You probably spend a lot of time in your kitchen, right? I know I do. Use some of these simple kitchen accents to turn the heart of your home into your very own seaside sanctuary! We’re not talking complete kitchen renovation here. Just a few decorative, yet functional, accessories to give your kitchen a “beach house” feel without breaking the bank.
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 are available in every size, design, and shape. I really like the tempered glass ones you may leave on the counter at all times for a decorative and dramatic accent. Additionally you may choose wood cutting boards created with artisan bamboo. Without or with a sea inspired decor, bamboo accents certainly provide a tropical feeling!
Sometimes, our kitchen towels are the one thing in the room that are for display only. Whether you actually use them or not, they can be an eye-catching accent hanging from your oven or refrigerator. The theme choices are endless. From a flip flop or lobster motif to seashell and nautical designs, whatever your coastal kitchen inspiration is, you can definitely realize it with matching towels, pot holders and oven mitts. P.S. Get a coordinating kitchen apron to wear during your next clam bake!
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 over the fundamentals, feel free to add however many more kitchen accessories you want. Change your kitchen into the preferred room for your family, for more reasons than merely food!
From coasters to canisters, spoon rests to serving trays, the potential is infinite in designing your coastal kitchen decor. To see more about kitchen accessories and other beach decor, visit http://www.oceanstyles.com.
