Daily meals prepared at the kitchen counter and then consumed in the dining room can to some extent affect the condition of the walls. This applies to both the wall above the countertop and the wall in the dining room – if, of course, the table is located in close proximity to the wall. Accidental spills, splashed soup, beets, jam, drops of tomato sauce, are just a few ways the wall can get dirty. It is therefore worth taking care of proper wall protection in advance.
How to Finish the Wall in the Kitchen by the Table?
The more often we eat and cook, and the more people, especially small children, sit at the table or kitchen counter, the greater the chances that the walls will be "decorated" in a specific way. If you don't want the kitchen or dining room wall to be marred by greasy stains and other dirt in various colors, you must ensure that the wall in the kitchen by the table is adequately protected. The simplest and most frequently chosen solution is ceramic tiles. This material works great because it is relatively inexpensive and very easy to clean. You can opt for large-format ceramic tiles, which will serve as effective protection while also decorating your kitchen.
An equally good idea would be vinyl wallpapers hung on the wall in the kitchen or living room. In stores, you can find durable photo wallpapers that will become an outstanding decorative element in your interior. By choosing a photo wallpaper, you also gain very effective protection against various types of dirt. It is worth adding that the surface of the wallpaper can easily be cleaned with a sponge and a little warm water. The choice of wallpaper colors depends solely on your imagination.
How else can you protect the wall in the kitchen or dining room?
In addition to wallpaper and tiles, there are still plenty of ways to keep the wall in the kitchen by the table and the working countertop clean. Popular options include:
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clinker tiles,
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wood paneling,
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architectural concrete,
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synthetic stone,
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chalkboard paint,
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decorative panels.
The final arrangement of the wall can be easily matched to the interior style. For example, if you have a kitchen arranged in an industrial style, a great idea would be to cover the area around the countertop with architectural concrete. You can also use its imitation in the form of ceramic tiles.
Elegant Wall Finishing in the Kitchen
When finishing the kitchen, it is worth paying special attention to places susceptible to quick dirt and damage. Such a place is undoubtedly the area above the working countertop and the space on the wall in the kitchen by the table. The area where the table stands should be finished in such a way that it is easy to keep it tidy. Nothing mars a room more than a dirty wall. The dining room or part of the kitchen serving this function should be perfectly clean, which also applies to the walls. The type of finish used on the wall has a significant impact on this.
Painting the surface with regular paint will not be the best solution; latex or ceramic paints with hydrophobic properties will perform much better. They work perfectly in every interior, and the kitchen is one of the rooms where they fit perfectly. It is worth adding that they are also resistant to abrasion, so this method will effectively protect the wall from being scratched by chairs.
A brilliant idea that will work if we want to protect the wall in the kitchen may also be painting it with chalkboard paint. In this way, you not only protect the wall in the kitchen but also gain a place for drawings and notes. You can write down, for example, a shopping list or some important information for all household members.