41 Things To Give Your Kitchen A Style Upgrade
Function's important when it comes to the kitchen — no doubt about that — but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice fashion.
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1. A two-tier storage shelf that offers a simple, yet aesthetically pleasing way to keep your spices from taking over your maxed-out cabinets.
2. A four-piece set of chairs to add a mid-century modern feel to your space.
3. And a set of rainbow flatware that might just turn your kitchen into the coolest eatery in town.
4. Some super cute tea towels you can use as napkins to make every place setting feel straight out of some hip lil' restaurant that always has a 30-minute wait.
5. And a set of personalized napkin rings to add an extra touch of class to every meal.
6. A gorgeous set of ~Insta-famous~ ceramic salt and pepper grinders so you can treat yourself to some freshly cracked salt and pep any time you want.
7. Some huge bowls that'll make even the cheapest instant noodles look like you got them at an authentic ramen-ya. Plus, they're dishwasher-safe, and even have notches in them to keep the included (!) chopsticks and luxurious, ladle-like spoon from falling into your precious soup.
8. Some classy-looking peel-and-stick tile to dress up your walls and make your kitchen feel fancier than it actually is.
9. A sturdy bench dining room set that'll add some trendy, minimalist charm to your home without taking up a bunch of space.
10. An upright spiral fruit basket that's basically a piece of art. Plus, it'll help you conserve precious counter space by giving you some extra vertical storage.
11. Or a macrame produce hammock if you've completely run out of surfaces but still wanna store your fruits and veggies in a ways that is pleasing to the eye.
12. A wine and spirits stand to give your fancy beverages the elegant home they deserve.
13. A set of large mason jar drinking glasses so every homemade cocktail feels like it came from your local hipster bar.
14. A hand-crafted, borosilicate glass stove-top-safe glass teapot that'll look lovely on your counter or stove. Plus, it includes a removable infuser and is microwave- and dishwasher-safe!
15. Or an easy-to-clean Toptier Japanese cast-iron teapot with a stainless-steel infuser if you're looking to add more of an antique vibe to your kitchen.
16. A mixed set of stunning stemware to make you feel like you're chillin' at a cool, funky bar where the alcohol's *way* more expensive than what's actually in your fridge.
17. A five-light pendant to step up your lighting game with some rustic, industrial charm.
18. Some chalkboard paint so you can dress up your walls with tonight's menu, funny messages, cute doodles, and more, knowing you can just wipe it clean and start fresh anytime!
19. A pair of nice-looking and sturdy steel bar stools that are ideal if you've got a bar area, high top table, or just need some extra seating.
20. A set of shallow pasta bowls so even thrown together meals can be plated with a little extra ~je ne sais quoi~.
21. A simply gorgeous cake stand so you can display baked goods and other foods with as much allure as the cute little bakery everyone lines up outside of every morning.
22. An apron that'll make you feel as fancy as your newly decked out kitchen.
23. Some fake plants that make the perfect centerpiece for your table without having to deal with the maintenance of real plants.
24. An acacia wood cheese board so you can charcuterie with just as much panache as that expensive small plates place you can't stop thinking about.
25. Some trendy Edison bulbs to replace stale white lights with something a little warmer that'll give your dining area a charming vintage feel.
26. Some cabinet paint so you can stop complaining about how they don't go with anything else in your otherwise flawlessly styled kitchen.
27. Some modern-looking pulls that are a breeze to install so you can replace the ones making your cabinets look ancient.
28. A gorgeous Always pan that's not just fashionable — it's designed to replace eight pieces of cookware so preparing a variety of dishes can be a lot less complicated.
29. A Japanese gooseneck coffee kettle that'll make your kitchen feel like a cute lil' cafe.
30. A beautiful and informative print to ~spice~ up your kitchen and help you learn to identify 25 of the most popular herbs and spices you can use to take your cooking to the next level.
31. A limited edition Jonathan Adler print mini Keurig that'll ~fill~ you with joy every time you fill up your mug.
32. A disco ball to turn every day into a party and add some much needed sparkle to your kitchen.
33. A cleverly designed hanging stemware rack that'll save space while looking like a super fancy chandelier made of wineglasses!
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Like everything else in this shop, it's made from reclaimed wine barrels!
Promising review: "I love this stemware rack. It is a fantastic addition to complement the updates that we have done to our home." —Greg Weber
34. Some wall art that'll make every hour feel like happy hour.
35. An impossibly cool rough stone soap dispenser that's single-handedly capable of turning your entire kitchen into a ~stone~ cold style icon.
RockParadise/Etsy
Promising review: "Absolutely LOVE this!! So unique and instantly upgrades my bathroom counter! Chose sodalite for its properties and it looks beautiful as well. It holds a very small amount of soap. Such a unique product and I hope to buy more for my other bathrooms!!" —ksohpank
Get it from RockParadise on Etsy for $78 (available in four stones).
36. A set of four terrazzo dishes in a variety of beautiful colors you'd be jealous of if you saw them at a stylish cafe.
37. A stunning African print table runner that'll make even the most boring tables look like a work of art.
38. A surface cover to fool everyone into thinking your counters and tables are made from gorgeous, expensive marble.
39. A surprisingly easy-to-use conversion kit to transform recess lighting into charming pendant lighting that'll add a little je ne sais quoi to your space.
40. Some cafe-worthy, handmade espresso cups you'll love serving along with dessert to add a pop of color to the spread.
41. And finally, some battery-powered LED letter lights you can mount or lean against the wall to let guests know that the bar *is* open.
Your kitchen after getting a major style upgrade:
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