25 holiday decorating ideas for the kitchen

Doors and cabinets
12 Change the cabinet knobs or pulls to something with a little sparkle for the holiday season.

13 Glass cabinet doors can be embellished with decorative ribbon. Stretch adhesive ribbon from corner to corner creating an X pattern and attach a pinecone or glittery holiday ornament in the middle.

14 Hang mistletoe in the kitchen entryway. 


Countertops and shelves
15 Switch out some everyday items for a few festive alternatives -- bright red cooking utensils and mixing bowls make a cheery addition to everyday kitchen decor.

16 Display Christmas cookies in clear jars and place them on the counter for easy access.

17 Pile festive baking items like nuts and cranberries in clear jars on open shelves.

18 Use decorative holiday trays to corral items such as jars and canisters. They look pretty and will help keep the countertop organized.


Tables
19 Create a centerpiece by filling vases with white or red roses or bunches of candy canes.

20 Place pinecones on a three-tiered cake stand and place in the middle of the table.

21 Fill a clear glass vase with cranberries about one third of the way to the top and tuck a white pillar candle inside. If space permits, display a group of two or three on the table.

22 Enjoy the scents of the season with a bowl of pinecones and oranges. Dot the oranges with full cloves for a spicy holiday fragrance.


Walls
23 Cover a corkboard in a fabric that matches your holiday decor. Hang in the kitchen and pin holiday cards to it.

24 Create simple holiday artwork. Paint a few small canvases in your favourite Christmas colours and glue ribbons to create pretty patterns. Hang them gallery-style on a kitchen wall.

25 Add whimsy to walls with removable stickers or decals in holiday patterns and colours.

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