If you entertain in your home chances are you’ve noticed the tendency of guests to gather in the kitchen. No matter how comfortable and inviting your living areas may be, people seem to migrate to the kitchen. Take it as a compliment; the aroma wafting through the house is probably too irresistible to keep them away. As dining areas have become more of a social gathering spot, many people are dressing up the walls as they do in other rooms of their home, in order to create a comfortable setting that will accommodate both casual family meals and arranged dinner parties.
There is a variety of cuisine themes you can consider such as traditional still life images, vintage posters and perhaps even a shadow box of your grandmother’s wooden utensils. However, you don’t have to commit to a culinary theme. Scenic landscapes, abstracts and other cherished memorabilia can all be custom framed to help tie in the surrounding décor of your kitchen and adjoining rooms.
The most important factor is to choose a theme that you like and one that will reflect your personal style, while adding a feeling of warmth to the room that’s not just coming from the oven.
For additional information on prints, posters and custom framing, visit FASTFRAME of Valencia, which is located at 24204 Valencia Blvd, at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and McBean Parkway. Owners Randy Burzynski and Rose-Marie Longan can be reached at 661-291-1325.