Creating a kitchen that feels lived-in and homey takes a careful balance of functional additions and more decorative elements. But when taking this approach, designers warn that there are a few things to never put on your kitchen countertops, and their advice ranges from decor to household clutter.
So often, kitchen countertop space is at a premium, especially if you don't have an island. As such, being curated and considered about what you put on your counters is key to ensuring you achieve a balance of a kitchen that is loved, used, and lived-in, while also maintaining a sense of organization and useable work surfaces.
