Color
- Paint your apartment kitchen. Ask the property owner for permission before painting the walls. Once you receive permission, choose a color to brighten up your kitchen. Smaller kitchens appear larger with a lighter-hued paint--for example, pale yellow walls and bright yellow cupboard doors.
- Place a small table and chairs in the corner of your apartment kitchen. If you do not have a small kitchen table set, buy an inexpensive one. A card table, decorated with a tablecloth, and chairs would work as well. Don't clutter a small kitchen apartment with large furniture.
- Create storage in your kitchen apartment. Typically, apartment kitchens lack enough storage for tenants. Buy a decorative shower curtain rod and hang a bedsheet to hide items stored behind it. Choose a sheet to match your décor or an accent color for your kitchen. This creates a decorative and fast way to create a hidden storage area in your kitchen.
- Dedicate an area in your kitchen for a pegboard, hooks and pegboard baskets. Pegboards seldom come in a color to match your kitchen's décor. Buy spray paint for the pegboard and paint it in an accent color. Let the pegboard dry completely. Hang the pegboard in a specific area in your kitchen--for example, next to the refrigerator. Arrange your cookbooks and kitchen towels in the pegboard baskets. Hang your cooking utensils on the pegboard with the pegboard hooks.
- Hang extra shelving in your kitchen. You can paint the shelving to match the kitchen's décor. Shop your local thrift stores, department stores or garage sales for inexpensive shelving. Arrange your spices on one shelf and glassware on another.
- Replace the lighting in your kitchen. Buy lighting to meet your personal needs and preferences. Perhaps, you want your kitchen to have a chandelier or an updated light fixture. If you can't replace the light fixture yourself, hire a professional.
Creating a Kitchen Style
Once you’ve begun to organize and maximize your space, you’ll be ready to work on your kitchen décor. Depending on your time and budget, you can make small changes, such as adding kitchen decorations, or overhaul the fundamental structure of the room.
There are several popular kitchen styles you might want to consider before making major changes. While you may not want to imitate them exactly, they may give you kitchen ideas that will help you create a look that reflects your personal style.
1. Contemporary – This style features clean, simple lines and a minimalist look. Cabinets and appliances are modern looking and eschew ornate embellishments.
2. Colonial (also known as Country or Early American): This style evokes a homey, lived-in feel and features quaint, old-fashioned décor.
3. Shaker – Shaker kitchens are simple and utilitarian, featuring wood cabinets and countertops and brass fixtures.
4. French Country – These kitchens have a warm feel and make use of natural materials. Furniture is often large with embellished design.
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