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8 Ways to Add Color to the Kitchen/Dining Room

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The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, and most people want that heart to feel warm and welcoming. For the rooms where you cook and eat, we've rounded up a few small (and not-so-small) ways to add a little cheer through color...

 
 

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Add Color Through Accessories: Aja's Anti-Depressive Kitchen


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Tablecloths are a Quick Fix: Family Tree Tablecloth from Ferm Living


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Tea Towels Are Cheap and Easy: Tea Towels from Xochi Santa Fe


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Placemats, Runners, and Chargers Add Color to the Table: Juniper Placemat from Unison


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Flowers Add a Layer of Detail: Pink Dining Room from House Beautiful

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Aja's kitchen is also a great example of adding color through backsplash and floor. I love that kitchen!

You can get colorful countertops and appliances now, though not cheaply.

I have so many ideas for my dream kitchen; I think my biggest problem would be avoiding to much color.

posted by TrueTex on November 20th 2008 at 9:32pm
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