Your kitchen walls don’t have to be these sad blank surfaces just because they are supposed to be functional and serve to hang for storage. As any other room, a good kitchen decoration needs layerings, focus points and perspective. To highlight your kitchen cabinets, add a splash of color, or simply to make a statement, you can use your kitchen walls in many ways. From stickers to decorative kitchen wallpapers, from wood planks to elaborate tiling or glossy paint, there are endless possibilities to choose from, without forgetting to play with accessories. We made a little selection of interesting designs to fire up an inspiration spark in your mind. Enjoy the tour and don’t forget to “pin” what you like!
Headline picture: design by Yvonne McFadden LLC Johns Creek, GA, US 30022 — www.ymcfaddenllc.com
This typographic work reminds comics imagery for a dynamic and bold look. The upward move of the composition encourage the eyes to cover all the wall surface and adds verticality to the room.
Design by General Assembly — Brooklyn, NY, US 11201 — www.genassembly.com
Want some industrial greatness? Try chalkboard paint on your walls!
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Using such a bright color in a living space is a smart choice. The cove kitchen is discreet while maximizing worktop surface with the kitchen island. The coral wall adds perspective to the room.
Design by ZeroEnergy Design — Boston, MA, US 02109 — www.zeroenergy.com
The contrast between brick and plain white walls creates a focus point that set the decor for this “wine tasting corner” in the kitchen. Sober and elegant, I love it.
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These intricate moldings create a rhythm and offer a nice play with lighting.
Design by Drawing Dept — Cincinnati, OH, US 45209 — www.drawingdept.com
These kind of metro tiles fit perfectly behind the dark shelves. Common cooking utensils make the decor along with aromatic plants and decorative frames and plates.
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Items that you gather from flea markets can make great additions for your kitchen decor. You can customize them with paint or stain to better fit your theme.
Design by Van Wicklen Design Austin, TX, US — www.jvwhome.com
These wood planks are very daring, but it definitely works in this wide space!
Design by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design — Portland, OR, US 97209 — www.jhinteriordesign.com
The subtle lighting plays with the white open shelving. Light modulates the volumes and sober white color increases the visual presence of the outside garden.
Design by Webber + Studio, Architects — Austin, TX, US — www.webberstudio.com
Who said antiques collections? Gather similar items together to create a bold look.
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This kitchen is my favorite I think. All colors are matching a gold and navy blue theme, toned down by hints of beige, brown and prussian blue. The back wall is covered with complex patterns tiles that served as main reference for the rest of the kitchen.
Design by Elegueller Arquitetos — São Paulo, SP, BR — www.eleguellerarquitetos.com.br
The stone paving on the wall sits well as a backsplash. The single shelf above the cooktop adds interest and makes it easy to reach utensils.
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