Upgrade the look in your kitchen with an easy and fun caf\u00e9 theme. You can create this look a number of different ways, going for the look and feel of a quaint French or Italian bistro, a coffee shop, or maybe an all-American hometown caf\u00e9. However you choose to decorate your caf\u00e9-style kitchen, the goal is to make it a comfortable and welcoming space for friends and family who come in for home-cooked food and pleasant conversation.<\/p>\n
European bistros typify the small, hole-in-the wall family restaurant with small dinette sets located both inside and outside the establishment, either along the sidewalk or in a small patio or courtyard. Italian bistros, in particular, are welcoming little caf\u00e9s all about wine and family recipes for extraordinary pasta dishes.<\/p>\n
Elements to convey this kitchen style include:<\/p>\n
To complete your design, include floral greenery on cabinet tops, where you can also display cookware, urns or decorative serving platters. Grow fresh herbs in small terra-cotta pots along the kitchen windowsill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
French caf\u00e9s are quite similar to Italian bistros, especially with wine and grape themes. However, the menu and d\u00e9cor is centered on French cuisine, including pastries and baked goods. Wrought iron accents, rustic wood or painted wood all complement this theme.<\/p>\n
Other elements that complement this theme include:<\/p>\n
You could pull this look together with black and white checkered tiles or distressed wooden flooring. Add some vintage wall art with a French or\u00a0Parisian theme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The perfect theme for coffee lovers, a\u00a0coffee house\u00a0caf\u00e9-style kitchen celebrates this popular beverage. Start with bistro-style seating with a small kitchen dinette set. Consider painting wooden chairs in different colors, or use a coffee-inspired color scheme that includes various shades of brown, tan and cream. Accent these warm neutrals with bright pops of yellow or red.<\/p>\n
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One way to pull this theme together is to pick up an eclectic mix of vintage dishes and serve ware at thrift stores and yard sales. Display your favorite pieces on a shelf or freestanding cupboard. Paint all or part of a wall with chalkboard paint, and create a menu of the types of coffee you like to make. Invest in an espresso machine to make all of your coffee house favorites. Keep a few baked goods on a covered cake stand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
From truck stops to fifties-style diners to small country kitchens, the All-American caf\u00e9-style kitchen embodies the look of small, family-owned restaurants that serve home cooked food. Key elements to an all-American, vintage caf\u00e9 kitchen include black and white checkered floors, stainless steel furniture, Formica tabletops, and vinyl upholstery.<\/p>\n
Other ideas to give your kitchen a retro or vintage caf\u00e9 feel include:<\/p>\n
Create a rural caf\u00e9 look with quaint, country kitchen-style d\u00e9cor. Provide bench seating on one side of the kitchen table or in a breakfast nook. Convey a caf\u00e9 feel with open storage and dishes placed on shelves or open cupboards for quick access. Add character and charm with tiered caf\u00e9 kitchen curtains, red checked or gingham style table cloths, and old-fashioned placemats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The variety of options for caf\u00e9-themed kitchens creates a wide appeal. Choose the theme that works best with your overall decorating style, cooking style, personality and lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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