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Selecting Old World Kitchen Wall Colors
Old world theme kitchens are painted with colors that are warm, yellow-based colors. When decorating an old world kitchen consider paint colors that are nature inspired. Think deep greens of springtime, golden bosque pears, fresh morning cream, the rich red of ripe pomegranates and you have some possibilities for old world kitchen colors.
Create contrasting textures and visual depth with coarse travertine tiles and heavily textured walls rich in old world color. Yellow and orange are important colors to consider when creating an old world style kitchen.
Yellow is subdued and found in shades of gold as seen in golden olive oil and creamy stucco walls in ancient buildings. Shades of gold are old world neutrals found on floors and walls as well as in cabinetry and furniture.
The orange in old world design is burnt terra cotta orange or even darker. Rusty burnt orange is used on walls and floors. Darkest shades are found in scrolled ironwork, dark cabinetry and furniture.
For kitchen accent colors, warm tomato red, cobalt blue, olive green and golden sunflower yellow are colors found in ceramic art throughout southern Europe. As you view the old world kitchen pictures on this page, you will see a multitude of colors that are ideal for accessory and wall colors.
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Selecting Old World Wall Art
Old World Art for the Kitchen
Fresh artwork changes a kitchen's ambience almost as quickly as a fresh coat of paint. Old world artwork sets a reminiscent mood that looks to the past for solace and inspiration.
Consider updating old prints with stylish new ones that are complimentary to your old world kitchen look.
When creating a casual old world theme, acquire old world art in the subjects of wine and vineyards, fruit and floral, old world landscapes, architectural themes, antique urns and vessels, tranquil lakes, ancient statues, quaint fishing villages and rugged coastlines.
Wide wood frames in dark or antique gold hues are common to old world framed art. Hand carved molding and ornate trims are used when constructing frames for old world art. Unframed art is perfect for a more transitional decorating theme.
See our large selection of old world art ideal for the old world style kitchen.
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