10 Christmas Kitchen Counter Decor Ideas to Add a Festive Touch to Your Space

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During the holidays, I probably spend the most time in the kitchen. It’s my happy place after work and on the weekends. I love cooking festive foods, entertaining, and finding time to squeeze in baking a sweet treat every week. 

One of my favorite holiday traditions is decking my kitchen counters out in cute holiday decor. Whether it’s adding Christmas-themed mugs to my coffee bar, a new framed print, or a cozy holiday candle, all of these intentional decorations make the space feel special for the season.

If you’re like me and find joy in making each space in your home merry and bright, you’re in for a treat. I’m sharing 10 adorable Christmas kitchen counter decor ideas that will add festive touches to your kitchen — no matter the size or personal aesthetic. Keep reading to see how you can bring each of these ideas to life.

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10 Christmas Kitchen Counter Decor Ideas

1. Moody Neutral Holiday Island Centerpiece

I can’t deny a moody look, especially during the holiday season. It’s such a cozy and warm aesthetic to add to any space, and that’s why it works in your kitchen too. To recreate this look, all you need is a whisker vase, some pine branches, red ribbon, and some rustic tchotchkes.

2. Display Treat Jars

There’s just something about an adorable, seasonal treat jar that’s simply irresistible. For the Christmas holiday, fill your glass cookie jars with gingerbread cookies, candy canes, or any holiday treat you’d like. This is a super affordable and fun way to create holiday cheer in your kitchen.

3. Red Berry Accents

Classic red and green accents are so nostalgic and comforting in a home. Red berries add just the perfect amount of holiday flair to a kitchen island vase. Decorate with other red and green holiday decor items, like a red candle jar and green tree object, to tie the look together. 

4. Rustic Modern Kitchen Counter Decor

If you love a rustic modern design style, then this kitchen counter moment is perfect for your kitchen. The rustic element of the stone tray and vintage Santa figure adds warmth to the space, and the modern paper Christmas trees add a neutral, organic feel to the space. Add a vintage Christmas sign to bring in some red and green accents to complete the decor moment.

5. Retro Holiday Decor

Nostalgic Christmas decor always makes a home feel cozy for the holiday season. There’s something so special about feeling comforted by decorations you grew up with — like an adorable vintage Christmas cookie jar, mugs, and the iconic lit ceramic Christmas tree,

6. Display Your Christmas Cookbooks

One of the first things I do to add holiday cheer to my kitchen is pull out my seasonal cookbooks. Not only do they make for festive decor on my kitchen counter, but I know I can easily pull them for a recipe throughout the holiday season.

7. Create a Girly Holiday Coffee Bar

Raise your hand if you’re a victim of collecting an unnecessary amount of coffee mugs. Both of my hands are raisedbecause I have an undeniable problem with buying several Christmas mugs a year to add to my collection.

If you’re anything like me, then creating a holiday coffee bar set up to display them all would be a wonderful idea. Plus, it comes in handy when you’re hosting friends and family this time of year.

8. Minimalist Gold & Black Kitchen Counter Decor

Calling all my minimalist girlies! If you love a simple black, white, and gold color scheme, this setup will keep your kitchen counter clean and festive for the holiday season. The folded Christmas tree figures and small pine wreath are super simple ways to bring seasonal spirit to the heart of your home.

9. Cozy + Rustic Christmas Details

I love a cozy cottage core moment — especially during the holiday season. This Christmas kitchen counter decor idea looks like it’s straight out of the set of The Holiday film. Plus, the mini kitchen lamp adds a warm glow in the evenings.

10. A Whimsical Red and White Coffee Bar

Whimsical decorations during the Christmas season are so magical. When I see someone decorate with this style of decor, it always transports me to the North Pole. To recreate this kitchen counter decor idea, decorate with white decorative objects, reg velvet ribbon, and whimsy trees.