Christmas Tour: Decorating the Kitchen for the Holidays
The next stop on my Christmas tour is our kitchen… come on in! When holiday hosting (or otherwise), it seems everyone eventually assembles here- in the heart of our home. Per usual, I kept my holiday decorating classic and simple in this space, while considering functionality. I didn’t want to crowd our countertops or clutter an already busy workspace. Click through to see how it’s currently looking this holiday season…
It’s hard to believe we renovated our kitchen almost six years ago! Time flies, but it’s still a room I love and am proud of. I have to say, I think it’s withstanding the test of time- aesthetically and functionally speaking. Most recently, we customized a kitchen island, but this space hasn’t had much updating since the big overhaul. Prior to the island, we gave our coffee bar a kitchen shelving update– little tweaks, here and there. Here’s how it currently looks…
The Range
We’ve been using and loving our Big Chill classic range for seven months now, and there’s no turning back- it has been a total dream! To accent our range area, I temporarily switched the art, hung up a wreath, tied on a ribbon, and added a couple dehydrated orange slices… again, sticking with my citrus Christmas.
You might also notice the cordless lamp? I grabbed that from our outdoor kitchen for the winter. It has been really handy in this corner spot.
In addition, I pulled out some seasonal favorite cookbooks, which I’ll be referring to all winter long. The best news? I’m bringing our holiday cookie swap back, so keep your eyes peeled for some seriously delicious recipes from me and my fellow designers!
The Sink
At the sink, my go-to holiday trick is to swap our hand wash and lotion set for a seasonal fragrance. My Tatine set is sold out for the winter, but you have to check out this Citrus & Birch set… we have it at the basement bar, and it smells incredible. So much so, I added a set to the basement bathroom as well. On that note, be sure to check out my Christmas tour of the holiday basement bar & media room, in case you missed it!
I framed both kitchen windows with my beloved pine needle garland, adding in a citrus spray with some dehydrated orange slices. I adore the wispy, textural look it gives!
Our dish soap also got a citrus seasonal upgrade… the white grapefruit is my favorite this time of year.
The Coffee Bar
We use the coffee bar everyday- it’s a workhorse. I shared my coffee bar finds & essentials here. Many of my holiday updates are tucked away in their places… seasonal teas organized in my tea basket on the top shelf and hot cocoa stocked in the drawer below, but I did bring out a little faux cedar tree that has since been replaced with planted paper whites from the grocery (Trader Joes for the win!). I moved the tree to the sink window sill.
The coffee bar window received the same simple garland treatment. It’s festive and functional without being over the top or in the way. I like that it doesn’t hang or drape on the counter.
The Island
Since updating our island, I’ve been enjoying styling the marble surface. This month, it’s adorned with a little bit of greenery and our regular fruit bowl is filled to the brim with clementines, grapefruit, and oranges… all of which, we’ve been happily snacking on.
Asymmetric Arrangement
The last thing I wanted to show you is my asymmetric holiday arrangement, situated just outside the kitchen. It’s filled with droopy Norfolk pine, cedar sprays, orange branches, dried slices, naked branches I foraged from our yard, and undone ribbon. What do you think? It sits atop the pedestal I shared in our DIY wood pedestal makeover a few years back. I love the height it adds while making a statement in the corner. It perfectly fills the negative space. Check out this post for step-by-step instructions on how to build a decorative pedestal. It always comes in handy!
FAQ
Happily! These came from one of my favorite local shops, Alice Lane. They’re pretty realistic when mixed alongside other greenery.
I shared the swatches behind color matching our kitchen cabinets, along with my painting tips here! Alternatively, this post may be helpful… my top paint color picks for dark kitchen cabinets.
Related
If you’re curious about the projects we’ve tackled in the kitchen, are looking for sources, or similar holiday posts- I’ll link some of my favorites for you below!
- 20 Ways to Decorate with Ribbon This Holiday Season
- Christmas Tour: the Holiday Decorated Living Room
- Setting Our Thanksgiving Table & Decorating the Dining Room
- Christmas Tour: Holiday Basement Bar & Media Room
- How to Install a Hidden Trash Can
- Ideas for Customizing a Kitchen Island or Cart
- Cookie Swap: Classic Butter Sugar Cookies
- Christmas Tour: Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen Windows: The Selection & Installation Process
- 50 Classic Kitchen Essentials from Amazon
- 5 Things Every Kitchen Needs (That You Might Not Think Of)
I hope you enjoyed the tour! Let me know if you have any questions. I’m hosting a little favorite things holiday party this weekend, so I’m excited to cook up some good food for my guests. Do you decorate your kitchen for the holiday season? I’d also love to hear your favorite seasonal recipes or the foods you most look forward to eating this time of year… do share!
