Christmas Inspiration In The Kitchen

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Are you ready for a little Christmas kitchen inspiration? Each side of my sink is now decorated with the holidays in mind.

There’s my beloved little ceramic lamb. He stole my heart when I found him at a grocery store some years ago. He’s such a cutie!

I somehow broke one of his ears off, so I glued it back on. For some reason, there is a special place in my heart for this sweet, precious little lamb.

And there’s one of my Santa mugs. I found those at Target.com last year, I think. I added red and white candy canes inside, and red berries around the bottom.

Christmas Decor Around the Sink:

On the other side of my sink are glass jars of sugar and flour. The jars of dry goods always look a little like Christmas because of the red-and-white polka-dotted bowls inside, used as scoops.

The green glass vintage measuring scoops were purchased on Etsy. The Santa is from Walmart.com. Other decorative additions are things I’ve collected over time.

The red-and-white pot the flocked tree is in is a plant pot I found on Amazon some years ago. I’ve never used it for plants. I’ve always found a decorative use for it instead. It’s almost too pretty to put plant soil into!

The kitchen towels with cats on them were a gift from Steve. Now that I think about it, all his gifts and cards to me have been about cats. But then he knows I’m a cat lover, and so is he.

All these elements are arranged on a white farmhouse tray I’ve used throughout my apartment to corral something or other.

The red kitchen scale has been on top of my refrigerator ever since I moved here last January because I couldn’t decide where to put it. Now I’m finally using it on the counter in a Christmas vignette.

Mirror in the Kitchen:

And then there’s the area over my sink where the mirror is. You may remember I covered it as best I could with this garden shed sign. You can still see the mirror, but the sign is at least a distraction.

Who wants to look at themselves in the mirror while they wash dishes? Well, obviously not me! I’d rather stand at the sink and let my mind roam to faraway places. Remembering and thinking about this and that.

I decorated the shelf with red bottle brush trees.

Kitchen Coffee Bar:

Below is my green-painted coffee bar with my coffee maker and a set of four Santa mugs.

Don’t Santa mugs remind you of your childhood? A time when they were filled with milk and cocoa and warmed up on the stove in a pot. If you were fortunate, once the cocoa was poured into your mug, it was topped with fluffy, white marshmallows.

I ordered the Santa mugs from Target. I’d originally had one Santa mug, but somehow I lost it along the way.

Then there’s the Christmas snow globe, and the tree I put in one of my red-and-white pot planters. I had, up to now, had a faux plant in it. So I just pulled it out and slipped this flocked tree into place.

Decorating Tips For Your Christmas Kitchen:

Decorating a Christmas kitchen is all about filling the heart of the home with warmth and that unmistakable holiday cheer. It’s the place where cookies are baked, and cocoa is stirred, so the décor should feel festive, cozy, and welcoming.

Start with the small touches that make a big impact. Hang miniature wreaths or sprigs of greenery on cabinet doors, tied with ribbon that matches your theme.

Add a garland along the top of cabinets or around the window above the sink. Accent it with twinkling fairy lights to create a magical glow in the evenings.

Swap out everyday linens for Christmas-themed towels, oven mitts, and table runners. This instantly brings in seasonal color and pattern.

Consider a centerpiece for the kitchen island or table. You might add a tray filled with candles, pinecones, and holiday figurines to keep things contained.

Accents to Add to Your Kitchen:

• Mix Christmas decor with regular kitchen items you use daily
• Mix vintage decor with new
• Corral small decor in trays
• A set of Santa mugs
• Bottle brush trees

Don’t forget the shelves and countertops. Style them with festive mugs, cheerful canisters, and vintage Christmas tins for a nostalgic touch. Display a few holiday bakeware pieces or a gingerbread house.

If you really want to go all-in, switch out pendant light shades for something frosted or add ribbon to the fixtures. A small tabletop tree decorated with wooden spoons, cookie cutters, or tiny ornaments is a perfect nod to the kitchen’s culinary spirit.

Decorating in a More Natural Fashion:

You can also go a more natural route by decorating with Granny Smith apples or pomegranates. Stick cloves into oranges. This will add a wonderful scent to the kitchen.

A bowl of bright red apples or fresh oranges dotted with cloves becomes both décor and a delightful scent enhancer.

You can scent the whole house with stove-top potpourri. Below are various potpourri ingredients you could consider using:

• Sliced oranges (or any citrus fruit)
• Cinnamon sticks
• Whole cloves
• Allspice
• Cranberries
• Vanilla beans
• Rosemary, bay, or sage leaves

In a saucepan or crockpot, add 2-4 cups of water. Add the ingredients you’ve chosen.

Keep the mixture on low heat on your stove top and fill your home with the wonderful scents of Christmas. You can also slice oranges and dry them in your oven or a food dehydrator for your holiday decor.

How To Dry Orange Slices:

Cut oranges into thick rounds. Wash and pat dry, then arrange them on a wire rack on a baking tray.

Place in a preheated low-temperature oven (around 275°F) and bake for around 3 hours, turning them occasionally. The oranges are done when dry and sticky-free.

How to Dry Orange Slices in an Oven

1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees
2. Thinly slice oranges about 1/4 inch thick
3. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
4. Bake the slices in the oven for about 6 hours, or until completely dry
5. Cool and store oven-dried orange slices

How to Store Dried Orange Slices

Allow your dried orange slices to cool at room temperature, then store in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in a cool, dark place.

How To Decorate With Dried Orange Slices

After drying your orange slices, you could string them up and add them as ornaments to your Christmas tree.

You could also make a garland using dried orange slices. Or add them to a wreath.

Decorating with dried citrus slices adds a natural touch to your home, evoking memories of holidays past.

In the end, decorating a Christmas kitchen is about surrounding yourself with things that make you happy. Every little detail, whether sparkling or simple, helps create a space that invites the sweetest holiday moments.

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas kitchen and ideas.