If you read my prior article on remodeling my kitchen, then you know what I’m up to. My kitchen has looked exactly the same since the 1950s when my grandma bought this home. A remodel was long overdue and I’m glad that I’m finally acting on it.
The decision-making process has been more complicated than I expected. I’m no interior designer, so I’m learning everything as I move along. Now that the flooring has been selected and I’m about to decide on the kitchen hardware, the next step is the walls.
I was looking at a few beautiful options of what I could do for my kitchen and I’ve been inspired by different ideas that I spotted online. I’ve made a few decisions already as far as the colors I’m interested in but now there’s more to go through!
Idea 1: Wallpaper
Image Source: E.R.Miller Designs on Houzz.com
I quite like the idea of using wallpaper. It seems easier to work with than paint and most likely a lot easier to clean up as well. Also, I can use a thematically-relevant pattern, like the corn cob curtains in The Simpsons’ kitchen. 🙂 I don’t want to go full-out cliché or have a strongly-themed wallpaper. I much prefer something lite and pleasing to the eye, like the picture above.
I did some research and found this site Wallcover that ships here and has good quality kitchen wallpapers so I think this may be the winning option. If anyone has ordered from them before, please let me know in the comments below! Feedback and reviews are always helpful.
Idea 2: Backsplash
Image source: BHG
I’ve never had a ‘formal’ backsplash. Right now, behind the sink and stoves, there’s only regular, blank wall and it’s quite dull and gets dirty. So I’m looking forward to installing a brand new, shiny backsplash there.
The question is.. which type? Do I want a gorgeous tile pattern made up of different blocks in different colors? Or one fresh, shiny single-color backsplash? There’s just such a wide variety of options available, and it can get overwhelming. I need to put some time into evaluating which backsplash will work well with the new hardware and the wallpaper color and pattern. I’m really liking the clean, contemporary look of the one featured above.
Idea 3: Installing shelving on the walls
Originally, I wasn’t even thinking about doing this but after I saw the image above, I was sold. I LOVE the way this looks – it’s so practical! I knew I didn’t want our walls to stay empty – after all, storage space is always necessary, but I wasn’t sure how to go about it. The way these shelving panels are placed on the wall, they are completely unobtrusive to the kitchen counter, which is great because I hate things being on my way when I’m prepping.
I can place important elements there – sugar, salt, coffee, spices… the items I need constantly and should be in an easy-to-reach position. Plus, I like that I can put a few decorative pieces there as well, just to make the kitchen feel homier. Maybe a picture of the family eating a meal. 🙂 That seems very much in place!
The picture is from A Beautiful Mess and it was intended to show off the gorgeous DIY countertop they embellished, but it’s the shelving that took my heart.
I’m very excited about the changes in the kitchen!
I like the backsplash a lot. I think I am just traumatized from my father making my sister and I help wallpaper their house when we were kids LOL. I am not a wallpaper fan 🙂
I live in a mobile home not sure you can remodel those but I love your kitchen so pretty.
I live in a two bedroom apartment so designing is not an option. I’m loving the look you’ve created and it really matches well with everything.
Your kitchen is beautiful. I can’t wait until I’ve saved up enough money to redo our kitchen because it sorely needs a makeover.
I love the hood over the range. We are currently looking for a new house and our realtor is picking on me because I love the older look. Apparently I am the only one that does, the new modern looks are pretty I just have not come to appreciate them fully yet!
I love the wall paper! I don’t know if I would want shelving on our walls vs having cupboards. I like that everything is hidden inside our cupboards. And the back splash is cute! Good luck!
The wallpaper is great! Actually all of these are great ideas- I may copy cat a few for my kitchen. Make sure to post the big reveal. We would love to see it! – Alice Chase
I think – in the fantasy kitchen I’m never going to have – I would have a mix of cabinets and shelving and a very funky back splash.
Can I move in? Just to sit in awe of your kitchen.I love what you did
I love the wallpaper. I wanted to wallpaper a wall in my house but finding wallpaper has been a challenge. I like to see things in person so buying online is a real hassle. Maybe I will check out a paint store I think they carry wallpaper samples.
Oh wow. Those are some really nice kitchens. Thanks for sharing the great ideas.
Wallpaper is so nice! I love all the modern patterns and designs they’ve come out with.
Sounds like fun! We’ve never had a formal backsplash either. If we were going to update our kitchen that would be first on my agenda!
The more shelving the better, I love just having everything so easy to reach and grasp; it’s annoying when it’s all hiding away and I struggle to find what I want.
We are just finishing up our kitchen remodel and I am exhausted, LOL. It has been 3 months without a kitchen. We also did some work on our living room, dinning area and bathroom and garage. Now comes the fun part…not. Cleaning and putting everything in its place.
Yes, I’m loving the idea of open shelving like that. I think it looks fabulous!
I love where you are going with your kitchen. I am a big fan of wallpaper in the kitchen. Its a great way to get a big visual impact in a room that is totally cabinets. I also love open shelves because you can display pretty things and it breaks up a large expanse of cabinets. The combo of wallpaper and open shelves will look fabulous!
Oh fun! I so wish I could re-do my kitchen but it is a rental lol Maybe when I get my own home! I honestly would probably hire someone to do it because I’m no interior designer lol