Inexpensive Kitchen Wall Decorating Ideas
People love to congregate in the kitchen. And for many of us, it's a room where we spend a good chunk of time working each day. Therefore, it pays to make your kitchen an attractive and inviting space. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money to create the look you want in your kitchen.
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Use What You Have
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Don't hide your china, display it.
You probably already have some things you can use to decorate your kitchen walls. Use pieces of old silverware. With a hot glue gun or other adhesive, attach one fork, knife and spoon to the wall. Surround the utensils with an empty picture frame. You might have a collection of transferware or china stored away for special occasions. Get those pieces out and display them on a shelf or buy an adhesive for hanging plates at a craft store and hang them where you can see them every day. Frame something unusual, such as a piece of fabric or a calendar photo.
Decorate With Tools
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Frame a retro box.
Kitchen tools create interest when you hang them on the walls. Do you have a cookie cutter collection? Instead of hiding them away, hang them on your wall. Rolling pins, juicers, potato mashers and slotted spoons all can be displayed. You can also incorporate spice cabinets, pots and pans hanging from a pot rack and other practical kitchen items into your decorating scheme.
Find Good Buys
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Second-hand tray can become wall art.
Find inexpensive decorative items at garage sales. Try to get there early for the best selection. Don't be afraid to haggle. You can always pay the full price if the owner isn't willing to come down and you really like the piece. Flea markets are also a good source for kitchen decorations, as are second-hand stores and antique shops, although they might be a little pricier. Retail stores can offer some good sales; keep an eye on the advertisements so you can take advantage of them. Decorating your kitchen walls doesn't have to cost a lot of money, just a little time and ingenuity.
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