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May 19, 2024

25 Kitchen Decor Ideas Full Of Character & Style

Hi there! Are you looking to spice up your kitchen with some kitchen decor ideas?

Great, you’re in the right spot!

Kitchens are not an easy space to decorate.

Cabinetry, appliances, and necessary kitchen items usually serve as the primary visual anchors. 

But the good news is, there is still room to get creative on cabinet tops, counters, windows, and the small wall spaces to make your kitchen feel stylish and unique to you.  

I’ve gathered a handful of kitchen decor ideas with charming style to help get your wheels spinning on what you can transfer to your space.

After all, your kitchen is the heart of your home. 

It’s where your family and guests will hang out, and one of those space work the extra time and attention in decorating! 

If you’d like to know more about any of the designs below, just click the source links below the image.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Kitchen Window Decor Idea

Bless This Nest shows this DARLING black check draw curtain with floating shelf above.

What a great design and a perfect fit if you also have a window above your sink.  The coordinating towels bring it all together.

If you’re interested in creating a simple window valance like this one, you can go here for a simple no sew DIY tutorial.

#2) Kitchen Sign Decor Idea For Narrow Walls

Pinterest is always bringing about a crazy amount of decor inspiration!

I love these large wooden letters and boxwood wreath.  Working in greenery to a kitchen space adds so much texture and depth to your space.

You can find these exact letters on Amazon, as well as the boxwood wreath here! 

#3) Kitchen Counter Tiered Tray Decor Idea  

Home With Lo shows readers how to design this adorable kitchen counter top display.

Her design starts with a farmhouse style 3 tiered stand (like this one) along with a fun assortment of farmhouse fillers.

This provides a great place to bring in seasonal decor that you can change throughout the seasons!

#4) Functional Farmhouse Kitchen Countertop Display

Best Houz included this neatly grouped basket of necessary kitchen items in their roundup of french farmhouse kitchen design ideas.  

It’s always nice to have cooking essentials within arms reach.

When bundled together in a cute basket, these necessary kitchen items become a fun decor piece as well!

#5) Chalkboard Menu Kitchen Wall Decor Idea

kitchen wall decor idea

Source: Zest It Up

This adorable chalkboard sign is another great kitchen decorating idea.

It’s the perfect spot to display weekly menus, and works well on a narrow kitchen end wall.

#6) Tin Letter Wall Display Kitchen Decor Idea

Kara from Clean Living Clean Eating shows this cute wall display in her kitchen and dining room. 

I love the large tin letters next to the collection of farmhouse signs.  

#7) Indoor Herb Garden Hanging Wall Decor Idea

Source: OA At Home

Why not decorate your kitchen with plants that will make your dishes taste even better?

This hanging rod indoor herb garden is genius, both stylish and attractive while adding incredible fresh flavor to your favorite dishes.

You can find this idea and many more fun indoor herb garden ideas here.  

#8) Kitchen Decor Hanging Baskets

kitchen decor ideas for walls

Down Grace Lane Instagram shows how cute farmhouse design can also be super functional! 

These fun wire hanging baskets will help keep fruits and vegetables from cluttering kitchen counter tops, while also helping them ripen to perfection.

You can find similar hanging baskets here!

#9) Charming Shelf Display With Apron Hanger

Source: The Wood Grain Cottage

This simple floating farmhouse style shelf adds so much character to this small kitchen.

The hooks nestled underneath the shelf allow for hanging aprons which bring in a relaxed and cozy kitchen vibe.

#10) Cutting Board Kitchen Decor Idea

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How cute are these lettered cutting boards featured by Anderson + Grant? 

They go perfectly above the kitchen inspired floating farmhouse shelf.

You can snag similar ‘EAT’ cutting boards here!

#11) Creative Functional Kitchen Wall Storage & Decor Idea 

Source: I Love Palets

This brilliant hanging pot small kitchen storage idea is so cool.

Why not utilize shiny pots and pans as hanging kitchen decor as well?

A smart way to utilize every inch of space in your kitchen while also adding style and character.

#12) Recipe Card Kitchen Decor Idea

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The Louvre Gallery has a great idea for displaying your favorite recipes and a fun picture collage.

Just find your favorite picture frames, and a couple hooks to hold your rolling pin if you’d like to recreate this design!

#13) Coffee & Tea Station Kitchen Decor Idea

Source: Lovelee Creations

Who knew coffee and tea could look so cute?

