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Redecorating Your KitchenThe Southwestern kitchen decor can vary depending upon personal taste. It does not take much to change the look of the kitchen by doing something as changing the décor such as window coverings to a bright color.
Painting the walls to a yellow, and possibly cover one entire wall with faux brick wallboard, or you can cover the lower half of the walls with the faux brick tile board along with a chair rail and paint the upper half of the walls. Lighting One easy way to change the look of your kitchen is though the light fixtures. As long as the wiring is good and at the location where you want to add your new light, all you need to do is to remove the old and replace it with the new light. Kitchen lighting can be added to other areas aside from the ceiling. Small lights over the breakfast bar, or wall sconces on the wall near your dining room table. There are some things to look out for when purchasing your new lighting. Some lighting fixtures, as well as lamps will work with regular light bulbs and the energy efficient CFL bulbs which are those curly light bulbs. Others such as chandeliers and ceiling fans with lights do not always take either of those bulbs, but smaller chandelier bulbs. The chandelier bulbs can be purchased at different wattage so there is no concern about having enough light from them. |
 
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Kitchen Dinneware, Accent Pieces For Southwestern KitchenSimple changes such as dishes, canister sets, placemats or a table cloth can make a lot of difference. Another simple change is the overhead kitchen lighting. Wrought iron fits nicely such as a wrought iron fruit bowl. Scroll work is decorative and is perfect for napkin caddies and paper towel holders.
Small kitchens often have storage problems. A bakers rack does not take up a lot of space, yet provides storage, and shelves for condiments, pots and pans, dishes, cookbooks, plants or just plain decorative items. Add a bit of wildlife, accent tables too!!! |
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Southwestern Kitchen Flooring
There are a lot of choices for kitchen flooring to suit your budget, as well as aesthetics. Wood and brick flooring is great for the Southwestern kitchen. However, it can be expensive. You can also get the same look in linoleum, tile, and laminate flooring.
Kitchen Mats and Rugs
When giving the kitchen a new look, one of the must haves are that of kitchen mats for indoors as well as outdoors. An outdoor rug will certainly withstand all of the wet boots and shoes, as well as the outdoor debris that an indoor rug may not tolerate very well. The Southwestern style of mat or area rug can add bright or more subdued colors along with various designs of desert flowers, geometric shapes reflecting Navajo designs as well as an array of others.
Kitchen Mats and Rugs
When giving the kitchen a new look, one of the must haves are that of kitchen mats for indoors as well as outdoors. An outdoor rug will certainly withstand all of the wet boots and shoes, as well as the outdoor debris that an indoor rug may not tolerate very well. The Southwestern style of mat or area rug can add bright or more subdued colors along with various designs of desert flowers, geometric shapes reflecting Navajo designs as well as an array of others.
 
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Soutwestern Kitchen BacksplashTiles for a backsplash come in an array of designs that can be placed together to create a mural or spaced out among the less decorative tiles. The diversity enables you to have a great design that will fit your budget. Not only do these work in the kitchen but you can create a great design over the shower, backsplash in the bathroom.
Wall panels of faux brick add a great touch. They truly look authentic for a lot less money. |