You can also choose a joyful hue like creamsicle orange or peachy pink.
Kitchen Canvas Wall Art: Color Pro Tips
Our resident interior designer Elimar Lobo Sáenz seconds yellow as a trending color for kitchen decor:
“Yellow, with its radiant charm, is the color of pure sunshine. When the summer season rolls around, this sunny color is always at the forefront of design trends. Yellow is said to represent happiness and a love of life and learning. This color exudes individuality and the desire for creativity and new ideas. Using yellow in your kitchen will instantly invite warmth, happiness, and love into your home."
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Kitchen Canvas Art Sizes
After deciding which colors and styles to incorporate into your kitchen, it’s time to choose the size of your wall art. Sizing can be a bit tricky when it comes to kitchen canvas art, so we recommend referring to our comprehensive size guide.
Here is an excerpt to get you started:
“ON AN EMPTY WALL
Your wall art should take about 60% to 75% of the available empty wall space, the portion not covered by moldings or furniture. Measure the height and width of the wall. Now, multiply the measurements by both 0.6 and 0.75. As a result, you will get the range of canvas print sizes to suit the space.
For instance, if your blank wall is 9 feet tall and 5 feet wide, multiply 9 by 0.6 to get the low end of the ideal height range. Then multiply 9 by 0.75 to get the high end of the ideal height range. Do the same for your wall's 5 feet width. The ideal height of the canvas would be 5.4 - 6.75 and the ideal width would be 3 feet - 3.75 feet.”
If you happen to have a smaller kitchen, you can apply these rules intended for hanging artwork in hallways and narrow spaces:
“IDEAL FOR THE HALLWAY: 36"X75"
Large wall art that measures 36 inches by 75 inches in height and width can create a polished, classic look in your hallway. This wall art size works well in long hallways as well as over entertainment areas.”
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Kitchen Canvas Shapes
Kitchens can come in all shapes and sizes. Your cooking space may have more irregular nooks and crannies than the other rooms in your home. This means that you might have to opt for equally unconventional wall art. Rather than the classic square, consider a more unusual canvas shape like a vertical rectangle or a panoramic print. For an even funkier alternative, consider a striking hexagonal print.
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More Kitchen Décor Topics
Now that you have a basic guide for decorating your cooking space, it’s time to explore even more kitchen décor! For more kitchen-themed wall art ideas, check out this article on curating your culinary space. If you’re still ruminating on your color palette, this kitchen color palette guide will point you in the right direction. No matter what, choose décor that will bring you joy each time to step into your kitchen.
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