How to Decorate a Functional and Aesthetic Kitchen
Understanding how to decorate a kitchen that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, from kitchen furniture to layout and other kitchen decor.
The kitchen is one of the most essential rooms in any home, as a gathering point where we invite others in and celebrate as well as take time to slow down. Here we have gathered a few simple steps to help you design an aesthetic kitchen that is simultaneously a functional kitchen.
1. Essential kitchen storage ideas for a functional kitchen
Kitchen storage furniture is essential when creating a well-organized and functional space. A disorganized and cluttered kitchen can cause frustration and stress, making it difficult to prepare meals and enjoy the process of cooking and preparing a meal for yourself or for guests.
Use open shelves for your kitchen
Open shelves are a great option for kitchen storage ideas. They are easily adaptable to the size and layout of your kitchen, allowing you to display your most beautiful kitchen utensils and design objects while keeping them easily accessible.
Visually, they also create a feeling of lightness in the room; particularly relevant to organizing and decorating a small kitchen. Look through our shelves for ideas; we have both warm wooden shelves and bold aluminum and stainless steel shelves that will complement more industrial metal pieces.
Avoid clutter with kitchen drawers
Another excellent storage solution is kitchen drawers. Drawers provide quick and easy access to all of your kitchen essentials, allowing you to find what you need while cooking. You can maximize drawer space and avoid clutter by using drawer inserts. The Sutoa drawer, for example, is both a practical choice for a kitchen with its generous amount of storage space, as well as a design object in and of itself that can help to shape the room.
You can incorporate cabinets into your kitchen design, too. Cabinets allow you to organize your utensils, plates, bowls, and cutlery, and ensure that everything remains in its place and is easily accessible when needed. Furthermore, the closed doors of the cabinets can give your kitchen a sleek and streamlined appearance that contributes to your overall kitchen aesthetic.
For a combination of kitchen cabinets and open shelves, our Shelf Library Cabinet is a timeless option. The cabinet section keeps your essentials organized and out of sight, while the open shelves let you display your favorite kitchen ceramics, kitchen glassware, or cookbooks.
2. How to choose the right dining table for your kitchen
Finding the perfect dining table is an essential decision for any living space, especially if you have a combined kitchen-dining area. You may need to consider different table options depending on your needs as well as the size of your kitchen.
Here are a few more things to consider before purchasing a dining table:
Size: This is one of the most important considerations when choosing a dining table. It is critical to choose a table that is appropriate for the size of your kitchen and the available space. When choosing a dining table for a small kitchen, it is best to choose a multi-functional design, which can be used as both a kitchen and a working table.
On the other hand, a long table with seating can create a welcoming atmosphere for meals and gatherings if you have a larger kitchen. A round table can add a cozy and intimate feel to your space.
Material: Another important factor to consider is the material you choose for your kitchen table. There are numerous materials to choose from, each with unique features and benefits. Wooden dining tables can provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, whereas modern dining tables in granite and marble are more durable and easy to clean. Explore our collection of tables made of wood, marble, and stainless steel to begin the process for your space.
Features: Consider whether additional elements such as storage drawers, pull-out tables, or integrated cutting boards would suit your space. These features can improve your kitchen's functionality and convenience.
Design aesthetic: Another factor to think about is the style of your kitchen table. Do you prefer a more classic style or modern dining room furniture? It is important to select a table that complements your taste and matches the design of your kitchen aesthetic.
3. Choose kitchen chairs that are comfortable and versatile
In terms of versatility of your space, as well as visual coherence, kitchen dining chairs are just as important as selecting the right table.
Here are a few things to consider before purchasing your chair set:
Material: Material is always an important consideration. Wooden chairs can provide a warm and familiar atmosphere, whereas metal chairs can provide a more modern and minimalist design sensibility. To discover the various combinations that are possible in this interior space, browse our seating selection of both metal or modern wood dining chairs. Can you mix and match dining chairs? The kinds of chairs you bring into this multi-purpose space can vary widely—the essential decisions come down to how these different elements come together into one cohesive, inviting space.
Comfort: This is also important, especially if you spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Different types of dining table chairs and types of dining chair backs can create a comfortable, generous, and inviting space for moments of calm in your day to day routine, as well as for invited guests in moments of gathering and celebration. The Petit Rond Chair in stainless steel offers gentle support (and greater comfort than you might expect given its small frame).
Space: Finally, space is an element to think about. How many chairs are necessary for your kitchen, and how much room do you have? Will a set of 2 dining chairs suffice or are you in search of modern dining chairs set of 6? Choosing stackable chairs, such as our Chair 01, or a folding kitchen chair that can be tucked away when not in use like the Folding Flat Chair, to maximize your space. Depending on counter height, a bar stool or kitchen bar stool like the Adam Stool or Bar Chair 01 or Bar Stool 01 offer the right measurements for taller counters with ease. A kitchen stool may be more suited to lower counters or more informal seating—and in the case of the Tasca Stool and the Stool 01, are designed to be pulled up to a lively table with ease.
