Do you have an empty wall in your kitchen? Do you want to fill the space and also make the space functional? These are 7 amazing kitchen shelf decor ideas to try right now.
The first step is choosing the perfect kitchen shelves. We have a white, grey and black kitchen that is accented with natural wood. The dining room has dark walnut accents, so it was important to incorporate that into the kitchen too.
These cute shelves from West Elm were the perfect choice for our kitchen shelves. They are extremely easy to put up and large enough to fill the space. NOTE that these shelves are always going on sale on West Elm’s website so keep an eye out to get the best deal!
How to decorate a kitchen shelf?
Decorate a kitchen shelf using mugs, glasses, florals, plates and cookbooks. Kitchen shelf decor should provide both style and functionality in the room.
BEST KITCHEN SHELF DECOR IDEAS
Sometimes kitchens can be a bit more challenging to decorate than a family room or bedroom. The decorations have to make sense for the space. We went with more of a minimal look in our kitchen since the kitchen counters are pretty much empty. Here are some of the best kitchen shelf decor ideas that you can use in your kitchen.
1. MODERN KITCHEN SHELF DECOR
An easy way to decorate your kitchen shelves is to style them around your Keurig or coffee maker. Simply place a clear container with coffee k cups and cute mugs for easy access for guests on the bottom shelf.
2. CHANGE YOUR KITCHEN SHELVES FOR THE SEASON
For each holiday or season, try a different look on your kitchen shelves! This makes the kitchen feel fresh and updated all year long.
3. FUNCTIONAL OPEN SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN
This is the perfect idea for the person who has kitchen shelving instead of cabinetry. We love this look because it shows you how you can make your kitchen essentials look cute and secretly decorative.
4. KITCHEN SHELF DECOR DISPLAY
Make your kitchen shelving feel like a display by adding wall sconces over the shelves. We love how they displayed the artwork, vases and cute kitchen accessories on the shelves!
5. FARMHOUSE KITCHEN SHELF DECOR
The easiest way to make your kitchen have a farmhouse feel is by adding shiplap! This idea is so cute because the shelves look homey and lived in with their rustic appearance! We love the idea of adding pictures of friends and fur babies on your kitchen shelves!
6. SIMPLE SHELF DECOR
This simple kitchen shelf decor looks polished and clean. You can achieve this design by adding a vase full of fresh flowers or herbs.
For more of a fuller looking shelf, you can always add more pieces such as a cutting boards, a stack of cookbooks, nice china, etc.
No matter what room you are styling in your home don’t forget to add live plants for decor!
7. BOHO KITCHEN SHELVES
Boho kitchen shelves can display a variety of essentials like wicker baskets, cute candle holders, a stack of plates and bowls on a shelf.
It is all about variety when it comes to decorating a kitchen shelf. The main takeaway is that you need to select items that make sense to the kitchen and will be useful in the kitchen.
These are 7 amazing kitchen shelf decor ideas to try right now.
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