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This adorable mini wreath is playful and lovely, displayed above a mesh-lined cabinet. The pink ribbon adds an unexpected and playful touch. Look closely and you'll notice holiday cards tied to garland and hung in the window. Now, if your guests insist on helping out in the kitchen, they'll know how happy you are that they didn't have to throw the cards in the bin.
Match your decor to an existing color scheme
Rachel Barrett incorporated plenty of lush greenery into her vibrant kitchen update, but rather than sticking to the classic red and green to keep the look consistent, she opted for ribbon to match her existing color scheme, as she does in every room of the house.
Add decoration
That's not it just For wood: Braid the branches around the platter and scatter a few ornaments that match the ribbon in the wreath. We also love how Rachel Barrett stacked the cake stands in this dessert nook to vary the height of the cakes, which adds visual interest and ensures that all the cakes get an equal share of the spotlight.
Collecting seasonal branches
In this kitchen designed by Ryan Turf of CB2, green plants enliven the corners and berry branches liven up the island. The colorful plants also complement the vibrant red of the runner.
Don't forget the pantry!
If your pantry opens onto the kitchen, don’t forget to decorate it with Christmas wreaths, staggered at different heights to accentuate the height of this small but bold space.
Highlight special features with garlands
Following the curves of the spiral staircase, garland brings this room designed by Cathy Chapman to life, and it also brings to life the kitchen, a tricky space to decorate for the holidays because you want to keep every available space free and ready for feasting.
Make your own advent calendar
Hang a garland from the hood to make an advent calendar. Attach some ribbons and hang little containers with the dates of the month on them and fill them with sweets. This is the finished product of our gift tree.
Use a lot of gold
Add some glitz and glamour to your holiday season: Bold gold storage shelves and vases complement the metal details on the hood and hardware in this Jim Dove-designed kitchen. And don't forget to bring out that bottle of champagne that's been waiting for the perfect occasion to pop it.
Decorate a mini tree
This evergreen tree is completely covered in edible decorations, including cookies, ribbon candy, gumdrops, popcorn and cranberry garlands.
Add fruit to the centerpiece
Fruit makes a fun decoration for the holiday season, and a casual yet festive centerpiece, like the one in this kitchen decorated by Joceyln Chiaponne, will make Christmas morning even more memorable (plus extra points if you have a fireplace nearby!)
Decorate your windows with garlands
Got a large window in your kitchen? Imagine how great it would be to hang some garland over it to enhance the view outside. Check out this kitchen in designer Alison Pickert's California home.
Beautifully arrange your tableware displays
Use gingerbread cookies, cardboard, clay, construction paper, etc. to create little snowflakes to add to your garland. This will give you even more Christmas crafts to keep the kids busy and will make your kitchen cupboards and dishes look even better.
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