7 Ways to Add Wood Accents to Your Kitchen for Organic Decor Style

Add these 7 wooden items to your kitchen for beautiful organic decorating style.

Do you love organic decor style? When spaces have an earthy coziness that comes from incorporating natural textiles, they draw you in. Every design detail doesn’t have to be perfect; it’s like a natural collection that’s happened over time. If you love this look but are having a hard time achieving it, this 7 Ways to Add Wood Accents to Your Kitchen for Organic Style Decor will guide you.

Today I’m joining my Lifestyle of Love friends, hosted by Cindy at County Road 407, to send decorating ideas your way. This group loves everything vintage, antique, farmhouse and repurposed, and you’re always sure to find amazing decor inspiration. If you’re visiting from Dabbling and Decorating, welcome! Didn’t you love Ann’s simple ways to display rustic breadboards? She’s got the greatest vintage collections.

This month we’re focusing on breadboards, a farmhouse classic! You’re going to learn how to care for them, how to collect them, and plenty of creative ways to use them. I can’t wait to be inspired by breadboards from my creative friends. I’ll have all the links to their posts at the end.

Breadboards are just one of the ways I like to include wood textures to my kitchen.

7 Ways to Add Wood Accents to Your Kitchen for Organic Decor Style

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Wood Breadboards for Kitchen Function and Display

I have to admit I was raised on plastic cutting boards, but the latest wood breadboard and charcuterie trend has changed me. Wood breadboards are much more aesthetic in my kitchen and can be used in so many ways. I only own a couple, but would love to expand my collection with handled versions; maybe even some vintage ones for fun.

Wood breadboards give instant organic style to your kitchen. They come in a variety of different woods that can provide many different grains and colors. Many kitchens are made up of a sea of hard materials-granite, metal, tile. Wood provides a natural texture that balances out the others.

Ideas for Using Wood Breadboards:

• Lean against the backsplash to display a natural texture.
• Serve appetizers, dessert, or a whole meal as a charcuterie.
• Use small versions at each place setting for a sit down meal.
• Hide your electric outlets and switch plates by leaning them in front (photo styling tip).
• Display cute printable art with washi tape. (You can find this breadboard printable in my free Resource Library, along with many more. Simply sign up to become an Insider to access: see HERE)

Hang Open Wooden Shelves

Instead of having a line of closed upper cabinets, hang wood shelves instead. Dishware and other everyday items can be easily reached by you and your guests. Character-rich old wood shelves on metal brackets provide a cozy farmhouse style. Fill the shelves with utilitarian and pretty items that convey your decor personality.

Display Wooden Bowls

A few years ago when I was styling our kitchen to possibly sell our house, I realized I needed to “un-vintage” my kitchen a bit. To achieve a more eclectic look, I bought a couple of more contemporary-looking bowls in a light wood. I was amazed at how they switched up the decor to a more modern organic style.

Recently I picked up a darker walnut salad bowl set. I love how the different wood styles and shapes give an organic vibe just sitting on the top shelf. Wood kitchen accessories are definitely trending; add a few to your kitchen to update your look!

{“Vintage Silverware Art for the Kitchen”}

Display Wooden Utensil Collections

If you’re a collector of vintage wooden utensils, show them off by displaying them in your kitchen. Whether you’ve got a hoard of beautiful wooden spoons, or your grandma’s rolling pins, display them in a container as art to add the wood texture to your countertops.

Repurpose Vintage Crates and Upcycled Vintage Finds in the Kitchen

Adding old wood character to your kitchen can be as easy as repurposing vintage finds in new ways. Get more wooden crate decorating ideas HERE. Use vintage wooden finds as side tables, to corral kitchen things or to display pretty seasonal decor. Repurposed and upcycled wooden accessories will give your kitchen personal style!

{“Repurposed Vintage Sewing Machine Drawer Organizer”}

Decorate with Wood Furniture in Your Kitchen

Kitchens are often a sea of hard materials, as I mentioned before. Incorporating a piece of wood furniture adds to the cozy feel of the room. Whether it’s an upright old cupboard or a repurposed coffee or side table, a wooden piece of furniture turns your kitchen into more than just a utilitarian room.

{“From Vintage Roof Rack to Cool Coffee Table”}

Build Wood Accents Into Your Kitchen

With some DIY skills, you can build wood accents into your kitchen. Old wooden doors can be repurposed into cupboard doors, vent hoods can feature rustic wood, or plank walls can be a feature. Adding wood accents will give your kitchen organic decor style that comes from mixing in natural textures.

When we designed our kitchen, we topped our tall, dividing cupboards with wood. Mr. Fix-it also installed vintage wood doors on the bathroom and the pantry. Adding the softer texture of wood in with the granite and stainless steel creates a collected, eclectic style that’s classic, yet updated.

For more of our Lifestyle of Love series, see HERE.

Don’t you love how incorporating wood accents into your kitchen creates an organic style? If you’ve been wondering how to create a cozy, natural look in your home’s busiest room, try adding a few wood accents and see the difference it makes!

For more breadboard decorating ideas, visit our host, Cindy, at County Road 407 for “5 Irresistible Ways to Display Gorgeous Vintage Cutting Boards”. I’m sure I’ll be wanting to add to my collection after reading that!

Thanks for reading 7 Ways to Add Wood Accents to Your Kitchen for Organic Decor Style. If you enjoyed your visit, be sure to sign up to become an Insider to get the ideas sent right to you! (sign up HERE).

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Lifestyle of Love Series: Breadboards