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Keep it pretty and practical.
Decorating your home can be endlessly funand incredibly intimidating.
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The last thing you want is to clutter your counters with decor, leaving no space for cooking.
There are, however, some decorative elements to bring a stylish flair to your kitchen counters.
Instead, show off the ingredients that you keep stocked at all times.
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A beautiful fruit basket makes a naturalnot to mention functionaldecorative element for your kitchen.
Opt for natural materials like stone, wood, or seagrass for abreezy coastal look.
Opt for dramatic coastal greenery, like a fanned palmetto leaf, to make a kitchen centerpiece.
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Thatpretty pound cakewill look great on your countertop, maybe even under a glass cloche.
Break Out The China
Dont keep your preciouschinalocked away in a cabinet.
Showcase your favorite pieces of chinoiserie as countertop decor.
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Mixing cherished hand-me-downs with modern appliances creates charming, vintage-inspired appeal for your kitchen.
Choose Sleek Storage
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According tointerior designers, smart storage solutions are on trend.
If youre short on cabinet space, make use of your countertops.
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Your burner range is part of your kitchen countertop, so treat it as such.
Use the stovetop to show off your prettiest teapot.
Highlight The Details
When decorating, details make all the difference.
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Add a pop of color with a decorative spoon rest.
Keep it movin with a lazy Susan.
This kitchen staple spins to help everyone at the table reach what they need and looks great.Bar cart?
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Forget about itwere making a bar corner right on the countertop.
Showcase your crystal glasses, sleek decanter, and classiest liquor bottles.
Open shelves filled with pots, pans, dinner plates, and glassware can be beautiful and practical.
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Bonus, everything is within easy reach when you need it.
A crock of your most-used spoons and spatulas is convenient and adds some personality to your kitchen.
An herb garden adds color and fragrance to the room while also adding flair to your recipes.
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Layer Materials
Adding natural elements can cozy up an otherwise practical kitchen.
This also solves the problem of where to store them.
Display Collections
Dont be afraid to showcase kitchen collections.
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Theres no need to keep curated groupings tucked away out of sight.
Group coffee pods, spoons, and syrups on a tray for your coffee zone.
Cooking ingredients like olive oil,salt, and pepperdeserve a spot near the stove.
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Use pretty salt and pepper mills and a glass decanter to match the style of your kitchen.
If you have more than a few items, consider mixing trays with pedestals for height and visual impact.
Don’t fret over items you use daily.
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Moving the coffee maker may not be practical, especially for those afternoon perks.
Why not make them pretty too?
Use glass dispensers to streamline the look.
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If you have more than one, group them on a small tray.
For appliances that you use daily, why not let them add color and fun to the room?
Choose appliances that are stylish and functional.
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A pretty pink stand mixer can add to the color scheme while being a workhorse in the kitchen.
Just don’t store all of your small appliances on your counters to avoid clutter.
Add Lighting
Soft lighting adds ambience to the hardworking kitchen.
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Set a lamp in a dark corner or workspace where it can provide more light for kitchen tasks.
Neutral colors allow room to play with color on your countertops.
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