Want to Transform Your Kitchen Countertops? Here are 10 Kitchen Counter Styling Tips For a Chic Space

These kitchen counter styling tips will transform your space from boring to chic! 

When it comes to decorating your kitchen counter, it’s ideal to achieve the perfect balance of stylish and practical. You don’t want it to only have decorative pieces because it won’t be helpful when you’re cooking/baking, but you don’t want it to only have kitchen essentials because it will look clunky. You want your kitchen counter to be a space that you’re excited to use for cooking, baking, making coffee, and all the other good stuff it’s used for. 

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Styling your kitchen countertops can be tricky, especially if you have no idea where to start! So, if you need help decorating your kitchen counter, carry on reading to find out 10 simple styling tips for a chic kitchen countertop space! 

Top 10 Chic Kitchen Counter Styling Tips 

1. Remove Any Plastic 

The first, most important tip for styling your kitchen counter is to remove any plastic! This includes plastic containers, utensils, and trays. These plastics aren’t necessarily bad, but if you want to achieve a chic kitchen counter space, keeping plastics will make it look junky, which is not the vibe we’re going for.

So get rid of the plastics and replace them with other items that match the chic aesthetic you want. If you’re unsure where to start, carry on reading for more tips and examples of what you can replace them with! 

2. Use Ceramics

Ceramics are a gorgeous way to style your kitchen counter. They provide a warm and cozy aesthetic that isn’t only stunning to look at, but also practical for when you need to cook or bake! 

You can have ceramic utensil holders, utensil rests, salt and pepper shakers, bottles for storing oil, and spice jars. What’s great about ceramics is that they come in so many different colors and patterns, so there are plenty of options to choose from that will suit your style! 

3. Include a Wooden Chopping Board 

Every chic kitchen counter has a wooden chopping board. I don’t make the rules; it’s just how it is. Avoid getting a plastic or glass chopping board and opt for a wooden one instead. There’s something about it that makes your kitchen counter look so well put together. Plus, they come in different shapes and sizes for different style choices. For example, you could get a regular rectangular chopping board, a round one, or one with a handle. 

Chopping boards are both a great kitchen counter styling choice and obviously a convenient way to cut your food. So the best way to place your chopping board is simply upright, vertically. This makes it easier for you to grab it when you need to use it, but it also just looks better styling wise.  

4. Display Your Cutest Tableware 

If you love collecting cute tableware like I do, then you will adore this idea! What’s the point in having cute mugs and plates if they’re not also going to be used as decorative pieces for your kitchen countertop? 

Use a shelf or hanging mug rack to display your cutest mugs and a wooden dish rack to display your plates. Not only will this add a fun, whimsical element to your kitchen countertops, but it will also be very convenient for you whenever you need to quickly grab a mug or plate to use! 

5. Add Greenery 

Plants are a great way to bring freshness and a sense of calm to your kitchen countertop space! They add a pop of color, which is always lovely to see when walking into a kitchen. Whether you want a big plant to be your focal point or prefer multiple small plants to decorate your space, both options will immediately transform your kitchen countertops into a bright area. 

Additionally, depending on the plant(s) you do get, they can benefit your kitchen counter space beyond just being lovely pieces of decor. For example, if you get a snake plant, aloe vera, or ficus robusta, they can help purify the air in your kitchen. Just make sure that you’re placing your plants in an area on your kitchen counter where they will get plenty of natural sunlight and ventilation to optimise their full benefits! 

6. Put Your Produce in Bowls

Remember when I mentioned getting rid of plastics? Grabbing a plastic bowl to place your produce in is probably the common and convenient way to do it. But there are way better bowl options to put your produce in instead!

For example, you can go for a multi-tiered wire produce basket, a ceramic bowl, or a wooden bowl. Although it’s such a small change from plastic bowls, it makes your kitchen counter styling choices more intentional and, of course, chic! 

7. Add Lighting

Including a lamp in your kitchen countertop decor creates a lovely, warm space that just feels so comfy! 

Alternatively, if you’re not a fan of lamps or you don’t have space to add a lamp to your countertops, you can install under-cabinet lighting instead. When turned on, they provide the same warm atmosphere, especially when it’s early in the morning or super late at night.  

8. Add Trays

Instead of having your kitchen counter essentials sitting directly on countertops, put them on a tray! Elevating your kitchen essentials on a platform is the standard for achieving a chic kitchen counter space, as it reduces clutter and makes the space look sleek and almost minimalist. Additionally, they’re super easy to clean! 

If you’re not sure how to style your kitchen countertop with trays, the easiest way to do it is by grouping items. For example, in one area of your kitchen countertop, you can have oils and cooking utensils sitting on one tray, and in another area, you can have decorative items such as plants and lamps.  

9. Use Cookbooks as a Tray or for Decor

If using trays to elevate your books isn’t your kind of style, then there’s another alternative that looks just as chic: cookbooks. Place a hardback cookbook or two on your kitchen countertop and use it as a tray to place your essentials on! Using books for decor is such a fun and unconventional way to transform your space, and it always looks stunning when done on a kitchen countertop. 

Another way you can use cookbooks to style your kitchen counters is to fill corners! Get a few of your favorite cookbooks and stack them upright in a corner. Not only does this look cute, but it’s also super convenient for when you actually want to use your cookbooks! Make sure to place them in a basket to avoid them falling!

10. Display Framed Art 

I’m a believer that the type of artwork one chooses to purchase reflects their values, emotions, and inspirations. This is absolutely the case for choosing the art you want to display on your kitchen countertops too. Art always has a message, and the piece of art you use to style your kitchen counter will reflect that message! 

Art is a great way to really customize your kitchen counter. It can provide an overall theme for what you want your kitchen space to be, whether it’s a fun, silly, cute, chic, or inspiring piece of artwork!