Use Mina Starsiak Hawk's Good Bones Design Tip To Add Texture & Color To A Kitchen

Looking for a way to upgrade your kitchen? One of the easiest ways to do that is by taking a page out of Mina Starsiak Hawk's book and wrap a surface with a wallpaper of your choice. Starsiak Hawk's genius tip came in a Season 4 episode of HGTV's "Good Bones." In the episode, she mentioned that she decided to use gold and white floral wallpaper on a couple's kitchen island as an unexpected add-on to the space. "We felt like it could have been fine with nothing there, but it was an opportunity to do something a little fun and playful," she explained. 

Mission accomplished. You may have heard of using wallpaper to give kitchen cabinets a low-maintenance pop of color. But, when it comes to kitchen islands, you have a ready-made statement-making opportunity. For that reason, it's no surprise that Starsiak Hawk's approach brought a new dimension to the space. That said, even if the approach was a novel one, "Good Bones" fans will be glad to know that it's easily replicated. What's more, this hack can even be tweaked according to whether you're a homeowner or renting — and as a bonus, it doesn't need to cost that much, either. 

If, after seeing Mina Starsiak Hawk's wallpapered island, you know exactly how you want to do it in your own home, you may be willing to go the traditional wallpaper route. However, the beauty of this hack is that you can also do it with peel-and-stick like this option from Amazon for $7. That's a major plus for anyone who wants to see what it looks like but isn't keen on committing to it or hiring a professional for the job. Plus, peel-and-stick wallpaper is also the perfect renter-friendly kitchen DIY. 

As for the type of wallpaper to use, the key is to go with something that works in your space (and is water-resistant — after all, this is still a kitchen island). Starsiak Hawk used patterned wallpaper, which you could try in a variety of colors and designs. Amazon has a ton of different options, so browse until you find something that stands out to you. Alternatively, if you're not big on patterns, you could also pick a neutral color with an unexpected texture. Amazon sells grasscloth peel-and-stick, which would make for the perfect twist on this hack. 

Not sure which to pick? Be sure to check out our tips for picking out the perfect wallpaper for your kitchen. Whatever you end up choosing, this is one hack guaranteed to wow anyone who steps into your kitchen. No boring islands, here!