Stylish and Inexpensive Coastal Cottage Kitchen Ideas
May 4, 2010
Like many of us, the kitchen is probably the heart of your home. So if you love the beach, make your kitchen a beach haven. You don’t have to do a major rehaul. Just add some accessories that are not just decorative but also functional and you’ll spend very little money creating your “beach house.”
I suggest starting with one or more of the most vital kitchen accessories to create the largest impact on your space: salt and pepper shakers, kitchen towel sets, and a cutting board. Not only will you see these the most, you’ll also utilize them the most.
Cutting boards come in all shapes, sizes and designs. My favorites are the tempered glass cutting boards that you can leave out on your counter all the time for a dramatic decorative touch. You can also opt for wooden cutting boards made of artisan bamboo. With or without a shore-inspired design, bamboo accents definitely lend a tropical feel.
A kitchen towel can be for everyday use or it can be for appearances only. They make great room accents and come in a wide variety of styles and colors. You can focus your kitchen theme around your towels, whether they be reminiscent of the ocean or the tropics, and you can get coordinating potholders and such. You might even pick up a matching apron to wear next time you’re cooking those lobster tails!
By far, the most frequently used item in most kitchens are the salt & pepper shakers. Instead of stashing them out of sight in a cabinet somewhere, you can use them to decorate too! Keep your beach-themed S&P handy and on display on your stove, counter or dining room table. Lighthouses, palm trees, flamingos, blue crabs and more, you can find a design to highlight any coastal kitchen.
Now that you have thought about the fundamentals, use your own judgment to include as much or as little, additional kitchen utensils as you prefer. Make your kitchen the room your family loves the most, for another purpose besides just eating.
Choices may include serving trays, spoon rests, canisters or coasters, with anything being possible to design your personal beach theme kitchen. To find more fantastic beach decor ideas, visit http://www.oceanstyles.com.
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