How to Display Items on Kitchen Countertops
Countless hours are spent in the kitchen with family and friends. Kitchens are not just for preparing meals but also serve as a friendly gathering place. Adding a personal touch to countertop displays, while keeping them functional, is easy and inexpensive. Small kitchens with limited cupboard space can benefit from creative use of the countertop. Whether your kitchen is based on a theme or a color, consider ways to decorate the countertop to make your kitchen more inviting for you and your family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pitcher
- Plate holder
- Bamboo dish drainer
- Appliance covers
- Mug tree
- Tray
Instructions
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Use a plate holder for displaying a large or decorative platter. The plate holder serves many functions; showing off a favorite platter, saving cupboard space and keeping the platter nearby for easy access.
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Store cooking utensils in a pitcher, and never search for a spatula or wooden spoon again. Pitchers add color to the countertop as well as free up drawer space in smaller kitchens.
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Display everyday dinner plates in a bamboo dish drainer. Colorful fiesta style dishes will add charm, and the drainer serves a two-function purpose of draining dishes and saving cupboard space for items you should keep out of sight.
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Use canisters for a decoration theme as well as storage space. Canisters come in country styles and modern designs that will fit in with any kitchen décor.
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Cover appliances that remain on countertops with decorative cloth covers. Covers are available in solid colors and prints to match walls or even kitchen towels.
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Hang coffee mugs on a cup tree. Fill the tree with a variety of designs. Change the cups according to the holiday or season.
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Organize cups for coffee or tea on a tray complete with sugar, honey and creamer. Complete the setup with napkins, and you will always be ready to serve guests.
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