Kitchen countertops might be one of my favorite spaces to decorate because it can be very challenging to bring function and decor together. I enjoy finding solutions to my clients decorating and organization problems so I wanted to share these 10 ways to decorate your kitchen countertops with you!
To start, (I bet you know what I am going to say) DECLUTTER! Countertops are probably the space in our homes that get the most cluttered. We get lazy and don’t put things away and then we get mad at the mess… but it was our laziness that created the mess ha! So if you can, try to get rid of anything you do not need on the countertops.
Once you have your clean slate you are ready to DECORATE! For the sake of making things simple, I have broken down my advice into 10 different “areas.”
1-Sink Area
By sink area I mean your soap, lotion and that space around the sink. We all have hand soap by our sink and displaying it in a cute way can make all the difference. I suggest using a rectangular tray to keep your soap and lotion in or placing a small vase or plant next to your soap to finish off the space.
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2- Canister area
I love me some cute canisters and think they are the perfect way to hide items you use everyday. I hide my tea bags in one which allows me to keep my tea on the counter. There are SO many canisters out there and for those of you that love baking and use your baking supplies on a regular basis, update your canisters to display your dry ingredients.
3-Cookbook area
I am not a huge cook but I love to use cook books as decor (ha that sounds so bad!). Especially when they were written by Joanna Gaines 🙂 Find some bookends or a recipe box to display with your cookbooks. My cookbook space is also my oil diffuser space.
4-Utensil area
Another decorating idea could be to display some of your utensils in a utensil canister. This would allow for functionality, organization and decor. There are some really fun utensil canisters out there:
5-Cooking area
Now this tip is one of my favorites because it is so functional. I use olive oil, salt and pepper almost every day so I choose to keep those items out but organize them using a tray. Sometimes I add a small vase and floral to bring the tray up a notch.
Trays are one of my favorite pieces of decor when it comes to the kitchens because they can instantly create a sense of organization! Below I linked 8 of my favorite trays from Amazon:
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6-Alexa area
I’m not sure about you but we put our Alexa in our kitchen. So of course I had to make it pretty 🙂 I use a tray, a vase with florals and a small candle to pull the space together.
7-Cutting Board area
Cutting boards have become huge in decorating kitchens over the past few years! Resting a few boards against your backspace can be a really cool backdrop for other decor or beautiful on their own. I am really loving the cutting boards that are part marble and part wood! So pretty!
8-Plant area
I love succulents and my succulents LOVE my kitchen window! So find some cute pots, plant those succulents and put them right by your window.
9-Coffee/tea Station
I know most people on this planet are coffee drinkers so use a space on your kitchen counters to create a coffee station. Find a tiered tray and display your coffee essentials along with your mugs in a beautifully, cozy and organized way.
10- Misc Decor
Last but not least is kind of my catch all. If a client has something sentimental like a vase or cookbook stand I always find a spot for that somewhere in the kitchen. One of my go to decorating tips is to find a vase and fresh flowers and set them right in the middle of your island or peninsula! Sometimes all any space needs is some bright beautiful florals 🙂
Other Random Tips:
- I like to add taller decor in the corners because that space always seems so big and dark.
- Put smaller appliances you use regularly away in cupboards that allow for easy access.
- Just because your appliance has a handle doesn’t mean you need to put a dish towel on it!! 🙂
Don’t forget to check out my other How To Decorate series posts:
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Hi there, just want to say I love your stuff and thanks for the article. I love the idea of using plants to decorate the kitchen – since I love plants AND cooking!
Thank you so much! I hope it’s helpful 🙂
Absolutely beautiful Emily! It seems about the perfect balance of elegance and functionality. I always find it a hard compromise between too much bare space vs. too much clutter.
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Where did you get the 2 tiered tray with handle in the last photo? I love it!
Valerie, here is the link: https://rstyle.me/+5Cfg16iEj_URLr9B-fLKZA 🙂
Where did you get the blinds from that are on the window above your sink? We have a window above our sink as well, but sometimes the sun gets way too harsh. I love how simple your is
Rebecca, blinds.com for the win! They have great prices and products!
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Where did you get the lavender colored flowers and vase at?
I got the vase at Michael’s about a year ago and I got the florals at Michael’s as well. They usually have this style of florals in different colors throughout the seasons. Right now they have the same florals in yellow and a coral/pink color! I love them because they are simple but still give a pop of color!
Hello! Beautiful! Where did you get that napkin holder on the cake stand?
Evelyn, that one is no longer in stock but here is a very similar one 🙂 https://rstyle.me/+i_NWz5GP8cmGX_O3GDI6iw
Wonderful ideas! Since I’ll soon be redecorating and renovating my kitchen, these ideas will be really helpful. We will be working with http://www.gmmarbleandgranite.com for our new marble countertops and some repairs, I am so excited to see the results.
Sounds like a fun project!
Hello! Love it! Where did you get the wine cubby?
Betty, The wine cubby was actually built in as part of our cabinets! 🙂
Can I just say – Perfect timing!! my kitchen remodel is finally complete and I’ve been struggling with this very thing!! I’m taking your suggestions with me to go shopping for some of these exact items. Thank you!
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That is awesome! I’m glad I could help 🙂
Hi love the article but the trays aren’t linked! Like I click on it and it’s only an image
Such cute ideas! What would you do with an empty wall above a counter top in the kitchen? My counter comes out farther than my cabinets and the big white wall needs something. Searching for ideas!
Hello! Love the kitchen counter ideas! I have searched on your site for tray ideas. I love the wooden one in the picture for the cooking area but can’t locate that specific one. Could you please direct me to site? Thank you!
Gina, Here is the link to that cutting board: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CDQCZL4/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=liliesandlife-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B08CDQCZL4&linkId=26cb42853838bf0978000d83962f747c
Could you share where the two tiered wood and metal tray is from that is in your last pic? I need that! I have googled and not found one like it. Thank you!
Sabrina, here is the link to that tray: https://rstyle.me/+f3ealv3RAo0zZKfCpZ64MQ
Its a great post. Thanks for sharing these amazing ideas
Thank you!
Great article! Is that a cheater holder that looks like an onion? Where did you find that?!
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