4. Personalize your kitchen
To truly personalize your kitchen, think about incorporating visually timeless and useful kitchen tools and accessories. Including warm wooden items such as cutting boards or sleek stainless steel utensils as modern kitchen accessories can not only act as functional elements, but also introduce unique design elements. You can also use ceramics or glassware as kitchen decoration accessories by placing them on shelves or on your table. Discover our Ceramics Collection for one-of-a-kind ceramics for the table and for display.
If you’re looking to add handcrafted glassware, our Glassware Collection is made by skilled glassblowers in Europe. Furthermore, placing candles around your kitchen can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, adding to the overall ambiance of the space. Moreover, Ground Barware introduces functional necessities like bottle openers in simple, ergonomic designs to have on hand in your kitchen cart—like the Ratio Trolley—for bartending at home with ease.
5. Find the right lighting for your kitchen
Finding the right lighting for the kitchen is crucial to consider when creating the perfect atmosphere.
Here are a few things to consider when choosing the right kitchen lighting:
Functionality: Good lighting is essential. Ensure your lights are bright enough to illuminate every detail while cooking. Consider incorporating different light sources, such as spotlights, pendant lighting over your kitchen island, or built-in lights that can be adjusted to meet your needs.
Design: The lighting in your kitchen should reflect your visual preferences and the tones you have brought into the space already in furniture elements.
Do you prefer a more traditional, warm atmosphere or are you looking for more sleek, modern kitchen lighting ideas? Explore our lighting collection for ideas on kitchen lamps that are both functional and visually compelling.
Color: The color of a light can affect the overall atmosphere of your kitchen. Consider lights in warm tones if you want to create an inviting environment. Alternatively, for a more modern and sharp appearance, choose cooler tones.
Placement: Consider where you plan to put your lighting in your kitchen. Is your space suited to overhead kitchen lighting, or carefully placed around the room?.
Taking these factors into consideration, you can select the ideal lighting for your kitchen that matches your visual taste and meets your functional requirements.
Elevate your kitchen with FRAMA
If you want to improve the look of your kitchen, we can help you transform it into a functional and comfortable space. FRAMA offers a wide range of aesthetically pleasing and versatile kitchen storage furniture, lighting, and kitchen accessories.
Our collection includes a wide range of designs. We specialize in producing items that combine timeless simplicity with modern utility, resulting in a distinct and eye-catching appearance.
On top of this, through a collaborative ambition to create timeless interiors, FRAMA and Kvänum have come together on a range of modules designed for the kitchen.
The very first FRAMA kitchen was built based on principles refined to their most essential. Celebrating pure function, the aim was to create a kitchen focusing on the essentials of cooking and being. Collaboration with Kvänum now marks the next organic step in this design process — traditional craft meets FRAMA’s distinctly straightforward aesthetic.
To start building your kitchen, visit kvanum.com or visit a Kvänum showroom.
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Surfaces and storage should be the first categories of furnishings to consider when styling your kitchen. A table from the Farmhouse Series can introduce a welcoming atmosphere while also being used as a work surface, for example—and this is true of most FRAMA table designs.
For a small kitchen, consider building storage vertically: the Shelf LIbrary System is endlessly customizable with the Shelf Library Configurator, and doesn’t take up valuable floor space.
Kitchen storage is best organized in a way that is most accessible for day-to-day use. If that means open shelving for your space, the Shelf Library System is an excellent possibility—and comes with the option of a covered cabinet to keep some items out of view.
Storage configuration depends on the specifics of your own space, but three main categories to consider are drawers (like the Sutoa Drawer) for loose items like cutlery, open shelving (like the Shelf Library System) for items that are visually pleasing to have on display, and closed cabinets (like the Canvas Cabinet addition to the Shelf Library System) for the flexibility of closing off some storage for visual calm and privacy.
For added comfort at the dining table, explore FRAMA’s custom cushions for Tasca, 01, and Folding Flat series.
While trends for the dining room may come and go, taking a materially-driven approach to your dining chairs will lead to much more long-lasting selections. With the 01, Symmetry, Tasca, and Folding Flat Series, any chair will stand the test of time in a dining room setting.
To tell if glassware is of good quality, look for a smooth rim and a balanced weight—these two qualities can be observed no matter the weight or style of the design; and can be felt in lightweight glasses like the Isle Glass Series and the heavier pieces of the 0405 Collection alike.
Make sure your kitchen is well lit in order to provide a functional setting for cooking as well as hosting. Consider the Circle Shade or Cone Shade for simple, timeless shapes in pendant form.