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When turned upside down, short, ornamental flowerbed fences of wood, plastic or iron make appealing window valances. They can be left in their natural state or painted to complement the kitchen’s color theme, and they work with or without new curtains or blinds.

Large breadboxes effectively hide clutter. Mixing and matching breadboxes that are capable of holding everything from vitamins to vegetables can transform messy counters into unblemished workplaces that are pleasing to the eye.

Kitchen floor mats are inexpensive, and changing them frequently keeps a kitchen fresh. Non-skid mats work well to cover damaged areas of floors, and padded mats placed before the sink and stove give the legs and back a comfort boost.

Replacing kitchen-themed decorations with those that are non-kitchen inspired can completely transform the room. For the tabletop, a deep glass vase can be a conversation starter when filled with something out of the ordinary. Colorful leaves from the yard pierced onto bamboo skewers and dropped down inside the vase works beautifully for fall. Works of art, framed collages, statues, shadow boxes filled with whatever the imagination can conceive and other non-traditional items will add interesting flavor and depth to any kitchen.

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I absolutely love the idea of using a flowerbed fence for a valance. Thats a great idea! Something really different but appealing! Thanks for this post.

I love seeing what other people come up with. Sometimes you get tired of your own things and need a fresh look from another perspective.