I always assumed upgrading the look of a kitchen meant major work (and cost) things like tearing out cabinets and replacing countertops.

In our last home, I didn’t bother adding any decor to the kitchen – I just didn’t see the point. It was the epitome of an early aughts kitchen – ugly light brown laminated cabinets, a useless desk area that became a junk magnet, laminated countertops that stained easily + an island that didn’t maximize storage areas.

I totally regret not giving that kitchen more thought. I could’ve done so much with it instead of just shrugging my shoulders with a ‘it is what it is’ attitude.

When we moved to this house, I was determined to add more personality everywhere I could. I didn’t have to spend a lot of money to create an inviting + warm kitchen, especially the counter area next to the stove.

Favorite Kitchen Goods for the Counter

1. Salt & Pepper Shaker: I adore this whole line from Hearth & Hand at Target and how rustic it looks.

2. Spoon Rest: I never thought I needed a spoon rest (aren’t those what plates are for? 🤦🏻‍♀️), but now I can’t get enough of them.

3. Salt Cellar: this salt cellar is the cutest thing (the seaweed salt I keep in this cellar is so good)

4. Faux Leaf Stems: these are the cutest faux stems

5. Wood Serverware: I cannot have enough wood boards in the kitchen

6. Wood Cutting Boards: cutting boards with the channel grooves is so extra

7. Marble and Wood Charcuterie Board: the marble here is such a great detail

8. Mango Wood Cutting Board: the shape of this board is perfect for showing off charcuterie and cheese

9. Wood Cake Stand: cake stands don’t just have to display cakes

10. Forest Floor Cake Stand: such a versatile cake stand

11. Lazy Susan: everyone needs a lazy susan

12. Mango Wood Cake Stand: show off cakes, fruit, candles + more

13. Recycled Glass Cruet: green glass is so pretty

14. Oil and Vinegar Dispenser: modern dispensers that go in any kitchen

15. Tuscany Cruet: does a dreamier cruet exist?

16. Handmade Olive Oil and Vinegar Cruet: such pretty stoneware

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