Updated on Jan. 06, 2025
Why stop at your tree when decorating for Christmas? Our Taste of Home stylists are here to show off their favorite Christmas kitchen decor items for 2024.
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Why should your Christmas tree have all the holiday decorating fun? This season, bring the holiday cheer into your kitchen with these Christmas kitchen decor picks from our Taste of Home stylists. We’re pretty sure Christmas cookies taste at least 10 percent better when their baker is fully in the holiday spirit, after all.
We dare you to find a better Christmas season charcuterie board backdrop than this one. The Fa La La cutting board can also double as your table’s centerpiece or hang on the wall for an easy holiday update.
When decorating for the holidays, don’t let your floors miss out on the fun. This red and green striped rug is a festive choice for below the kitchen sink. But we really love that it also comes in one-color red or green striped options, which can make it a more versatile rug past Christmastime.
For a not-too-obvious piece of holiday decor, go with this set of three pretty heart-shaped wreaths. Each comes with a ribbon, but Taste of Home Executive Director of Visual Production, Stephanie Marchese, notes that it can easily be removed. “Replace it with a black and white buffalo plaid or gingham for a true modern farmhouse feel,” Stephanie says. “Hang them on your cabinets, from your window locks or your kitchen chairs for a truly festive look.”
If your Christmas aesthetic trends towards traditional, go for a gorgeous winter holiday-inspired table runner like this one. Its classic white, silver and gold colorway ensures it’ll match the rest of your decor, and it’s a piece that comes in handy in case of dinnertime spills.
This stylish stoneware mug pairs perfectly with these treats for hot chocolate lovers. Just make up some hot cocoa on a chilly day, curl up with your favorite Hallmark movie and have yourself a merry little Christmas.
There are so many ways to use this chic faux cranberry branch. “Use this as part of your centerpiece or on your countertop for a beautiful and elegant pop of color,” Stephanie says. “Place the stem of berries in a mason jar or pitcher for a fun farmhouse feel.”
Among the cutest kitchen signs you can buy is this sweet North Pole version. The wooden sign is made from your choice of birch or pine, and its small size won’t take up too much counter space.
Kitchen mats are splurge-worthy—and just because they save you from back pain, doesn’t mean they have to be ugly. This festive holiday-inspired kitchen mat is low profile to prevent tripping or stopping doors, and comes with a non-slip backing.
Once you’ve determined your holiday menu, you’ll want to make sure you’re laying out your spread on a gorgeous board. This wood and marble board is simple, so it won’t detract from your food or fall out of fashion.
We recommend leaning into colors, patterns and designs commonly associated with Christmas. If you’re looking for a homey, cabin-inspired look, green and red plaids are always a great go-to. You can opt for silver and gold if you want something a little more classy and modern. You can also capture the Christmas essence by decorating with holiday-related plants, like poinsettia, cranberry branches or wreaths. You can even utilize pine cones, tree bark, deer antlers—the list just keeps going.
There’s no hard and fast rule for how you should decorate your counters and the tops of your cabinets, but common decor elements include festive garlands, fake snow (usually loose cotton), tabletop trees, string lights, figurines and more. Just make sure you’re being conscientious about how much stuff you’re putting on your counters, as you’ll still need space for your daily cooking and holiday get-togethers.
Some might say that decorating the tops of kitchen cabinets is an outdated trend, but others might claim it’s a timeless method for decorating your kitchen. But we’ve got great news for you: it’s your kitchen, so you can decorate it however you want. If you want to put decorations on your cabinets, you should. The holidays are, in part, about bringing joy—that includes to yourself.
