25 holiday decorating ideas for the kitchen

When decorating a kitchen for the holidays the key is to keep it simple and to avoid clutter. Limit the number of festive decorations and instead incorporate one or two ideas that pack a decorative holiday punch. Try some of these tips for adding festive flair to your home’s kitchen.

Lighting
1 Wrap a strand of simple garland around the chandelier. If desired, string sparkling lights and then nestle in a few decorations.

2 If the chandelier hangs over the center of the table, hang ribbons from the branches so they reach all the way to the table surface. It's a great alternative to a tall centerpiece.

3 Embellish shades with ribbon in holiday colours. Use double-sided tape or adhesive ribbon that can easily be removed.


Windows
4 Attach ribbons to the top of a window, letting them hang to the center, then tie holiday ornaments to the ends.

5 Place a pot of seasonal flowers like amaryllis or paper whites on the windowsill.

6 String vintage cookie cutters and hang them across the window.

7 Sit a rosemary tree on the windowsill for a great scent and to keep close at hand for holiday recipes.

8 Hang a simple boxwood or cranberry wreath in front of the window. A square shape is modern while round is more classic.


Chairs
9 Replace seat cushions with some that match your holiday decor colours.

10 Tie a wide ribbon or piece of fabric around the backs of chairs. Add a small bouquet of evergreen and pinecones to the back for a festive detail.

11 Make nametags that can be tied to chairs and attach berries and leaves for a seasonal alternative to traditional tabletop place cards.