Make A Modern Kitchen Nook

With a little creativity and a can-do attitude, you can turn that unused space in your kitchen into welcoming and stylish modern nook. With the use of furnishings and decorative accessories, you can create an inviting space in your kitchen in which to enjoy a small meal or sit back and relax with a cup of coffee and a newspaper. Choose elements that speak to modern design, making this space not only comfortable, but a chic addition to your kitchen.

Instructions

1. Paint the walls in the nook a different color from the rest of the kitchen to separate the area. Choose colors that coordinate with the kitchen's color scheme or a separate color to make the space stand out. For example, if your kitchen is white, you can choose a bold, eye-catching color to make the nook an inviting space, such as lime green, bright yellow or burnt orange.

2. Place an area rug on the floor of the nook to delineate the space. Choose a solid-colored shag or rattan area rug. Alternatively, choose an area rug that features a modern design, such as geometric prints.

3. Furnish the space with streamlined, modern pieces, such as a lacquered or glass-topped table with chrome legs, or a small table set for two. In particular, pieces that possess straight lines and metal or glass accents will imbue the area with modern appeal.

4. Decorate the table with accents in a modern style. Whenever possible, select pieces in bold or monochromatic colors, like stainless steel or brightly colored glass vases, or glass bowls filled with colorful glass marbles. For an understated look, place a single piece in the center of the table, or, for more interest, set a collection of items in a symmetrical layout on the center of the table.

5. Display a piece of modern art on one of the walls in the kitchen nook. A large splatter painting or black-and-white photograph of a single flower will add simple yet dramatic impact to the space.

6. Install a decorative chandelier or pendant lamp over the table to illuminate the space.

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