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Are you looking for neutral kitchen decor items to refresh your space? This post is all about affordable and trendy neutral kitchen decor that will make your kitchen look absolutely stunning!
If you’re anything like us, you are always looking for gorgeous decor items and ones that fit into your budget. If you’re moving into your first apartment after college, your first home or looking for some new items to refresh your space, we have you covered!
The kitchen is our favorite room in our home. We are constantly cooking, baking and gathering in the kitchen with friends and family, so it’s important that it feels inviting.
When we moved into our first apartment, we were on a budget and wanted to find some gorgeous pieces for our small apartment kitchen. We found that our favorite places to shop on a budget were Target and Walmart for gorgeous neutral kitchen decor items.
Adding natural wood tones, light colored linens and different earthy textures to your kitchen will make it feel personal and look absolutely gorgeous! If you want to refresh your kitchen and give it new life, you need these neutral kitchen decor items. You will be obsessed!
This post is all about neutral kitchen decor items.
28 Neutral Kitchen Decor Items
1. Color Block Kitchen Towel
Target
We love using kitchen towels as a decor piece to hang on our oven handle. It softens the space and adds a bit of warmth as well. These kitchen towels are so gorgeous and such good quality.
2. Natural Woven Pantry Basket
Target
Any excuse we can add a woven basket to a space, we do it. We love this woven pantry basket. Not only would it look amazing in a kitchen pantry, but it is also a great basket to hold cookbooks, kitchen towels and other items in your kitchen.
3. Wooden Salad Bowl
Target
We have a couple of salad bowls that are almost exactly like this, and we love them. They are perfect for holding our fruits and vegetables. It’s the perfect neutral kitchen decor item to place on your counter, while being super functional.
4. Large Double Hard Wood Serve Board
Target
Wooden serving boards are perfect kitchen decor items to display baked goods on a kitchen island. We also love layer large boards (like this one) with smaller boards. Layered boards adds dimension to your space as well.
5. The Home Cook Cookbook
Amazon
This book has such amazing reviews and would look so beautiful on a kitchen counter. We love showcasing cookbooks in our space, and this one adds a sophisticate touch to your kitchen.
6. 3-Piece Modern Rim Stoneware Canisters
Target
We are a sucker for any sort of kitchen stoneware or bakeware so these canisters are calling our name. The mix of modern and vintage detail is so beautiful. This set would be a gorgeous neutral kitchen decor item at a coffee bar or kitchen counter.
7. Round Ceramic Serving Bowl
Target
This large bowl is the perfect piece to place on the center of a kitchen island. Add your favorite fruits for a pop of color.
8. 3 Piece Glass Canister Set
Walmart
These glass canisters are perfect for storing spices, coffee grounds, or tea bags. Since they are super aesthetic, they would look amazing on a kitchen counter, coffee bar, or open shelf.
9. Oval Bold Stripe Braided Jute Rug
Target
Adding a rug to your kitchen adds warmth and texture to the space. This bold braided jute rug with the black stripe would look so beautiful and sophisticated in any space.
10. Wood Cookbook Holder with Metal Ledge
Target
Not only are cookbooks practical for the home chef, but this one is also a beautiful decor piece. When you’re not using your cookbook, you can use it to show case one of your favorite recipes.
11. The Lost Kitchen Cookbook
Amazon
We are obsessed with all the recipes from lost kitchen. This cookbook would look gorgeous on any counter top. Plus, the cover is a neutral color, so it goes perfectly with your other neutral kitchen decor items.
12. Wood Utensil Holder
Target
It’s not often a product gets 5 stars, but this wood utensil holder does. It is so stunning and such good quality, it’s hard to resist not buying it ourselves. Plus, it’s great for holding your whisks, wooden spoons and other kitchen utensils.
13. Flared Brim Stoneware Cereal Bowl Set
Target
We have all the heart-eyes for these cream bowls. The subtle flared brim design is so gorgeous, and the cream color is so classic. These bowls would look beautiful stacked on top of one another and placed on an open shelf or kitchen counter top.
14. Small Tulip Bundle
Magnolia
We have bough faux florals from Magnolia multiple times over the past few years and are still amazed at how real they look.
Adding faux florals to a space instantly makes it feel more intentional and full of life. Place these in a vase on a counter or kitchen island.
15. Stoneware Cake Stand
Target
If you’re anything like us, you almost always have some sort of baked good in the kitchen. This cake stand is a beautiful, neutral kitchen decor item to showcase cookies, brownies or cakes when friends are over.
When you’re not using it, it looks beautiful showcased in a glass kitchen cupboard.
16. Half Baked Harvest Everyday Cookbook
Amazon
We have this cookbook on our kitchen counter, and are obsessed with how it looks. We do cook a lot of the recipes from the book, but when we aren’t using it, it is so beautiful on our kitchen counter.
17. Stoneware Mug
H&M Home
How adorable is this stoneware mug! It has so much character.
It's the perfect mug to display at a coffee bar in your kitchen or on an open shelf as decor. Not to mention, these would make a really aesthetic cappuccino.
18. Stoneware Large Pitcher Glazed Cream
Target
We love using pitchers as decorative items in a kitchen. This one is a beautiful cream color and adds some texture to the space with the ridged finish and slight speckled detail.
19. Summer Pasture Framed Wall Art Brass
Target
Adding small framed wall art is a great way to add some personality and character to your kitchen. We are obsessed with this summer pasture print. It’s the perfect print to refresh your space and add some more interest.
20. Medium Faux Wood Table Lamp
Target
We absolutely love the look of a small lamp on a kitchen counter. We are obsessed with cozy, soft light in a kitchen at night.
Whether you are lacking lighting in your kitchen or not, it adds dimension and character to your kitchen.
21. Marbled Waffle Dishcloth Set
Target
These waffle dish cloths are such a beautiful and unique neutral kitchen decor item. We love layer items of all textures and textiles in our kitchen.
Placing a set of these kitchen tools on an open shelf is both practical and beautiful. The light color of the fabric can soften the look of your kitchen as well.
22. Carmella Checkered Marble Coasters
Magnolia
we've been eyeing these checkered marble coasters for a while. They are so unique and stunning. Plus, they make a gorgeous decorative accent on a breakfast nook table when they aren't being used.
23. Masala Rose Candle
Target
Candles are the perfect item to add a touch of coziness and warmth to a place. This candle has notes of masala spice, orchid and pear fragrance. It’s the perfect scent to keep your kitchen smelling fresh.
24. Ceramic Slate Vase
Target
Adding a neutral colored vase to your kitchen counter is the perfect opportunity to add character and life to the space. This vase adds some rustic charm to the space and filling it with fresh flowers or greenery adds life to the space.
25. Small Banded Outdoor Planter
Target
Okay, here’s a design hack that we are seriously obsessed with. We know that this is a planter, but it can also be used as a gorgeous utensil holder. It’s such an adorable style pot tot add to a kitchen space.
26. Vintage Floral Framed Wall Art
Target
This is another great framed art piece to add in your kitchen. Simply lean it against your backsplash to instantly add character.
27. Bleached Jute Fringe Area Rug
Target
We love how unique and simple this neutral kitchen runner is. Runners are perfect for kitchens that have narrow walkways. This one is so cozy and will brighten and refresh your kitchen.
28. Faux Fern Potted Plant
Target
A great way to refresh your kitchen decor is to add a potted plant. This faux plant is the perfect size to kit underneath a counter, and the neutral color-blocked pot is so pretty.
This post is all about neutral kitchen decor items.
