Maybe it’s all the appliances or all the life that occurs, but even in highly decorated kitchens there’s sometimes a lack of art. It’s a shame, really, because just like in any other room, art can really bring in a lot of interest, excitement and “pop” to a kitchen.

And let’s face it, so much of your day-today interactions with family and friends occur in the kitchen, so why shouldn’t it be a cleverly designed yet cheerful room?

Art in the kitchen can be both beautiful and functional. Just make sure it isn’t too valuable or delicate. The kitchen can have a lot of humidity and temperature changes. In some houses it can also have grease in the air on occasion -something that a good range hood will take care of but more one that another time . And if you hang something directly above the stove, assume that it will have a reduced life span, even if it has glass in front.

Most glazed ceramic pieces do well, perhaps a collection of vintage plates and saucers, as they can withstand humidity and be wiped clean of flying tomato sauce, cake batter and oil.

Try using old copper and cast iron pieces, such as kettles or an antique cake mold.

Bright porcelain containers on the counter for flour, sugar, etc., bright tea towels and oven mitts hanging, and for art and I think most of us hang up colourful clippings and photos on clipboards on the fridge.

There are literally 1001 ideas… we’d love to hear and see about your piece of colourful pop in the kitchen

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