Informal eateries and wine bars are the inspiration behind bistro kitchen designs.
The bistro kitchen design is known for its timeless beauty and charm. Bistro designs seem to conjure up images of quaint eateries in France and Italy filled with specially brewed coffees, baguettes and slow-cooked foods. Trying to capture the feeling of a European bistro in your own home may seem like a difficult task, but there are some steps you can take to turn your kitchen into an informal eatery of your own. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose a color scheme that reminds you of French promenades and charming eateries. Think about shades and colors that complement black, white and red combinations and keep a cohesive look throughout your kitchen design.
2. Replace your current kitchen table with a bistro set. Most bistro tables are round and accompanying chairs are decorative. Some sets are wrought iron but you can find wood varieties that have bistro appeal to them.
3. Add an old world clock to your kitchen. Both bistro and French country kitchens have historic-looking clocks in them. This is an inexpensive way to add to the ambiance you are trying to create.
4. Hang a large pot rack if possible. Use it to hold a selection of your best pots as well as other decorative touches such as ivy strands.
5. Replace your flooring with black and white checkered tile patterns. Or, find other items that have black and white shades in them to add to the bistro feeling.
6. Add a colorful awning to a kitchen window. Awnings are typically found on outer walls; however, you can install one on an inner wall to further your design concept. You can also add tiered cafe window treatments to your kitchen windows.
7. Display typical bistro articles such as bread baskets to house baguettes and other bakery items, decanters and coffee-related products. Display large coffee mugs in deep reds and chocolate browns in a noticeable place. Display other items such as old wine bottles and colorful tiles and tea towels.
8. Hang vintage French or Italian paintings in your kitchen. Choose ones that are reminiscent of the European countryside as well those that have French still life in them.
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