Fat Chef: Italian Bistro Kitchen Decor Ideas

Whether or not we have an uber-large family home of more than 2,400 s.f., we mostly live in our kitchens. Odds are, when we pass our home's threshold, we make a beeline to the kitchen and begin our 'automatic pilot' ritual; I know I do.

So, it only makes sense that our kitchens--the very essence of our home--reflect our true spirit and the way we think, embrace and prepare our food. Many of us view our kitchens as a gathering place, where family and friends meet up to celebrate our triumphs, our newest arrivals, our lives.

It's this celebration of life we want reflected in our kitchen's decor. Many of us balance fun and food, doling it out in equal measure.

The fat chef kitchen theme is the quintessential hallmark of laughter, high-spirited fun, warmth and celebration, often accompanied with brick oven red, and Italian yellow hues.

Indeed, the fat chef kitchen decor, so eloquently put by my wee-est family members has been a part of several kitchens throughout my growing up years. While we love all those cute decorations for our kitchen, starting with necessities is a great way to meld form and function while introducing out fat chef theme.

Aren't these adorable fat chef chalkboards irresistible? I sure think so.

Fat Chef menu boards are a great way for the family to express themselves--be it for fun or purpose in planning the night's meal and jotting it down on these fat chef menu boards.

Menu chalkboards are an impressive touch when company comes for dinner. I like the idea of announcing to guests what's for dinner in a novel way and they're sure to get a lively conversation started.

Perfect for that awkward first few minutes, especially if you don't know your new friends well.

With a variety of fat chefs to choose from, you're sure to find your perfect 'man' for the job!

Create a fun or sophisticated look in your kitchen depending on your style preference: will it be the playful guy, or the sophisticate?

Consider using more than one canister set if you have open shelving and a lot of staple items.

Too, think outside the box and corral those elusive smaller gadgets if drawer space is limited.

For greatest visual impact I recommend using lighter hued fat chef canisters on dark counter tops and vice versa, where they'll stand out in contrast. I love the traditional white and checkered chef styles ~ too cute!

I'm not too keen on having a fixed, undercounter paper towel holder, as I like having quick access when accidents happen. You might even like the idea of having two paper towel holders if you've a large kitchen like I do.

Nothing is so irritating than having a dripping wet something or other across the room from your paper towels. Trust me, runny eggs are NOT easy to sop up once they hit the floor.

Having entertained people I didn't know very well, I was always sure to have something sitting around that might garner a compliment from one of my guests. I know, it sounds so cliche to have a "conversation starter" but it sure does help curtail those awkward silent moments.

After the wine flows, things get a lot easier with everyone being more relaxed. You might also consider using this fat chef wine holder that include a wine glass as a vessel for a potted plant like ivy or use a large wine goblet and get really "off topic" by putting a beta fish or other small non~social fish in the glass.

I love the rich burgundy hues of this fun fat chef clock. It will warm up your kitchen while adding function to your space.

I recommend hanging this piece above a door frame or for that awkward space between wall and cabinet. Another way you might want to display your clock is to prop it on an easel that you can buy at any big box craft store for very reasonable cost.

The running fat chef clock here features the popular Italian colors you'll need to make a successful decorating endeavor come to fruition. Not to mention it' just plain cute.