cutA Cozy Christmas Kitchen in Blue, White & Gold

This year’s Christmas kitchen decor feels calm, collected, and a little more intentional than years past. Instead of adding more, I focused on refining what I already love—using familiar pieces in new ways and letting the kitchen feel welcoming through Christmas and right into winter.

One of the most significant changes you’ll notice right away is the colour palette. There’s no turquoise this year. Everything is layered in blue and white, with soft touches of gold that feel timeless and peaceful, especially in a space we use every day.

If you’d like to see how this kitchen was decorated last season and the changes I’ve made since then, you can find last year’s Christmas kitchen decor in this blog post here.

Decorating Above the Kitchen Cabinets

Above the cabinets is always one of my favourite places to decorate, and this year I changed it up. I didn’t place my sleigh here as I have in the past—you’ll spot it in a different part of the house instead. I rearranged the trees, added a few more vintage-inspired touches, and leaned into pieces that felt soft and collected rather than busy.

Moving decor from room to room each year keeps everything feeling fresh without buying new pieces and gives familiar favourites a chance to shine in a new way.

Small Festive Touches That Make a Big Difference

One of the simplest ways I add Christmas charm to the kitchen is by tying bows onto everyday decor. You’ll notice bows on my geese and ducks, which instantly make them feel festive without overpowering the space.

It’s a small detail, but those little touches are what make a kitchen feel personal and welcoming during the holidays.

Significant Kitchen Updates & What’s Coming Next

Another reason this kitchen feels different this year is that some long-awaited projects are finally finished. The countertops, pantry/baking nook, and island are complete, and they have made a significant difference in how the space functions and flows.

I’ll be sharing videos and blog posts in the new year that walk through these updates in more detail. If you enjoy seeing behind-the-scenes changes and how everything came together, those are coming soon.

The Island, Kitchen Cart & Blending Old with New

We also painted the island this year, which helped tie everything together. On one end of the island, I added an old accordion rack, which has quickly become one of my favourite details. It holds tea towels and a few small seasonal accents, including my Magnolia trivet. I love this because it shows how everyday decor doesn’t need to be tucked away at Christmas—especially pieces that blend so naturally with seasonal styling.

On the opposite end of the island, you’ll see the kitchen cart my husband built for me. It’s both practical and decorative, and it provides another surface for cooking and baking prep.

If you’d like to see the complete transformation of the kitchen cart, you can find a step-by-step video here.

Styling the Countertops with Small, Functional Vignettes

With the countertops finished, I was able to be more intentional about how they’re styled. Rather than filling the space, I focused on creating a few small countertop vignettes that are both functional and beautiful.

The tea area has its own cozy moment, styled with a white electric kettle and a few soft, collected pieces grouped. On the other side of the sink, the coffee area has a slightly different feel, with a mug tree holding navy mugs, an antique tray propped on an easel, and a small candle warmer and a glass cutting board to catch coffee drips. 🙂

On the island, I styled a lazy Susan with everyday items mixed with a few Christmas touches. It’s practical, easy to move when the space needs to work harder, and adds just enough layering to make the island feel finished.

Over by the antique highchair in my desk area, I added a small Christmas vignette as well. A little lamp, greenery, and a simple basket—where I actually keep my supplements—turn a practical spot into something pretty. I love finding ways to make even the most everyday corners feel special during the season.

An Easy Way to Add Christmas Without Re-Decorating

One of the simplest ways I added Christmas to the kitchen was by using tea towels in different spots throughout the space. I tied them to the accordion rack at the end of the island, draped them over my KitchenAid bowl, hung them on a towel bar, and even styled them on an antique high chair and kitchen cart.

Tea towels can be decorative, practical, or both. I keep one by the sink for everyday use, but I also love how easily they add colour and seasonal charm without redoing an entire room.

My tea towels wash beautifully and are very absorbent. I usually keep one on the counter by the sink to dry my hands and use it daily to dry dishes.

A Working Baking & Pantry Corner with Warm Winter Style

This baking corner is one of the most significant changes in the kitchen this year. It’s now a fully functional pantry and baking space, with all my go-to baking supplies stored neatly behind the glass cabinet doors.

On the butcher block beside my KitchenAid, I styled pieces I reach for often—my cookbook stand, Forest Collection canisters and cutting board, and a few simple glass Christmas trees to make it festive. A small container tied with ribbon holds measuring spoons, keeping them close at hand while still adding a bit of seasonal charm.

The Forest Collection works beautifully here. It blends naturally with the blue, white, and neutral tones. It feels just as fitting after Christmas as it does during the season, allowing this space to transition seamlessly into winter without needing to be redecorated.

One of the quieter updates in the kitchen this Christmas is the plate rail at the end of the pantry and baking area. It’s a practical spot where I store my rectangular trivets seasonally, along with a few small decorative trays, wooden cutting boards, and handmade pieces I’ve created over the years.

What I love about using this plate rail for decor is how easily it transitions. Everything styled here works just as well after Christmas and carries right into winter. A simple bow tied to a cutting board or trivet adds a festive touch now and pairs well with your winter decor.

If you’re decorating later in the season or looking for ideas that will work year after year, I hope this kitchen encourages you to move things around, use what you love, and enjoy the everyday moments that make this season meaningful.

Save This for Later & Stay Connected

If you’d like to revisit these ideas later, be sure to save this post on Pinterest. I’ve shared a few pin-worthy images below so you can easily find this Christmas kitchen again when you’re ready to decorate.

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With Grace,
Kimberly