As the heart of the home, the kitchen wears many hats. Of course, it is where the cooking happens, but it can also be a place for eating, a social gathering space, a hub for organizing calendars and schedules, and more! It can be difficult to manage clutter in the kitchen, but once you have it mastered, you can get creative with little decor on your counters.
Plants are a great place to begin. Not only do they provide a pop of color, but they can also boost your air quality and your mood if you choose the right ones. You can even choose plants that you can add to your favorite recipes. Decide if you have plenty of natural light in your kitchen, and what types of plants will thrive. Choose plants of differing heights, textures, and colors. An herb garden with basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme will look elegant and provide you with fresh ingredients. Spider plants are easy to maintain and look beautiful in a hanging planter. Snake plants, small ferns and peace lilies provide vibrant greens and need very little light to thrive. If you have a lot of sunlight you can try succulents, aloes, and herbs in the windowsill.
Functional style is imperative in the kitchen. If you’re a coffee lover, a great way to add style while keeping things functional is to create a coffee bar. A beautiful glass jar to hold your favorite K-Cups next to your coffee machine, a stylish milk frother, and a cute sign that labels the space is just about all you need. If you like cream and sugar, find a pretty dispenser for both. By placing items on a wooden tray you can complete the look. If coffee isn’t your thing, you can achieve the same type of concept with all of the essentials for tea.
Another functional piece for a kitchen counter is a tray to hold your condiment dispensers. Instead of getting them out from cabinets time and time again, try making them pleasing to the eye and easy to access. A wooden spinning tray can hold salt, pepper, and oils in cute dispensers. Bring it together with some faux greenery and you have a charming, functional piece for your counter or tabletop.
Soap is something you need in your kitchen, and you can display it beautifully by creating a soap bar to sit near your kitchen sink. A mini wood tray would be the perfect little stand for soaps. Transfer hand soap and dish soap into glass dispensers. Use a functional and pretty dish scrubber and add a succulent.
Don’t forget about the basics. There are so many things you need to have in a kitchen that can also double as decor. You can display utensils, cookbooks, and cutting boards as long as you keep it simplistic and organized. It’s easy to clutter a kitchen, so choose a few items for decor, and find functional space to store things you don’t use, or maybe don’t quite make the cut for style. We are happiest in spaces that are both organized and pleasing to the eye, and the kitchen is no different!