The ivory granite counters of this bright white kitchen are minimally decorated with a few jars for dry ingredients, a few cutting boards leaning against the subway tile backsplash, and a small wooden stand holding oil, vinegar, and spices.
30 Kitchen Countertop Organization Ideas for Optimizing Space
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May 4, 2023
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This kitchen is often considered the heart of the home due to it being where we gather to cook, eat, and socialize with our family and friends. However, a cluttered and disorganized kitchen can quickly make cooking and entertaining a stressful experience. One of the most important areas in the kitchen to keep clean and organized is your countertop. A tide countertop makes it easier to prepare food as well as makes your entire kitchen appear more spacious and inviting.
Below we will look at some creative kitchen countertop organization ideas to help you make the most of your kitchen space. Whether it is simple storage solutions or using matching colored jars to aid with removing visual clutter, we have the ideas to help you keep your countertop clutter-free and organized. Regardless of if you have a small or large kitchen, keep reading to see how you can optimize your kitchen space to create a more functional and beautiful kitchen.
02 of Mosaic Tiles and Black Cabinets
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Light wooden counters contrast against the black cabinets and black and white mosaic backsplash of this funky modern kitchen. The counter is topped with a coffee maker, soap, a few jars, and a wooden utensil holder next to the stop top sporting a black shallow tea kettle.
03 of Stainless Steel Appliances
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The stainless-steel appliances of this kitchen match the gray tiled backsplash that divided the white upper cabinets and lower cabinets. The countertop is decorated with a white toaster, black knife block, and mug shelves on one side of the stainless-steel sink and a few cutting boards and a fruit holder on the other.
04 of Fresh Cottage Kitchen Organization
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A wooden tray holding a potted maidenhair fern rests atop the white marble kitchen island. Above the sink are two open shelves style with lush green pothos planted in a white vessel, some bowls, a framed painting, and some recipe books.
05 of Wall Shelf Organization
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This bright white kitchen is kept organized with two shelves mounted to the wall on the side of the fridge. The shelves hold a decorative plan along with kitchen appliances and dry ingredients in glass jars.
06 of White Kitchen Corner Décor
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A white ceramic cookie jar rests atop a wooden stand next to a vintage speaker, clock, and two books. White shaker-style cabinets hang on the wall above a white subway tile backsplash with black grout. The white countertop below completes the all-white design.
07 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Countertop Organization Ideas
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This modern farmhouse kitchen is furnished with white cabinets, long black handles, and a white subway tile backsplash with black grout. The white marble counters are topped with three large glass jars for dry ingredients, layered wooden cutting boards, and a white vessel holding cooking utensils.
08 of Coffee Station Organization
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This quaint coffee station features a draw fitted with wooden dividers to create a very visually pleasing and functional storage solution for coffee pods. The countertop is topped with a coffeemaker, a mug tree, and a small wooden platter decorated with a few flowers, a milk frother, a syrup pump, and sugar dishes.
09 of Traditional Farmhouse Kitchen
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This traditional farmhouse kitchen features white cabinets, a tiled floor, black granite counters, and a stunning over-the-sink window. The black countertop is topped with two large glass jars holding dry ingredients, a wooden cutting board, and a wooden drying rack.
10 of Bright White and Clean Kitchen Décor
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This kitchen is bright, clean, and all-white from the marble counters to the cabinets to even the white kitchen aid resting in the corner. Along with the standing mixer the counter is dolled up with a black knife block, two glass jars for dry ingredients, and white towels hanging from the stainless-steel oven.
11 of Cozy Organized Kitchen
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A framed picture rests behind a large floral bouquet that stands next to a basket of eggs on the marble counter. The stove is minimally decorated with a copper kettle and two wooden cutting boards resting against the wall.
12 of Rustic Country Kitchen
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Rustic butcher block counters match the same warm-toned wood floors covered with a patterned rug in this cozy country kitchen. The counters are decorated with a stand mixer, some white jars for go-to ingredients, a kettle on the stove, and a microwave tucked in the corner.
13 of Jadeite Kitchen Accessories
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Two floating wooden shelves are adorned with a plethora of jadeite bowls, pitchers, pans, and other dishware pieces. Below along the white countertop is a vintage tin for storage along with many metal jars next to a jadeite milkshake mixer.
