You have just finished remodeling your kitchen and it looks great. You have added new paint, new appliances as well as new sinks, floors and countertops. However, you still have a nagging suspicion that something is still missing.

Just like an outfit, accessories can add a finished touch to your kitchen. Even if you do not have the money to do an entire remodeling project, adding accessories that match your kitchens color and theme can greatly transform it.

When adding accessories to your kitchen, you must decide on what theme you would like to have it in. You you want a modern look? How about a a country style kitchen or a cottage theme? There are many possibilities and the accessories available to match them are widely available. To get an idea of what you want for your kitchen, you can look in various decorating books and magazines. Once you get an idea of what you want, be sure that the colors of the accessories compliment the main color of your room. Arranging the accessories that you already have can also change the look of your kitchen. Using different heights and textures, as well as grouping your accessories in odd numbers, is often recommended and will give the room an added touch.

Wall art, decorative baskets, plates, and trays can really add to the appearance. Just be sure that you know how to properly hang art pieces on the wall. In general, wall art should be hung, so that the center of the piece is at eye level. It should also be no more than seven to ten inches above the table. Try placing wall art in groups on the wall. Placing pieces in a rectangle, triangle, or circle helps to add more interest.

Shelves and bakers racks often look too cluttered. Vary the heights of your cookbooks, but avoid putting small cookbooks next to large cookbooks. Often, you can make the books look more appealing by removing the dustcovers. Organize the shelves, and decorate them with pictures, baskets, candles, and other small decorative items. Be sure to place them in groups of odd numbers. Clusters of 1, 3, or 5 items looks more natural than an even number. If there's room, place some plants on the shelves and in the corners to add some color and texture.

Hang copper pans from a wire rack to add warmth and color to your kitchen. While you're hanging things from the ceiling, add a plant or two to a bare corner of the ceiling, to give your kitchen a lived in feeling. You can grow herbs in decorative containers on the windowsill, to add some interest, and provide you with fresh herbs for cooking. Colorful bottles placed on the windowsill can also add a splash of color and interest to your kitchen. Canisters and cooking utensils can add life to your countertops.