28 Christmas Kitchen Decor Ideas
If you’re lucky enough to have a kitchen that’s large enough to entertain guests, you should definitely take advantage of it during the holidays.
There’s no better way to catch up with friends and family than to chat with them while you’re cooking.
If you want to make your kitchen look as festive as the rest of your home, here are a few Christmas kitchen decor ideas to help you get started.
1. Wrap your kitchen cabinets
If you’re looking for a way to add some holiday cheer to your kitchen without spending a lot of time or money, try wrapping your cabinets with wrapping paper.
This is a great way to add color and pattern to your kitchen, and it’s so easy to do.
Just use some double-sided tape to attach the wrapping paper to the front of your cabinets, and then trim off any excess.
2. Hang a wreath on the window
Wreaths aren’t just for your front door! Hang a wreath on a window above the sink or on the oven hood to add a festive touch to your kitchen.
This kitchen designed by Emily Henderson features a simple green wreath, but you can also find wreaths decked out with ornaments, lights, and ribbon.
3. Add a few festive kitchen towels
You can never have too many kitchen towels, and there are so many cute holiday options out there.
You can go for a classic red or green plaid, or choose something with a fun Christmas phrase on it.
You can even use the colors in the towels to inspire the rest of your decor.
I chose this red and white plaid towel and then used red for the rest of the decor throughout my kitchen.
4. Display your Christmas mugs
If you have a collection of Christmas mugs, this is the perfect time to display them.
I don’t know about you, but I always find that my mugs get hidden in the back of the cabinet.
But with a simple mug tree or rack, you can display them as part of your Christmas kitchen decor.
5. Add a mini tree
If you have the space, a mini Christmas tree is a great addition to a kitchen.
It’s a simple way to add a festive touch to the room without going overboard.
You can decorate the tree with a few simple ornaments, or keep it bare for a more minimalist look.
If you don’t have room for a tree, you can create a similar effect by placing a few small potted plants around the room.
Try adding a few sprigs of eucalyptus or other greenery to your open shelves or countertops.
6. String some lights
Stringing some lights in the kitchen is a simple way to add a festive touch.
You can go with traditional white lights, or use colored lights for a fun and playful look.
You can also use battery-operated lights to avoid having to plug them in.
You can drape them over your cabinets, hang them from your windows, or use them to create a garland for your range hood.
7. Decorate with some holiday-themed dishes
If you have some holiday-themed dishes, such as these beautiful red and white ones, use them to decorate your kitchen!
You can hang them on the wall, fill a bowl with them, or even use them to serve dessert to your guests.
8. Add some Christmas candles
Candles are a great way to add ambiance to your kitchen. You can place them on the counters, shelves, or even in your sink.
Just be sure to keep them away from anything flammable and never leave a burning candle unattended.
9. Use Christmas cookie jars
Fill your kitchen counters with Christmas cookie jars and canisters.
Fill them with your favorite holiday treats or leave them empty and use them as decor.
You can find so many different styles of Christmas cookie jars.
Look for classic gingerbread houses, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, sleighs, and more.
10. Add a festive kitchen rug
If you don’t want to go all out with your kitchen decor, a simple Christmas-themed rug can make a big impact.
This one adds a pop of red to the floor and ties in the red accents on the shelves.
11. Decorate with Christmas cards
Christmas cards are a dime a dozen during the holidays, and they make for some of the best decor.
You can easily hang them on your cabinet doors or display them in a decorative tray.
I found this set of wooden Christmas cards that I added to my kitchen for a festive touch.
12. Use Christmas-themed pot holders
If you don’t want to go overboard with your Christmas kitchen decorations, you can easily add a festive touch to your space by incorporating holiday-themed pot holders and dish towels.
This simple kitchen by us features red and white gingham pot holders and a matching dish towel, and it looks so cute and festive!
13. Add some kitchen chair decor
If you have a kitchen table that is used for dining, you can decorate it with a beautiful Christmas tablescape.
But if it is a smaller table that you use for cooking or baking, you can decorate it with some chair garland.
