Wall decorations for the kitchen: So stylish, so functional, so many possibilities

No one needs bare kitchen walls

Walls are often neglected. They are accessories: a background with a neutral finish, in front of which the cooking area and worktop can be staged. At the same time, any room without a surface design remains stylistically unfinished. As is often the case with wall decorations, less is more. Anything goes, as long as you like it. Breaks in style liven up a space. Hanging designer vases with flowers or planted macramé stand out in a cool, high-tech kitchen – even to your guests. Even more impressive as a green contrast: a complete wall of plants as a vertical garden.

 

Artistic decorations: The kitchen wall as a gallery 

Pictures are the wall decoration par excellence – even in the kitchen. Sophisticated photo art behind high-gloss acrylic is a highlight in itself. Intense colors are shown off to their best advantage here. But black-and-white motifs can also have a strong effect behind Plexiglas. Are you a fan of monumental visuals? Choose a photo wallpaper. If you prefer a changing wall design, digital picture frames are a good choice. They have long since gone beyond just the windowsill, and are now available in large formats up to 55 inches. The high-tech screens present whatever you can link via WiFi in HD quality – from famous paintings to your latest family photos.

Very expressive: Writings on the wall

Naturally, you can also hang pictures on your walls. But you can also write on them. Large-format statements look excellent on kitchen walls. Many manufacturers offer customizable lettering, so you can configure your phrase exactly the way you want it with little effort. In terms of design, you can choose between flat wall tattoos or three-dimensional letters made of metal, wood, or acrylic. For particularly high-quality, look to letters made of neon LEDs. There are few limits to your design statement here. Speaking of writing: A large blackboard or an entire blackboard wall will let you record what’s on your mind on a daily basis.

What’s beautiful can also be functional

That something is not only decorative, but also practical, is the optimal case. This applies to the interior – and to the wall design. Functional and perfectly shaped, it not only inspires your cooking skills. You can also impress your guests: 

• A clock belongs in every kitchen. In the past, there was the classic wall-mounted model: round and ticking. Modern time-measuring devices are not only predominantly silent, they are also design statements. Some models need neither numbers nor a dial. Formats of 180 x 180 cm are available, as are multi-time zones with customizable city names. Stylistically, there’s something for everybody.  
• Fancy wall shelves offer stylish storage space and functional decoration in one. Stage your dishes and glasses or present exclusive vinegars, oils, and spices as decorations. One additional benefit: Everything is conveniently within reach when cooking.

• Large magnetic boards are extremely practical and look good at the same time. They are available in glass backed with a steel sheet or in stainless steel ­– then magnetized and made an elegant classic. One impressively rough alternative: raw steel straight from the mill. 

• Music is a must. Where once there was the portable radio are now stylish, standing or hanging WiFi- and Bluetooth-enabled boxes. There are now also luxury wall speakers in the form of three-dimensional, graphic patterns. They don’t just cooking a more lively experience, they’re also a fancy wall decoration. 

• Wine racks don’t belong in the cellar, they belong in the kitchen as wall design. Models are available, for example, with curved side panels that seem to climb up the wall, or as nested boxes in different sizes and colors. One fancy variant: a plain, stainless steel bar that makes bottles seem to float on the wall, in such a way that you have a clear view of the labels at all times. Beautiful and functional.

Interior design and decoration: The kitchen wall becomes a design space

The design of the walls contributes significantly to the overall aesthetic impression of a room. A surface has an effect through finish and decorative elements. All of this means special attention should be paid to the wall design. The possibilities are pleasingly diverse. At the same time, wall decoration is not only stylish, it’s often also very practical.