There is no disputing the fact that the kitchen is the true heart of the family home. It’s where the whole family comes to cook, eat and enjoy each other’s company, and is also a hub of creativity.
From kids’ doodles fixed to the fridge to the arts and craft projects that take place at the table, the family kitchen really is the ultimate multipurpose space.
Hence, making it a place that looks and feels as fantastic as possible is a task worth prioritising. Unfortunately, hanging artwork in a traditional capacity in the kitchen isn’t usually a good idea.
In such a hot and humid environment, pricey pictures and expensive art are quickly laid to waste.
But this does not mean there aren’t practical and affordable ways to bring a touch of art into your kitchen. Each of the following three ideas could be surprisingly transformative, without coming close to breaking the bank:
1. Install an artistic splashback
An artistic splashback combines the best of all worlds for the busy family kitchen. Toughened glass splashbacks are designed to withstand temperatures of up to 300° C, and pretty much impervious to splashes, spills and splatters. Best of all, a bespoke kitchen splashback can be crafted from scratch with just about any design or finish imaginable.
From classic works of art to modern art prints to all things interpretive and eye-catching, a glass splashback can be anything you want it to be. All with the peace of mind of knowing it is practically bulletproof, and will continue serving your kitchen proudly for many decades to come.
2. Get creative with a tile mosaic
The same can also be said for a tile mosaic, which with minimal ongoing maintenance can have an indefinite lifespan. One option is to install a series of tiles in a creative configuration, while another option is to install a splashback with a tile mosaic effect.
Either way, a colourful mosaic can be just the thing to create an eye-catching feature for your kitchen, while at the same time providing robust protection for the surface beneath. What is also great about a tile mosaic is how the randomness of the design translates to a true one-of-a-kind artistic feature for your kitchen.
3. Cover a wall with chalkboard paint
There is no better way to inspire creativity in the kitchen than with a chalkboard surface. Attaching a small chalkboard to your fridge with magnets is an option, but an even better option is to cover a section of one of your kitchen walls in chalkboard paint.
Add a few layers of chalkboard paint to a wall and you have the most fantastic blank canvas for the whole family to doodle on, without having to worry about damage to the surface. In addition, chalkboard paint is often loaded with metallic particles, resulting in a magnetic surface for kids (and adults) to play with. There is no better art than the art your kids come up with, so why not encourage them to embrace their creative side?
