The kitchen is a place to enjoy cooking and entertaining throughout the week where delicious meals can be prepared. Although the kitchen has a high level of functionality, it’s also a place to show off your design skills and enjoy a comfortable environment. To bring more joy into your kitchen, there are a few important steps to take to create an uplifting room that you and your guests can relax in.

Incorporate Natural Finishes

Allow the kitchen to feel natural and organic with natural finishes that are incorporated with wood cutting boards that are on display or a beautiful stone backsplash that is installed. The natural finishes will create a relaxing and serene space that is uplifting and bright. The natural finishes don’t need to look uniform or complement each other to incorporate more joy into the room.

Hang Mirrors

You can hang different styles and sizes of mirrors into the kitchen to create a brighter space where more light reflects off of the walls. The frames of the mirrors should complement one another and feature bright colors or details to avoid using moody decor that detracts from the tone of the room. You can also incorporate mirrored tiles into the backsplash to reflect more light and allow the kitchen to feel illuminated on the walls.

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Polish the Countertops

Polishing the countertops is a great way to increase the amount of light that is available in the room with the amount of sunlight that pours in once you’ve moved into an Alair Homes property. You can also install tan, cream, or gray countertops to add more joy to the kitchen with neutral shades that are less bold in their appearance. The polished surface will allow the countertops to appear glossy instead of matte to reflect more light.

Add Wallpaper

The walls of your kitchen will ultimately determine the tone and mood of the room with the colors that are used. Bring more joy into the room by applying wallpaper that has an attractive print and is cheery. If the wallpaper features a bold design, only use it on an accent wall to prevent it from making the room feel smaller. Floral designs and spoon patterns are appropriate and will allow the house to feel more like a home. Avoid using wallpaper that allows the kitchen to feel dim and moody.

If you decide to create an accent wall, paint the surrounding walls a complimentary color or leave them white to ensure that the room flows well.

Put Fruit and Plants on Display

Fruit is a natural element that can contribute to the kitchen’s aesthetics and allow it to feel cheery. Put fruit on display in a wood basket on the countertop or have it hang in a macrame basket from the ceiling. You can also incorporate different plants into the kitchen, which will not only improve the air quality but will incorporate extra warmth into the home. The best houseplants to use include donkey tails, rubber trees, bamboo palms, and golden pothos.

The lively fruit and plant additions are not only earthy but can de-stress the home and add a unique touch that feels inviting and bright. You’ll notice that your mood will increase once walking into the kitchen just by bringing a piece of the outdoors inside.