Your Ultimate Kitchen Styling Guide
After investing a substantial sum in your kitchen, it's disheartening to see it appear 90% complete. Neglecting the finishing touches is like leaving the house without fixing your hair; the kitchen decor is the crucial styling step for your culinary space.
Post a kitchen overhaul, the last thing on your mind is more decisions and purchases. To simplify, here's an easy formula for those final touches, ensuring your kitchen is not just done but photo-ready. The recommended products are not only functional but also essential for high-use areas in your kitchen.
Similar to the meticulous design of the kitchen, I break down the decor into distinct zones. Let's delve into the world of kitchen decor to elevate your space to a flawless, picture-perfect finish.
1. Kitchen Island Styling
For those fortunate enough to have the luxury of an island (or a peninsula) in their kitchen, embellishing this area becomes a breeze. My go-to is pairing a substantial vase with flowers or branches, strategically placed on a decorative board or beside a bowl of fresh fruit. This not only adds a touch of elegance but establishes the kitchen decor's focal point. If you plan to incorporate flowers elsewhere in the kitchen, make sure the island proudly holds the most significant vase and arrangement for that perfect, eye-catching touch
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2. Cooking Area Styling
When it comes to crafting a stylish cooking space, my initial move involves incorporating substantial cutting and/or charcuterie boards. Arrange two or three boards in a layered fashion against the backsplash, or if the cooktop permits, position them at the back of the cooking area. Given their dual functionality as both functional tools and decorative elements, investing in quality serving and cutting boards is paramount. Adjacent to the cooktop, strategically place oils, salt & pepper mills, and crocks housing cooking utensils. For a cohesive display, consider grouping these items on a small round trivet or within a caddy for an organized and aesthetically pleasing kitchen decor.
My top cutting/serving board combinations
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3. Sink/Clean Up Area Styling
Maintaining a minimalistic approach in this space, I opt for subtle styling elements, featuring a decorative soap dispenser and a dishtowel gracefully hung over the sink's front. For those inclined to enhance this area further, consider introducing natural brushes arranged on a small trivet alongside the sink. This additional touch not only adds functional utility but also contributes to an effortlessly chic kitchen decor.
4. Coffee/Tea Station Area Styling
The items I use for this area are a sugar bowl, next to a small vase with flowers in it. If you have coffee cups you can display them alongside the sugar bowl, lay out 2 sets of cups and saucers. If you are tea drinkers I would set out a sugar and creamer set. I would then place all of these items on a tray, to unify the look.
My top pick of trays for the coffee/tea area
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5. Buffet and Perimeter Countertop Space Styling
This is where your lifestyle will dictate what is displayed. If you like to bake I would invest in a cake stand, either tiered or trivet and a dome cloche to cover the baked goods. Other options are a tray with pitcher and glasses, I would also add a small vase and flowers. Other miscellaneous grouping would include decorative vases, fruit bowls, and a set of 3 storage canisters. For my family we would always have a fruit bowl (either on the island or on the perimeter, and storage canisters for everyday snacking items, such as nuts.
My top picks for countertop styling combinations
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My top storage combinations are
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