20 Stunning Kitchen Christmas Decor Ideas To Get Into The Holiday Spirit

Discover in this post the best kitchen Christmas decor ideas.

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during Christmas. It’s where we cook the dinner for Christmas Eve, making it a place of gathering and joyful memories.

By bringing the holiday spirit into your kitchen, you will make these moments even more meaningful and cheerful.

No matter the size or style of your kitchen, you can transform it into an enchanted place for the holiday season.

From pine garlands and Christmas wreaths to nutcracker figures and Christmas villages, you’ll discover many ways to infuse the Christmas spirit into your home.

With all these ideas, you will be able to create a Kitchen that is inviting, warm and festive. Let’s discover 20 splendid kitchen Christmas decor ideas to create a festive and joyful home.

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Get inspired by these 20 marvelous kitchen Christmas decor ideas to infuse the holiday spirit in your small house.

1 – Hang a wreath on your chair backs

Farmhouse wreaths on chair backs.

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To add a cozy and warm touch to your kitchen for Christmas, hang wreaths on your chair backs! To make small Christmas wreaths, start by adding pine branches to a wire wreath frame.

Then, put red berries, pine cones, small jingle bells and a red bow on top to create a delicate and elegant Christmas wreath.

You could also make it more neutral by selecting eucalyptus leaves instead of pine branches. Simply place white and brown berries on these eucalyptus leaves to create a farmhouse look.

2 – Put mini pine trees on your kitchen shelves

Mini pine trees placed on a kitchen shelf.

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To add a subtle Christmas touch to your kitchen, place mini pine trees on your shelves. You can select green, gold or white pine trees, depending on the look you are going for.

Place them between your tableware and kitchen utensils to bring the holiday spirit to your kitchen.

I suggest filling a white vase with pine branches, red berry stems and pine cones. Then, add a red ribbon bow to your vase for a delicate touch.

Lastly, place a Santa Claus and Merry Christmas wooden sign next to your vase to create a lovely Christmas decoration. You can place this decoration on your kitchen shelves or table.

3 – Place a garland and wreath on your hood

A pine garland and wreath on a kitchen hood.

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Yes, even your kitchen hood can be decorated for Christmas! Simply hang a garland made of pine branches, large brown flowers and string lights.

Then, put a pine wreath above it. Choose a wreath with pine branches, pine cones, small jingle bells and a brown ribbon bow.

I suggest also placing a small Christmas tree with fake snow, dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks on your kitchen countertop or table.

4 – Add Santa Claus to your kitchen shelves

A pine wreath and Santa Claus on a kitchen hood.

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Instead of mini pine trees, you could place a small Santa Claus on your shelves between your tableware and kitchen utensils.

For an even more festive and joyful look, put pine branches, pine cones, and small gold jingle bells on your shelves.

You can either display them in vases or directly on the shelves in front of your kitchen utensils and tableware.

I suggest creating a Christmas centerpiece as well. Start by choosing a wooden tray.

Then, place two white distressed candle holders and put pine branches, white berries and a white candle on each of the candle holders.

Add a large Santa Claus in the middle with a Merry Christmas wooden sign. Lastly, place more pine branches, pine cones and string lights on the wooden tray.

5 – Create a Christmas centerpiece for your kitchen table

A Christmas centerpiece on a kitchen table.

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How do you create a Christmas centerpiece that will give a cozy and festive feel to your kitchen?

Start by selecting a rectangular wooden tray. Fill it with pine branches, pine cones, string lights and red berries.

Place a gold candle holder with pine branches, red berries and a white candle on each side of the wooden tray.

Put a Santa Claus figurine, white Christmas houses, white deer and mini gold pine trees in your wooden tray as well.

There are many options for creating a Christmas centerpiece. By following this suggestion, you will be able to make a classy and elegant centerpiece.

Lastly, add a Christmas table runner under your centerpiece. I suggest going for a red velvet with small green Christmas trees table runner.

6 – Put a Christmas garland on your above kitchen cabinet

A Christmas garland on top of a kitchen cabinet.

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Place a Merry Christmas garland with pine branches, string lights and pine cones above your kitchen cabinet to bring a warm and charming feel to your home.

You can also hang a pine garland with string lights and pine cones above your window for even more coziness!

7 – Hang Christmas wreaths on each kitchen cabinet

Wreaths with red ribbons hanging on kitchen cabinet doors.

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Instead of hanging wreaths on your chair backs, you can place them on your kitchen cabinet doors! Tie a red ribbon to each Christmas wreath and hang them on each of your kitchen cabinet doors.

I suggest creating a wreath with pine branches, fake snow, white berries and pine cones.

8 – Place a medium Christmas tree in your kitchen

A small Christmas tree in a kitchen.

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Your Christmas tree doesn’t have to necessarily be placed in your living room. You can also place it in your kitchen if it’s big enough!

Select a real fir, spruce or pine tree. And decorate it with red, green and white balls to create a traditional and charming Christmas tree.

Make sure to vary your ball sizes, shapes and textures to add depth and elegance to your tree. If you want to learn how to decorate your Christmas tree, read this blog post: CLICK HERE.

9 – Fill the above kitchen cabinets with Christmas decorations

A top of kitchen cabinet filled with Christmas figurines and wooden signs.

