So you’ve got your first dorm kitchenette or apartment kitchen stocked with all the necessary staples such as rice, pasta, olive oil, and the like. You have all the kitchen utensils you could ever need for the year, your new mini appliances are all in working order, and your foodie gadgets and gizmos are all ready to go. What else could you possibly need for your new place? Of course, you need to deck out the space with some decor items that show off your personal sense of style. These cute kitchen decor items range from options for the plant-obsessed to those with a cottage-core aesthetic, all the way to the girlies who adore all things pink. Basically, you might need all of these items to build the most adorable college kitchen.
1. Mushroom Butter Dish, $20
For the cottage-core, witchy girlies out there, this mushroom butter dish is the most aesthetically-pleasing way to make sure your Kerrygold is perfectly spreadable and soft.
2. Flower Paper Towel Holder, $14
When you’re in college, paper towels will be your best friend for all of your random experimental cooking and drinking spills. You’ll look like you have your life together when you have a designated space for your Bounty on your counter on this paper towel holder. Bonus point: It’s cute as is, or it makes a fabulous DIY project for those who love to paint.
3. BLOFLO Flower Vase, $17
This isn’t your mom’s bouquet vase. This is a trendy acrylic flower-shaped vase. Both light-weight and able to be dropped without shattering, this vase is ideal for the college lifestyle.
4. Cactus Paper Napkin Holder, $10
Set your table with Gen Z style with this adorable cactus-themed napkin holder. Even if you can’t keep plants alive in your apartment or dorm, you can have plenty of cute plant-themed decor.
5. Mushroom Salt & Pepper Shaker Set, $16
Of course, you need a trendy salt and pepper set to complete your kitchen decor. This set will perfectly match your cottage-core butter dish, too.
6. Kitchen Towel Set, $19
Whether you’re the biggest Shania Twain fan, or simply a cowgirl at heart, these pink towels are both super trendy and ridiculously absorbent with their waffle pattern.
7. 12-Piece Pink Drink Coaster Set, $15
With this 12-piece coaster set, no one will ever have an excuse to put their cold drinks directly on your table ever again. Say bye-bye to the possibility of rings on the coffee table.
8. French Vanilla Cereal Candle, $23
Every kitchen needs a cute candle. This one is so cute, however, that you’ll need to make sure your roomies don’t try to actually eat it. Burn it or keep it as is, the choice is yours! You can also opt for candles that look like macaroni and cheese, a smoothie bowl, popcorn, and more.
9. Plant Fridge Refrigerator Magnets, $13
Whether you’re hanging your favorite photos or keeping the grocery list on the fridge for every roommate to use, these magnets are both adorable and effective for holding up notes across your roomies with varying schedules.
10. Lemon Kitchen Rug, $15
Add a fluffy, cozy, non-slip rug in your kitchen for the ultimate source of comfort and cuteness when you’re doing mundane tasks such as washing dishes, chopping lemons, and the like.
11. Set of 6 Retro Cocktail Posters, $24
For the girlies who love a vintage aesthetic, this poster set will transform your kitchen into a groovy spot to raise your glasses. You’ll have the chance to customize your kitchen, bar cart area, and even living room with all six pieces. You can pick up solid frames at your nearby dollar store or grab a set of six frames from Amazon.