Often times kitchens and dining areas are hubs of the home, where we cook with family and friends and dine amongst one another. Though these spaces are functional, there is also an opportunity to add some creativity and a little personality. Adding artistic accents to your kitchen or dining area adds aesthetic appeal that is reflective of your personal style with ease, and at the same time complements the room’s function. Whatever sort of mood you’re going for – modern, rustic, or eclectic – art pieces can make or break the atmosphere. Now we have some ideas for artistic accents you might want to use for your kitchen and dining space.
The piece of wall art is reflective of love for culinary.
As food and art collide, the kitchen is the place our food creativity comes to life, and what better place to express such culinary passion through art! Besides, prints of ingredients, recipes or cooking utensils will give character and charm. You could prefer a vintage botanical print of herbs, a vibrant fruit or vegetables one, or even abstract art with influences of food’s colours and textures. This theme relates the space with its purpose and enables the room to have a special, warm makeup.
And if you’re looking for something more playful and modern, artwork featuring kitchen tools like whisks, knives and coffee cups is another option. These brings a lighthearted aesthetic to the space making it both fun and functional.
Statement Pieces for Dining Areas
An area where meals are shared and memories are made can be your dining room and where you can make a bold statement with art. Framed and hung as one large painting or a gallery wall, the big piece will give the room a proper tone that serve its own purpose as an elegant focal point above your dining table. This area is perfect for abstract art, modern landscapes or dramatic portraits. Pick something that describes your personality and ambiance you want to create within your dining experience.
If you’re going with a more relaxed, cozier vibe, you can also be with softer colors or even family type themes.
Framed Typography and Quotes
Simple, but powerful is framed typography both in kitchens and dining areas. The right words can impart personality to the space no matter if you opt for funny quotes regarding food or inspirational sayings pertaining to family and gathering. Experience the kitchen with monsters like “Eat, Drink, Be Merry” or “Bon Appétit” with a whimsical and warm tone.
Functional Art: Artistic Serving Trays and Platters
Functional pieces in the kitchen and dining area can also become accent pieces too as wall art. In addition to being decorative, decorative trays and platters are functional as well. Seek out trays made from unusual materials like marble, wood or metal, or platters with fancy designs or eye-catching color.
Sculptural elements are a great way of dimension and texture for your kitchen or dining area. An elegant, contemporary feel can be brought to a space by modern sculptures or object, geometric shapes, natural materials such as stone or wood, or metallic pieces. If sculptures are placed on a dining table, on the kitchen counter or the open shelving they are sure to be conversation starters, bringing in sophistication and artistry into the room.
Sculptures or objects that are made from reclaimed wood, ceramics or wrought iron give you a rustic look. These pieces feel handmade and historical, they warm and bring personality to the room.
Natural Art with Plants
They can also be living art in the kitchen and dining areas, the plants themselves. Hanging planters, big potted plants or a vertical herb garden can be a collection that makes the space not only beautiful, but functional too. Not only do plants beautify your space with a refreshing organic cocoon, but they also purify the air around you to make your space healthier and livelier.
Kitchen Backsplash as Art
Although kitchen backsplashes do serve a functional purpose, they’re a great excuse to add art into your kitchen. An intricate patterned, brightly colored or creatively designed backsplash will draw attention to your backsplash. The backsplash is more than just protection, it becomes a vital part of art and plays a large role in helping to enhance the whole look of your kitchen by having it all on decor from compelling eye-catching hand painted ceramic tiles and mosaic designs.
If possible you may opt for a backsplash design which goes well with the overall look of the room.
Framing Culinary Tools
To add more personalized touch, you can also frame culinary tools with sentimental and artistic value. Functional art of an old kind can be created with framed handwritten old family recipes, vintage kitchen utensils or even antique measuring cups and spoons. These sort of objects are what make a kitchen feel like a place where traditions are being passed down and give the space character and history.
Minimalist Art for a Clean, Modern Look
When it comes to the current kitchens and dining areas, minimalist art can be applied to give you the look of sleek and clean. Abstract designs and black and white photography, simple and muted colors add sophistication without overworking a space. Minimalist designs merges in nicely with modern appliances and cabinetry, and is perfect for those who like to maintain a streamlined, uncluttered appearance inside their home.
In your kitchen and dining areas choose pieces that focus on geometry, or negative space, or that emphasize subtle color gradients to form a balanced space that is modern.
Seasonal Artwork for Changing Vibes
Finally, don’t be afraid to change the artwork seasonally so things stay fresh and exciting. For example, summer could see a display of fruit inspired art while a display of cozy, harvest themed prints could carry you into fall. Seasonal changes in your decoration keep it feeling dynamic and you can change up your style throughout the year.
It may sound surprising but the inclusion of art to your kitchen and dining spaces can really give them an aesthetic appeal that they deserve to have which is ultimately fulfilled by your bit of creative style and personality. Choosing bold, statement making pieces or softer accents, the right piece, or pieces, can make all the difference in elevating the design of these key spaces.