This adorable display rack with signs and baskets would look incredible in any farmhouse style kitchen.

#14) Pitcher Shelf Display Kitchen Decor Ideas

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Vintage Mellie highlights this adorable way to display pretty kitchen serveware! 

If you like this design, you should check out this post full of awesome Farmhouse Shelving Ideas you can DIY and then decorate with your serving plates and pitchers!

#15) Creative Mounted Kitchen Wall Paper Roller

kitchen decor idea

Source: George & Willy

This cool and contemporary butcher paper roller adds a modern industrial touch to your kitchen space.

What a fun way to add notes, menus, and family drawings to your kitchen spaces.

#16) Kitchen Counter Top Soap Display Stand

kitchen counter decor ideas

Source: The Decor Formula

Details matter when it comes to kitchen decor.

The soap stand can often be an overlooked kitchen space for clutter and cleaning supplies.

Consider grouping kitchen soaps on an attractive stand that helps keep them out of water overspray and looks great too! 

#17) Family & Faith Farmhouse Style Kitchen Wall Decor

Source: Aimee Weaver Designs

This simple and beautiful kitchen sign is a warming addition to your kitchen or dining room.

Follow the link above to get one just like it!

#18) DIY Wine Rack Kitchen Decor Idea

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Source: I Spy DIY

How awesome is this rustic DIY kitchen wine rack?

This would look incredible on any narrow kitchen wall while also keeping your favorite vino easily accessible!

 #19) Decor Ideas For The Wall Next To Your Kitchen Table

kitchen decor ideas for walls

You can find this design, and more easy farmhouse decor DIYS here. 

Grouping 3 elongated farmhosue mirrors is a great way to cover large spaces and add light and openness to your dining room area.

The farmhouse wreath hung in the center is perfect.

#20) Black Tray Kitchen Counter Display

Source: Shop LTK

This simple black kitchen counter top tray is perfectly styled.

It helps hold cutting boards in place behind it, as well as creates the perfect shelf for decor and kitchen essentials.

#21) Beautiful Farmhouse Kitchen Shelving Decor Ideas

Source: The Turquoise Home

These floating farmhouse style shelves anchor this kitchen as a focal point for kitchen decor.

If you have a large kitchen wall that needs character, consider creating a large floating shelf grouping similar to this one.

#22) Hanging Coffee Cup Kitchen Decor Idea

kitchen decor ideas for walls

Check out these functional and fabulous kitchen racks from Stone Gable. 

What a great way to display coffee mugs!

You can find a very similar one here!

#23) Plant Grouping Countertop Kitchen Decor Idea

kitchen decor idea

Source: Little House Of Four

A neutral kitchen can come alive with bright colored indoor plants.

They provide the perfect pop of color to any kitchen, and also work to clean the air inside your home!

#24) Above Kitchen Cabinet Decor Ideas

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I love the farmhouse lanterns and EAT lettering above these kitchen cupboards! 

Such a cute way to draw your eye upward and bring unique style to your space.

#25) Corner Kitchen Countertop Decor Idea

Source: Pinterest

If you have a bare corner on your kitchen counter top, consider adding a rustic rectangular tray with stylish fillers.

The potted flowers add great color and height, while the cutting boards are neatly displayed adding warm natural tones and character. 

Happy Kitchen Decorating!

I hope you found some decor ideas that you can transfer into your kitchen!

You won’t regret spending extra time and attention in styling the heart of your home.

Before you go, take a peek at the similarly inspiring posts below…

  • 10 Beautiful Decorating Ideas For Above Kitchen Cabinets
  • 20 Brilliant Kitchen Organization Ideas
  • 20 Breathtaking Farmhouse Kitchens
  • 15 Gorgeous Neutral Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
  • 20 Stunning Outdoor Kitchen Design Ideas

Cheers for now.

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  1. Katty Belle says

    October 21, 2019 at 10:30 am

    Kithcen is said to be the heart of the home. And it’s pretty important to make things organized inside the kitchen. This will actually boost your day well as you start your day having coffee in this very space of your home. Farmhouse-inspired kitchen decor is wonderful and can even make everyone else feel at home. It’s very easy to do and you can actually redesign your kitchen as easy as you can count 1,2, and 3. It’s very fun too and you can actually make kitchen makeover a bonding time with your family.

    • theunlikelyhostess says

      October 23, 2019 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks for reading Katty!

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