Holiday Spruce Up: Christmas Kitchen Decorating Ideas
Cooking up holiday cheer!
When decorating for Christmas, it's common to put all of your effort into the living room, outdoor, or entryway displays – but don't forget the kitchen! Ready to get started? Breeze through these Christmas kitchen decorating ideas to make your kitchen fit for the holiday season.
1. Introduce Pops of Red
The easiest way to get your kitchen ready for Christmas is by adding in red accents. Swap out small, everyday kitchen items – like soap dispensers, tea towels, and oven mitts – with red accessories for a simple pop of festive color. Tie it together with a red hollyberry wreath for an extra festive punch.
A gingerbread house is a shoe-in for Christmas kitchen decor. Instead of making your own, choose gingerbread decor that will last season after season. Display it on a cake stand surrounded by other baked goods for a cohesive and delicious-looking display that will inspire your holiday baking.
Grab a chalkboard or letter memo board to display your go-to holiday recipes in your kitchen. Use red, green, or white chalk to convey holiday colors. Title your recipe with a fun holiday name for added detail.
Transform open kitchen shelving into a miniature winter wonderland for the holidays. Line model villages, nutcrackers, or porcelain trees along the shelves or a windowsill to add festive decor while keeping your counters clear of clutter.
Use festive mugs for Christmas kitchen decorations – and an excuse to create a holiday hot cocoa bar! Start with a tiered dessert stand or mug tree to show off your favorite set of holiday mugs while adding convenient storage to your countertop.
Tip!
Want to create a hot cocoa bar in your holiday kitchen? Check out our guide on How to Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar for all the details.
6. Stock Your Favorite Treats
Fill Christmas canisters with your favorite coffee roast, sweeteners, and coffee filters to add some holiday cheer to your morning routine. Or store holiday treats in a festive cookie jar shaped like Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, or a snowman. This is a simple way to add Christmas decor to your kitchen while providing functional storage.
Bring out the holiday tea towels for a quick and budget-friendly Christmas kitchen decor idea. Feature Christmas kitchen towels on your oven handle, towel rack, or cabinet drawer pulls. Choose from red gingham or plaid patterns, holiday monograms, Christmas symbols, and a variety of other options to match your holiday kitchen aesthetic.
Bring Christmas decor to your breakfast nook to create a cozy space to enjoy your winter mornings. Frame the windows with pre-decorated Christmas garlands and line the window bench with textured pillows and holiday throws for as especially warm and festive feel.
Tip!
Draw more table inspiration with The Best Christmas Table Setting Ideas for the Season.
9. Add a Miniature Tree
Place a scaled-down Christmas tree on your dining table or kitchen island for a quick and easy holiday centerpiece. Complement your miniature Christmas tree with a evergreen accents like wreaths and garlands, or amp up the centerpiece with festive Christmas lights.
Incorporate garlands as part of your Christmas kitchen decor for extra winter greenery. Hang an evergreen garland over your kitchen sink window as a festive frame. Keep the look as is or go a step further with a pre-lit or pre-decorated Christmas garland.
If you typically display flower arrangements in your kitchen, swap them out for pine sprigs for a wintry look. Whether you display them in sleek glass vases or rustic buckets, evergreen branches will instantly elevate your Christmas decor.
Use a dessert stand to highlight a Christmas symbol like the nativity scene pictured above. You can also make it fun with a small winter figurine or model village with string lights to brighten the display. Add a few bottle brush trees to either side of the dessert stand to frame the look.
If you like quick and easy holiday decor that looks great too, you'll love this centerpiece idea for your kitchen. Fill a decorative bowl with Christmas ornaments and seasonal accents for a beautiful display. Gold ornaments add a glam effect to your centerpiece and can shine on their own or complement other Christmas colors like red and green.
For versatile kitchen decor that lasts all season long, you may opt to go for a more holiday-agnostic theme. Choose decor that speaks to the winter season with nontraditional Christmas colors like blue, teal, and silver. Or pick out decorations that match the existing color scheme in your kitchen for a cohesive feel.
Instantly transform kitchen shelves with the help of festive bottle brush trees and mini alpines. Dot them along each shelf and tuck them in between everyday dinnerware for a quick holiday upgrade. This idea also works for Christmas decor above kitchen cabinets. Line the top of your cabinets with tiny tabletop trees and Christmas lights or garlands for a festive touch that doesn't take up precious kitchen space.
Showcase holiday cards and seasons' greetings in your Christmas kitchen for festive flair. Hang a photo memo board on the wall to display holiday cards. Or use kitchen cabinet knobs to suspend holiday cards with twine. When in doubt, position a festive holiday card holder on your kitchen island.
There is no one right way to decorate your kitchen for Christmas. Choose decor that speaks to your personal style and feels cohesive with the design of your home. If you’re a maximalist, choose Christmas decor that’s a little out of the ordinary to give your holiday display a personalized touch.
