Kitchen Accessories
Using what you already have has never been so easy. Kitchen accessories add flair and style to your walls. Vintage items usually hold recognizable value and take you back to another era. If you already have vintage items, they can take your décor to the next level.
Hanging coffee cups and glasses on the wall using cup hooks can give your kitchen a modern look. You can create a coffee bar using your existing or new kitchen accessories. Start by drilling holes and adding hooks. Make sure they’re secure — loose hooks lead to shattered mugs and damaged drywall. This is a fun, quick and easy DIY project for all backgrounds. Using kitchen accessories to decorate your kitchen walls is a fun way to turn your unused accessories into conversation pieces. This type of décor looks great in a one-wall kitchen design.
Signs
You can use signs to bring forth a modern and industrial aesthetic in your kitchen. You can make your own sign with individual lettering spelling out food-related words such as “EAT” or “YUM.” Use metal letters for an industrial look; for a boho-chic feel, use wooden letters. You can also use quotes to add personality to your kitchen. Lowe’s offers a wide array of inspirational quotes as well as quirky quotes so you can choose one that’s just right.
Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are a great way to add layers to your kitchen wall décor. There are various sizes, levels of thickness, colors and materials to choose from. Floating shelves are easy to install with the proper materials. When installing shelves, you can arrange them in different ways to make them stand out. They’re typically installed in a symmetrical arrangement, either horizontally or vertically.
To add flair, you can install the floating shelves in a staggered design in groups of two or three. To style these shelves for your kitchen, add cookbooks, ceramics and dining sets. Be sure to check the weight capacity of your brackets. Floating shelf brackets can generally hold around 50 pounds each, so two brackets would be able to hold 100 pounds of weight.
Plant Wall
Adding greenery to your kitchen brings it to life. You can use shelves or hooks to decorate your kitchen walls with various house plants and herbs. If you want to install floating shelves, adding succulents and vining plants creates an indoor jungle experience. You can create an herb garden using small glass containers, a wire wall grid, wire baskets and wall brackets. This is a fun and creative DIY project for plant lovers.
Chalkboards
Add a bit of artistic flair to your kitchen walls by using chalk paint and chalkboards. Chalkboards are easy to install and inexpensive. These pieces can be modified and moved to different areas if you decide to switch up the style. You can take things a step further by using chalkboard paint to turn the wall into a space for memos, notes, recipes and schedules. Use chalkboards to plan out a menu for a dinner party or sort out chores among the family. This is ideal for a family kitchen with lots of wall space for creative freedom.
Statement Art
An easy way to showcase your personality or make a statement in your space is with art canvases. For kitchens, you can choose anything from still-life paintings of veggies to large city skylines. Placing the art high can make the most out of all your wall space. Oversized art pieces take up a lot of room and work for airy spaces. Smaller pieces of art give guests a nice surprise and aren’t as imposing.
Mirrors
Adding mirrors to any room can open up the space and make it seem larger than it is. This trick also works for modern kitchen wall décor. Mirrors will make your kitchen appear larger while also adding a modern industrial feel if you choose a frame with a metal finish. If you prefer a bohemian aesthetic, look for a mirror with a wooden or wicker frame. You can arrange multiple mirrors in a pattern on the wall or place them on floating shelves. They’re easier to clean than you might think and are as easy to hang as a picture.