Italian kitchen decor was all
the rage a few years ago. People were faux finishing their walls in bright
yellow & had cookie jars that looked like fat chefs. This went out of style
pretty quickly. Real Italian kitchen decor is much more lasting & enduring.
It speaks of good food & lots of laughter.
Instructions
1 ,Go Modern Italian. If you look through kitchens
that are actually in Italy you might be in for somewhat of a shock. You can
browse through these websites even if you don't speak Italian. You will see a
lot of stainless steel, on the walls, on the counter tops & on the
appliances. They even use modern curved islands.
2, Interpret the theme. If you want Italian kitchen
decor, you probably have at one point thought of basing your room around wine
or grapes. Many times, this is done literally by hanging grapes from the
chandelier or even stenciling them on the walls. Instead, use the colors of
wine or turn your room into a dark, romantic wine cellar.
3, Decorate around your cooking style. It's all
about the food. Make your Italian kitchen decor function well for cooking. Have
a center island in the kitchen with bar stools where kids can learn how to cook
from their moms or grandmas. Italian kitchens are places where recipes are
passed down from generation to generation.
4, Make it comfortable. Your Italian kitchen will
be a place where people spend a lot of time. You can even add a small sofa
behind your dining table. Choose bar stools with high backs on them for maximum
comfort.
5, Turn everything into artwork. Use a tumbled
marble tile back splash for that old world feel. You can hang a large poster in
your breakfast nook. You can even get wall words to express your favorite
saying or family motto. Plus, you can remove it, if it becomes dated
