Use a hosta plant to create an organic centerpiece along a white kitchen island countertop with industrial farmhouse barstools. Display utensils in white glass farmhouse canisters and pitchers beside the stove for easy access. A shelf over the range hood houses a teapot and wooden prep boards.
29 Easy Kitchen Counter Décor for a Cozy Kitchen
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Published: July 8, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
Looking for some inspiration on kitchen counter décor to freshen up the vibes in your prep space? We have done part of the work for you and put together wonderful design samples to get your creativity kickstarted.
If your kitchen counters are barren, then we’d suggest starting with some simple additions that are practical and stylish. For instance, you can pick out utensils that are worthy of displaying along the prep space of your counter, and place them in a cute canister or vase. This is an easy way to add a cozy “lived-in” look to your kitchen and makes grabbing your favorite tools easy and organized. Try out some rustic wooden utensils for a classic farmhouse vibe. Another quick way to bring color and texture is with flower arrangements and serving trays or bowls. Many times you will see a large serving tray or charcuterie board used as a stand for a large vase with a dense flower arrangement showcased as a kitchen island centerpiece. You can easily adjust your foliage to follow the seasons too. Warm bronze-toned foliage for fall, and bright green and pink or white foliage for spring and summer for instance.
There are truly endless ways to go about kitchen counter décor, so without further ado let’s dive into a few real design examples that are easy to replicate and tweak to your own taste.
02 of Modern White Kitchen With Marble Counters Utensil Décor
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This modern kitchen showcases flat paneled cabinet doors and a glossy subway tile backsplash with gold tiles installed below the upper cabinetry. Add some farmhouse canisters, wooden cutting boards, and a cookbook stand for a cozy look along the counter beside the sink.
03 of White Farmhouse Kitchen With a Butcher Block Island Counter
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Get an instant rustic look within your kitchen with the addition of a butcherblock island prep station with matching wooden bar stools. Wrap the island with white shiplap panels and arrange pale pink peonies within a textured farmhouse vase for a cute spring centerpiece.
04 of Gray Granite Kitchen Counters With Pale Pink Peonies
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Grey granite kitchen counters are decorated with a collection of white glass vases and an assortment of pink and white peonies. Add a French paneled mirror to the wall beside the island countertop to make the space feel larger and tie into the subtle glam look.
05 of Cozy Modern Cookbook Display for a Kitchen Counter
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A modern glass table lamp is placed along a farmhouse cookbook with a mercury planter with ornamental grass draped over the edges. Add a white glass canister of utensils beside the display with an antique candlestick for a cozy prep station.
06 of Minimalist Flower Centerpiece for a Farmhouse Kitchen
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Add a modern farmhouse wood tray with black wire edging to the center of a large white kitchen island counter to match the dark wood cabinetry beneath and complement the rustic vibe of the room. Place a clear glass bottle on the tray with wheatgrass for a neutral look.
07 of Gray Granite Counters With Neutral Farmhouse Décor
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Maintain a clean modern feel along a kitchen island counter with a simple centerpiece consisting of a silver tray holding white glass canisters and a pitcher of cotton stems. Add a similar pitcher of white flowers beside the corner of a cooktop for a cute spring vibe.
08 of Monochromatic Farmhouse Kitchen With Neutral Holiday Décor
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A monochromatic kitchen with black hardware and white cabinetry and counters display a small cozy coffee bar tucked beneath the corner with cabinetry installed overhead. Add a small wood tray to the island with a large white candle and stone vases of eucalyptus.
09 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen With Minimalist Neutral Décor
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The warm wood tray with a large glass bottle of white peony stems is the perfect minimalist centerpiece for a modern marble kitchen island counter with rustic farmhouse bar stools and steel blue island cabinet paint. Add a set of modern painted cutting boards to display along the cooktop.
10 of Rich Brown Butcher Block Kitchen Counters With Boho Plants
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The dark butcher block counters in this white modern kitchen bring a cozy warmth into the space that offsets the crisp white look of the cabinets and tile backsplash. For a boho vibe, add woven planters with tropical palm leaves and ornamental grasses to unused corners of the counter.
11 of Galley Kitchen Prep Counter With Large Rustic Cutting Boards
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A galley prep kitchen with white marble counters is decorated by a set of large wooden cutting boards leaned up against the shell tile backsplash behind the stovetop. Add some rustic wheatgrass to a glass planter and a cookbook stand to complete a simple yet cozy kitchen-friendly decor display.
12 of Large White Marble Kitchen Counter With a Rustic Centerpiece
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A clean modern farmhouse kitchen with white marble counters displays a rustic centerpiece positioned along the island. Use a woven rattan serving tray, a canister of baked goods, candles, and a vase of boxwood stems for an easy centerpiece.
13 of Bright Kitchen Counter Flower Arrangements in Glass Vases
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You can’t go wrong with arrangements of bright summer-cut flowers in colorful glass vases along a quartz kitchen countertop. Use vintage glass bottles for a farmhouse look and place a wooden cake tray in between the flowers to display pastries and baked goods for guests.
