Kitchen Counter Corner Decorating Ideas
The kitchen counter is often the last thing that you think of when decorating your kitchen, but it is often the focus of attention in any kitchen. The kitchen counter corner is often forgotten and left to collect dust. This article will focus on how to spice up that kitchen counter corner and make it a focal point instead of an eye sore. From simple ideas like fresh flowers or a plant to more innovative ideas like a specialized corner shelf, decorative jars, a cake stand or a cutting board, it is easier than you think to bring that kitchen counter corner from dark to appealing.
Fresh Flowers for Your Counter
Let’s start with the obvious choice, fresh flowers or natural stems for your kitchen counter corner. A pretty vase, jar or really anything that can contain your fresh bouquet will work and fit perfectly in the corner of your kitchen counter. Fresh flowers smell wonderful and really brighten the mood of any room. When you think of it, a bouquet of fresh flowers really only costs as much as your cup of Starbucks. Fresh flowers definitely work to add a seasonal pop of color and texture to your kitchen counter.
Stylish Kitchen Appliances
If you like to cook, then one or a collection of your stylish, colorful appliances are the way to go when decorating your kitchen counter corner. You should keep this in mind when choosing your appliances. Spend a little more for the stainless model toaster or blender. Try colored small appliances. Splurge on a new kitchen aid mixer in a coordinating color. It will look perfect cozied up in the corner of your counter. Today’s appliances are really beautiful and with the bonus of making them easier to use when stored right there on your counter.
Coffee Station for the Counter
The kitchen counter corner can be the perfect spot for your morning coffee needs. A coffee station is not only convenient, but coffee maker’s themselves are extremely stylish these days as well. All your coffee needs can be contained in a colorful and/or coordinating tray, mat, crate or container on the counter. Mugs can be displayed on a mug rack incorporated into the station or hung on the wall close by. Everything that you need to build a functional coffee station can be attractively displayed and efficiently used in your kitchen counter corner. It is a perfect spot for your coffee needs!
Decorative Jars for the Kitchen
A decorative jar or canister on the counter is the old standby, but it still works! Not only does it provide the convenience of having your items right at hand, you can make the actual jars into a showpiece. Choose glass, ceramic or stainless steel to match your style. Use vibrant colors if you want to make a bold statement. Store your staples like sugar, salt and flour or even beautiful tall clear glass jars for your pasta. A group of three of varying heights always makes for a beautiful display.
Corner Shelving Units for the Kitchen Counter
Corner shelving units are a fairly new idea for our kitchen counter corners. They now come in modern, attractive designs. The shelving units are usually two shelves high and fit a 90 degree corner. Kitchen counter corner shelving units come in wood, iron, glass, industrial designs and a variety of other materials. You can store anything there from spices, pots and pans, dishes and even can set up the coffee station that we spoke of earlier on the corner shelf. Storing your cook books on a kitchen corner shelf would not only provide you with your cook books right at hand, but it would add character to your kitchen by displaying all the beautiful book spines. Look at the different corner shelf options for your kitchen counter. It might be just what you need in your kitchen.
Pie or Cake Stands on the Counter
The kitchen counter corner is also the perfect spot for a pie stand. A pie or cake stand being circular is the perfect fit for a kitchen counter corner. The stands come in a variety of materials to match your kitchen including ceramic, plastic, glass or iron. Instead of items lying directly on the counter, a stand separates them and groups them together. This makes the items automatically more attractive and pleasing to the eye. Items such a fruit, oils, spices, baked goodies or really any miscellaneous item can be placed on the stand and into your kitchen counter corner.
Plants on the Kitchen Counter
A plant in the corner of your kitchen counter is always a great option. A plant will add color and texture to an otherwise bland space. Light can be an issue when putting a plant in the corner of your counter since the cabinets overhang. So, choose the plant for a corner carefully. It is best to place a plant that does not require too much sun in a kitchen counter corner. A trio of herbs in the kitchen counter corner is not only pretty but functional. Or, a sweet smelling flowering plant is a beautiful addition.
Utensils or Cutting Boards
A canister of kitchen utensils or a cutting board or a combination of both on the kitchen counter in the corner will add some character. For the canister of utensils, you could pick your most commonly used utensils or go with your prettiest utensils. Or, splurge and purchase new sleek utensils. It is always great to have your kitchen utensils right on the counter available for use. You could also add a cutting board or two to your counter corner. Go even further and add a tray to the corner and incorporate both the utensil canister and the cutting board into a display. A utensil holder or cutting board, although traditional, with modern colors and styles will look great in your kitchen counter corner.
The kitchen counter corner is often a dark place that is overlooked. There are many options to perk the kitchen counter corner up. Try any of our kitchen counter corner decorating ideas for an easy pop of character. Fresh flowers, decorative jars, a coffee station or even a new functional corner shelf will add some style and function to your kitchen space.
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