One place that is commonly forgotten and left aside when decorating is the kitchen. When I was decorating for my college apartment, the kitchen was the last thing on my mind. But let me tell you..decorating your college apartment kitchen is probably one of the most important places (besides your room) to decorate, especially if you like to cook and find yourself always in the kitchen.
Have you ever heard the phrase “the kitchen is the heart of the home”? Well, it’s no different for your kitchen in your apartment!
In this post, we are going over some of the cutest and trendiest college apartment kitchen decorating ideas that you can use for your kitchen without breaking the bank.
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College Apartment Kitchen Decorating Ideas
Create a coffee corner
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If you are a coffee lover, creating a coffee corner in your kitchen is such a great way to make use of your counter space. Here’s how you can recreate this idea in your apartment:
Step one: Choose your spot. You definitely don’t want to take up counter space in high traffic areas where you are frequently cooking and cleaning. Select an open counter space in your kitchen that is off to the side.
Step two: Pick your coffee machine. There are so many different coffee machine options out there for every type of person. Are you a traditional cup of coffee gal? A Keurig or drip coffee maker will work perfectly. Do you love lattes? Try a Nespresso machine (it can brew espresso shots and regular coffee!)
Step three: Make it your own! Decorating your coffee bar is super easy. You can go so far with a cute sign, a tray, and jars to top everything off!
Install floating shelves on empty wall space
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Do you have an empty wall in your kitchen? If so, did you know that you can actually make use of that space with floating shelves?!
Floating shelves are probably my kitchen decorating idea! If you don’t have lots of cabinet space, floating shelves are a great way to add extra storage space and decorating space to your kitchen. Here are some ways you can use floating shelves in your kitchen:
Option 1: Storage for plates and bowls. Floating shelves are a great way to store your plates and bowls so that they are easy to grab and go when you need them.
Option 2: Storage for baking and spice jars. Another amazing way you can use floating shelves in your kitchen is by simply using them to store and organize your baking and spice jars to free up space in your cabinets or pantry!
Use a decorative tray for essentials
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A cute tray on the countertop just makes everything look so much more put together! Counter trays are perfect for holding knife blocks and utensil jars as shown in the picture above, but they can also just be used strictly for decoration!
Things like flowers, candles, and decorative bowls can really bring your kitchen counter to life with a cute tray!
Use charcuterie boards to style your counter
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This kitchen decorating idea has been EVERYWHERE lately, and I must say that I am OBSESSED. So to make this kitchen decorating idea work, you’re going to need 2-3 different sized wooden cutting boards (charcuterie boards). You can also mix and match wood tones and shapes to really give everything some dimension.
I love this idea because no two charcuterie board styled countertops will be the same. There are so many ways to make it your own and bring that extra homey feel to your college apartment kitchen.
Add in a cute bar cart
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Bar carts are almost always essential in any college apartment kitchen. Not only are they super cute, but they offer endless storage space for all of your drink essentials. Here are a few ways you can make your bar cart EXTRA cute!
- Add in other decor elements. Things like flowers, vases, and signs make great additions to your bar cart and can give it an extra pop.
- Set a theme. A themed bar cart will make your bar cart flow so much better than just throwing all of your things on there and calling it a day. Try choosing a color theme or design theme that either pops or matches your overall apartment theme.
Use apothecary bottles for hand and dish soap
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Don’t forget about your hand and dish soap when you are decorating your college apartment kitchen! It’s something that can be easily missed.
These apothecary bottles give soaps an aesthetic feel to them and will match pretty much any decor style!
Have fun with plants
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If you want to give your kitchen some life, incorporating plants is just the way to do it. Faux, or real, the choice is yours. I personally like faux plants so I don’t have to keep up with the maintenance of real plants.
Feel free to play around with different types of plants to find what works best for you and your style.
Store your cookbooks in a basket
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If you like to cook and have tons of cookbooks, storing them in a cute basket is a great way to keep them organized and in sight so you don’t forget about them.
You can place your basket in a corner on your counter, on the floor of your pantry, or even in a kitchen cabinet.
This post was all about college apartment kitchen decorating ideas.
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