Looking for country kitchen counter decor ideas? Join me in my own kitchen as I share 6 of my favorite ideas. Let’s transform your kitchen!
Country Kitchen Counter Decor
When it comes to decorating your country kitchen counters, you can incorporate elements that add to the charming and rustic appeal of the space. Here are some ideas for country kitchen counter decor:
The key to country kitchen counter decor is to keep it simple, functional, and full of rustic charm. Feel free to mix and match these ideas and personalize them to suit your own style and preferences.
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If you are new to my blog, welcome! Our home here in Maine was built by my parents 30 years ago and is a Raeside-Dame home, a replica of an Early American Home. We inherited the home two years ago and have been refinishing and redecorating it ever since, making it into our own. I love all things warm, cozy, and vintage! If you’d like to see more of this old home, join me on this home tour.
6 Best Country Kitchen Counter Decor Ideas
1. Kitchen Aprons
Let’s start with aprons. Because an apron makes every country kitchen cozy and inviting!
Here in Maine, you may also find the occasional ski hat hanging around, too.
This blue checkered apron is available HERE from Wayfair. I think every kitchen needs a beautiful apron or even a collection of aprons. How about you?
Aprons always remind me of family gatherings, cooking turkey, my mother, and all the fond memories of time spent in this cozy kitchen cooking together.
Whether you use an apron regularly or simply hang it in a corner, they are a favorite in cozy country kitchen decor.
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2. Nordic Shortbread Cake Pans
All year long, I swoon over the hygge homes in Sweden and Norway. How they cherish and embrace their long, cold winters with Nordic traditions and the coziest home decor.
Learn more in a reader’s favorite post, Homes in Sweden | My 10 Favorite HERE.
So when I saw that Wayfair sold these Nordic shortbread cake pans, I couldn’t wait to get one and make my first shortbread with you here today from my mother’s cozy kitchen.
Nordic Christmas Shortbread Recipe
We’ll be making this Nordic Christmas shortbread recipe first shared by English Mum.
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My Little Kitchen Helper
Our Berner, Ella, will also be joining us in the kitchen today. She has been trying to steal this shortbread off the kitchen counter since I made it to share with you earlier today!
So this should be fun!
Let’s grab that plaid blue Wayfair apron and Nordic pan and get back to the 6 ways to create country kitchen counter spaces as we bake this wonderful Nordic shortbread together!
3. Country Kitchen Counter Decor Stand Mixer
Wayfair sells this sleek-looking DASH Mixers 6 Speed 2.5 Qt. Stand Mixer that is both functional and stylish as country kitchen counter decor.
You may also enjoy the How to Use Rolling Pins as Bakers Pantry Door Handles post.
This mixer is available in multiple colors. I have chosen white for my country kitchen counter decor, as I like the brightness and cleanliness that white brings to a kitchen.
And this Dash mixer is what we will use today to create our shortbread dough.
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4. Wooden Kitchen Utensil Set
Having a collection of wooden kitchen utensils like these, available from Wayfair, displayed on your country kitchen counter creates a feeling of days gone by and provides the functionality one needs in the kitchen.
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Country Kitchen Counter Decor Tip!
By the way, I found this vintage wooden table for $15 at a local thrift shop while out Thrifting with the Gals. It adds so much cozy charm and purpose to our vintage-style kitchen. It’s super functional for holding and displaying kitchen accessories, basically serving as an added kitchen counter space.
Okay, friends, the Nordic shortbread is ready to go in the oven now for about 20 minutes to bake.
The Nordic shortbread is now ready to enjoy.
5. Bread Box for Country Kitchen Counter Decor
Did you know that Wayfair has a large selection of countertop bread boxes to choose from?
I just love this Bamboo bread box on our kitchen countertop. It now holds the shortbread that I baked for you here today.
Bread boxes are absolutely a must in cozy country kitchen counter decor.
You may also be inspired by this Pie Safe Antique Kitchen Cupboards Decorating Ideas post.
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This bread box has strong, hardy magnets that keep the glass doors tightly closed and the shortbread safe and sound from Ella jumping up on the kitchen counters to steal a bite…
Do you like these pink and white dishes? I found two sets of these dishes out thrifting for under $50 a set. See more of these dishes HERE displayed in our dining room for Valentine’s Day.
Pro Tip
Find more kitchen vintage yellow ware inspiration in this Collecting & Styling Vintage and Antique Yellow Ware post.
6. Country Kitchen Counter Toaster Oven
Do you hide your toaster or toaster oven in your cabinets and take it out only when you need it?
We used to do that with ours. It took up so much space on our countertops, and frankly, I did not like the way it looked.
But I just love this white compact toaster oven from Brentwood, which is also available from Wayfair HERE.
This white compact toaster oven from Brentwood fits our country kitchen countertops beautifully without taking up that important kitchen counter real estate.
You may also enjoy these new valance curtains I just hung in this kitchen in the How to Fold and Hang Tie-Up Valance Curtains post.
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Hey Ann,
I just read your blog post on the best country kitchen counter decor ideas, and I loved it! Your attention to detail is amazing – from the natural elements like wood and greenery to the vintage items and functional decor. It’s clear that you put a lot of thought into curating this list.
– Helen
You have the coziest kitchen Ann.
I love this post Ann. Your home is so warm and cozy and probably smells of fresh shortbread.
It’s funny, I just bought a bread box last week and I haven’t had one since the 1970’s. It has a real Swedish look to it. Very clean lines and simple..
Thank you for this post. It was fun!
Mary Beth that is so coincidental I love that. I haven’t seen one in a while either and I’m so glad I got this one👩🏻🍳
I haven’t thought about a bread box for years!!!!
I love the one you have with the clear front and top…and it looks good too;)
Thanks so much Maria. Isn’t it it so cute and it definitely adds that cozy feel to the kitchen😃
You have the coziest kitchen! Someday I would like to come for coffee and see all of your lovely home!! Have a great day!
Thank yo so much Kim. This home is a very special place filled with wonderful memories❤️❤️
I just love your posts and adore seeing your winter pictures…The apron hanging in my kitchen says…No need to worry… Grammy is in the Kitchen… and was a gift from the cutest grandbabies alive ( they are 6,4,4 and 4…yes there is a set of twins ) that my amazing daughters blessed me with! Life is good. Peace
Yes I love that so much Cindi. Isn’t it funny how things like this speak to us? I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for joining me❤️