The Digest #7: 60+ Kitchen Ideas You Will Love

Discover 60+ innovative and creative kitchen ideas in The Digest #7! From stylish decor tips to smart organization hacks and efficient cleaning strategies, create a functional and beautiful kitchen you will love.

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Digest #7! Today’s topic is the heart of your home, with 60 creative kitchen ideas.

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Here are 60+ kitchen ideas for your home…

• Add a colorful rug.
• Plant some herbs in cute pots and put them in your kitchen.
• Install under the cabinet battery-operated lighting. So easy!
• Organize your flatware drawer.
• Clean your sink after dinner every day.

• Put pantry items in storage containers and label them.
• Store cutting boards vertically.
• Use a tension under the sink for spray bottles.
• Create an easy coffee bar and keep everything you need on hand.
• Place a wooden lazy Susan on the counter next to your oven to organize essentials like salt, oil, and a container of spoons within easy reach.

• Keep a microfiber cloth handy for quick clean-ups.
• Put a piece of artwork on your countertop.
• Take a look at your dishtowels; you may need new ones!
• Organize your refrigerator.
• Use an absorbent drying mat next to the sink.

• Clean the microwave with a bowl of water and lemon.
• Store plastic bags in a dispenser.
• Change the hardware on your cabinets. It will update the look of your kitchen.
• Hang a plate gallery on the wall.
• Add seasonal decor.

• Get rid of pots and pans you don’t use.
• Wash pot holders and oven mitts.
• Wipe down your countertops immediately after each use.
• Don’t store used dishtowels under your sink. Instead, put them in your laundry room at the end of every day to be thrown in the wash.
• Diffuse food scents like peppermint in the spring and summer, cinnamon and cloves in the fall, and rosemary or vanilla at Christmas. Check out our Fall, Christmas, and Spring and Summer Simmer Pot. They’re so easy to make, and your home will smell delicious.

• Use a mix of textures for visual interest.
• Add artwork or prints to the walls or leaning on a countertop.
• Use decorative canisters for countertop storage.
• Install floating shelves for additional storage.
• Add a chalkboard wall for notes and recipes.

• Use patterned or colorful dish towels.
• Display cookbooks on a shelf or bookstand.
• Use a tray to corral items on the counter.
• Hang a magnetic knife strip.
• Use decorative baskets for storage.

• Create stations for coffee, cooking, prep, and clean-up in your kitchen. Keep the things you need nearby.
• Use a decorative clock.
• Add a small indoor plant.
• Use glass jars for pantry items.
• Decorate with a color-coordinating kitchen mat.

• Install a new faucet.
• Add a small table or cart for extra workspace.
• Use vintage or antique pieces for charm.
• If your kitchen is too small for an island, keep a stool ready at a counter for someone to sit.
• Hang plates on your kitchen wall.

• Use an unlacquered brass bar at the end of a counter to hang pretty dishtowels and a basket.
• Hang curtains or blinds that match your decor. Café curtains are trendy and very attractive.
• Add seasonal decor items.
• Use a utensil holder that matches your kitchen theme.
• Hang a bulletin board for family notes.

• Install a pull-out trash can.
• Use tiered shelves in cabinets.
• Label pantry items.
• Use stackable containers for dry goods.
• Install a lazy Susan in corner cabinets.

• Use a spice rack or drawer insert.
• Hang measuring spoons and cups on hooks.
• Use clear bins for fridge organization.
• Use a dish drying rack that folds away.
• Keep frequently used items on a rolling cart.

• Designate a drawer for junk and keep it organized.
• Wipe down stainless steel refrigerators and other appliances. For no more fingerprints, try this.
• Keep a bowl of warm, sudsy water with a dishcloth near your prep and cooking areas.
• Keep a small step stool handy for high cabinets.
• Clean the inside of your refrigerator weekly.

• Use an over-the-sink drying rack.
• Invest in a behind-the-stop pot rail. I’m doing this soon!
• Wallpaper your kitchen with peel and stick paper.
• Change or spray paint the kitchen hardware.
• Use a table as an island.

• Use a cabinet for libations, glasses, and other items that can easily be placed on the counter as a pop-up bar.
• Lean a vintage cutting board over an outlet on your backsplash that does not get used often,
• Install a peg rail under open shelves and add attractive dishtowels, small baskets, and other items.
• Use a small battery-operated lamp to give your kitchen a golden glow in the evening. Here’s mine. LOVE it!
• Buy a toothbrush to clean hard to reach areas in the kitchen.

Do you have a kitchen idea or tip for us? Please share it in the comments.

Happy Decorating, friend!