How to Decorate a Countertop: 9 Kitchen Countertop Décor Ideas

The right cabinets, backsplash, and appliances certainly help make a beautiful kitchen—but don’t overlook the decor! Styling your kitchen countertops with the right accessories will help make it a cozy and welcoming space. Just remember: a little kitchen decor goes a long way. The key to stylish countertops is striking the right balance between function and design without over-cluttering. Below are some of my favorite countertop decor ideas to help your kitchen look like it belongs in a magazine.

Earthy Neutrals

Decorate your countertops with warm tones and earthy textures to counteract the sterile feel of a kitchen. Stone cookware, wood utensils, and potted plants adorn the countertops for a lived-in cottage look. Bonus points for that unique countertop bench that holds designer cooking oil bottles or soap and lotion dispensers, which elevate items to create more space.

Fresh Greenery

When in doubt, add greenery. Multiple vases of greenery and bowls of fruits help to freshen up the space while still preserving the open and airy vibe. Faux greenery, live plants, and herbs can all work for countertop greenery. Just be sure to keep scale in mind. Too many small plants will look cluttered.

Keep it Clean

Sometimes less is more when it comes to countertop decor. If you have a beautiful quartz or granite countertops , let them speak for themselves. The kitchen island is completely clear of decor for a clean minimalist look. While the perimeter countertop only needs a simple stack of cookbooks and a crock of utensils.

Coffee Station

An attractive coffee station is the perfect example of functional countertop decor. You can create a pretty coffee bar with cutting boards and elegant glassware. You can utilize bamboo drawer inserts to keep all of your coffee pods organized and assessible. Choose a coffee maker that matches the overall kitchen color scheme. This way, the countertop looks beautiful, and your morning caffeine is always within reach! 

Seasonal Tray

The kitchen is a great spot for seasonal decor because it’s the heart of the home. While the cozy scent of baking pumpkin bread wafts through the kitchen, it just makes sense to add in some countertop fall decor. You can use a simple countertop tray holding a display of seasonal accessories, candles and decor. Using a wooden tray on your countertop corrals all the decorative items so the arrangement looks intentional and never messy.

Attractive Appliances

In a perfect world, all your countertop appliances could be hidden away to clear up counter space. But some of us simply don’t have enough cabinet space. In that case, choose countertop accessories that blend in with the style of your kitchen. Even an air fryer can look stylish when it’s well-designed

Thanks to Family Handyman for the inspiration.