14 of White Kitchen Counters With Bright Green Indoor Plant Décor
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The bright white cabinets and marble counter of this kitchen are coordinated with a collection of cute farmhouse flower arrangements with white flowers and vivid green foliage. Add to the rustic look with an assortment of wood cutting boards leaned up against the white backsplash to add warmth.
15 of Quaint Farmhouse Kitchen With Cottage-inspired Décor
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A small kitchen island with modern white marble counters and pastel blue paint is decorated with a rustic serving board with stone coasters and a small planter of boxwood stems. Add to the cute cottage look with a matching set of glass bottles with foliage set beside the cooktop.
16 of Pastel Cottage Kitchen With Bright Floral Bouquet
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The bright magenta colors of the echinacea blooms and carnations in the tall white glass vase placed on the white counters of this cottage kitchen look magnificent with the pastel blue cabinetry. Display white serveware within the open-faced shelves below the mounted cabinets for a neutral cottage look.
17 of White Kitchen With Modern Décor
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This white kitchen features modern decor such as glass candle holders. The countertop is filled with kitchen tools and small potted plants. Decorate the opposite white communal table with a white vase of flowers to beautify the space.
18 of Rattan Easter Basket With White Kitchen Décor
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Make cooking in the kitchen more enjoyable with this wicker Easter basket filled with white and pink Easter kitchen decor. The basket is perched on a white countertop in front of white cabinets fitted with a stainless steel range. Add texture to the centerpiece by arranging some greenery in the basket.
19 of Modern Minimalist Kitchen Counter Décor With Gold Accents
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Complement the brass finishes in this farmhouse kitchen with a gold modern vase and spring blossom stems placed on the kitchen island countertop to match the gold faucet. A lightly stained wood serving bowl is a cute way to display fresh fruit and matches the wooden bar stools.
20 of White Marble Counters With Rustic Wood Prep Décor
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Bring warmth into a modern white kitchen with a set of stained wood cutting boards displayed leaning against the rustic subway tile backsplash of a small prep station. Install wood floating shelves above with contrasting black wall paint to display additional white glass serveware and wooden prep tools.
21 of Neutral Indoor Plants for Spring Kitchen Counter Décor
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Ashy wicker bar stools are tucked around a white marble kitchen island counter. Add bright indoor plant arrangments with white flowers to tie into the white color palette and add a natural pop of green. Use lightly stained wood trays and bowls to showcase the flowers.
22 of Boho-farmhouse Inspired Kitchen Counter Décor
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For a boho summer look try adding a rattan serving tray to the center of a white kitchen island countertop with an arrangement of tropical branches for a bright pop of green. Add cutting boards and a white glass pitcher display to an unused corner.
23 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Corner With Cookbooks
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This countertop display is the perfect example of a modern farmhouse decor ensemble for a kitchen. Add a set of cookbooks to the corner of an unused counter space with a small table lamp and vintage portrait. Adding a large cutting board enhances the rustic look.
24 of Laminate Kitchen Counters With Copper and Terracotta Accents
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A cozy rustic kitchen with warm sandy brown countertops is decorated with complementing terracotta vases and copper prep bowls displayed along open-faced floating wood shelves. Bring in some vivid green indoor plants and matching green plaid drapes for a natural pop of color.
25 of Simple Easter Kitchen Counter Vignette
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A white and gray marble countertop paired with a white subway tile backsplash is decorated for Easter. Pink flowers in a white vase are perched next to a decorative white bunny. The flowers are perched on a wooden tray in this kitchen counter vignette.
26 of Bright Pink and Citrus Kitchen Counter Décor
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Display colorful pink tulips and fresh orange citrus fruits in a white glass serving bowl along a kitchen island countertop for a bright summer look. Use a rustic live wood serving tray to match the farmhouse look of the kitchen to complement the brick backsplash.
27 of Neutral Farmhouse Kitchen With a Curtain Rod Coffee Mug Rack
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A white marble kitchen counter with vintage cabinet doors and gold hardware is coordinated with a white shiplap backsplash and a matching gold faucet. Add a rustic curtain rod mug holder to display baskets of flowers, hand towels, mugs, and a colander to save counter space.
28 of Pink Tulip and Blue Hydrange Kitchen Counter Arrangements
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Create a cute spring kitchen counter decor piece with a wooden lazy Susan tray holding a white glass pitcher of pink tulips with a glass candle and a white glass farmhouse figurine. Add a vase of blue hydrangea blooms beside it for added color and softness.
29 of White Hydrangea Centerpiece for a Farmhouse Kitchen
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For a dramatic cottage look, arrange a dense display of white hydrangea blooms in a large white glass vase for a centerpiece along a white marble kitchen counter. Play off of the cool white tones of the room with the addition of ashy wood bar stools, and wicker baskets.
