Chef themes are common in bistros.
Bistros are small European-inspired cafes. Creating this type of ambiance in your own home will give it a Mediterranean, French Country or Tuscany-style atmosphere. This type of kitchen embraces the casual spirit of a country kitchen and invites your guests to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Place a decorative wooden or pottery bowl in the center of your kitchen island or to use as a centerpiece on your table. Fill it with faux or real fruit and vegetables, such as bunches of grapes or artichokes.
2. Decide on a theme for your bistro kitchen; some bistros have pictures of a chubby chef, checkered fabrics and roosters, while others may focus on a theme such as coffee. Set decor around the room to enhance the theme.
3. Utilize colorful tile with grape or fruit patterns on it to decorate your kitchen back splash or countertops.
4. Hang pictures on the walls that depict different types of cheeses, wines and fruit or grapevines to enhance the bistro d cor.
5. Place a wrought-iron table and chairs in the dining area of your kitchen. Be sure to utilize seat cushions that have bold, contrasting colors, such as red, black and white, or warm color combinations, such as coral, gold and sage green. You can use a wrought-iron baker's rack or tea carts to enhance the decor.
6. Hang cafe-style curtains on your windows to create the intimate atmosphere of a bistro. Cafe curtains shield the lower portion of a window from prying eyes and give the room a European flair.
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