In some homes, there is no division between the kitchen and the living room, which means either one looks like it runs right into the other.
Decorating a long, narrow kitchen is simple and easy, if you know what to do.
The key to defining the kitchen and the living room is to make the transition subtle but noticeable.
You do not want to shock yourself or others with a dramatic change.
Here are some ideas you can use to make the most out of decorating a long, narrow kitchen.
Trimming the Differences Not everyone thinks of trim when it comes to decorating a kitchen.
In fact, trims are generally only used around doors and door frames.
However, if you are decorating a long narrow kitchen that seems to run into another room without any transition period, trim can be a great accessory.
What is great about trim is the fact that it does not cost a whole lot and takes little effort to hang.
The trim can be as thin or wide as you want, but you want to use a shade of trim that will match the color of the wall in both rooms you are dividing, most people like to use gold as a trimming color, which can match nearly any color on the walls.
One trick about hanging trim is you want to make sure you install it in a way that is easily removed if you need to change your wall colors at a later date.
Therefore, you will want to use some finish nails to hang the trim instead of glue.
Matching Rooms You likely do not want to paint or wallpaper both rooms with the same exact design or color, since they are essentially two different rooms, even though it does not really look like it.
Therefore, consider covering the walls with similar and matching colors.
Neutral and soft colors work best for this effect.
For example, you could paint the living room a soft brown, beige, or deep but not bright pink.
Then for the kitchen you could use a wallpaper with the same type of colors incorporated within it.
This will help in making the transition from one room to the next a lot less dramatic.
Make the Most of it You can make the two spaces work together to create more space by choosing the window treatments and furnishings of the same exact color for both rooms.
This will work in making the two rooms run together and work perfectly together, making more space.
You always have an abundance of choices when it comes to decorating a long narrow kitchen and making it work.