Why the Kitchen Deserves a Place in Your Search for Art
Next time you're looking for a spot to hang a painting, don't overlook the kitchen. Statistics show that people spend an average of 6.5 hours a day cooking – plenty of time to enjoy an inspiring photograph or an original oil painting while you simmer a meal or savour a glass of wine. Here are a few ideas for displaying art in the kitchen:
1. A bold, modern abstract piece brings a white kitchen to life.
An abstract work bursting with energy adds colour to a sterile kitchen while highlighting the texture of the wood.
2. The wall behind the countertop – a gallery of contemporary art
At the same time, don't forget to make the most of the stunning view outside the window.
3. Similar, coordinated paintings, reproductions or photographs on either side of the kitchen window will look harmonious and cosy.
If you want to bring life to your kitchen while still preserving a sense of calm, frame symmetrical paintings or photographs in matching frames.
4. You can also try framing a large, bold piece between two windows. Hanging a painting higher draws the eye upward and makes the ceiling feel a little taller.
5. If your kitchen is blessed with especially high ceilings, take advantage of that gift and create a gallery worthy of a living room.
An elegant – or, on the contrary, eclectic – gallery wall gives you the chance to display a variety of artworks, especially small photographs, pictures or playful posters.
6. If you think about it a little more, you'll see that even the smallest kitchens can become a gallery.
Hang small, framed reproductions on the sides of cabinets – let unused space become a source of inspiration.
7. Line up small paintings and sculptures on open shelves or on top of cabinets. You'll find you're instantly motivated to keep those shelves tidy!
Framed paintings in an open, spacious kitchen.
8. The dining area. If your kitchen doubles as a dining room, pay attention to the wall behind the table. Hang a painting there and this spot will become the favourite corner of the whole home.
Don't be afraid to mix different textures – your paintings will shine even brighter hung against a brick- or wood-clad wall.
9. A piece of art in the kitchen can highlight unconventional appliance colours, flooring or luxurious tiles. When buying a painting or reproduction, pay attention to its palette – let the colours in the artwork echo the colours of the kitchen's most stylish elements. This is how you create true harmony in your kitchen.
A blue Smeg fridge is made even more striking by the peacock perched on top of it and the landscape hanging above the stove.