Christmas Inspiration for a Cozy Kitchen

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Are you looking for a little Christmas inspiration for a cozy kitchen? I’ve finished decorating my own kitchen for the holidays.

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Each side of my kitchen sink is now decorated for the holidays.

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

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

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

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 the red-and-white polka-dotted bowls inside are used as scoops.

I purchased the green glass vintage measuring scoops on Etsy. I’ve collected the other decorative holiday additions 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 actually used it for plants. 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 featured 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. A Christmas-inspired snow globe sits inside the white wooden tray.

The Mirror in the Kitchen:

Then there’s the area over my sink with the mirror. You may remember that I didn’t care for having the mirror in the kitchen, so I covered it with this garden shed sign. You can still see the mirror, but the sign is at least a distraction instead of a focus.

I decorated the red shelf below the mirror with red bottle brush trees on either side of the sign.

Kitchen Coffee Bar:

Below is my coffee bar with my coffee maker and a set of four Santa mugs on a white cake stand.

Do Santa mugs remind you of your childhood? It was a nostalgic time when the Santa mugs were filled with milk and cocoa and warmed up on the stove. Once you poured the cocoa into your mug, you could top it with fluffy, white marshmallows.

I ordered the Santa mugs from Target. I’d originally had one Santa mug, but somehow I lost it somewhere 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 used to have a faux plant in it. So I just pulled it out and slipped this flocked tree inside.

Decorating Tips For Your Christmas Kitchen:

Decorating a Christmas kitchen is all about filling the heart of the home with warmth and holiday cheer. The holiday 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, then tie them 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, such as a tray filled with candles, pinecones, and holiday figurines.

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
• Add a set of Santa mugs
• Sprinkle bottle brush trees around the kitchen

Don’t forget the shelves and countertops. Style them with festive mugs and vintage Christmas tins for a vintage touch. Display small Christmas decor or add a gingerbread house.

If you really want to go all-in, switch out pendant light shades for something frosted. 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

Instructions:

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

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

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

Let your dried orange slices cool at room temperature, then store them 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 and evokes memories of holidays past.

In the end, decorating a Christmas kitchen is about surrounding yourself with things that make you happy. Every little detail helps create a space that will make you smile every time you walk into your kitchen.