When it comes to interior decor, there's no place like home for the holidays. With the kitchen as the heart of the home, adding a bit of holiday cheer makes the season magical.
Given all the time spent in the kitchen baking cookies and preparing the family feast, making the space feel merry and bright helps you embrace the holiday spirit. Decorating your kitchen for the holidays doesn't have to be complicated to look good. The beauty of home decor is the flexibility to go as big or as small as you like.
From holiday-patterned dish towels to wreaths on every cabinet door, there's something for everyone when it comes to decking your kitchen.
Set up a Tiny Holiday Village
You may have seen miniature buildings and figurines under the Christmas tree before, but many households find this difficult to manage safely with pets or small children around.
Instead, consider setting up the village in your kitchen. Placing it on top of a cabinet or decorating open shelves with the tiny town can add a lively touch to the area.
Hang Ornaments from the Chandelier
Take advantage of hanging lighting that already exists in your kitchen by adorning it with bulbs, garland, or other hanging holiday decorations.
It creates a more cohesive look with the rest of the home when you plan to use the same theme in every room, so consider using extra ornaments that wouldn’t fit on the Christmas tree in the kitchen instead.
Coffee and Hot Cocoa Bar
Adding a holiday flair to the coffee bar with hot cocoa can liven up the room. Swap your regular mugs for holiday-themed ones, display seasonal flavored syrups, and ensure hot cocoa and crushed candy canes are within reach to brew the perfect peppermint mocha!
Swap Every Day Items for Holiday Versions
There’s a holly and jolly version for almost anything in your kitchen. Consider replacing what you currently have on display with holiday alternatives. Dish and hand towels, placemats, oven mitts, paper products, and even salt and pepper shakers are common holiday kitchen decor items!
Replace Decor Items for the Season
Instead of your usual artwork on the wall, replace it with a fun seasonal sign or similar artwork. Likewise, replacing or adding decorative pillows on bar stools or benches in your kitchen will help make the space cozy and festive.
Display Your Holiday China
If you have special holiday dishware, use open shelves or glass cabinetry to show off the festive designs! Since you likely use the set for only one or two meals each year, enjoy them as decor pieces when they’re not in use for the grand family meal.
Create a Special Centerpiece
You may already have the perfect holiday centerpiece, but if not, there are plenty of easy ways to create one. Building a gingerbread house with the family is an ideal display, or you could use homemade cookies to bring in some holiday spirit. Poinsettias are always a great touch as well, just make sure any plants you get are pet-safe if you have little critters in your family.
Use Holiday Scented Soaps and Candles
Decoration doesn’t have to be only visual; bring the scents of the season into the kitchen with candles, hand soaps, wax melts, and other holiday-scented items. The packaging of these items is a decoration in itself, and letting the smell of fresh pine or baking cookies fill the kitchen adds a more immersive holiday experience.
Add Ribbons Wherever Possible
Bright red bows are a staple of the season; adding them throughout your kitchen can bring in the holiday spirit! It’s relatively inexpensive to purchase a yard or two of your fabric of choice and cut long strips to tie behind the backs of your chairs or over cabinet doors. Smaller ribbons and bows can accent lighting, doorknobs, handles, or other detailed areas.
Bring Holiday Greenery into the Kitchen
Whether you use real pine branches or reusable fake plants, bringing a bit of nature into your home is always an excellent decorating solution. Consider hanging wreaths on your cabinets, draping garland over banisters, and placing a pot of poinsettias in a prominent place in your kitchen. The pop of color and texture is an easy way to create complex-looking decorations effortlessly!
Happy Holidays from Kitchens by Oaks
Whatever winter holidays you and your household celebrate, the core reason for the season is to come together and celebrate another wonderful year with family and friends.
Creating an atmosphere where your family and guests feel the magic of the season will create cherished memories for years to come. At Kitchens by Oaks, you will work with a designer who will create a custom design for your home, complete with kitchen features tailored to your needs. Our designers will help you through your remodel and make the process as efficient as possible.
Kitchens By Oaks
At Kitchens by Oaks, you will work with a designer who will create a custom design for your home, complete with features tailored to your needs. Our designers will help you through your remodel and make the process as efficient as possible. Contact our team to make an appointment today.