This simple garland is made with a few different types of greenery.
Then, I added some red and white ribbon and a few ornaments. I love the way this little detail added a touch of Christmas to my kitchen.
14. Use Christmas-themed salt and pepper shakers
Salt and pepper shakers are a small detail, but they can make a big impact on your kitchen decor.
I love to switch out my regular salt and pepper shakers for Christmas-themed ones.
You can find Christmas shakers in all sorts of styles and colors to fit your kitchen decor. I love these black and white gingerbread house shakers.
Or, you can find a set of Christmas shakers in a more neutral color palette, like these white and gold ones.
15. Add some Christmas-themed kitchen signs
If you have some wall space in your kitchen, you can easily add a sign to fill the space with some festive decor.
This kitchen has a few signs that add some Christmas cheer to the room.
I love how they are hung at different heights and how the greenery is used to tie them together.
You can find so many cute Christmas signs on Etsy or at your local craft store. Or, if you’re feeling crafty, you can make your own!
16. Use Christmas-themed dish towels
This is one of the easiest ways to add some Christmas decor to your kitchen.
Simply switch out your everyday dish towels for some Christmas-themed ones.
You can find these at most stores that sell kitchen accessories.
I love the ones I found at Target, and I also found some super cute ones at Bed Bath & Beyond.
17. Add some Christmas kitchen wall decor
Don’t forget to decorate your walls! You can add a wreath, a garland, a festive sign, or a few mini Christmas trees to your walls and shelves.
I also like to add a few mini wreaths to my cabinet doors.
If you don’t have a lot of extra space in your kitchen, you can add a little Christmas cheer to your walls by switching out some of your regular kitchen decor with Christmas-themed pieces.
I replaced a few of my regular prints with these free Christmas printables that I found on Pinterest.
18. Use Christmas-themed kitchen utensils
Who says you can’t put your kitchen utensils on display? If you have a large jar or crock, fill it with Christmas-themed utensils and display it right on your countertop.
This is a simple and easy way to add a little holiday cheer to your kitchen without going overboard.
19. Add some Christmas kitchen window decor
Window decor is a quick and easy way to add some Christmas cheer to your kitchen. You can go with a simple evergreen swag like I did here.
Or a simple wreath in the center of the window is a classic look that will never go out of style.
You can also hang a wreath on the outside of the window.
If you have a window over your sink, it’s the perfect place to add a little Christmas decor. I love the simple garland and wreath in this kitchen.
20. Use Christmas-themed mason jars
Fill mason jars with festive decorations to create a beautiful Christmas kitchen centerpiece.
Add some faux snow, LED candles, or Christmas lights to the jars and arrange them on a tray or cake stand.
You can also use the Christmas mason jar decorations to add some color to open shelving.
Try arranging the jars with other Christmas decor, like trees, wreaths, or mini houses, and spread them out across your shelves.
21. Add some Christmas kitchen floor mats
Decorating your kitchen with Christmas kitchen floor mats is a simple and cost-effective way to give the room a holiday feel.
You can use just one or two mats in front of the sink or range, or you can layer multiple mats to cover more of the floor.
In this kitchen, the layered floor mats add a fun pop of color to the space.
The red, green, and white mats are the perfect complement to the other Christmas decor in the room.
22. Use Christmas-themed serving platters
Serving platters are an essential item in any kitchen, but during the holidays, you can use them to decorate your kitchen.
Display Christmas-themed serving platters on your counters or on your open shelving. You can even use a platter as a tray for your coffee station.
I found the Christmas tree platter in the image above on the clearance shelf at HomeGoods, and I knew it would be perfect for my coffee station.
23. Add some Christmas kitchen table decor
The kitchen table is the perfect place to add a little holiday magic.
You can add a simple centerpiece, a table runner, or even a few holiday plates to bring in some Christmas cheer.
I added a simple Christmas centerpiece to our table with a few bottle brush trees and a small house.
Conclusion
From ornaments and stockings to candles and faux greenery, here are a few of our favorite ideas for decorating the kitchen at Christmas.
