Kitchen Decorating Ideas Above Cabinets

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They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, so why not pour a little extra decorating love into your space? Kitchen renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects, but you don't need to do a full remodel to make a big visual impact on your space. Here, you'll find 40 of the best kitchen décor ideas out there to awaken your creativity and DIY spirit. From colorful wall art to a basket pendant light to shibori-dyed placemats, there's something special in here for all styles and skill levels. No kitchen is too dated to be updated by one of these awesome projects.

Tired of your cherry wood floors, for example? Check out the tutorial for painting your floors a fresh, modern white look—and get this: You can even skip the boring sanding part! Not into your '90s-era granite countertops anymore? Read on to find out how to get the marble look for much less. And the best thing about these projects? They can all be done on a budget. So what are you waiting for? Check out this creative roundup of DIY kitchen decorations and make a change in your kitchen today! (Check out these open shelving kitchen ideas and kitchen storage ideas for even more inspiration.)

A Joyful Riot

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DIY Dip-Painted Spoons Wall Art

Brighten up your kitchen walls with this dip-painted delight! All you'll need for this easy project are thrifted vintage spoons and a variety of colorful paint.

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SHOP VINTAGE SPOONS

Snazzy Little Things

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Vintage-Inspired Cutting Boards

This tutorial teaches you how to transform plain wood cutting boards into beautiful, vintage-inspired kitchen decor in less than 30 minutes! This distressing technique involves beating up the wood with a hammer, staining the wood, and finishing with a stencil design.

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SHOP STENCILS

Persia Lou

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DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

This DIY macrame plant hanger will add more color, texture, and life to your kitchen, and it couldn't be easier to create. This project uses only two basic macrame knots, so it's perfect for beginners.

See more at Persia Lou.

SHOP GOLD METAL HOOPS

Snazzy Little Things

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Honeybear Lane

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DIY Modern Range Hood

This gorgeous modern range hood pulls double duty as a fan and cabinet storage. We love the way it blends in seamlessly with shaker cabinets!

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SHOP PAINT

Snazzy Little Things

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Restoration Hardware-Style Weathered Dining Table

Get the Restoration Hardware look for less with this tutorial for a weathered wood dining table. This project is definitely a labor of love, but in the end, you'll have an heirloom piece will last a lifetime!

See more at Snazzy Little Things.

Persia Lou

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DIY Terrazzo Planter

If you've been thinking about dipping your toe into the terrazzo trend, this is the perfect way to do it. Add some luxe, modern style to your kitchen with a DIY baked-clay terrazzo planter.

See more at Persia Lou.

SHOP OVEN-BAKE CLAY

Snazzy Little Things

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DIY Make and Bake Mugs

Show off your artistic side by using dollar store mugs and ceramic paints to create these unique coffee mugs. Make your artwork last by baking your mugs in the oven and sealing them with a finishing spray.

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SHOP ACRYLIC SEALER

Honeybear Lane

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DIY Glass Door Cabinets

Adding classy glass doors to your upper cabinets will make your kitchen feel taller and more open. Plus, it will allow you to see what's inside for easier access! Check out this tutorial for tips.

See more at Honeybear Lane.

SHOP SILICONE GLUE

Honeybear Lane

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Pantry Door Makeover

Move over, accent wall. Make way for the accent door! This quick project can totally transform the look of your kitchen in just a couple of hours. When you're done, pop on a pretty wreath for added flair.

See more at Honeybear Lane.

SHOP PAINTER'S TAPE

Heathered Nest

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DIY Painted White Wood Floors

Say goodbye to your dated kitchen with this super easy tutorial for painting warm, white wood floors. The best part about this project is that you can skip sanding and get right to the fun part!

See more at Heathered Nest.

SHOP PORCH PAINT

Persia Lou

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DIY Hand-Lettered Dish Cloths

This simple project uses heat transfer to create your own custom dish towels with cute, cooking-themed phrases. This craft would also make a great gift for the style-conscious chef in your life.

See more at Persia Lou.

SHOP DISH TOWELS

Heathered Nest

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DIY Kids' Art Gallery Wall

Put your children's art work on display with this clever DIY art gallery wall! This display piece can be created using molding, colorful fabric,s and starch.

