The guide to sprucing up your green kitchen with the right accessories and touchups 

No matter if you chose green as the predominant color for walls or cabinetry, two things are for sure. First, your kitchen is lively and can stand improvement if you’ve grown sick of some visuals but don’t want a complete makeover of the room. Secondly, you can make the most of this vibrant color with the right tips and tweaks – the bulk of which relate to accessories. The way you accessorize a room can completely change the style, mood, and vibe. For instance, your kitchen may be contemporary now. Yet, if you throw some rattan placemats, wooden chairs, and woven wicker trays, you might end up wowed by your new, sickening kitchenette that reminds you of the warm, hygge ones. If you stop to think for a second, the importance of the right accessories can be equal to that of something so prominent, like cabinetry material or backsplash color.

Now that we’ve agreed on the importance of the choice of décor and accessories, how will you put this knowledge to good use? To help you kickstart your home design project, we’re offering some tips that can completely change the appearance and feel of your green kitchens, no matter if the nuance is dark or light.

Wall art

Kitchens with green walls might make some homeowners feel restricted when it comes to choosing wall art, while green furniture might leave many confused and undecided if they really need some wall art. Whether you’re in the former or latter category, this unrest shouldn’t be your case. A few common-sense rules can help you avoid buying something that ruins the coloristic cohesiveness of the room, including the following:

• Getting smaller artwork pieces from the same retailer or trying to stick with a style
• Buying large-scale artwork for an eye-grabbing focal point
• Limiting yourself to a few colors and hues
• Sticking with a color palette.

Overdid it? Think eclectic.

In case you’ve got yourself wall art that makes the place look and feel chaotic, but you like it too much to remove it, congratulations! You’re probably having a one-of-a-kind kitchen that exudes eclecticism. This style typically combines elements from various decorating styles to result in a setting that reflects your personality and taste. From rustic to bohemian and from eclectic to farmhouse, there are numerous green kitchens you can gain inspiration from.

Green cabinetry can look good on green backgrounds if there’s enough contrast in nuances to counterbalance the similarities. And if the color of your cabinets’ doors unsettles you, consider getting some replacement cabinet doors. This is one of the easiest and cheapest tricks to completely change the face of a dull kitchen while refreshing it with the help of green’s vibrancy – or any other color you may dream of.

LEDs

Probably one of the most effective additions when you want a kitchen rebranding, LEDs can completely change how the space looks, subsequently impacting how you feel. Can you recall the joy you feel when gazing at a superbly lit Christmas tree? This is because some LEDs can trigger joy, creativity, optimism, and similar feelings of contentment. Lighting choices also impact the mood. For instance, natural light can improve one’s cognitive performance and mood, while warm lighting can help generate peace and serenity. If you want to learn more about how light changes moods and feelings, the internet abounds in psychology studies and research – just take the time to find a trustworthy news outlet. Then, you can proceed with establishing the spots where you want to install LEDs.

For instance, such a tweak can bring your furniture to light. Even better, you can use light to emphasize various locations you’d like guests to see, like your new rack with coffee cups. LEDs come with changeable colors, can be turned on by movement sensors, and come in a range of lengths and thicknesses – it’s just a matter of preference.

Wooden elements

Wood is one of the most expensive materials in construction for many reasons, including its durability and strength. When it comes to kitchen appearances, its unbeatable, classic beauty makes it an unmatched trick you can profit from to spruce up your kitchenette. And no, we don’t encourage going for hardwood kitchens that would probably leave you bankrupt – unless it’s a far-fetched fantasy for you, in which case we’d recommend buying from second-hand shops or kitchen showrooms selling previous displays. We’re advising you to commit to finding some wood décor or utensils that you deem both visually enhancing and functional.

You can browse the internet for these, explore thrift shops, join online auctions, visit local craftsmen, and so forth. Just don’t underestimate the power of wooden elements, as many households tend to do so before they finish their project and discover how inviting and warm their spruced-up kitchen looks.

Metal touches

Metal touches in brass or copper are the easiest way to create sophistication in your kitchen. The power of these tricks to exude elegance and luxury is just one reason why the market for home accessories abounds in utensils and décor using these materials. Do you miss the industrial vibe in that Ikea kitchen you’ve just visited this Black Friday? No problem—just add some metal racks, cereal recipients, cutlery organizers, utensil holders, and so forth.

Want to revamp your space simply? Metal wall art, hanging sculptures, word boards, heavy-duty wall shelves, etc., are sure to do the trick.

Last touchups 

Your kitchen should be an oasis of tranquility and coziness, so feel free to bring in various elements that improve the comfort and warmth of the space. Throw fluffy blankets around, upgrade the chairs with pillows, accommodate beautiful placemats, lay a soft rug, bring in home mists, and so on. Basically, anything that sparks joy is a great kitchen enhancer and mood booster – which is what you may be searching for since you’ve gone for the most vibrant and delightful color in home design, green.