Christmas Kitchen Countertop Decorating Ideas

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25 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Kitchen for Christmas

Give the heart of the home the attention it deserves.

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When you're a design buff, there's nothing more exciting than finding the right Christmas decorations to get in the holiday spirit. Eye-catching ornaments, festive wreaths, beautiful tinsel decor, elegant Christmas lights—the list goes on. But while you may be completed focused on sprucing up your entryway, living room, and even your dining space for your big celebration, there's one area you might overlook: the kitchen.

This year, reconsider by giving the heart of the home the attention it deserves for the holiday season. From preparing dinner with your family to staking out holiday cookies in the oven, there's no denying that the kitchen is a high-traffic space during the season.

Click through these 25 ideas, featuring fun and inspiring ways to make your kitchen more festive.

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Decorate Your Chairs

They may be easy to overlook, but don't miss the opportunity to make your kitchen chairs a part of your holiday decor this year. One stress-free idea? Try an elegant red ribbon and fir branches.

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Dress Up the Window

It can be quite tricky finding the right Christmas decorations for your kitchen windows. Hang a simple arrangement with ornaments and greenery for a holiday-appropriate look.

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Impress Kids with a Gingerbread House

Is there a kid who doesn't love a gingerbread house during the holidays? Make your creation a part of your holiday decor by putting it on full display along with your favorite cookies.

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Use Festive Towels

Consider a set of red patterned kitchen towels to complement your holiday dishes and coffee mugs.

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Candlesticks and Fraser Fir

Deck out your kitchen island with a pretty combination of white candlesticks and fraser fir. It's sure to make preparing and serving your holiday food more enjoyable.

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Go for Pretty Wreaths

Who said a wreath is only meant for your front door? Create a festive look by hanging a pair on your kitchen windows.

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Show Off Your Holiday Dishware

Breathe life into a drab kitchen shelf by showcasing your holiday plates and accessories. It's a simple way to get into the Christmas spirit.

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Showcase a gorgeous floral arrangement

There's nothing quite like a kitchen with an eye-catching floral arrangement in holiday-appropriate hues. Enhance the look by surrounding it with all-white candles.

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Change your Potholders

Christmas is the time to have fun with your kitchen essentials, including potholders. Go for festive potholder designs in holiday patterns, ranging from red and white stripes to snowflakes.

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Don't Forget a Christmas Doormat

Add warmth to your kitchen floor with a vibrant doormat that embodies the holiday season.

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Achieve a golden glow with Christmas lights and candles

Yellow Christmas lights and pillar candles will create a cozy holiday ambience.

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Put your Christmas cookies on display

What's better than edible decor? Plus, the decadent smell of fresh baked cookies is a great holiday mood-setter.

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Place warm winter ingredients in a festive bowl

For a more natural and understated holiday vibe, look to traditional winter ingredients like pinecones, cinnamon, acorns, and dried fruit. Place them in a bowl and, voila!

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Keep it chic and simple with fraser fir

If you want to get into the holiday spirit without going decor crazy, a fraser fir plant is a festive yet understated touch.

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Style your holiday plates with an assortment of ornaments

If you've run out of ornament space on your tree, place the leftovers in a fun holiday bowl.

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Stock your shelves with glitzy pinecones

Not only are pinecones a winter staple, they can also be a fun DIY project. So grab some glue and glitter, and you've got a fun holiday piece.

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Hang garland from the ceiling

For clutter-free decor, hang garland or other festive plants from the ceiling.

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Display your decor on a cake stand

Put your favorite Christmas decorations on full display by placing them atop a cake stand.

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Bring in a smaller, no-fuss tree

For most, the Christmas tree sits in the living room. But that doesn't mean you can't have one in the kitchen as well! Opt for a faux tree for easier assembly and clean up.

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Scatter accessories throughout the kitchen

Things as simple as wrapped presents or a cup of striped straws can make your kitchen feel subtly festive. Scatter small accents around your kitchen tools for an effortless look.

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Hang a festive slogan from the range hood

A simple "Noel" sign can bring the holidays into your kitchen. Hang it from the range hood for a chic and festive focal point.

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Keep it simple with white decor pieces

Opting for all white holiday decor, like small tree cutouts and candles, is festive without overwhelming your space with color.

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Put plants in candy cane pots

If you're looking to keep things simple, try placing plants in red and white striped pots to achieve that effortless candy cane look.

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Dangle star lights from your hooks

If your kitchen has hooks like this one, hanging lights is a no-hassle decor trick.

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Keep it rustic with natural accents

Look to materials like wood, berries, and pine, for an outdoors-inspired, rustic look.

Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers decorating ideas, home tours, gift guides and more.

Lucia Tonelli Assistant Editor Lucia Tonelli is an Assitant Editor at Town & Country, where she writes about the royal family, culture, real estate, and more.

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