1. PLACE A MINI CHRISTMAS TREE ON THE WORKTOP
If the latest Christmas tree trends have taught us anything, it's that trees are no longer just for the living room. Your kitchen deserves as much festive love as the lounging areas.
2. CHANNEL A CHIC SCANDI THEME
'Scandinavian design is clean and minimalistic but it doesn't scrimp on style,' says Geraldine Florin, style director at Maisons du Monde. 'If you opt for a Scandi-style Christmas kitchen, the key tones to consider are white, light shades of wood, grey, and blue. To ensure this look remains warm, I recommend adding lots of fairy lights and candles that help to make the atmosphere cosy with warm light.'
3. GIVE YOUR OPEN SHELVING A FESTIVE MAKEOVER
Open shelves are perfect for showcasing your beautiful ceramics and pots and, when it comes to Christmas time, they're equally ideal for adding a festive display. You can add some Christmas flower arrangement ideas like garlands around your crockery and vases, and intersperse the greenery with candles, ornaments or fairy lights.
4. HANG DECORATIONS FROM THE CEILING
If you have space for a kitchen table, suspending Christmas decorations above it is a unique way to add a festive ambiance to the room.
5. DECORATE YOUR KITCHEN ISLAND STOOLS
If you have chairs or stools in your kitchen, adding simple decoration to the back of them will give your room a festive makeover and makes a lovely kitchen island idea. 'Foliage, ribbons or miniature wreaths are a great option for a sophisticated and stylish look,' says Lizzie Beesley, Head of Design at Magnet.
6. STAY MINIMAL FOR AN ELEGANT PARTY FEEL
Minimalism in interior design has changed over the past few years - it's now about selection of a few key pieces rather than having nothing at all. Which fits in perfectly with Christmas kitchen decorating ideas as it means you can still use the space, unhampered by piles of ornaments, and instead just add a little festive touch.
7. SUSPEND BUNCHED FOLIAGE FOR A NATURAL LOOK
Hand-tied foliage is always aesthetically pleasing, and is a wonderful way of bringing an organic, natural touch of Christmas to your kitchen.