Make your Christmas cooking more cheerful with our Christmas kitchen decor ideas

It’s easy to overlook your Christmas kitchen decor, but if you’re going to spend a large part of your holidays cooking for the family it makes sense to spruce up your food prep space.

Of course, most Christmas decorations can be used in any room of the house, so we’re specifically looking at items that would make lovely kitchen Christmas decor.

From fun festive cooking accessories to delightful decorative items, here’s some of our favourite finds to help give your kitchen a boost of seasonal style.

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1. Personalised vintage Christmas sign

If you’re looking for an iconic piece of kitchen Christmas decor then you’ve got to check out this stylish and personalised Christmas sign!

This retro metal sign features the classic red and white combo, and we love the vintage rust patina. But don’t worry, it’s just an effect – the plaque is made to order from lightweight aluminium and is scratch-resistant and completely waterproof.

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2. Christmas scented candle

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Nothing beats the warming scent of Christmas, but even if you’re not brewing up a batch of mulled wine you can still enjoy those seasonal scents with a luxury Christmas candle.

This 820g single-wick candle is infused with scents of orange, cinnamon, cloves, and festive berries, giving you 78 hours of burn time. Perfect for covering up the smell if you burn the Christmas dinner!

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3. Artificial Spruce Christmas kitchen decor

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When it comes to Christmas kitchen decor, it’s best to avoid having real Christmas plants or flower arrangements where they could potentially contaminate food. 

This artificial spruce arrangement is the ideal solution! It comes in a clean white ceramic pot and gives you that fabulous festive feel without the risk of pine needles getting in your Christmas pudding.

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4. Festive tea towels

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The focus is often on the food at Christmas time, but once everybody’s had their fill, it’s time for the chores! 

Add some seasonal style to your drying up with the help of this pack of three festive tea towels. They also double up as subtle seasonal kitchen Christmas decor while they’re hung up waiting to be used.

You could give them as a sweet little gift if you’re going as a guest to Christmas dinner, as with all that extra food (and drink), there’s always bound to be a few spills! 

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5. Christmas apron

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If you like to dress up on Christmas day, then the last thing you want is to splash gravy all over your fancy outfit.

Combine stylish Christmas kitchen decor with functional cooking accessories to make sure you stay covered with this fabulous festive apron.

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6. Personalised Christmas family aprons

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Hey, we’ll have none of that ‘one person does all the cooking’ here!

Make sure the whole family pulls their weight this year with these personalised matching Christmas aprons for all the family. 

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7. Gingerbread garland

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If your baking normally ends up burnt, you can still enjoy some tasty treats in the form of your Christmas kitchen decor.

This gingerbread man garland measures 1.5m long and is made out of light but sturdy wood. It would add a nice festive touch to any kitchen, regardless of your culinary skills!

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8. Christmas cake stand

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For those of you who are all about spending hours in the kitchen baking magical masterpieces for your family to enjoy, this kitchen Christmas decor item will help you show off your cakes in true festive style!

This adorable robin stoneware cake stand features a lovely image and will elevate your bakes. Plus, if you can’t get enough of this sweet design, you can also get it on a dining set, teapot and even on a gravy boat!

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9. Kitchen Christmas decor fridge magnets

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Looking for something that’s fun instead of fancy? Is your fridge looking a bit boring? 

Then try turning your fridge into a Christmas nutcracker soldier with the help of this 10-piece magnet set. Kids will love the fun character and enjoy repositioning the arms and legs.

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10. Wooden Merry Christmas sign

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If you’re after a piece of Christmas kitchen decor that keeps things simple, then you can’t go wrong with this wooden Merry Christmas sign.

Available in a wide range of colours including glitter effects, the stand measures just 12mm deep meaning it won’t take up much space and will look fantastic on a windowsill, above a door, or simply placed at the back of a worktop. 

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11. Turkey timer

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We know that calling this one a piece of Christmas kitchen decor is a bit of a stretch, but it is a fun festive display piece that will hopefully come in handy.

This silly turkey timer will help you keep on top of that precise cooking schedule, and is much more fun than using your phone!

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12. Christmas oven gloves

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As well as keeping track of timings when cooking your Christmas dinner, there’s also plenty of juggling to be done – after all, oven space is at a premium!

This beautiful ‘Christmas Holly and Mistletoe’ double oven glove will look fabulously festive hung from your oven handle, but will also keep your hands nice and safe while you’re getting out that piping hot food.

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13. Personalised cheese board

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You might think it’s a bit posh and pretentious, but we’d counter that with the question – who doesn’t like cheese?!

For us, indulgent festive snacking is one of the best bits of Christmas. So rather than using your regular kitchen chopping board, treat your family with this personalised Christmas cheese board, made from mango wood and marble.

Important – cheese not included – don’t forget to buy the cheese!!!

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14. Christmas stoneware spoon rest

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We’ll admit it – this wasn’t the first thing we thought of when coming up with Christmas kitchen decor ideas. 

This stoneware spoon rest will keep your kitchen worktops free of drips and spills, with a sweet robin design making it ever-so-festive!

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15. Personalised Christmas cake tin

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Whether you’re keeping your own baked goodies fresh, or keeping Christmas chocolate treats out of reach from little hands, this personalised Christmas cake tin is a lovely way to store your sweet things.

If you’re thinking of baking something as a gift for someone at Christmas, this would be a lovely way to package it too!

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16. Personalised Christmas gin glass

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If you’ve got to spend so much of your Christmas in the kitchen, then we think you’re definitely allowed a little drink to accompany your cooking. 

So never mind the turkey or the sprouts, first things first: pour yourself a drink in your own personalised Christmas gin glass – someone else can deal with the washing up!

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17. Penguin and snowman trivets

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Here’s another item that is both practical and also makes a sweet piece of kitchen Christmas decor. Trivets are a must if you’ve got lots of hot pans or casserole dishes on the go, protecting your surfaces from getting burnt.

These fun felt ones are handmade by a Fairtrade group in Nepal, and you can choose between a pretty penguin or a sweet snowman design.

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18. Festive baking utensils

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You can give your kitchen a subtle festive feel by simply updating existing items in your kitchen with those in Christmas colours. 

This Christmas mini kitchen tool set is an easy way to add that classic red and white into your cooking space, while also treating yourself to new silicone tools.

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19. Big red Christmas bow

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Many of the items we’ve selected for this Christmas kitchen decor list are things that will come in useful or that add a festive twist to items you already have on display. 

However, if you’re wanting to go all out and add more decorations to your kitchen, you can’t go wrong with a big red bow! Hang it on your door or stick it on your fridge, dishwasher or even your bin – you can use it however you want!

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20. Personalised family Christmas plate

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We’ve left our favourite one until last. Christmas is a time to treat yourself and your family, and what could be a more perfect kitchen Christmas item than your own personalised hand-painted family plate?

They’re a truly beautiful piece that will quickly become a family heirloom – you could even pop it on a plate stand and proudly display it in your kitchen throughout the lead-up to the big day.

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Choose your own level of Christmas kitchen decor

Now that we’ve given you plenty of inspiration, it’s up to you how much to decorate your kitchen. Will you go full-on festive with tinsel galore, or just add a few special statement pieces? The choice is yours!

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