Holiday decorating is what makes your house feel truly festive. But what if you are short on time and energy?
In this article, I am sharing some easy and quick ideas so that you can make your kitchen look beautiful, even when you feel totally swamped.
Simple Holiday Touches for Your Kitchen
Wreaths Are a Must-Have
Gorgeous Christmas Wreaths in Every Window
If you feel like you’re behind on decorating this year, take a look at the photo above for some inspiration that is so simple but adds so much cheer to your kitchen! Wreaths are incredibly easy to hang up, and you don’t have to stick to the traditional green ones.
You could go for a red wreath or even one made of lights—the possibilities are truly endless. The places to hang them are just as limitless! Think about putting them on the backs of your chairs, in a few windows, or every single window like in the photo.
You can even attach mini wreaths to your light fixture and let them dangle over the kitchen table!
Bring in Some Greenery
Not all kitchens have a neutral color palette, and the photo below is such a fantastic example of how to complement whatever colors you’re working with.
If your kitchen has blue, red, orange, or a mix of shades, just go back to basics and bring in some greenery. I love how living plants and even a simple fruit bowl can add so much life to an already vibrant space.
Go for a Coastal Vibe
If you live near the coast, you can absolutely keep those sea vibes you love so much. Try wrapping some seashells or starfish around a wreath or two with a bit of twine and burlap ribbon.
I also think that placing greenery along the top of your cabinets is such an elegant way to introduce some wintery tones without straying from that coastal beach theme.
Add an Unexpected Touch
You should not be afraid to bring a sleigh into the mix. Seriously! Any fun pieces you have that help create an indoor winter wonderland can be hung in the window for a playful touch.
Once again, just add a bit of greenery to tie it all together, and there you have it! You’ve got a super eclectic and completely unique decoration for your kitchen.
Embrace Poinsettias
Poinsettias! Or even miniature poinsettias! How perfect are they for the holiday season? They add life, a beautiful merry color, and you can move them out of the way easily when the kids are rolling out dough for Santa’s cookies.
It truly doesn’t get any simpler than picking up a plant or two from your local grocery store!
Use a Chalkboard
You should totally take advantage of that chalkboard you have somewhere else in your house! I think moving it into the kitchen makes for a beautiful and inviting focal point.
Just write a merry message on it to welcome your guests from out of town!
Get Creative with Curtains
You can repurpose some old aprons into the sweetest little kitchen curtains and grab some red and green tea towels from the store. A quick trip to an antique store could be an amazing way to find some truly unique and timeless pieces for your holiday decor.
If you can’t get to one, just take the apron idea and expand on it. Think about hanging a line of your favorite ornaments or stringing lights across the window. Anything that makes you feel cosy and gets you in the holiday spirit is a win!
Stick to a Simple Color Scheme
A white and silver theme is about as classy as it gets for Christmas decor. I find that when you stick to a very simple color palette, you can mix and match all kinds of textures, styles, and sizes.
Try a Decorative Ladder
Do you have an old ladder hanging around your house? It doesn’t even have to be wooden. Just find one you can clean up a little, and hang your old quilts and blankets on it for a super cosy addition to any space! I also think wrapping a wreath around the lights in your kitchen is a great idea. You can make it as simple or as intricate as you want.
Make Some Paper Snowflakes
Remember those snowflake cut-outs you made when you were a kid? Well, you should take advantage of this time of year and the need for decorations by cutting some new ones!
You could use red construction paper for a bold statement or stick with the traditional white strings of flakes and tape them along the bottoms of your cabinets!
Create a Festive Drink Station
Setting up a little tray for coffee and tea is one of the easiest and most charming things you can do to keep your kitchen feeling festive! You don’t need an all-white kitchen for this to work.
Just gather up your candy canes and put them in clear jars or directly in the coffee mugs as stir sticks. You can even place your extra ornaments in beautiful white bowls on your shelves to add a little more spirit to your own personalized coffee corner.
If you have guests making a long trip home after the holidays, you could even add some to-go cups to your bar!
I’m sure they would be so grateful for a hot drink for the road, and maybe a few extra cookies if you have any to spare.
Having something warm to sip on during the chilly holiday weather makes this little hot cocoa buffet a perfect addition to your home. If you’ve got the extra counter space, move your coffee pot over to that corner with the hot cocoa, and be sure to put all the toppings in little glass bowls.
Guests can help themselves while everyone is busy, and you’ll feel so good knowing everyone has something sweet (or caffeinated!) to enjoy.
If you have any extra jars or cake stands in your cabinets, they can make amazing decorative pieces for your kitchen. This is especially true if you fill them with marshmallows, candy canes, and ornaments!
I also think adding ribbon is a really simple and beautiful way to put some extra special touches on your kitchen decorations.
