How to Decorate a Kitchen With Kids' Art Projects

Sort through your children's art projects for ones that have special meaning, are exceptionally well-done or match the color scheme of your kitchen. File the rest of the art away as keepsakes.

Frame a few art pieces in colorful frames. Alternatively, use a white or black frame with a colored mat board around the picture. Make sure the frames are easy to open so the art can be switched out from time to time.

Hang the framed pieces as a collection on a wall in the kitchen. This would look best on a wall that is not already full of other decor, since you want the art to be the focal point.

Display your children's art projects by hanging them from a length of twine attached to a wall. It can be strung from corner to corner or be attached on decorative hooks placed on the wall. Use clothespins to hold the art on the twine. This is also a great way to hang painted pictures up to dry.

Paint a section of wall, the front of your refrigerator, pantry door or a portion of your cabinets with chalkboard paint. Give your children creative license to draw and create on the chalkboard space. Use a variety of bold colors of chalk for an extra-colorful display. Chalk markers also work well to give the look of chalk, but with a brighter hue than normal sticks of chalk.

Give each child a blank canvas and paint. Allow them to paint a picture onto the canvas. You may give them directions such as "Only use these three colors" or "Paint a picture of your favorite food" but let them have as much ownership of the art as possible. Once they are dry, let your child sign his creation and hang the canvases in the kitchen.