A Christmas Kitchen
We’ve written before about creating Kitchens for Entertaining and Christmas is one of those times such a kitchen can really shine. Of course, for this time of year you may want to introduce some festive decoration.
Decorating your kitchen for Christmas doesn’t need to be kitschy. Matching decorations to the colour of your kitchen decor can give a modern, subtle look. A traditional look can be achieved with some greenery together with red and gold embellishments.
Here are some ideas and things to consider.
Greenery
Dress window frames and other architectural features with garlands or wreaths. Include natural greenery with holly and ivy trimmings, or plants such as Poinsettia, Cyclamen and Christmas Cactus.
Lights
Those garlands and wreaths mentioned previously can be give a literal ‘glow-up’ by adding fairy lights. These days there are many light variations to choose from besides the traditional strings. Perhaps use curtain lights on a wall or window.
Ornaments
Christmas ornaments don’t just have to be for a tree, although if you have room for a tree in your kitchen why not! They can be used to decorate garlands and wreaths, or scattered on window sills, shelves and other free surfaces.
Tableware
Swap out everyday tableware for festive versions. It needn’t be everything; if could just be a few Christmas themed serving dishes.
Cards
Struggle knowing where to put Christmas cards? Rather than let them pile up ready to go into recycling in the New Year, try stringing them together as a garland, especially around windows.
Bows
Cabinet doors can quickly and easily be decorated with bows. Even appropriately patterned paper ribbon will do the job!
Scents
Scented Candles with festive fragrances such pine, cinnamon or vanilla, or Essential Oil Diffusers with oils such as peppermint or clove.
