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If the kitchen is the heart of the home, does that make the kitchen island the aorta?
Your kitchen island has an important dual role of functionality and invitation: it acts as your painter’s palette for all your cooking and baking adventures, and it also beckons conversation with family members and guests.
Find out how to decorate a kitchen island with the right pieces to achieve that perfect blend between function and beauty.
Kitchen Island Decorating Ideas
While the decorations for a kitchen island should stay appropriate to the space, you shouldn’t shy away from the opportunity to showcase your interior decorating style here just because it’s for eating.
As long as your family and visitors are still able to sit, eat, and hang out comfortably, let your decorating prowess shine!
Here are 6 decorating ideas to get you started.
Show Off Your Passions
Avid olive oil connoisseur? Fan of exotic spices? Shameless coffee addict? You can share your culinary passions with your guests by arranging some of your current favorite things on your kitchen island.
Great conversation starters, these collectibles will intrigue your guests to learn about the things you love!
Add Some Greenery
Houseplants and flowers can really liven up a room. Without making a mess on the counter or taking up too much space, you can position some fresh greenery around smaller décor pieces to make a great centerpiece. Add a couple succulents or a vase with a fresh floral arrangement for some visual pop on your island.
Start a Dinner Party With Drinks
When your guests arrive at your home for a dinner party, the kitchen island is a great place to start! Pour wine or offer a cocktail and catch up before dinner is ready.
Display Cookbooks as Décor
Got a favorite food author? Cookbooks add the most picture-perfect aesthetic to the kitchen. Position a book on an easel and open it to your favorite recipe or stack a couple and pair them with a few other decorations for your visitors to have the option to browse at the island.
Set Out Some Snacks
If you’ve got a busy day ahead of you in the kitchen, set out a few easy and enticing snacks in a glass jar or wooden bowl to invite your family to grab a quick bite and hang out.
Here are some of our favorite snack ideas to keep on the island for both their taste and their appearance:
- Cake or cupcakes
- Fruit
- Pretzel sticks
- Charcuterie
Rotate Out Seasonal Place Settings
If you’ve been wondering how to include seasonal décor in your kitchen, the island is the perfect stage!
Whether you prefer subtle seasonal colors and patterns or a more bold and festive look, you can achieve a lovely place setting your guests will adore with cloth napkins, chargers, dishes, and little decorative pieces mixed in.
You’ll love trying your hand at creative kitchen island décor in your new home. Looking for even more kitchen design ideas? Copy these easy kitchen trends for an upgraded space!
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