I feel like the kitchen can often get overlooked when we are decorating our homes! So today I’m sharing 11 simple kitchen decorating ideas.
These kitchen decor ideas will work for any size kitchen, even the small ones!
As you will see below, I have a very limited area in my own kitchen to decorate, and I can incorporate all 11 of these kitchen decorating ideas.
1. add artwork to your kitchen

Adding artwork is a great small kitchen decor idea!
You could hang a piece of artwork above your range, like above. (I use Command picture hanging strips.)
I’m not a big cook, and the pieces I select for above my range are affordable, so I don’t worry about them, but if you do, you could do a leaning piece that is easily moveable, like below.

Read all about my favorite places to buy artwork here.
2. a kitchen rug

I lived for several years in our home before adding a rug in our kitchen. And I have NO idea why!
They are so great for adding warmth both under-foot and aesthetically! Adding a rug is the perfect white kitchen decor idea!
I would recommend choosing a rug with a pattern, as it is better at hiding spills, stains, dirt, etc.
We have had our wool rug above (similar linked here) for probably close to 5 years and it still looks great!
You can find more of my favorite neutral area rugs here.
3. display your wood or marble cutting boards

My Wood Cutting Boards are definitely a splurge. But, with that being said, I have had them for probably close to 6 years, and they are still my favorites! Great for entertaining, and completely worth the splurge for me.

I have some more affordable options linked on my Amazon Storefront.
4. add decorative canisters

And the award for the most affordable piece of small kitchen decor goes to these Glass Canisters!
By keeping your everyday items in canisters out on a countertop, it saves so much space in your cabinets! Bonus- they look pretty while doing so!
I use these cute Wooden Scoops for my glass canisters.
Related blog post you may like: Simple Kitchen Organizing And Storage Ideas
5. pretty soap dispensers

I love to add a set of pretty Soap & Lotion Dispensers next to a kitchen sink!
You are going to use soap, so you might as well have it be a piece of simple kitchen decor while you are at it!
p.s. the decorative bottle sets can be configured however you would like them!
6. more elevated everyday items

And by elevated everyday items, I’m talking an attractive Coffee Pot and/or Toaster, a pretty Dutch Oven or Olive Oil Bottle.
And for more affordable options, I love this Coffee Maker & this Toaster.
Find more kitchen decor and accessories I love in this blog post: 30 Cool Kitchen Gifts Under $50
7. kitchen towels

Switching out your kitchen towels each season is such a simple kitchen decorating idea!
You can find several of my favorites on my Amazon Storefront here.
8. add flowers and/or greenery

I love decorating with flowers and stems all throughout my home, including my kitchen!
You could stack a few cookbooks and use a vase filled with flowers as a bookend.
Or use a Wood Riser to elevate a vase filled with faux greenery, like below.

9. utensil canister with wooden utensils

Why keep pretty Wooden Spoons tucked away in a drawer, when you can add them to a canister and have another simple kitchen decoration!
Find a great, more affordable cooking utensil option here.
My crock is no longer available; however, this is a good substitute.
10. kitchen stools that add warmth and/or texture

This is something you can really have fun with, because there are so many great options out there!
There are pretty Rattan Stools, a stool with Leather Details, Upholstered Stools, or Wood Stools like we have.
11. and don’t forget the kitchen island
When decorating a kitchen island, think wood bowls filled with fruits & veggies, vase with fresh flowers or stems or a basket filled with linens.

I hope you were able to take away a few ideas you can use when decorating your kitchen!
As always, you can leave a comment below with any questions you may have!
You can shop all of my Amazon favorites here.
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This blog is great and informative, providing 11 simple kitchen decorating ideas for any size kitchen. I love the suggestion of adding artwork above the range and incorporating a rug for warmth. I’m curious, what are some other creative ways to add personality to a kitchen without taking up too much space?