If You Want to Add More Character to Your Countertops, Designers Say These 5 Antiques Are the Answer

A traditional kitchen with mid-blue cabinets, white walls, a marble countersplash, a wooden island, and vintage vessels on the counters.

A wooden hutch, a piece of framed wall art, or an aged freestanding island – these are the ways people usually bring antiques into their kitchens. And while they are all characterful additions, the countertops are always overlooked.

And we're not talking about your kitchen countertops themselves, but about the items displayed and stored on them. Instead of a plastic tray or a metal crock, decorating with antiques can bring character without feeling cluttered or impractical. And it doesn't have to be expensive or complicated to introduce antiques to your countertops.