The Budget-Friendly Way To Decorate The Space Underneath Your Kitchen Cabinets

Knowing how to decorate your home for the different seasons seems easy — wreath on the door, garland on the mantel, centerpiece on the table — at least, until you get to the kitchen. For many homeowners, it feels like the only option is to clutter up precious work space with decor on the countertop. But thanks to a savvy TikToker, there's an easy, budget-friendly way to decorate for a season without taking up any space in your kitchen: simply secure foam pool noodles underneath your kitchen cabinets to hold seasonal faux foliage and more. To complete this project, TikTok user bethanyscasa attaches pool noodles to the bottom of her kitchen cabinets with Command hooks, then adds in faux fall leaves to create stunning autumnal decor that still leaves her countertops free.

There's so much to love about this decorating hack, from how fast it is to install — as long as your Command hooks need to adhere — to the many different ways to style it, from faux flowers to living pine boughs. And thanks to the $1.50 Dollar Tree foam pool noodles, you can use this decorating hack to adorn your kitchen cabinets without breaking the budget. It's a quick, easy DIY to bring color and joy into your space in about an hour.

Before you pick up your foam noodles, measure the underside of your kitchen cabinets, then divide by the noodle length (usually 54 to 55 inches) to determine how many you need. It may be worth picking up an extra noodle just in case — they're cheap enough to keep extras on hand in case you come up with additional project ideas anyway. Then, cut them to size with a serrated kitchen knife, and slide Command hooks, like the Command Small Clear Wire Toggle Hooks, hook first into the noodle in a row. If you have under-cabinet task lighting, make sure to leave space so the noodle doesn't trap any heat in the light fixture. Once you've got the placement right, peel off the adhesive and press into place underneath your upper cabinets. Don't love Command hooks? No problem. Double-sided Velcro strips, like Art3d Double-Sided Adhesive Strips, work well.

Once the adhesive is secure, it's time to decorate. Faux flowers and foliage are great choices for this DIY since they're lightweight, relatively affordable, and long-lasting. You can even find faux flowers at Dollar Tree while you're picking up your pool noodles. Don't forget to bend the leaves and open the buds to make your artificial flowers look real. We love lavender for a bit of spring color, sunflowers to celebrate summer, and faux fall foliage and tiny pumpkins for magazine-worthy fall kitchen decor inspiration. Come winter, pin faux evergreen branches, such as Elyjhyy Artificial Pine Branches, and hang ornaments with clear fishing wire to bring in the holiday cheer. You can also tuck fairy lights among the floral pieces for a whimsical glow.