The kitchen is the heart and soul of the home. Here are some easy steps on how to decorate the kitchen for Christmas.
Often I hear from family and friends, how do I make my kitchen look festive? What should I decorate with on the kitchen counters? I have a few tips for creating a beautiful kitchen space for the holiday season.
First, let tell you something wonderful! Today, I’m participating in the Celebrate Christmas Home Tours Hop with some of my talented blogging friends, hosted by Leen from Sand Dollar Lane.
If you have come over from Lindsay, Aratari At Home welcome! I love how she styled her bookshelves for Christmas.

decorating your kitchen counters
How to decorate kitchen counters? It’s easy to make your counters look festive. You can leave your regular items on the counter. Add a couple of seasonal décor item.
I added a snowman to the existing counter vignette. The green vintage scale already has that Christmas color. The snowman spruces it up to add a touch of whimsy.

By keeping it simple there will be less to pack up after the holiday.
Adding a few Target Dollar Spot trees give this space a holiday feel. It was budget friendly and could be kept out for the winter.

Jars with glass lids could hold holiday candys and be placed on the counter. Try adding some Epsom to a jar and place a white house and bottle brush tree to create your own a winter scene. I made one for my table.
A fun item for the counters would be create a hot chocolate station.

You can add some of your favorite holiday mugs. A tray to gather up containers with some marshmallows, peppermint candy, hot chocolate mix, etc. It’s a family favorite around my house.
decorating your kitchen island
How to style the kitchen island for Christmas? There are some many options. Here are a few of my favorites:
Create a vignette by using a tray, cutting board or riser. Always use odd amount of items such a 3, 5 or 7. Here I have a Christmas Tree with pinecones in a white pot; a small wreath; a candle that was tucked inside the wreath, a metal star with tea light (battery operated); and a three miniature glass ornaments. It is simple yet beautiful!

Trying adding a dough bowl. You can fill it with fresh or faux greens and ornaments. You can fill your bowl with fresh fruits. I love oranges with cloves. It smells amazing! Vintage books and holiday décor item work well in a dough bowl. The options are endless.



windows, doors, Cabinets…
One of my favorite items to add to the kitchen for Christmas are wreathes.

Wreathes can be placed just about anywhere in the kitchen. I have a vintage Jell-O mold wreath on my pantry door. The bow can be changed out to match holiday decor.
Try hanging faux wreathes on kitchen or pantry doors. A window over the sink is the perfect spot for a wreath. How about hanging small 10″ wreathes from ribbons on your cabinet doors? I love the look of a wreath on the vent hood. I hope this gives you a few ideas for your kitchen.
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Happy decorating, sweet friend!

Leen says
Great ideas, Tammy!
I love that you change out the bow on your cute jello mold wreath making it year round decor.
Your cocoa station is so cute too. I’m looking around my kitchen now for a space for one. Thanks for the inspiration!
Tammy says
Leen, thank you for including me in this hop. I have enjoyed it. That Jell-O Mold Wreath is my favorite.
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says
OMG – there are so many favorites here, we don’t know where to begin! Love the Jello mold wreath…so unique and pretty! Your vignettes and styling are fantastic. So fun hopping with you!
Tammy says
Aww, thank you so much Vicki and Jenn for the sweet comment.
Leslie Watkins says
You know I am so in love with your wreath! And that hot chocolate station is so sweet! Beautiful job! Loved sharing your inspiration on the tour!
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Leslie.
Kim says
So many pretty and festive ideas! I love your green scale and nothing says welcome like a pretty hot cocoa bar! I’ll be right over!😘🎄
Tammy says
I am ready for you to visit, Kim!
Renae says
Super cute! So many great ideas. Hugs to you.
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Renae.
Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says
Tammy your kitchen Christmas decor is absolutely perfect with just the right amount of decorations that you can enjoy through the holidays. Love the Santa mugs in you hot chocolate station and the mold wreath is fabulous!
Tammy says
Thank you, Michelle. I am keeping things much more simple this year. Still decorating room but not doing lots of trees.
Lindsay Aratari says
Love your kitchen ideas! The cocoa bar is so cute!
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Lindsay. The grand littles love it.
Jennifer Howard says
Can I have that peppermint bark???
Tammy says
Oh my goodness, Jennifer I love Peppermint Bark. I try not to eat it. LOL
Kim | Shipl says
I’m loving your beautiful Christmas kitchen Tammy! I’ve been thinking about creating a cocoa bar this season and you have given me some great ideas. Your Jello mold wreath is the cutest! Merry Christmas my friend.
Tammy says
Thank you, Kim. I have been making one since the kiddos were little. Now I am making it for the grand littles and the grown kiddos too. They really enjoy it.
maria says
That jello mold wreath is so cute, what a unique idea, love all your festive decor ideas.
Tammy says
Thank you, Maria. It’s one of my favorite wreathes.
Wendy McMonigle says
Love all of your kitchen Christmas decor Tammy. I love the sweet jello mold wreath.
Tammy says
Thank you, Wendy. It’s been a staple in my kitchen since last year and I love it.
Melanie Ferguson says
What a pretty space! You’re so talented my friend! I’m loving those molds! Thank you for sharing!
Tammy says
Thank you so much, Melanie. Your sweet comment means a lot to me.
Kim says
Oh my goodness, that Jello mold wreath is just darling. Now I need to make one myself. Thanks for the idea!!
Tammy says
Kim, it’s one of my favorite items in the kitchen. Yes, you need to make one.
Donna says
Love the festive touches you added to your kitchen! I’m in the process of decorating mine now! The jello mold wreath is wonderful!
Tammy says
Thank you, Donna. I love it in my kitchen.
Wendy Duffy says
Your kitchen is gorgeous and I love all the decor you added. It makes it so festive. The hot chocolate station really speaks to me! 😉
Tammy says
Thank you, Wendy. I need to stay out of that hot chocolate station! LOL If not, I may gain some weight back that was recently lost. It’s so good!