Looking for cute ways to decorate your kitchen counter? check out these 28 kitchen counter ideas that will blow you away!
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When we’re in the house we spend most of our time in the kitchen. Not only do we eat there we also prepare meals, stock up on food, and have conversations with our loved ones so it’s important to keep the space nice and organized. Having a well-balanced counter is one way to make sure the kitchen looks clutter-free.
I have gathered 28 stunning kitchen counter ideas that will illuminate the whole space. No matter where you live apartment, house, or studio I have got something for all of you. If you’re a book lover I have also gathered some inspiration which I think you’ll love. Without further ado let’s begin!
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KITCHEN COUNTER IDEAS:
1. SIMPLE COUNTER
Create a clutter and mess-free counter space with this simple decor idea. Grab a small tiered tray of your choosing and place your daily cups and mugs on them.
Place the tiered-tray on a large cutting/charcuterie board along with some utensils such as forks and a few bowls. This is a insanely simple idea that will take less than 2 minutes to recreate!
2. TRAY & SOAP
You don’t have to go all out to create an organized space. Grab a small wooden tray and place your dish essentials like soap, sponge, and lotion on there.
You can also add a faux greenery plant to brighten up the space.
3. COFFEE STATION
Looking for gorgeous kitchen counter ideas? How about this coffee station? It’s great for small spaces and an excellent way to fill up any empty space you have in your kitchen.
Place all of your coffee essentials on a large wooden slice along with a faux plant. This idea is great if you love coffee.
4. UTENSIL HOLDER
I know firsthand how annoying it is to rummage through your drawers for a utensil when I’m cooking. It’s a waste of time and I typically always end up misplacing something and spend at least 10 minutes trying to find what I’m looking for.
If you’re like me and need to have everything together and someplace within reach, you need to recreate this idea. Buy a utensil holder from your nearest Target and place all of your daily utensils there. Yep, it’s as easy as that!
5. TRAY WITH OIL AND SALT
This idea goes hand in hand with number 4. Just place your oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you use on a daily basis on a cute tray and keep it right next to the stove.
Trust me, it saves so much time when you have everything you need right in front of you.
6. FLOWERS AND GOLD ACCENTS
I am a sucker for anything and everything gold. Especially kitchen utensils. In my opinion, they look and feel a lot more luxurious than the basic silverware that everyone has. The gold instantly catches your eye.
If you are also a gold lover, you need to recreate this idea. You can buy gold wire baskets, trays, and iPad stands on Amazon along with a bunch of other beautiful decor items for an affordable price. Place these all together in a corner on your counter with some pretty flowers.
7. COFFEE TABLE BOOKS AND FAUX FLOWERS
Coffee table books are amazing for decor. I have them everywhere around the house. The shelves, the coffee table, the kitchen, the dining area, and the entryway.
They are so versatile and affordable. Place a couple of your favorite coffee table books on the desired area on your counter and place your utensil holder on top.
Add a vase of faux flowers next to it or exchange the utensil holder for the flowers to create a minimal yet beautiful kitchen counter decor.
8. SIMPLE PLANT & SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
Looking for minimal kitchen counter ideas? Look no more because I’ve found it. Place a vase with a couple of flower stems or greenery on the counter. Then place your salt and pepper shakers right next to it.
This is one of the most simple and minimal kitchen counter decor I’ve come across and it looks amazing!
9. COZY HOME SIGN
Another one of my favorite ways to decorate is by incorporating cute sayings. You can find plenty on Etsy, Amazon, or Target.
There is a variety of different styles and sayings you can choose from so it goes along perfectly with the aesthetic of your home.
10. BASKET WITH COOKING ESSENTIALS
Another fantastic idea if you love to cook. As I mentioned above, it can get pretty irritating when you’re trying to cook and have to look for seasoning or utensils in a thousand different places.
Make your life easier and place everything in a woven basket or tray. I prefer the woven basket because it just looks better and can hold a lot of stuff.
11. PLANT IN A WOVEN BASKET
If you don’t like having a bunch of decorations out, then simply place a faux plant inside a woven basket. This idea is super simple and cheap to recreate and will work great with any room in the house.
12. MARBLE ON MARBLE
Marble on marble is one of my favorite combos ever! They look amazing, make the space feel luxurious, and are affordable. They will look even better if you have a darker-colored countertop.
Place all of your cooking essentials like oil, salt & pepper, and fresh cilantro/parsley on the tray for easy access.
