Cafe Kitchen Ideas

If you are hoping to spruce up your kitchen, then consider giving it the look and feel of a cafe. The "cafe theme" is an easy one to carry out. You may find that you already have many of the items you need to transform your kitchen space into a whimsical, sidewalk cafe. Take note of cafes that you have enjoyed visiting in the past, and use those images and memories to interpret your own version of a cafe in your kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?

Cafe Bistro Table

Purchase a cafe bistro table, which often is made of metal and has a delicate wire look. Cafe tables are small and charming. Place solid red or gingham cushions on the bistro chairs and cover it with a white tablecloth. Place a vase full of fresh red roses or other fresh flowers on the table.

Fringed Cafe Curtains

Make your own cafe curtains, and hang them on rods above your kitchen windows. For an "old world" cafe look, consider fringed cafe curtains. According to Better Homes and Gardens magazine, to achieve the look, install swing-arm rods at the top and bottom of the window frame. Measure the distance between the rods; add 12 inches to that number to get the length dimensions for the fringed panel. Add 2 inches to the length of the rod to get the number for how wide the fringed panel should be. Cut out the panels. Create fringe on the top and bottom of the panels by marking 6 inches from the top and bottom of the panel and pulling out "the threads running across the width." Hem the long sides for a more finished look, or leave them unfinished. Place the fringe in clusters and use the clusters to tie the panels to the rods.

Cafe Art

Cover your walls in cafe-themed art. Visit an online art poster dealer to select a replica of famous cafe scenes that will complement your cafe kitchen decor. Some ideas include Renoir's "The Luncheon of the Boating Party" and Van Gogh's "The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at Night."

Vintage Glass Bottles

Use vintage glass bottles and old wine bottles as vases and decorations in your cafe-themed kitchen. Place them on shelves to create a charming cafe feel. Create a candle holder using slim candlesticks in wine bottles; this can be the centerpiece for your bistro table instead of flowers in a vase.