The foodie in you most likely defaults to cooking with that pumpkin you just bought at the farmers’ market last weekend. And while there are plenty of health benefits to ingesting the great gourd, we’re here today to suggest that you consider checking out a few ways to festively decorate your kitchen this fall, courtesy of the folks at Southern Living. Thanks to the pumpkin, you can cost-effectively upgrade your kitchen in ways you may have never imagined. Feel free to let your creative juices flow during the autumn season. With so many colors, textures and themes to choose from, the end result is up to you.
Hosting a Party
Adding pumpkins of different color and height variations will add some serious depth to any buffet you put out for your guests this fall. Balance some decorative plates on top for a creative “lift” in your presentation. Your guests will surely be wowed by your ability to “think outside of the box.”
Centerpieces Galore
While mums are in bloom and wildflowers are plentiful, take advantage of the not so obvious way to utilize your pumpkins: as a way to hold your flowers. Whether it’s in the traditional sense and you double your pumpkin as a vase or you cleverly poke holes on the outside and cover your pumpkin in fall foliage, your kitchen style will transform itself in no time.
Eliminate Carving
With all of the time and muscle it takes you to carve that pumpkin, you could easily paint, tack or etch it with similar yet stylish results. With some simple black or metallic paint, you can easily and effortlessly transform your ordinary pumpkin into a centerpiece or focal point in your kitchen. Upholstery tacks can save hours of carving by creating a simple design.
For more style tips, check out these great ideas from Southern Living.
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