What would we do without kitchens? These spaces are the epitome of home, especially during the holidays, when they turn into gathering places for loved ones and thus the epicenters of many a cheerful memory. Considering just how much foot traffic kitchens get in December (just think of all those cookie-baking nights and mulled winefueled gatherings!), its only right that yours is treated to the very best decor this time of year. Christmas, indeed, offers a prime chance to deck your halls and your countertopswreath treatment, or going all out with tinsel. You heard it here first: 2024 is the year you finally stop overlooking your kitchen when it comes to holiday decor. Ready to get started? Weve tapped our favorite designers for Christmas kitchen decor ideas that are sure to please. Upon entering via the chimney and sitting down in front of a plate of decadent cookies, Santa will see it all and be absolutely delighted.1Hang a GarlandCourtesy Studio McGeeAs interior design firm Studio McGee proves here, wood accents pair exceptionally well with a fresh garland. The beauty of this kitchen arrangement is that its not too much, and the way the garland is positionedframing the marble backsplash and the two white pendantsadds an indispensable feeling of symmetry, precision, and order to the whole thing. That latter part is something we all need more of during the hectic holiday season!2Create a Classy Bar NicheCourtesy CB2If theres one thing well never be around the holidays, its tacky. This chic kitchen corner, courtesy of CB2, is anything butits polished stainless steel bar tools, tray, and ice buckets signify (in a very subtle way) that the holidays have arrived. And that means one thing: Its time for a well-oiled celebration.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Incorporate Mini TreesCourtesy AnthropologieAs this holiday display from Anthropologie makes clear, sometimes the most life-affirming and joy-bestowing Christmas decorations come in small packages. Enter: the brands extremely cute sisal trees with bows and baubles on them. Outfit your bar cart with these tiny treasures, or else use them to line your kitchen counters.4Make It as Homey as Can BeWill EllisChristmas is supposed to feel like a cozy embrace, and this tableau, courtesy of Coral & Tusk, channels just those vibes. Tapered candles add an element of moodiness, while the embroidered tea towel and napkins (all from the hand-drawn designs of the companys founder, Stephanie Housley!) are guaranteed to make your holiday a whimsical dream.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Reach for the StarsLiubov Kaplitskaya//Getty ImagesAt Christmastime, stars shouldn't be exclusively reserved for topping your tree. In this kitchen design, paper star lanterns are aglow with twinkle lights, a rattan star rests on top of a shelf, and hanging baubles seal the deal on a look that's both fun-loving and quintessentially Noel.6Have Fun with Christmas TchotchkesViktoriya Skorikova//Getty ImagesHave holiday figurines, tiny wreaths, LED-powered candles, and other seemingly random tchotchkes on hand? Dont be shy: Place them on your kitchen shelves! Yes, it might get busy up there, but as this picture shows, sticking to a theme (in this case wood interspersed with touches of blue and green) will help keep it integratedcreating a feast for the eyes and the heart.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Wow with a Window GarlandCourtesy AnthropologieTall windows, like in this Brooklyn Heights kitchen vignette, lend themselves perfectly to some garland bling. The pictured display is bedecked with a hearty Anthropologie garland, transforming the space into an evergreen winter wonderland.8Get in Your Feelings for FoliageMadeline HarperA garland loosely draped across an open shelf is seemingly suspended across this earth-toned lakehouse kitchenbelonging to Anastasia Casey, founder of boutique creative agency IDCO Studio. Using a layer of faux as a base is cost-effective while also giving that coveted full look, she tells ELLE DECOR. Her other hot tip? Think ahead, but allow for versatility: I like being able to use the same base layers year after year and only swapping the color palette. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Commit to a Rosemary Kitchen WreathMadeline HarperThis rustic rosemary wreath is the secret ingredient to Caseys Texas kitchen during the holidays. The corresponding sage-green cabinets ground the room, while flourishes of varying greenery echo the outdoor-indoor theme. Our favorite detail? That floppy gold velvet bow! As we head into the holidays, I always pick a color to focus the theme on and purchase 15 yards of velvet ribbon in one and a half-inch and three-inch widths, Casey explains. Cutting the ribbon in long, loose, uneven bows layered in two slightly mismatched hues creates an editorial, yet still festive, look. 10Don't Neglect the Kitchen SinkJenn VerrierAmarylliss Rick Davis takes advantage of the windows above his kitchen sink with a trifecta of botanics. It doesnt feel like Christmas until we hang these wreaths in the kitchen, he tells us. The kitchen is the room most people dont really think about decorating for the holidays, yet its the most daily used room, besides the bedroom, in the house. Here, an arrangement of amaryllis, ilex berries, pine cones, and evergreens sits atop a circa-1800s trunk in Daviss Maryland farmhouse. Who knew cooking in December could be so much fun?Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Toy with Some Twinkling Kitchen LightsSvetlana Voroshilova//Getty ImagesFairy lights are the ultimate way to create magical ambiance and soften an industrial-style cooking space. In this Belarus kitchen, the oh-so-charming wall lights create a warm luminescence against the garland flourishes placed strategically across the room. 12Flock Your Trees (and More!)Maryna Terletska//Getty ImagesFlocking, it turns out, isnt just for full-scale Tannenbaums. A few tabletop trees give a festive punch to this Ukrainian kitchen, and the similarly flocked wreath ties it all together.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Prop a Gnome on a ShelfMaryna Terletska//Getty ImagesNeed some company in the kitchen this season? While your kids might be more hesitant to pitch in on the food prep, these charming Christmas gnomes, perched atop an open shelf in a Ukrainian loft-style kitchen, are the perfect companions. They wont even try to snitch!14Fall for a Cheery Home BarSara Ligorria-TrampThe best way to spread Christmas cheer is with a home bar and drinks so dear. A subtle change in some side nook of your kitchen (like this one, curated by Emily Henderson) can instantly make it merry and bright. Here, Henderson brought in a gilded deer candelabra, smoky glasses, and a red cake stand to incorporate festive but modern colors. This is a setup worth toasting to!Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Embrace a Countertop Fruit DisplayCourtesy The Enchanted HomeMove over, coastal grandpa: Grandma knows best. A traditional decorative ceramic bowl and glass stand are the ideal countertop receptacles for seasonal fruit. A few evergreen sprigs infuse true festivity into the bowl of tangerines. 16Create a CenterpieceTamara AnkaA thoughtful centerpiece is a fail-safe way to make a statement on your dining room table, so why would a kitchen island be any different? Tamara Anka of Citrine Living spiced up this spacious countertop with a modern assortment of miniatures. Thanks to its textured palette of silver and white, this setup would look right at home in an all-white kitchen.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Put a Bow on ItCitrine LivingWhile Christmas has different meanings for many, some people boil it down to one thing: Presents. Turn your kitchen into the gift that keeps on givingliterally!by tying some ribbons on jars, as seen on Citrine Living.18Layer Lush Touches on Light FixturesRebekah Westover PhotographyNeed a bright idea? Take a cue from Gatehouse Style, who spruced up professional dancer Whitney Carsons home just in time for the holidays. For a look thats jubilant without overdoing it, the Utah design firm added mistletoe-like bunches to the kitchens pendants.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Set BoundariesDouglas FriedmanThis elegant holiday kitchen decor idea, courtesy of ELLE DECOR A-List designer Ken Fulk, brings the snowy Montana landscape indoors. Here, Fulk delineated the cooking area with an evergreen garland draped from the ceiling and emphasized the powdery views by outlining the windows in fresh magnolia leaves. A rustic pail full of blooms and branches adds an extra heap of cozy romance. 20Have an Unconventional Tree MomentZeke RuelasContrary to popular belief, a Christmas tree doesnt only belong in the living roomor even right side up! In this metallic kitchen, John McClain turned the foliage into the ultimate wow moment. One item that had always been missing from this space is a central light fixture, the designer shares. Cue the conifer decked in baubles and battery-powered twinkle lights. This special touch really sets the mood and makes the kitchen feel special.Stacia DatskovskaAssistant Digital EditorStacia Datskovska is the assistant digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers news, trends, and ideas in the world of design. She also writes product reviews (like roundups of the top firepits or sheet sets)infusing them with authority and wit. As an e-commerce intern at Mashable, Stacia wrote data-driven reviews of everything from e-readers to stationary bikes to robot vacuums. Stacias culture and lifestyle bylines have appeared in outlets like USA Today, Boston Globe, Teen Vogue, Food & Wine, and Brooklyn Magazine.Rachel SilvaAssistant Digital EditorRachel Silva is the associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture, and lifestyle. She also oversees the publications feature article coverage, and is, at any moment, knee-deep in an investigation on everything from the best spa gifts to the best faux florals on the internet right now. She has more than 12 years of experience in editorial, working as a photo assignment editor at Time and acting as the president of Women in Media in NYC. She went to Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers, and World Press Photo.