Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Decorating A Kitchen Stone Wall

Kitchen Stone Wall


A stone wall in the kitchen is rustic and old fashioned. Often it also surrounds a stone fireplace. When it is time to decorate and accessorize a kitchen stone wall, look to the past for primitive and natural décor. Use wood, tin, iron and wicker to make a stone wall come alive with past relics. Does this Spark an idea?


Wrought Iron and Tin


The beauty of wrought iron is that it enhances the wall behind it and does not cover it. When you place a large wrought iron piece onto a stone wall, the stone wall will be visible through the iron. Wrought iron sconces with lighting that reflects the primitive décor would be ideal additions to a stone wall. These can be electrical or battery powered, or they can be candle holders. Hang a wrought iron pot rack from the stone wall for a beautiful and useful kitchen addition. Wine racks made from wood and wrought iron are not only beautiful, but enhance a stone wall.


Hang a tin ware lantern from a hook on a stone wall to add a rustic relic to the room. Often these lanterns have punched patterns and doors that open to reveal a place for a votive candle. Find a message center and key keeper made of tin and place this on a stone wall. Not only is this useful, but it is also rustic in appearance. Old-fashioned kitchen utensils like ladles and spoons make delightful wall décor. Consider hanging items like colanders and pie plates, too.


Shelving


Rustic wood shelving is an ideal addition to any stone wall. Look for simple shelving made from distressed wood. Accessorize the shelves with old-fashioned cookbooks, wooden nesting boxes, wicker baskets, tin ware and pottery. Place hooks under the shelves and hang candles from the hooks. Place an old country sign on a hook and hang homespun dishtowels, too.


Wall Hangings


Place a beautiful quilt on a stone wall to add instant country charm. Display a quilt that incorporates your kitchen colors in a quilt pattern that is simple and old-fashioned. Use a wrought iron drapery rod with rustic finials to hang the quilt.


Old wooden or tin signs are also right at home on a stone wall. Find signs with messages that fit your personality or your family's beliefs and hang them prominently.


Display a collection of wicker baskets to add rustic country charm. Baskets come in all shapes and sizes and usually have handles, making them ideal for hanging on a stone wall.







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