I’m going to be styling new home decor items around my home. I’m starting in this corner of my kitchen and one thing about my kitchen is that I really don’t like it. It’s the original kitchen that came with the house. We haven’t done anything to it. But while we’re able this kitchen and redo it, I will strive my best to make the counters look pretty. So I’m bringing in my table lamp and this piece
Kitchen Countertop Decor and Utensil Holder
Of art that I always like to add to my backsplash. And I’m going to start with this wood riser that I sourced from Erone earlier in the year and I like the color. I think it goes perfect with the dark marble. Recently, I sourced this beautiful canister from Erone. But instead of using it as a canister, I’m going to use it as a utensil holder by discarding the lid, of course. I’m going to place it on top of that wood riser and I’m going to use my regular kitchen utensils that I like to use for cooking. They don’t look the best, but I did find these utensils right here at HomeGoods recently and I love the color of the wood and the knotted handle.
So I’m going to place them upside down so that they can serve as a functional and decorating piece into this little vignette. And then to this area, I’m also going to add a couple of decorative books. I already had these and all of my decorative books come mostly from Erone as well. I was also in the market for a new oil and vinegar dispenser and my mom got these for me at Marshalls. I think they are so pretty and they optimize space with that sleek design that they have.
- They do come with a couple of labels, which of course I suck at putting these straight. No matter what I do, I just don’t have that eye for it. But I think I did as best as I could and honestly, I really love the combination of the modern with the rustic pieces that I have going on in here like the wood riser and then of course the canister or utensil holder looks like an antique piece.
- Overall, really love how this little vignette turned out in my kitchen. Recently, I shared this piece of wall decor that I sourced from Amazon and I thought this was going to look very, very nice next to this little vignette that I just created. So, I’m going to proceed and add some command strips to the piece and I’m going to add it right on that wall that is next to that area in my kitchen. And of course, I’m leveling the wall piece to my cabinet so
Wall Decor and Kitchen Sink Area
That it looks straight. That’s what I call girl math. It turned out very beautiful and I really loved how it looked in the space as well. I also have this space on my counter tops right next to my sink and I thought on making this a very functional area as well. So, I’m going to start with this brass paper towel holder that I recently sourced from Amazon and I shared with you. And the good thing about this one is that you can tape it from underneath your cabinet. It is very sturdy, let me tell you.
- That glue is very strong. So, I am pretty happy about how this turned out and I love that my paper towel holder is not occupying space in my counter any longer. Then to decorate this, I’m going to add a couple of wooden boards that I already have and I believe both of these came from Hobby Lobby.
- It turned out so beautiful and it makes me happy every time I see it in my kitchen. Another area of my countertops that I wanted to make pretty and functional is this coffee area right here. As you can see, we have a lot of coffee makers. They both get used on a daily basis. So, I’m going to add my table lamp that I
Setting Up the Coffee Bar
Keep in this area for extra lighting and then I’m going to go in with this gorgeous wood riser that I got from Erone earlier in the year. I had a lot of these items from earlier in the year that I had pending to style for you, but due to medical reasons, I was so behind on content. So, I am so glad that I get to show you these right here. By the way, I love the combination of the dark wood with dark countertops. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but it looks so much better than lighter wood. I’m going to use this one for my ground coffee for the usual coffee pod and it’s so easy to refill. As you can see, it also comes with a bamboo scoop and an airtight lid. This one is a 10 out of 10 for me. Not only it looks so beautiful, but it’s also very functional.
I always like to keep disposable coffee cups on hand so that I don’t buy any coffee whenever I leave my house and I happen to find these hydrangea coffee cups from Erone store earlier in the year, and I love how they look in this area. And then in Erone, I also found the smaller version of that canister, and this one will be used as one, but I’m going to fill it with my favorite matcha packets, and this is going to be also serving a function in this little vignette. So, we can do regular American coffee, we can do espresso coffee, and we can also do matcha. We have all the options to fix in this little coffee bar right here.
And then for an additional touch of decor, I’m going to add a couple of books because I wanted to cover the water reservoir from the Nespresso machine, and I’m going to go ahead and add them right in between the coffee maker and this little wood riser with all the other things. And I know what you’re thinking. You’re probably thinking that when the Nespresso machine is brewing a cup of coffee, the coffee is going to splash onto one of the books, but let me tell you that’s not
Styling the Family Room Coffee Table
Decorative books that I always keep in this area, like so. And then I’m going to go in with this urn planter from the My Texas House collection from Walmart this year. I actually purchased this in January, and it’s just now that I’m getting to style this. And I’m going to add it on this table, and I’m going to combine it with these beautiful faux green hydrangeas that I shared from my Amazon haul recently. This is the dark green color, and I really like it for the spring and summer season rather than a more pastel color. So, I’m going to go in and add them to the vase, and I’m going to make sure they spread all across.
The good thing about these is that they are super big, and just one set that you purchase from Erone shop is enough to fill a vase like this. Another item that I sourced from Amazon recently is this rattan decorative box, and of course, I’m going to give it a spot on this table.
And this one is going to go right in between the books. And the functional aspect of this box is to, of course, hide my remote control, but making it look super beautiful and pretty. I also wanted an excuse to display my new glass match holder from Target from the Hearth & Hand collection. And of course, I’m going to place it on this table with a random candle that I had from Erone. And the beautiful thing about these is that the matches are in that beige color.
Decorative Accessories and Faux Black Olive Tree
I also wanted to share this black olive tree from the brand, which was kindly gifted to me for my review. This is their 7-ft faux black olive tree, and honestly, I was really impressed by the size, especially considering it retails for about $89 on Erone. I think that’s a very affordable price point for the height of this tree. One of the things that I like the most is the trunk. It has a very natural look, and it adds a lot of realism to the overall design. I also really like the shape of the tree. It has that airy sculptural silhouette that black olive trees are known for, which works beautifully in a modern and transitional space. If I had one piece of constructive feedback, it would be that some of the leaves can look a little bit more artificial when viewed very closely.
However, I don’t think that’s something you really notice in everyday styling, especially once the tree is placed in a larger planter basket or decorative pot like I did right here. I still have to work on straightening out some of those stems, but overall, if you’ve been wanting to look for a black olive tree without spending several hundreds of dollars.
Dining Room Table Decor
I have purchased this round rattan tray from Erone, and I had not styled it yet, but I decided I was going to place it on my dining room table in the center. And this is going to be the carrier or the holder, if I could say it like that, for my most favorite vase or one of the my most favorite vases that I’ve ever sourced. I don’t know if you remember when I posted that HomeSense shop with me video. Well, that was when I purchased this vase.
This one is going to go right here on this tray. And to dress it up, I’m going to add some of my trusted wisteria stems that I’ve had for years, and I keep styling across different areas in my home. This is three. I think they come in a set of six, so I have three in my nightstand and three right here.
And they give so much personality and volume to any vase that you style them on. Of course, the bright green color is also great for the summer. And then a couple of other functional items I’m going to add in here is going to be a couple of marble coasters and a salt and pepper grinder. So, that is it for a simple and practical styling of my dining room table.
