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Seraphina Kyprios

5 Kitchen Countertop Styling Mistakes That Could be Making Your Space Cluttered, Not Curated (and How to Quickly Fix Them)

Timber kitchen with marble counters, a pot plant, jars, kettle, and fruit bowl.

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home with your kitchen countertop playing a central role in that. Whether you've got a smaller space, or a sprawling island, styling your kitchen countertops takes more than simply arranging a few appliances along with some added decorative touches. And it's so easy to get wrong, leaving the space feeling cluttered, rather than curated.

When it comes to decorating kitchen countertops, getting the styling just right requires a delicate balance between design and functionality — it is a predominantly practical space, after all. Factors such as color harmony, lighting, and the decor you choose all play a role in creating a beautiful countertop that's still effective for everyday use.

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