Whether you're cooking or enjoying a festive feast, the kitchen is where all the chaos happens on Christmas Day. As your home approaches the seasons, why not refresh your kitchen with simple decorations and seasonal craft projects?
“If you're using your kitchen as a entertaining space, or just want to feel like a cook, there are plenty of easy tweaks you can make to make the heart of your home feel festive,” says Magnet's Head of Design, says Lizzie Beesley. “If you want to pay homage to Christmas in a more subtle way, you can utilize popular Scandinavian decorations, or, on the contrary, choose a more maximalist approach to your decorations.”
Check out these festive Christmas kitchen ideas…
1. Christmas wreath
A hearty Christmas wreath can instantly transform any front door, but more and more households are also placing Christmas wreaths around the kitchen.
The most popular places to hang kitchen wreaths are cabinet doors, windows, and the unit above the stove or oven. However, it is important to ensure that the location where you place your wreath is safe and free from fire hazards.
We love how this John Lewis wreath sits proudly on our kitchen cabinets.
2. Leaf wreath
This Christmas, more and more people are hanging not only wreaths but also leaf garlands around windows and on tables. Whether artificial or real, wreaths decorated with fairy lights, pine cones, berries, and eucalyptus leaves are a great way to bring in the outside atmosphere. If there is no suitable window, attach the wreath to the top of the wall. A similar effect can be achieved with cabinets and doorways.
“Why not hang a piece of garland in the center of the table, or use table clamps to hang leaves or baubles from the top of the table,” says Jess Martin, party decoration expert at Ginger Ray. I am. This is a great option to create an impressive centerpiece without interfering with the conversation. ”
3. Christmas decoration jar
Decorative jars filled with snowy winter scenes are much easier than you think, so make your own this Christmas. Don't know how to make it? Just add a layer of white sugar to the bottom of the jar (this will look like snow on the ground). Then fill it with your favorite objects, like miniature gingerbread men or candy canes. Add a small tree or a small house to complete the look.
4. Christmas candle
Scented Christmas candles fill the air with beautiful scents and are perfect for a warm and cozy winter environment. It can also mask cooking odors if you like cinnamon, pine, or beautiful berry scents.
If you prefer unscented candles, the rose and gray mini Christmas tree candles pictured above are perfect for your table.
5. Festive chair decoration
Make your dining room chairs sparkle this Christmas by adding simple decorations like houseplants, stylish swag, ribbons, and miniature wreaths to your spindles. If you want to create a sophisticated and stylish look without taking up too much table space, festive chair decorations are the perfect choice.
We love these baubles secured with ribbon. This is easy to replicate and is a great craft project for young children.
6. Decorate your sideboard and island
If you have a kitchen island or sideboard, adding a DIY Christmas centerpiece or vignette is a great way to make your kitchen feel festive.
“Reuse tiered tray stands by adding small festive objects like pine cones, candles, or ivy,” suggests Magnet's design team. “Choose a color that complements your kitchen color scheme or classic Christmas colors like red or green.”
Tom Howley, design director at the eponymous kitchen brand, says: 'If you're looking to add a little festive flair to your kitchen island, a tall vase of seasonal branches or Christmas garland will look great. You will see it.” Inject some vibrancy with colorful baubles or keep it simple with twinkling LED wire lights. ”
7. Gingerbread house or Christmas cake
A delicious gingerbread house may not last very long, but it makes a great temporary decoration for Christmas. No matter how big or small it is, just display it and everyone can enjoy it. The only problem is that people might pinch something every time they walk by…
8. Decorated drink wagon
Decorating your drinks trolley is a great way to free up valuable space on your kitchen table. You can also decorate your drinks trolley in any way you like. I love the idea of adding presents, baubles, houseplants, and celebratory events to the drinks trolley. glasses and jug.
“Choose a festive libation and pour it into colored jugs or drink stands,” says Jess. “Not only does it look much nicer than a bottle on the table, but it's a great excuse to incorporate a little more color and pattern.”
9. Christmas tableware
Give your table a seasonal refreshment with Christmas mugs, plates and beautiful festive placemats.
“Mixing your tableware is perfect for creating a vibrant and fun Christmas table setting,” says Jess. We combine vintage and second-hand items with new favorites to create the ideal combination of shape and style. Choose luxurious jewel tones for glasses and table linens, and add candelabra holders with bright candles for a colorful, maximalist look. ”
Christmas tableware that creates a festive table scene
Aster Etched Star Champagne Saucer Set of 2
john lewis star round glass platter
Gold Star Dinner 12 Piece Set
Catherine Martin “Anthropology Starry Night” Marble Bar Serving Board
10. Celebration rice bowl with winter ingredients
Candles are one of the best ways to make your home smell like Christmas, but making your own dry potpourri is a great and inexpensive alternative.
Simply choose your favorite ingredients and dehydrate them, such as cinnamon sticks, essential oils, herbs, vanilla beans, and dried orange slices. To dry the oranges, place them on baking paper and bake in the oven for 3 hours. Start at 120°C and increase the temperature in 30 minute increments until you get a brownish tint. Place it on a metal cooling rack to cool and your kitchen will instantly smell like Christmas.
11. Tea towel and oven mitt
The wash up has been upgraded for Christmas. “In addition to swapping out tableware, you can also swap out everyday kitchen textiles, such as tea towels and oven mitts, for seasonal Christmas fabrics. This is an easy way to celebrate the holiday season.”
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Holly & Berry double oven gloves
Winter Robin Tea Towel Set of 3
12. Christmas scenery by the window
“With a window ledge in your kitchen, you can create your own winter village scene this Christmas, an increasingly popular trend,” explains the team at Magnet. “By assembling a model house on a bed of cotton wool, between fake Christmas trees, you can build your own winter wonderland. Not only will it look great from inside the house, but it will also impress your neighbors. We can also see what's going on, so we can spread the celebratory atmosphere.”
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