Little natural touches are a wonderful reminder of the changing seasons, perfect for Christmas decorations. Using evergreens as winter decor has strong ties to ancient civilizations, where they served as a reminder that plants would grow again and spring would return. This symbolism is a powerful reminder for me during the long, dark winter nights! Use pine boughs and wreaths throughout your kitchen to bring a vibrant touch to your winter aesthetic.
23 Festive, Cheery Christmas Counter Decoration Ideas
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Published: December 28, 2023
Updated: December 27, 2023
It’s time once again to deck the halls and trim the tree, and we could not be more excited! Each year is a new opportunity to try new styles and decorations while dusting off old family favorites and heirlooms. If you’re ready to expand your décor into new rooms in your home, you won’t want to miss these incredible Christmas counter decoration ideas.
Decorating your kitchen doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, some of my favorite designs in our gallery here feature simple adornments with miniature pine trees and glowing candles. But if “more is more” is your philosophy, you’ll also find inspiration with garlands, tiered displayed, and wreaths hung on chairs and cabinets. No matter your budget or Christmas decorating style, we know you’ll be excited to decorate your kitchen counters after taking a look at these festive and cheery ideas we’ve curated for you here!
02 of Neutral Kitchen With Festive Decorations
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This expansive white kitchen is a study in neutrals, with light granite counters and white cabinetry accented with a wooden hood vent. Rustic cutting boards and amber glass bottles offer a hint of contrast to avoid a washed-out look. During the holidays, add a few evergreen trees and festive decorations to a cake plate to bring cheer to every room in your home.
03 of Holly Berry Centerpiece for Large Island
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If you have the square footage, adding a large island that can double as an eating space can create a cozy hangout space in your kitchen. With such a large surface, it can quickly look empty and bare, so including a stunning centerpiece can make an extraordinary statement. The large leafy boughs with holly berries match the wreaths decorating the windows at the back of the room while adding dramatic height to the scene.
04 of Balanced Christmas Counter Decoration Ideas
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Balance and symmetry are visually appealing to the human eye, so it’s a great idea to counterbalance decor to create an attractive scene. The homeowner here achieves harmony by using a cake plate on one end of the kitchen island and decorating it with a few small bottles and kitchen accessories. On the other end of the counter is a round wooden cutting board arranged with a red and green holiday bouquet next to a glowing white candle.
05 of DIY Decor for a Cheerful Christmas Scene
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Just a few simple and colorful accessories can create a cheerful Christmas scene in your kitchen. Take a versatile cake stand, add a faux pine tree with a few red felt ornaments, and pair it with a glass canister filled with candy canes. You can transform your kitchen into Holiday Central with only a few affordable decorations.
06 of Decorating Chairs With Wreaths
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Transforming your everyday decor into a holiday showpiece is as easy as adding a few thoughtful touches of red and green throughout your space. Hanging wreaths with red ribbons on the back of your island chairs is a great place to start, but don’t forget to pair it with a centerpiece, such as a wooding trough filled with evergreen branches and metallic ornaments. Especially in an all-white space, your decor will pop and make a stunning display.
07 of Christmas Farmhouse Kitchen
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Design the perfect farmhouse kitchen with white shiplap and rustic light fixtures for a homey, welcoming look. During the holidays, I like to add little festive accents in every room, including decorated trees and candle centerpieces. Don’t forget to add wreaths and winter decor for a look that will make a seasonal statement!
08 of Reindeer Maximalist Decor
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While sparse and minimal certainly have their place, there is no time like Christmas to allow your full maximalist to shine. Small decorative pieces can be placed on every available surface, such as the dining table, kitchen counter, and even hung from the ceiling above. Sticking with one theme, such as this home’s reindeer motif, will help create cohesion with multiple decorations.
09 of Simple, Sweet Cake Stand Centerpiece
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Sweet and simple, this white cake stand is decorated with only a few accessories, including pinecones, a white saltbox house, and a miniature pine tree. Add a touch of modern glam by including a golden nutcracker. The white kitchen in the background is a fantastic neutral backdrop to this beautiful scene.
10 of Easy DIY Kitchen Counter Christmas Display
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More often than not, my main focus for Christmas decorating includes our tree and the outdoor decorations. Once those are up, I usually don’t have enough energy to start decorating the other rooms in my home. I love this idea, which includes a white pitcher filled with pine branches and a spring of berries. It still adds to the decorative atmosphere.
11 of All-white Kitchen With White Countertop Decor
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Stick with a simple color palette to make a stunning impact with little effort. This all-white kitchen demonstrates this effect with a tapered candle, a white cake plate, and a white vase filled with pine boughs and a few white blooms. The seamless match between the countertops, cabinets, and decor makes the modern black chairs look even more striking in comparison.