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You absolutely need to fill the space above your kitchen cabinet with Christmas decorations to create a festive and cozy kitchen!

Place Santa Claus figurines, snowflakes, pine tree and deer cutouts, small Christmas trees, Santa Claus mugs and snowman figurines to give a warm touch to your kitchen!

10 – Create a Christmas decoration for your light fixture

A light fixture decorated with pine branches, pine cones and red berries.

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To create a simple and classy decoration for Christmas, place pine branches, red berries, pine cones and a gold bow on top of your light fixture.

It will add an enchanted and elegant touch to your kitchen!

11 – Make a Christmas tray

A Christmas tray with pine branches and red ribbon bows.

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Another easy decoration for Christmas is to simply create a Christmas tray. Start by selecting a 3-tiered metal or wooden tray.

I suggest going for a white wooden tray to add a delicate yet rustic touch to your decoration. Then, place pine branches, red berries and pine cones on your tray.

Lastly, add Santa Claus mugs, deer figurines, Christmas wooden signs, candy canes and small red or white ornaments to give a festive and joyful look to your decoration!

12 – Add pink ribbons to your Christmas decoration

Pink ribbon bows on chair backs and kitchen cabinet doors.

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You don’t have to create a red, green and white decoration for Christmas. You can experiment with more uncommon colors, such as purple or pink.

Instead of adding red ribbon bows to your wreaths and Christmas tree, choose pink ribbon bows! It will create a more delicate and feminine atmosphere for your kitchen.

13 – Put nutcracker figures in your kitchen

White nutcrackers on a kitchen table.

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Nutcracker figures are amazing for adding an enchanted and festive feel to your kitchen!

Place them above your kitchen cabinet, on your kitchen shelves, on your kitchen countertop or in your Christmas centerpiece.

I suggest putting them next to pine branches, white berries and string lights to create a cozy and magical decoration.

14 – Fill a tray with Christmas ornaments

Christmas balls on a metal tray.

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Instead of adding pine branches and red berries, you can simply fill a 3-tiered metal or wooden tray with many Christmas ornaments.

Place various balls, finial ornaments, deer, snowflakes, stars and Santa Claus ornaments to create a joyful and festive tray.

Put it near your kitchen window. I suggest to also hang two wreaths on your window for more warmth and coziness.

15 – Place a Christmas village on your window sill

A Christmas village on a window sill.

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If you want a cute and lovely decoration in your kitchen, you need to place a Christmas village on your window sill!

Put small Christmas houses, mini pine trees, small Santa Claus figurines, and yellow candles to create a cozy and warm decoration for Christmas.

Don’t forget to hang a Christmas wreath on your window to add a festive touch to your kitchen.

16 – Put pink Christmas figurines in your kitchen

Pink Christmas decorations on a kitchen countertop.

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If you love pink, you should definitely create a pink Christmas decoration! Start by adding a pine garland with string lights and pink balls above your kitchen cabinet.

You could also place white Christmas houses and pink wooden Christmas trees for an even more delicate and feminine decoration.

Next, add pink Santa Claus and Christmas mugs to your kitchen countertop. Lastly, create a pink Christmas centerpiece with a pink pine tree, a pink Santa Claus figurine, a white deer and yellow candles.

17 – Hang bells on your kitchen wall

Jingle bells on a wreath in a kitchen.

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By putting jingle bells in your kitchen, you will add a cozy and warm touch to it. You can place them on a Christmas wreath, on your kitchen cabinet door, or on your kitchen shelf.

Mix them with pine branches, gold ribbons bows, and string lights for a festive and joyful look.

18 – Add mini glass pine trees to your kitchen table

A Christmas tray with glass pine trees.

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Instead of picking realistic mini pine trees, you can select mini glass pine trees instead. It will add a modern and contemporary touch to your kitchen decor.

Place a green glass pine tree and a white glass pine tree on a wooden tray. Then, add a white vase with a red ribbon bow filled with pine branches and red berries next to them.

Put a candle and a Santa Claus figurine as well to create a warm and modern decoration for Christmas!

19 – Place gold pine trees in your kitchen

Gold pine trees on a Christmas tray.

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By putting gold pine trees in your kitchen, you will add a modern and streamlined touch to your kitchen. You can place them on your kitchen shelves, above your kitchen cabinet or on your kitchen countertop.

I suggest putting them near gold candle holders and white taper candles to make a warm and cozy decoration for Christmas.

20 – Put wooden Christmas cutouts on your kitchen shelves

Christmas wooden cutouts on a kitchen shelf.

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If you want a rustic and charming decoration for Christmas, you need to place wooden Christmas cutouts on your kitchen shelves.

These cutouts can be pine trees, snowflakes, deer, Christmas houses and Santa Claus.

Conclusion

With these 20 magnificent kitchen Christmas decor ideas, you will be able to create an inviting and festive kitchen for Christmas.

To make sure that your kitchen decor will be cohesive and cozy, I suggest following these ideas as a starting point:

  • Hang Christmas wreaths on your chair backs, kitchen hood or kitchen cabinet doors;
  • fill your above kitchen cabinet with Christmas decorations;
  • place a pine garland with string lights, red berries and pine cones on your kitchen hood, window or kitchen cabinet;
  • create a Christmas centerpiece for your kitchen table;
  • and fill your shelves with Christmas decorations.
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