A stylish kitchen takes more than top-notch appliances. A well-placed accent can make the whole room pop. Dress up your kitchen with these artful accents.
— Rebecca Little
home&garden@tribune.com
1. COLLAGE ART
John Derian makes collages from antique letters combined with other elements to create unexpected designs. This handmade glass tray could serve as art for the kitchen, or perhaps as a tres fab spoon rest. Rectangle tray measures 6 inches by 9 inches.
Cost: $88; at lilleashop.com.
2. EASY GROW
The self-watering flower pot from Danish design company Eva Solo has nylon threads that draw water up into the roots. The reservoir holds enough water to sustain a plant for a week before refilling.
Cost: $34.50 for 4 1/2 inches, $39.75 for 5 inches. Sprout Home, 745 N. Damen Ave., 312-226-5950; sprouthome.com.
3. DONNA REED MOD
A throwback to 1950s feminine, the new, adorable aprons from local tabletop company Nora Fleming come with four interchangeable sashes.
Cost: $40 to $45.
C’est Moi, 2129 N. Damen Ave., 773-269-2116; Fuller’s Home and Hardware, 35 E. 1st St., Hinsdale, 630-323-7750; and nora fleming.com.
4. DIFFERENT STRIPES
These earthenware mixing bowls are hand-painted with black and white stripes that complement almost any color scheme. They are available in 3- and 4-quart sizes.
Cost: $29.95 and $36.95. Crate and Barrel; for stores or to order, crateand barrel.com
5. SCREENED GEMS
Fun kitchen towels add a bright, colorful element to even the most drab kitchen. These silk-screened towels are from Chicago-based company Patapri, owned by Japanese designer Yoko Uemura. All towels are 100 percent linen.
Cost: $14 each or $40 for set of three at patapri.com