12 of Festive Pops of Red
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I love adding a tiered tray to display my knickknacks since it takes up less counter space to display all my treasures. The colorful arrangement of trees, figurines, and ornaments on this kitchen’s gray and white countertops adds a pop of color to the otherwise white space. They are the ideal accompaniment to the wreaths, red poinsettias, and garland hung on the cabinet doors and draped around the kitchen window.
13 of Neutral Kitchen With Simple Christmas Decor
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Tiered trays don’t have to stop at two levels! Go for a tall, towering design to pack a punch with your holiday decorations. Stick with a theme, such as these adorable gnomes, to create a curated look, and use smaller accents like sprigs of holly and pinecones to fill any empty spaces. Even a simple Christmas counter decoration can make a big statement in a neutral kitchen with minimal decor.
14 of Monochromatic Bottlebrush Tree Display
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Stick with a cohesive color palette for your decorations this holiday season and arrange an assortment of silver bottle brush trees in the center of your kitchen island. The look pairs beautifully with the polished nickel pulls on the drawers, white cabinets, and counters. The monochromatic look of this room is reminiscent of a chilly winter’s day.
15 of Nature-inspired Winter Decor
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If you need a reminder that Christmas decorations can be whatever you want, this is it! Simple, natural accessories, like a pine tree and vase filled with leaves, can usher in the holiday spirit without going overboard. The pinecones and glowing candles are gentle reminders of the season that complement the wooden hood vents and white counters.
16 of Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen Design Inspiration
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I’ve never considered my kitchen a place to display Christmas decorations simply because I’ve focused on other rooms in my home. I adore the straightforward accents that make this farmhouse kitchen feel cheery and bright, from the garland around the window to the wreaths hung from ribbons in the center of each cabinet door. I don’t like clutter on my countertops, so a simple pillar candle surrounded by a pine wreath strikes the right balance.
17 of Mixing Metals for Christmas Countertop Decor
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Modern Christmas counter decoration ideas are effective thanks to their sleek lines and minimalist design. These two glittering silver trees perfectly match the gray stone countertops and neutral open-concept living space. The silver sleigh filled with pine branches and a single golden taper proves that mixing metallics is a gorgeous way to achieve an updated holiday design.
18 of Cheery and Bright White Kitchen With Pops of Red
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Clean, white kitchens always appeal to my senses thanks to their pristine appearance and feeling of spaciousness. But I can’t deny that this look can often appear cold or unwelcoming, so I think it’s important to add small accents to give a neutral kitchen a sense of warmth. For the holidays, this can be as easy as using a few red ribbons to hang wreaths on the back of your island chairs, adding a cheery brightness to the design.
19 of Festive Kitchen Filled With Christmas Decor
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One of our favorite family activities is playing outside in the snow before trooping indoors for hot chocolate and Christmas movies. My girls would be so excited to return to this fun, bright kitchen with a tiered tray displaying holiday decorations! Every surface of this neutral kitchen is a treat for the eyes, with a gingerbread house, festive signs, and merry accents. Everywhere you look is a reminder of the most wonderful time of the year.
20 of Pine Boughs for a Kitchen Island Centerpiece
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Large islands can often appear bare, so finding a decorative centerpiece can instantly elevate the design and look of your kitchen. This large wooden tray is a gorgeous base for the sprigs of bright green pine, and the white candles add a warm glow to the scene. Even the floating shelves mounted on the white subway tile backsplash are arranged with miniature pine trees and Christmas signs to bring holiday decor to every corner of the room.
21 of Easy Pine Bough Centerpiece
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The holidays are expensive, and it’s easy to let your budget run away with you when you’re caught up in a festive mood. Save a few dollars by finding decorations outside or at a nearby tree lot. A few pine boughs in a glass vase can make a merry centerpiece in your dining room, especially when paired with a vintage brass candlestick. The look is classy and beautiful without breaking the bank.
22 of Simple, Natural Christmas Counter Decoration
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I always try incorporating natural, organic touches into my home decor to remind me of the outdoors. That’s probably why I’m so enthralled by this sleek and gorgeous Christmas counter decoration, which features a modern stone cutting board arranged with pinecones, dried oranges, and a sprig of pine. When these simple accents are gathered around a candle, the whole room is infused with natural warmth and holiday cheer.
23 of Maximalist Christmas Kitchen
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Maximalists rejoice with this scene filled with jolly Santa figurines, holiday-themed centerpieces, and red accessories on every surface. Glittering snowflakes adorn the cabinets with pine garland and a decorated tree, making the most of every inch of space. There is no such thing as going overboard during the Christmas season!
