How to Accessorize a Kitchen

Instructions

• STEP 1: Coordinate the textiles. First hang a simple, washable curtain if you have a window in your kitchen, then choose pot holders and dish towels that coordinate with other decor such as the curtains, wallpaper, washable area rugs and countertops.
• STEP 2: Hang an inexpensive work of art, protected behind glass, that harmonizes with other elements of your decor. Small pieces can be hung on the wall between the bottoms of the cupboards and the countertops.
• STEP 3: Check your lighting. Add a better fixture if existing lighting isn't both adequate in light output and attractive.
• STEP 4: Minimize counter clutter. Canisters and a bowl for ripening produce are probably the only near necessities, but you may choose to dress up empty counters that are otherwise useless and perhaps add a vase of fresh flowers.
• STEP 5: Stow scrubbing pads under the sink to improve aesthetics.
• STEP 6: Decorate the empty space between the tops of cupboards and the ceiling with washable items such as infrequently used platters and collectibles.
• STEP 7: Use decorative dispensers for your dish soap and/or hand lotion.
• STEP 8: Improve storage and upgrade decor with an attractive overhead or wall-mounted rack for pots and pans.