Go to any party or gathering in a person’s home and watch to see where everyone winds up. Invariably, it is the kitchen where people congregate. Whether it is the rich smells of food cooking or the bright and cheery lighting that most kitchens possess, it seems that nearly everyone’s favorite room in the house is the kitchen. For this reason, decorating your kitchen is a task that should not be taken lightly. Too many people furnish a kitchen but do not truly decorate it, thinking of it as a
merely functional, utilitarian room.
As the heart and soul of any
house, the kitchen is a room that
you should take great care to
decorate beautifully.
One great way to create a
kitchen that is as lovely as it is
functional is to incorporate original
art into your design. Original
artwork can be whimsical or
elegant, traditional or extremely modern. Art can be hung on a wall, worked into the tile design and even used to create a color scheme. Most kitchens have two things in great supply, cabinets and counter-tops. These design elements, while attractive, are not enough by themselves to set the tone of a kitchen. In a room that is often dominated by appliances and other functional equipment, art is a great way to set a tone for the room.
Many kitchens are short on wall space, so there is often very real lack of viable options when it comes to artwork that can be hung on a wall. Most stores and galleries will offer a variety of pieces but there may not be a huge selection in a size that will fit your kitchen. Commissioning a piece of original artwork for your kitchen by a contemporary painter can give you exactly what you need and want for this incredibly important room in your house. Many artists are willing to create a piece that will meet your exact specifications when it comes to color scheme and size, making original artwork and ideal way to outfit a kitchen.
While it is true that you want your kitchen to be practical and useful, it is important that you remember that your kitchen should also be attractive and inviting. Whether you mean them to or not, people are going to congregate in your kitchen. Incorporate original artwork into your kitchen design and you will have a room that is as pleasant to be in as it is practical.
