In our previous house, decorating the kitchen for the holidays isn’t something that would have crossed my mind. While the kitchen was central to providing delicious holiday food that everyone dreams of, I’ve always seen it as more of a tool versus a place to be decorated.
I also use my kitchen all the time. It’s often full of lunch, dinner and whatever else I’m working on for one of the blogs. With it being such a vital part of our lives, it’s difficult for me to once again see it as the blank canvas it was when we bought the house.
But, with the kitchen being such an integral part of the house and main living area, it seemed odd to leave it blank when the family room received the full Christmas treatment (more to come on the family room).
We need a little Christmas
So I decided to add a few little touches of Christmas.
Throughout most of the house this year, I wanted it to feel calm, beautiful and natural. I wanted everything to feel cozy and warm without going overboard. I can’t say I accomplished that in all the rooms of our house, but I do think I was able to bring a bit of understated Christmas décor to the kitchen.
Since our kitchen has no upper cabinets and is basically all windows, I knew I wanted to add greenery to the windows. Again though, I didn’t want to go overboard. While I love the scenes of homes with a wreath on every window, that just isn’t me.
Also, this is West Michigan and it is rather gloomy in December with the sun setting very early this far North. I didn’t want there to be wreaths on each window blocking out whatever precious sunshine
A few small touches
Instead, I concentrated on the sink area and dressing up the four windows just near it. I added two wreaths from the Hearth and Hand Collection at Target to each window on either side of the sink and then use real garland across the middle window.
I love the way the real garland falls across the window. We’ve used a lot of it in our home this year, unlike previous years, and it will be something we repeat next year. I find the texture of fir trees really beautiful and love the deep green color.
Across the top of the garland I wanted a little bit of sparkle. I found these mercury glass ornaments on Amazon and while I think they are out of this exact one, there is another they still have in stock that I ordered for another area in our home. You can find the white and grey one here. You can also get an email sent to you when this silver one is back in stock. There’s also this gorgeous green one.
That’s pretty much it in the kitchen this year. Simple, a bit rustic and hopefully elegant.
Thank you so much for visiting today friends. I hope you’ll come back again and I’d love to hear your thoughts below. For more farmhouse decor, click hereclick here.
robin rue says
Your kitchen is super cute. It is so cozy and inviting.
Brianne Tursi Manz says
I love your decor! It is very festive and lively! I love the black hardware against the white cabinetry. What an awesome kitchen, very spacious!
Lisa Joy Thompson says
Your kitchen is absolutely stunning and the addition of the Christmas greenery takes it over the top! I love how festive it is!
Amy says
I love how light and airy your space is. My style is also farmhouse so this really appeals to me.
Marta says
I’m building a home and saved this kitchen because it’s so beautiful.
cathclaire says
I am obsessed with 1. your kitchen and 2. your chic holiday decor! Such amazing taste!
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Kathy says
This is all so beautiful. I love decorating for the holidays. These are all such beautiful pieces too. I love them all.
Sherry says
I really love the seasonal touches you’ve added to the kitchen. My favorite would be the garland over the sink. I bet your kitchen smells amazing.
Amber says
I really love all your windows and lighting in the kitchen. Must be great for photography! I love how simple and inviting you kept the Christmas decor. Its just enough.
Marysa says
I love your decor! Your kitchen is so nice and bright, and the decorations are perfect.
Kelly| Citytoast2southerntea says
This is really pretty I love how everything is white and simple lookinG Thanks for sharing.
Shayla says
This is so bright and beautiful!! Love it!
Adriane says
Loooove! One day I pray to have an all white light and bright with LOTS Of sunshine light kitchen. Love how you decorated it for Christmas!
Laura le Roux says
So beautiful – so simple but yet so absolutely stunning! But your kitchen is perfect on its own! LOVELY!
Nadalie Bardo says
Oh my I LOVE IT! Your farm house kitchen is a. stunning. And b. these decorations are just PERFECT!