Kitchen Decorating Styles

Decorate your kitchen to bring charm and appeal to this hardworking room. Browse our ideas for every decorating style and every type of kitchen—from spacious to small. Our hundreds of kitchen photos will inspire you to try new colors, incorporate decorative accents, and give your kitchen a makeover you'll love for years to come. Learn the characteristics of specific styles and how to re-create the looks you see in our favorite kitchen remodels. From putting the smallest details into place to determining the overall scheme of your kitchen, tips from our kitchen design experts will help you make decisions with confidence. We have the decorating inspiration you need to get your kitchen makeover started, whether you love the traditional style—with stately colors and finishes and plenty of classic details—or if cottage is your favorite—with beaded board, weathered finishes, and soft colors—or if modern is your style of choice—with clean lines, metal finishes, and cool colors. If you're looking to define your style, take our decorating personality quiz. Answer a few questions about your preferences and we'll match you with a decorating personality and identify decor ideas that suit your style perfectly.