Modern-day living isn’t just about functionality and practicality. We want more. A beautiful space that tells a story makes us feel at home, one that’s inspiring and even espouses our values. This is why home decor is important.
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Of all the spaces we spend time decorating, the kitchen always gets special attention. It affects everyone’s experience thus, every detail has to be taken care of. If you’re looking for some inspiration, this article provides a few kitchen decor theme ideas you should try.
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Animal Prints
Africa is known for its wildlife. Designs inspired by this have made their way into the fashion and beauty industries and interior design. You can use this in your kitchen decor by having some of your mats, rugs, curtains and utensils made from a zebra or cheetah print.
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Nature
We have beautiful landscapes across the continent and you can bring that into your kitchen by using it as your decor theme. Incorporate some imagery of the beautiful landscape on your wall hangings and wallpaper in your kitchen, and use color schemes that have a natural feel to them.
Culture & Heritage
You can have a few pieces of items from different African cultures. For example, Maasai mats and clothes, the famous calabash, uteo bowls and trays, wooden stools and clay pots, among other pieces.
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Hand Made Items
Craftsmanship is a big part of African culture and certainly, woven products from natural resources are used in homes for decor. You can have woven baskets and wooden cooking items that give the African vibe.
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Sculptured Items
If you can get a few sculptured items to place around your kitchen, do that, as it will bring out that African feel. A woman carrying a basket over her head, there’s nothing that screams African more than that. Again, the three-legged cooking stone piece is a classic in Africa.
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Paintings
You can easily find African paintings that will be suitable for your kitchen. You can use a few of these pieces depending on the size of your kitchen. One or two will be enough. Make sure you place it where it’ll be well-seen by anyone walking in.
African Textiles
These fabrics will make your kitchen look and feel vibrant. Use these on your floor and table mats, apron, hangings, pot holders and any other accessory.
There’s no shortage of African themes you can use in your kitchen. It’s about your taste and sense of style that’ll inform what you ultimately settle for. If you want to find any of the items mentioned in the article, head to Amazon. They have a lot of African-inspired kitchen products that’ll help you decorate your kitchen.
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