5 Step Kitchen Vignette
I’m going to show you how I built this vignette to decorate my corner kitchen area. It took less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
1. Choose your base to build upon
Which means a basket, box, tray, etc. Or it could just be a flat surface
In this case I have chosen a vintage wooden box to go on top of the cutting board. (The big heavy cutting board keeps my washer from spinning out of control and shaking!)
2. Choose decor/objects for vignette
I took a few cutting boards and layered them on the little shelf above the washer. Since the cutting boards on the shelf look fairly angular, I catty-cornered my base for a softer look.
Then I started adding my plates, etc. inside the wooden box.
3. Layer from back to front
I added three plates, a platter and a cutting board. I had a few flower stems and stuck them in to soften the look of the plates, platter and cutting board.
4. Once you’ve added everything, step back and evaluate your vignette
Is it unbalanced? Do you need something to soften the angles?
One of my faux flowers fell off the stem. Instead of tossing it, I used it to layer my vignette.
5. Edit if your vignette seems too cluttered
Editing objects is just as important as adding objects.
You’re done!
Adding the red bloom adds a whimsical touch to the vignette. And I always love a bit of whimsy!
Do you have any ideas you’d like to leave in the comments about what you might add or take away? Suggestions help us all!
Tomorrow is day two of this decorating series.
could you elucidate on ‘catty cornered please’ ?
you have a brilliant eye for these vignettes, mine always look like I took a snap of a pile of junk!
Beautiful! Your creativity is a joy to behold–and it's inspiring to see how vignettes are created.
I love it! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the lovely tips!
I love the way you have made a functional vignette! My kitchen is very small, poorly laid out and has little counter space so purely decorative frou-frou is not possible. Your design gives me a place to put the seasonal plates I use on a daily basis and something to do with my awkward cutting boards that I use all of the time. Beauty and function. You've got a winner there.
Very nice, Brenda. And very good instructions also. I'm looking forward to the next one!
Thank you for the helpful tips. It is beautiful!
Love the vignette. A friend does this at her home with her family photos and items and I love to visit with her and hear all her memories. Vignettes are real conversation starters besides being pleading to the eye. Enjoy all your things and ideas Nrenda. The elephant box is a beauty!
Very nice, but I would like to see it without the flowers in the box to judge which way is better.
I'll remember that!
That elephant box is darling!
I've had that box so long I can't even recall where I got it!
Good directions for a pleasing vignette that fits well with the other items nearby. One thing you didn't mention, but that you did do, is use odd numbers of similar items. Odd numbers, for some reason, make for a more pleasing vignette. For example, you used three cutting boards on the shelf; five large items inside the box (3 plates, a platter, and a cutting board); and then five flower blossoms in the entire display. One flower blossom does double duty, because along with the little green plant and the vase of spoons, it makes three items sitting in front of the box. The three utensils on each cabinet door is another example of using odd numbers for a pleasing display. Good post!
You're right! I forgot to add that. I do group in odd numbers.
I love this. You have that certain knack, and it always is great to see what you can do!
Lovely of you to say!
Hi Brenda!
It's beautiful! I love the plates in the wooden box, looks very cozy to me. This could be a very practical vignette if you didn't have much cupboard space. It looks very Autumn-y!
Hugs,
Barb
And I don't use my cupboards!
Loved it, thanks!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for showing us how to "THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX ".
Viewing our spaces, and our collections from a new perspective.
Thinking outside of the box brings about so many choices!
Lovely vignette! I do lots of these in my home seasonally. I enjoy looking at the objects I've collected or have been given to me by friends and family. It makes my home, my place.
Your hint about softening is spot on. I use silk greenery, flowers and leaves…it just seems to finish off a vignette.
I think softening is essential!
So pretty. I love how you create all of your vignettes.
Marty, you make very pretty vignettes yourself!
As I have said before, I live in a small house & changing furniture around is not possible. So, changing out our little goodies is super fun!! I love using those small battery operated candles on times in some of my areas too. Thanks for sharing with us.
I don't have any battery operated candles. I did but gave it to my daughter for her house. You're right. In a small space furniture placement is limited.
Looks great and very appealing!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for walking us through your creative process. The end result is always fun and it inspires me to look twice at the 'treasures' I have collected. They are clutter until used creatively in a vignette!
Vignettes are nice especially in small homes because you group things instead of adding clutter.
Looks great Brenda! I really like that you took advantage of the top of your washer. 🙂
When you live in a small space, you need to utilize every surface you can.
Adorable and I enjoyed going along with you as you created it. I agree that whimsy is a nice addition. I like the way the red lips on the mug play off of the red flower.
I love the color red! But a little of it goes a long way.
I love it! It is simple to do, using things you have. Thanks for the tips!
I wanted to show that you can group items you actually use in that room rather than just decor to look at.