Interior Decorating With Wood in a Kitchen

Wooden cabinets with glass or chicken wire in the front reflect a country look.

Wood in the kitchen offers many versatile looks. Left plain, this handy building material looks good in modern kitchens as well as some styles like Tuscan. When painted, the wood in the kitchen becomes a charming, brightly colored country accent.

Types

Wood in the kitchen comes in a number of forms. Some possible wooden decorative items include a country-style wooden table and chairs, rustic wood cabinets and decorative accessories like wooden vases and bowls. Additionally, artwork in the kitchen can be framed in wooden frames.

Considerations

Although many kitchens feature stained wood, some styles gravitate toward painted wood. Homeowners looking to create a country look can add a coat of paint to cabinets as well as tables and chairs. Finishing touches on these items include stenciled designs and chicken wire or class cabinet door fronts.

Solutions

For homeowners who can't quite decide which type of woods to use in their kitchen, "Southern Living" recommends that they start with a lighter color. It's possible to darken a wood that's too light, but much more difficult to lighten one that's too dark.

References

• Shelter Pop: Real People Real Kitchens: Miami, Florida
• Southern Living: Which Wood Works for Your Kitchen
• Country Living: Ultimate Guide to Kitchen Decorating
• Home Decorating Reviews: Design in the Tuscan Style

Resources

• Country Living: Contrasting Textures and Colors