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SHOP FABRIC

Vanessa Francis

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DIY Wallpapered Cabinets

Nobody wants to get lost in a sea of kitchen cabinets. For added interest and airiness, remove a couple of your cabinet doors, attach some pretty wallpaper to foam core boards, and add them to the back of your cabinets.

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SHOP WALLPAPER

Robyn's Southern Nest

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DIY Air Fryer Orange Garland

Add an organic pop of color to your kitchen by crafting these sweet orange garlands. You can make them in an air fryer, a dehydrater, or simply bake the slices in the oven on wire racks and a cookie sheet.

See more at Robyn's Southern Nest.

SHOP TWINE

Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry

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DIY Farmhouse Coffee Station

The best part of waking up...is this gorgeous farmhouse coffee station! We love everything about this DIY project, from the barn wood-framed chalkboard wall, to the handcrafted buffet table, to the vintage coffee pots.

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SHOP CHALKBOARD WALLPAPER

Lemon Thistle

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DIY Faux Shibori Textile Art

This DIY textile art will be the perfect subtle compliment to your kitchen! Follow this tutorial for a simple way to mimic shibori, the Japanese art of resist dyeing and texturing.

See more at Lemon Thistle.

SHOP LINEN

Lauren Koster

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DIY Reversible Banquet Cushions

Make your kitchen a little cozier with this easy-to-follow tutorial for reversible banquet cushions. Switch your look up in seconds by using colorful mud cloth on one side and neutral linen on the other.

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SHOP MUD CLOTH

The Other Side of Neutral

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DIY Painted Farmhouse Cabinets

Sugar & Cloth

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DIY Basket Pendant Light

This scene-stealing basket pendant light is as easy to make as it is on the eyes! All you'll need is a plain old basket from the store and a few key supplies.

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SHOP RATTAN BASKETS

Lovely Indeed

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DIY Upcycled Herb Garden

This adorable indoor herb garden will add flavor to your meals and your kitchen space. Believe it or not, these little containers are made from old lotion bottles.

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SHOP SCISSORS

Sugar & Cloth

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DIY Faux Stoneware Salt Cellars

If hand-thrown pottery is in your dreams but not in your budget, then this is the perfect project for you! Find out how to add a speckled stoneware finish to elevate the look of plain salt cellars.

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SHOP SALT CELLARS

Make It & Love It

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DIY Black Pebble Trivets

It's the little things that make a house a home. Take, for example, these adorable black pebble trivets that you can DIY in mere minutes!

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SHOP BLACK PEBBLES

Lovely Indeed

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DIY Shibori Dyed Placemats

These shibori-dyed placemats will bring a boho-chic vibe to your tablescape. Simplify the process with a handy indigo dye kit.

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SHOP INDIGO DYE KITS

Make It & Love It

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Glass-Etched Trifle Bowl

A glass etching is super easy to do and it adds a sweet little touch to any piece of glassware, including this trifle bowl. This bowl would be perfect for holding fruit on your counter or kitchen table.

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SHOP VINYL DECALS

Polkadot Chair

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DIY Stenciled Farmhouse Bookshelf

This stenciled bookshelf will be right at home in your farmhouse kitchen. After you stencil the back of the bookcase, lightly distress it for a well-loved feel.

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SHOP STENCILS

The Merry Thought

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DIY Natural Dyed Linen Napkins

Warm up the color of your linens the natural way using paprika and onion skins. This is a great project if you have extra fabric scraps lying around.

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SHOP LINEN FABRIC

Sarah Hearts

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DIY Reusable Paper Towels

These DIY reusable paper towels are as cute as they are eco-friendly! Hang them by your sink for easy access and a little splash of color.

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SHOP BIRDSEYE CLOTH

Make It & Love It

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DIY Pallet Spice Rack

Bring a little rustic style to your kitchen with this DIY wood pallet spice rack. We love that it's customizable to accommodate spices of all shapes and sizes!

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SHOP WOOD STAIN

Studio DIY!

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Birthday Present Cabinets

Celebrate your loved one by turning your kitchen cabinets into festive birthday (or Christmas) presents! All you'll need for this project is a removable adhesive and some wide satin ribbons.

See more at Studio DIY!.

SHOP RIBBON

Kitchen Decorating Ideas Above Cabinets

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