Elevate your kitchen style with these countertop decor ideas that are both functional and stylish.
9 Kitchen Countertop Décor Ideas: How to Decorate a Countertop
Updated Sep. 16, 2024
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Earthy Neutrals
Decorate your countertops with warm tones and earthy textures to counteract the sterile feel of a kitchen, like in this example from @my_neutralhome_style. Stone cookware, wood utensils, and potted plants adorn the countertops for a lived-in cottage look. Bonus points for that unique countertop bench, which elevate items to create more space.
What We Like About It: The white and wood tone color palette creates a cohesive overall look, keeping the counters from looking to cluttered.
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Small Lamp
This little vignette from @elbaofmorningside captures one of our favorite and unexpected kitchen accessories—a lamp! Warm, glowy lighting from a small countertop lamp makes the kitchen feel more like the rest of the home instead of simply a cooking workspace. To finish the look, throw in some leaning artwork and wooden cutting boards.
What We Like About It: When it comes to creating the right mood in your kitchen, “Think about lighting,” says Bellajdel. “Cordless table lamps give you a nice ambiance without the clutter of cords.”
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Fresh Greenery
When in doubt, add greenery. In this black and white kitchen from @jaclyn.galbraith, 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.
What We Like About It: “Terrariums [and other kitchen herb gardens] are great because not only do they add that beautiful pop of green, they can also provide fresh microgreens for your cooking,” says Bellajdel.
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Keep it Clean
Sometimes less is more when it comes to countertop decor. In this cheerful kitchen from @erinlduplooy, the gorgeous terrazzo countertops 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.
What We Like About It: Open shelving, like the long wall shelf above the window, holds dishes and accessories to keep your countertops clean, while still displaying decor.
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Bold Branches
A vase of tall branches makes for dramatic countertop decor, as seen here in this kitchen from @design.with.amber. Place them on your kitchen island to create a natural architectural moment without taking up too much counter space. You can even cut branches from your own yard (free decor!), or use faux branches that will look great year-round.
What We Like About It: The branches can easily be switched out for each season. Use vibrant green branches in the spring, orange and red leaves for the fall, and pine boughs for winter.
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Coffee Station
An attractive coffee station is the perfect example of functional countertop decor. Watch as @morganelizabethhome creates a pretty coffee bar with cutting boards and elegant glassware. 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!
What We Like About It: A well-designed coffee station like this strikes the balance between everyday purpose and visual appeal. If your coffee supplies are always out, why not make them chic?
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@justrenoproject Happy September! 🍁 This is the month that I can fully embrace all the fall decor! My kitchen island needed a warm, fall touch! The pumpkin canister is no longer available but I linked some similar ones in my bio. It’s perfect for hiding treats! The candle is from the Target dollar spot!! I love the hobnail glass candle! The price is so good, I got one in each color 😄 Let me know what you think! 🤎 🛍To shop this post, please click on the link in my bio! #fall #autumn #falldecor #fallvignette #fallinspo #fallinspiration #fallvibes #fallstyle #target #targetstyle #targetdecor #targetfalldecor #targethome #leaves #pumpkins #candle #falltray #traystyling #traydecor #hearthandhand #hearthandhandwithmagnolia #kitchendecor #kitchenisland #fallkitchen ♬ September – Campsite Dream
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. Follow along as @justrenoproject designs this simple countertop tray holding a display of autumn accessories.
What We Like About It: Using a wooden tray on your countertop corrals all the decorative items so the arrangement looks intentional and never messy.
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@liznelsonpottery I absolutely loved reading all of your guesses! It gave me so many ideas on what this could also be used for and possible future projects! I made this with then intention of it being a kitchen supplies holder – which some of you guessed 🤍 #pottery #pottertok #potterytiktok #ceramics #clay #wheelthrowing #kitchenorganization #potterhead ♬ original sound – Gabriele Rossi 🎹
Sculptural Pieces
It’s time to rethink every item on your countertop. Because even functional kitchen pieces can be beautiful, and therefore will add to your kitchen design instead of distract from it. Incorporate sculptural, handcrafted ceramic pieces that can also be used as countertop storage—like this sink supplies holder by @liznelsonpottery.
What We Like About It: “These pieces add an artistic element to your countertop while serving a purpose,” says Bellajdel, “This easily elevates your everyday items to art status.”
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@kathrynannedesignco Who says kitchen appliances have to be hidden? This air fryer is too pretty to hide! #drewbarrymore #walmart #kitchencountertopdecor #kitchenappliances #prettyandpractical ♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim
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. Shown here by @kathrynannedesignco, even an air fryer can look stylish when it’s well-designed.
What We Like About It: “When you integrate technology and appliances into your countertop design, the invisible kitchen approach keeps your kitchen clutter-free and highly functional,” says Bellajdel.
About the Expert
- Malak Bellajdel is the in-house interior design expert at Interior Moderna. She is recognized as one of Interior Design Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Top Designers in 2023, and holds a B.A. in Architecture from The Academy of Art University.
Originally Published: September 13, 2024
