Kitchens can be a tricky room to decorate. It's first and foremost a functional space, so filling surfaces with decorative items can quickly read as clutter, which is the last thing you want people to see when they enter your space.
But designers have a trick up their styling sleeves that adds character to a kitchen without impeding on much-needed surface space. Wooden cutting boards are their best-kept secret for decorating kitchen countertops, shelving, and even islands.