14 of Baking Counter and Dark Cabinets
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This kitchen counter features a built-in baking counter, slightly lower than the rest of the counter perfect for rolling dough or getting kiddos involved in cooking dinner. A cooking book rests props open next to a few empty vessels on the white countertop that is contrasted by the stunning dark cabinets.
15 of Cottage-styled Stovetop
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White cabinets and marbled white counters are accented with the palest blue backsplash tiles. The counter is topped with a beautiful floral arrangement, and a small wooden stand holding a few seasonings, oil, and butter. A wooden knife block rests next to the stainless-steel stove topped with a white kettle.
16 of Refurbished Storage Unit and Spring Daffodils
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White cabinets with black hardware contrast the black countertop of this kitchen. Bright yellow daffodils are planted in a terracotta pot and sat next to a refurbished storage unit topped with jars of spices.
17 of Modern Kitchen Essentials on Marble Counter
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A faux plant rests next to a large black candle, salt and pepper shakers, and oil and vinegar bottles on this white and wooden accented cutting board. Next to the board is a marble cutting board leaning against the marble counter and backsplash along with two wooden décor pieces.
18 of Sleek Clean Kitchen
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This kitchen is kept simple and clean with a small white tray set next to the stove holding oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, butter, and a white vessel for the cooking utensils. Often less is more especially in such a busy and messy area such as a kitchen, try to keep the counter clutter to a minimum to open your space.
19 of Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Décor
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This modern farmhouse kitchen has a stunning contrast between the white cabinets and counters and the black open shelving, pendant lights, and bar stools. The open shelves are decorated with plants, white containers, and wooden cutting boards. Mugs and other kitchen items hang from the bars mounted just under each of the shelves.
20 of Cottage Farmhouse Kitchen With Open Shelf Storage
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A large white hood is sided by open shelves mounted to the marbled backsplash that matches the countertops. The floating shelves hold plates and other dishware whereas the counter is reserved for appliances such as a blender, air fryer, and toaster along with white vases to hold cooking utensils.
21 of Natural Brick Backsplash
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Warm white cabinets meet granite counters and a natural brick backsplash in this farmhouse kitchen. The counters are decorated with matching pots and pans along with a copper flower vase that matches the copper utensils hanging above the stove.
22 of Warm Wood Tones for Kitchen Cabinetry
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This inviting farmhouse kitchen features wooden cabinets and white countertops that match the white refurbished kitchen island. The counters are organized with white miniature storage units that match the white stand mixer and toaster.
23 of Large Glass Jar Storage
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Three large glass jars offer the perfect solution for dry ingredient storage and they are lined up on the countertop next to a small potted plant resting on a white cake stand. White cabinetry and brown granite counters add to the farmhouse vibe.
24 of Rustic Wooden Kitchen Corner Shelves
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This stunning kitchen corner features rustic wooden corner shelves lined with white and teal kitchenware. The shelves are mounted to a glossy, white square tile backsplash fitted above a white and gray marble countertop.
25 of Open Organization in Farmhouse Kitchen
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This farmhouse kitchen features a lot of open storage space above the butcher block countertops. The shelves are filled with dishware, teapots and mugs, and other kitchen goods. Two vintage light fixtures give the room a cozy, farmhouse feel.
26 of Kitchen with Drawer Spice Rack
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Wooden serving tray is placed on a tan and white countertop with matching backsplash. A drawer fitted under the counter is opened to reveal a light stained wood drawer spice rack fitted next to a knife tray.
27 of Copper Pan Organization Behind Stove
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Many small copper pans hang in a row above the stove against the marbled subway tile backsplash. The countertop is styled with a metal fruit holder under the window next to a bouquet in a white vase, a potted plant, a round cutting board, and a small wooden tray of essential items.
28 of Corner Layout for Overhead Kitchen Cabinets
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A farmhouse kitchen with rustic white shiplap backsplash has olive green overhead cabinetry installed with black pull hardware. The cabinetry wraps seamlessly along the corner of the wall over various storage jars and utensil holders along the white countertop.
29 of Leafy Kitchen Counter Corner
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This kitchen counter is organized with a few glass jars for dry ingredients, a white bowl for fruit, and some cutting boards resting against the wall. Additionally, the counter has a book stand for a recipe book, a rolling pin, a plant resting on a cake stand, and a small water propagation resting behind the book stand.
30 of Red and White Towels and a Grey Tile Backsplash
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Red and white towels hang on a stainless steel stove set against a gray tile backsplash. A white countertop is installed on the white cabinets, and a brown tile is used for the floor.
