Idea 11: Lean Wooden Cutting Boards Against the Backsplash
This is the stylist’s secret for instant warmth: lean two or three wooden cutting boards in different sizes and tones against the backsplash. It adds natural texture, fills dead space beside the stove, and — unlike most decor — it’s genuinely useful. Look for acacia, walnut, and olive wood for varied grain. Thrift stores practically give these away, or grab a set at TJ Maxx for $15. The rule: odd numbers, graduated sizes, and never more than three, or it tips from styled to cluttered.
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