Kitchen gadgets and utensils can brighten up a room, as well as help with everyday tasks.That is according to Pat Morris Williams, manager of the Uncommon Market Gift Shop in Canada, which sells a range of decorative kitchen items.Speaking to the Windsor Star, Ms Morris Williams explained that such objects can make food fun and do not have to be as boring as the chore at hand.They can reflect art and design, as well as help lighten the load at the counter, commented the newspaper.It noted that popular items on sale at the shop include colourful kitchen towel, cutting boards and dish racks. This might also complement a stylish County kitchen sink or a set of Deva kitchen taps.Meanwhile, a series of painting tips from Debbie Zimmer at the Paint Quality Institute in the US recently suggested that homeowners can make their kitchens more aesthetically pleasing by painting one wall in a different colour.The tips, posted on KansasCity.com, claim that a so-called accent wall can add visual interest to any space and create an opportunity to introduce another hue into your colour scheme.