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Tips and ideas for furnishing an original kitchen

16 maggio 2025

Why settle for ordinary solutions when you can transform your kitchen into a room that truly mirrors your personality? Creating your own original kitchen means creating a unique space, in which form and function come together in a design with an element of surprise.

Since 1988, Ar-Tre has been designing and making kitchens that combine innovation, quality and customisation. Experience has taught us that the most original details are often the ones that transform a normal kitchen into an extraordinary place, one that is incredible both for those who live there and those who visit.

In this article we will guide you through innovative solutions, practical tips and original ideas for furnishing your kitchen, without forgetting the importance of functionality. You will find out how to combine unusual colours, innovative materials, unconventional shapes and much, much more.

If you have read our previous article on Ideas, tips and practical examples for furnishing your kitchen, this is a perfect next step for those wishing to push the boundaries of traditional design and add a dash of uniqueness to their kitchen space.

Why choose original kitchen decor

Choosing original kitchen decor is not just a question of style, it also has a positive impact on your home life. A personalised space reflects your identity and is a statement about who you are – from your passions to your values, and ultimately your idea of conviviality.

A kitchen with distinctive design elements stimulates us to be more creative in our cooking. Living in environments that represent our personalities enhances our well-being and motivation. Think how wonderful it will be to spend time cooking in a space that inspires you and makes you feel comfortable!

However, originality must never impact on functionality. The real challenge in furnishing an original modern kitchen lies in finding the perfect balance between innovative style and practicality. A kitchen can be bold and amazing, but it must always be able to meet your everyday practical requirements, from preparing and eating food to storage and cleaning.

In an age in which living space is shrinking and kitchens are increasingly hybrid, multi-functional areas, choosing original solutions for your kitchen can also mean optimising your space in an intelligent way, creating flexible spaces that can adapt to various times and activities during the day.

Original elements and ideas for furnishing an original kitchen

When we talk about modern kitchens, there is a practically infinite number of options for adding originality. Various elements can contribute to making a unique kitchen that stands out from the crowd.

Original colours for your kitchen

Colour is one of the most obvious ways of giving character to your kitchen. For instance, the new colour palette of the Ar-Tre I Naturali collection introduces tones that can transform a kitchen – pinkish hues that inspire peace and reflectiveness, warm reds reminiscent of spices that create a cosy, vibrant mood, and shades of green that bring the freshness of nature into the home. Even just one element in these colours can revolutionise a space, and become the dominant feature of the design.

Ideas for kitchens with original shapes

If you are looking for unconventional shapes, then look no further than our Progetto Sistema Laccato. Lacquer finishes give a room a contemporary, elegant air and interact beautifully with the rest of the interior design. The clean, continuous profiles can be straight or curved, conveying a sensation of simplicity and harmony, while the dynamic nature of the composition adds a distinctive touch. The vast range of available colours offers infinite opportunities for customisation.

How to create original lighting for your kitchen

Never underestimate the power of lighting as an element of inspiration for your kitchen. As well as classical functional lighting, think of dramatic solutions such as LED strip lights concealed below the wall units, artistic pendant lighting and lights that emphasise niches and architectural details. The right lighting can radically alter our perception of space and create different moods at different times of the day. It can be one of the most effective and least invasive original ideas for furnishing a kitchen.

Kitchen inspiration: original ideas to transform your kitchen

Transforming your kitchen into a truly unique space does not necessarily mean totally renovating it. Sometimes it is the original details that make the difference, and make a room personal and cosy.

The walls are the perfect canvas for expressing your originality. Be bold with a feature wall in an unexpected material. For example, using Magnetolab®, the magnetic panel available in various materials and finishes, or a section in blackboard paint to use for writing down recipes or shopping lists. These solutions not only visibly enrich the space, they can also make it more functional.

Creative storage solutions are another way to give your modern kitchen its own personality. Instead of hiding everything behind closed doors, consider displaying your favourite tableware on open shelves, perhaps asymmetrically. Various sizes of jars containing spices and dry ingredients can be both functional and decorative. Even a simple wall bar with hooks for hanging pans and utensils can become a practical and interesting feature. Here at Ar-Tre we have always believed in choosing kitchen accessories that are both stylish and functional. Discover our tips and tricks for organising your kitchen.

How to furnish a modern kitchen with vintage touches

Adding vintage details to a contemporary modern kitchen creates a fascinating contrast between past and present. A retro-design fridge in a bright colour, a restored 1950s dresser or a collection of small vintage domestic appliances can create a focal point that tells a story. These items not only add character, but often also represent quality craftsmanship that cannot be easily found in modern products.

Artistic or crafted design details can completely transform the mood of your kitchen. Think of pendant lights created by master glass makers, or stools made from unusual materials. Even smaller objects such as carved chopping boards, hand-crafted ceramics or textiles with a unique pattern can add touches of character. Items like this not only make your kitchen different from everybody else’s, they also support artists and craftspeople, enhancing your kitchen decor.

Together these elements can help create a unique, personal space where function combines with a distinctive aesthetic, transforming your kitchen into a place that authentically mirrors your taste and lifestyle.

Tips for matching tables and chairs in an original way

Combinations of tables and chairs can be a way to express originality in your kitchen. A table is not just a functional element, it is the heart of the kitchen, the place where conversations take place and memories are created.

For a truly personal style, you can play with unexpected contrasts. A particularly striking solution is to match a table with a top in Fenix, an innovative material that is sophisticated and elegant as well as extraordinarily hard-wearing, with brightly coloured, stain-resistant velvet chairs.

If you like warmer, more natural styles, a veneer table top reflecting the natural essence of the wood interacts beautifully with chairs with metal frames and geometric-patterned upholstery.

One of the most fascinating trends is coordinated customisation. You can pick a table that exactly matches the finish of the unit doors or worktop to create visual continuity, then break up the harmony with chairs in coloured polypropylene.

For those who seek a touch of refined eclecticism, matching a table in laminate with coloured-coordinated but different chairs creates an unexpected, sophisticated effect. Ar-Tre offers an infinity of possible combinations, enabling you to push the boundaries of traditional style and achieve your vision of original kitchen decor, without ever compromising on the quality of the materials or comfort. Find out how to match a table to the kitchen.

Create your own original kitchen. Ask an Ar-Tre retailer

Creating an original kitchen means moving beyond ordinary solutions to create a space that truly mirrors your personality and responds to your specific needs. As we have seen, the possibilities are infinite – from colour combinations to innovative materials, unconventional shapes to artistic pieces – every item can help make your kitchen unique.

The real challenge in designing an original kitchen is in finding the perfect balance between form and function. A kitchen is first and foremost a space in which we operate, and practicality and ergonomics cannot be sacrificed for the sake of style. Ar-Tre solutions are created based on precisely this awareness – distinctive design and uncompromising quality for kitchens that are stunning to look at but also excellent to use on a daily basis.

Remember that originality is not the same thing as eccentricity. Sometimes it is simplicity that makes the difference, in carefully studied details and unexpected combinations. The important thing is that every choice is in tune with your personality and your way of living your kitchen, and makes it a place where you truly feel at home.

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