Guest Picks: Accessorize Your Kitchen for Summer
Spread your cheese with a little extra oomph!
Pot racks are a great way to embrace your inner Julia Child and display your beautiful, colorful pots and pans.
I'm trying to be better about drinking from actual (not disposable) glasses. These colorful juice glasses would be too fun to resist.
For me, an espresso machine in the kitchen is a must, even in the summer. The great design and color on this one are a great bonus.
Trina Turk manages to mix retro, color and geometry in her fabrics. I think this sandy brown pattern is a great fit for a Roman shade, something that won't require a lot of yardage.
I fell in love with Thom Filicia's outdoor rugs recently. They're ecofriendly (recycled from plastic bottles), durable (for both outdoor and indoor use) and even reversible for twice the fun. They're the perfect match for the kitchen in need of some styling.
Do you also pay your bills and open your snail mail in the kitchen? I've been looking for something like this set of drawers to organize all that paperwork and still look neat on my white shelves.
I just love barn lights, and I think they add so much depth and definition to a room. They would be extremely functional in a kitchen or studio. The electric blue on this one is the cherry on top.
I love this tiny little vase! It's so small that there's no danger of knocking it over while I'm cooking or fetching something.
Tie in all the colors of your kitchen with these beautiful striped placemats.
I can't seem to be getting enough of green, and luckily my white kitchen can carry it. This toaster seems to be saying "good morning, it's going to be a wonderful day!"
This mug is just so clever with the color peeking out from inside.
Protect your surfaces and add some fun to your kitchen with chalkboard oilcloth.
These beautiful plates are not just for eating — they're like art for the kitchen.
How cool is this marquee light that can point the crowds (or your family) to the food?
These dishes are so beautiful that I would just stack them on top of the cabinets, which would also help add some definition and spark to the space.
My main concern about my kitchen is that it looks a bit drab because it doesn't get much sun. Plants inject instant life and oxygen into a room, so that problem is solved with this terrarium. Also, I love the idea of hanging stuff from the kitchen ceiling because I feel all the attention stops where the cabinets end.
I just love this punchy green! With its beautiful, sleek design, this chair is cheerful and functional, but it's also an investment.
This sofa's mustard color is subtle enough to outlast the summer, and I think it would be great for a breakfast nook. If I want to change the vibe of the kitchen, I'd just move it to another room — it's the perfect piece for apartment living.
I would line my white, open shelves with a set of these charming mugs. They have so much personality!More: Color Guide: How to Work With Bright White
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