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Christmas Kitchen Counter Decor Ideas

Make the kitchen feel like Christmas without losing your counter: mini cabinet wreaths, a vintage ceramic tree, festive towels and a few small trees in the corner.

Updated November 20268 picksBy the Everyday Home Edit team
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Best for white cabinets

Mini cabinet wreaths with bows, 6 pack

6 mini wreaths.

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Most nostalgic

10-inch lighted ceramic Christmas tree

10 inch.

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Safest glow

Flameless LED candles with timer, 5 pack

5 candles.

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All 8 picks at a glance

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01 Mini cabinet wreaths with bows, 6 pack White cabinets Amazon →
02 10-inch lighted ceramic Christmas tree Vintage Christmas Amazon →
03 Urban Villa Christmas check kitchen towels, set of 6 Holiday kitchens Amazon →
04 Now Designs Winterberry floursack towels, set of 3 Holiday baking Amazon →
05 Miniature tabletop pine trees Counters and shelves Amazon →
06 Hanobe round wooden candle tray Vignettes Amazon →
07 Flameless LED candles with timer, 5 pack Kitchens, Bathrooms Amazon →
08 Real-touch Norfolk pine garland, 2 x 6 ft Mantel styling Amazon →
Best for white cabinets

Mini cabinet wreaths with bows, 6 pack

White cabinets

Why we picked it

  • 6 mini wreaths
  • Ribbon bows, berries, pinecones
  • Cabinets and windows

Six small Norfolk pine wreaths with ribbon bows, berries and pinecones for cabinet doors.

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Most nostalgic

10-inch lighted ceramic Christmas tree

Vintage Christmas

Why we picked it

  • 10 inch
  • 54 multicolor lights
  • Star topper

A vintage-style ceramic tree with 54 multicolor lights and a star topper.

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Urban Villa Christmas check kitchen towels, set of 6

Holiday kitchens

Why we picked it

  • Set of 6, 20 x 30 inch
  • 100% cotton
  • Christmas check

Six 20 x 30 inch cotton dish towels in a festive Christmas check.

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Now Designs Winterberry floursack towels, set of 3

Holiday baking

Why we picked it

  • Set of 3
  • Floursack cotton
  • Winterberry print

Three winterberry print floursack towels made for holiday baking.

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Miniature tabletop pine trees

Counters and shelves

Why we picked it

  • Tabletop size
  • Pine look
  • Mix and group

Small tabletop pine trees for counters, shelves and centerpieces.

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Hanobe round wooden candle tray

Vignettes

Why we picked it

  • Round
  • Distressed wood finish
  • Candles or decor

A round distressed wood tray that corrals candles and greenery on the counter.

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Safest glow

Flameless LED candles with timer, 5 pack

KitchensBathrooms

Why we picked it

  • 5 candles
  • Timer
  • Flickering flameless

Five flickering flameless candles with a timer, safe near kitchen towels and greenery.

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Real-touch Norfolk pine garland, 2 x 6 ft

Mantel styling

Why we picked it

  • 2 garlands, 6 ft each
  • Real-touch faux pine
  • Mantel, stairs or table

Two 6 ft real-touch faux Norfolk pine garlands for the mantel, stairs or table.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you decorate a kitchen counter for Christmas?

Pick one corner, not the whole counter: a few mini pine trees, a small tray with candles and one statement piece like a vintage ceramic tree.

How do you decorate white kitchen cabinets for Christmas?

Hang mini wreaths with ribbon bows on the upper cabinet doors and add a garland over the window.

What is the easiest Christmas kitchen decor swap?

Change the dish towels. Christmas check or winterberry towels make the kitchen feel festive instantly.

Are candles safe in a decorated kitchen?

Flameless candles with a timer give the glow without a flame near towels and greenery.

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