21 of The Best Ways to Decorate Kitchen Walls on a Budget
Finding it hard to decorate your kitchen walls? Here are 21 of the best ways to decorate kitchen walls on a budget to get your own unique look.
It can be a bit overwhelming to stare at the bare walls of the kitchen and come up with a way to decorate them. A great way to do it is with thrifted finds from flea markets or antique stores. It’s the perfect way to add inexpensive kitchen wall decor to boring white walls.
Here are some of the best kitchen wall decor ideas.
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Create a gallery of baskets.
One of the most inexpensive kitchen wall decorating ideas is to use thrifted baskets.
Baskets are one of my go to items at thrift stores. I can find them for anywhere from $1 – $5.
You can use a few or many and create your own look in any style from farmhouse to boho or traditional.
If you want to keep it simple, you can use one big basket and change out the floral pieces for each season.
Collect them over time or get started with a basket set like this from Amazon.
2. Create your own chalkboard or chalkboard wall.
Choose a section on the wall and paint it with chalkboard paint. Use a large thrift store wooden frame to frame it out or build your own frame. It’s an easy diy project and a great way to keep a running grocery list.
You can even make a free standing one so you can use it different space if you want to down the road.
See how we made a chalkboard out of an old twin headboard.
3. You can make your own kitchen wall art by framing kitchen towels.
Another way to decorate kitchen walls on a budget is to frame kitchen or tea towels in thrifted frames.
See how we framed an old coffee sack for the kitchen here.
4. Cutting board gallery wall.
In a traditional kitchen or country kitchen, one of the most popular ways to decorate a large kitchen wall is to make a gallery wall with cutting boards. This is also a great idea to save storage space if you have a small kitchen.
You can see my post 13 Ways to display cutting boards in your kitchen here.
5. Hang some vintage kitchen utensils.
This is perfect for big impact especially in a small kitchen.
I love this combined art and utensils gallery wall they have created here.
6. Create a plate wall.
Whether or not you have a dining area in your kitchen, create a plate wall. It’s the perfect addition to the kitchen and can be the perfect place to add a splash of color.
7. Display vintage kitchen decor on open shelving or floating shelves.
8. Create a focal point with an accent wall with bold wallpaper.
9. Create a wall garden with fresh herbs or small plants in an area where there is a lot of natural light.
Or hang dried florals…
10. Make your own statement by creating a unique look with ceramic tiles.
11. Bring out the spices!
Use a stainless steel tray to create a magnet board to house spice jars to save drawer space.
Or learn how to build this cute spice rack to hang on your wall at Sawsonskates.com
12. Make a chalkboard/magnet board command center.
13. Hang pretty pots.
Copper is so pretty and so popular right now. These pots add such a pretty element and vintage feel.
14. Frame family recipes.
This is definitely on my list of things to do! What a beautiful way to celebrate the history.
15. Make a gallery out of vintage metal trays.
OR
Silver trays…
16. Display vintage mirrors.
Vintage mirrors are not only beautiful but add much needed light in smaller or darker kitchens.
17. Add peg rail.
So great for storage and pretty, too!
18. Display old kitchen advertising signs.
Whether you make your own or buy them, these can add a bit of fun character to your space. Use them sparingly, though, or it can feel cluttered.
19. Display your collections.
20. Go old school and decorate kitchen walls with beautiful vintage artwork.
In a small kitchen, the best option may be to keep it simple and feature one or two art pieces.
Etsy has great digital prints you can download and put in inexpensive frames. You can print them yourself or have them printed for you. You can find my video on how to have them printed at Staples on my Youtube channel.
TIP: If your kitchen is adjacent to your living room, tie in the color scheme by repeating similar colors in the kitchen design.
21. Do some DIY projects to make your own unique decor.
We took an old grater and a piece of scrap wood and made DIY kitchen wall decor.
You can see all of our upcycle projects here.
Make signs with thrifted cutting boards…
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How to decorate empty kitchen walls? Find what speaks to you and carry the style and colors throughout your home. Thrift stores & Antique stores are great places to find inexpensive decor that can help you do that and create that unique look you are going for.
Happy decorating!
Col