13. FALL DECOR
I love changing out the seasonal decor, especially in the kitchen since where most of us spend our time. With fall quickly approaching, change up your decor and recreate this idea.
Some fall-themed faux plants, warmer-toned decor items, and paintings can go a long way in creating the most gorgeous fall kitchen counter decor.
14. CANDLE PEDESTAL
This idea is pretty simple but looks amazing just the same. I love burning candles in my home. They are a great way to keep my home smelling fresh and earn me a ton of compliments.
One way to elevate the look of candles on your counter is by putting them on pedestals. They definitely make the space feel more open and luxurious. Plus, you won’t have to worry about the candle burning the counter.
15. PICTURE FRAMES
Another one of my favorite kitchen counter ideas is incorporating picture frames. These can be pictures of you, family, and friends, or aesthetic pictures/paintings.
They are a great way to add some personality to the space and look good practically anywhere.
16. WOODEN UTENSILS
I am a huge fan of wooden utensils, whether it’s for cooking or eating. Not only are they amazing for pots and pans that get scratched easily but they overall perform and feel better. I highly recommend you try these out.
17. DESERT/TREATS DISPLAY
I know most people have a cookie jar out but you can also display some other sweets and treats. For example croissants or cake.
You can buy these displays from Amazon and they vary in size and price so you can find the perfect one for you.
18. FRUIT BOWL
Fruit bowls are another classic way to decorate your countertops. Just grab a wooden bowl (or anyone you want) and fill it up with various different fruit items. My favorites are mango, apples, oranges, and bananas.
Doing this will create another layer decor in your space and will make you want to grab a fruit instead of sweets and junk foods for snacks.
19. UTILIZE WALL SHELVES
Wall shelves are a godsend for decorating and organization. You display all of your pretty plates, bowls, and books on there for an aesthetic look.
The second way you can utilize wall shelves is by using them for organization, Grab a couple of woven baskets and place all of your unwanted items that you don’t want people to see in there.
20. ADD A FUN LAMP
Want to create a visual interest in your kitchen? Well, it couldn’t be any simpler than this. Just buy a cute, fun lamp from Amazon and place it in your desired spot.
This will immediately catch the guest’s attention especially if it’s a bright color.
21. COFFEE BAR STATION
Here is another gorgeous coffee station idea for all my coffee lovers. Grab a three-tiered tray and place all of your coffee mugs and pods on there. Then grab another tray with all of your coffee essentials and place it next to the tired-tray.
And that’s all you need to do to recreate this idea.
22. MINIMAL COFFEE CORNER
If you want to create a coffee bar but don’t want to have a lot of clutter on the counter, then this idea is for you.
Transfer the contents of the coffee grounds to a cute canister along with everything else you use. Then rearrange everything so it looks good.
23. PUT OUT FRESH HERBS/VEGGIES
Add herbs and veggies to your countertop to brighten up the space and make it feel cozier. We all added vegetables to our food, right? It makes it more delicious and healthier.
Take out fresh veggies you are going to use that day and display it on a cute tray. This way, you won’t forget to add it in and it will make the counter feel and look cozy.
24. MINIMALIST SPACE
If you’re a hardcore minimalist who doesn’t like adding a bunch of decor to your home, a vase with some flowers will do just fine. It’s simple, easy, and insanely gorgeous.
25. TIERED TRAY FOR CUPS/MUGS
Looking for easy kitchen counter ideas to copy? Grab a tiered-tray and place all of your cups and mugs you use on a daily basis there.
It’s a fantastic decor idea and you’ll have what you’re looking for right in front of you.
26. LOTS OF GREENERY
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again if you want to open up your space and make it feel brighter, greenery is the way to go, You can include faux plants, real plants, or herbs you add to your cooking.
You can scatter them around your home or place them all neatly together like above.
27. SOAP STAND
This idea can be recreated with a small cake stand. Place all of your dish essentials there along with a couple of bright flowers and voilĂ ! You have a beautifully decorated kitchen counter that is also practical.
28. SPICE RACK
Last but not least, if you have a lot of spices then you should definitely try this out. Grab a tiered tray or if you have an empty kitchen drawer you can use that too. Transfer your spices into small bottles like above with labels so you don’t mix things up.
Then place them all neatly on the tray or drawer with the label facing up. Now you have all of your spices ready to go and neatly organized.
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