Admittedly, there is usually not much space in the kitchen for additional decorations. Most of the time, the storage areas are already full of spices or boxes and there are no free spaces on the floor because there is a lot of traffic and the space is already taken up by cupboards, tables, chairs or kitchen islands. However, there are a few corners that can also be used in the kitchen for Christmas decorations. After all, we also want to enjoy the perfect Christmas atmosphere outside of the living room, so the kitchen shouldn't be neglected! If you are still looking for some inspiration to decorate your kitchen for Christmas, you have come to the right place. Take a look at which things and areas are suitable for Christmas decorations.
Decorate the kitchen for Christmas – Christmas decorations for windows
The windows represent a perfect area for Christmas and Advent decoration. And this doesn't just mean stickers for windows, motifs made of artificial snow or even homemade window pictures. A lot can also be done with textiles here. Even if you already have curtains or drapes on the window, you can easily replace them with Christmas-themed models for the Christmas season. This is a great option for even the smallest kitchens and is often used when you want to decorate the kitchen for Christmas.
Otherwise, of course, there are those already mentionedChristmas decoration ideas like window picturessuitable. You can also hang pretty pendants on the curtain rod. Tree decorations, for example, are great for this, as are purchased or homemade snowflakes. You can also decorate the window sill with Christmas figures or hang a beautiful Christmas wreath on the window. If it is decorated on both sides, it can also be a beautiful decoration when viewed from outside. Garlands made of fir green are also suitable.
Decorate the cupboards for Christmas
The kitchen cabinets have numerous free spaces that can be used to display decorations for Christmas. Christmas stickers are also suitable here. These should be chosen in a contrasting color so that they can stand out. Red stickers on white kitchen cabinets, for example, look great. You can just as easily hang Christmas wreaths on the closet doors or decorate them with pretty bows.
Anything associated with Christmas can be used as a pendant: Christmas balls, candy canes, dried orange slices, snowflakes and much more can be used when decorating the kitchen for Christmas! Or what do you think of the idea above where Christmas cards and photos were hung on the closet doors? Really original, isn't it?
Ideas for dishes and other containers
The dishes in showcases in particular can be used for DIY Christmas decorations without having to change the arrangement. Fill bowls, bowls, plates or cups as they are with Christmas decorations such as Christmas balls, ribbons or pine greenery. This is done quickly and doesn't take much effort. Of course, you can also temporarily replace the dishes with Christmas-themed models. You can now hang cups with Christmas motifs and patterns on cup stands while you temporarily store the others in the cupboard.
Of course, you can also redesign other containers in the kitchen in the same way. A fruit basket is not only very pretty with Christmas fruits such as oranges or spices such as cinnamon and star anise. A group of different tree balls can also be presented there. Trays or plates are suitable for cookies and other Christmas sweets.
Tips for the seating area
Whether you have a small seating area in the kitchen or just a few bar chairs or stools at the kitchen island, these pieces of furniture and areas can also be included when decorating the kitchen for Christmas. On the one hand, a matching tablecloth can be used and smaller decorations can also decorate a table. Place a Christmas blanket on a bench or make it cozier with a few decorative pillows.
You can decorate chairs and stools with matching seat cushions or decorate the backrests with wreaths, bows or pine green. Here too, there are no limits to your imagination. You may also have the option of hanging decorations directly above the table. Then you can use a wreath or several Christmas tree balls for this purpose.
Another kitchen design idea
Free spaces on the worktop can be decorated with mini Christmas trees or with some Christmas characters such as Santa Claus, funny reindeer or modern Christmas trees. The only important thing is that everything fits together in terms of style. You can even decorate the tree with a few kitchen utensils to make it fit into the room even better.
Do you have one?pretty tray, decorate it for Christmas. This way you can decorate any area in the kitchen for Christmas. You place the tray on the table, on the worktop or on the kitchen island and can easily move it around if necessary. Traditional elements do not necessarily have to be used for decoration. Even a few Christmas-themed cups, bowls or other dishes can easily be stored on the tray for decorative purposes.
Also use the textiles that you use in everyday kitchen work. For example, you will most likely hang the damp tea towels somewhere in the room to dry, be it on the sink, on a kitchen rail or on a radiator. The whole thing looks much more pleasant if the scarf for the Christmas season is also chosen in a Christmas-themed way. This means that something useful is transformed into something decorative.
A built-in extractor hood also offers various options for Christmas decorations. The projection, for example, can be used for more than just setting up Christmas figures or Christmas tableware. A garland made of fir green or why not a chain of lights that are simply hung over it also creates the perfect atmosphere.
Take your time when designing and transform the kitchen into a magical place where you can feel just as Christmassy as in the living room! Take your time and look around and think about the best place to use Christmas decorations. Whether modern or classic, Scandinavian, rustic or vintage style, it doesn't matter. It all depends on your taste!
