Everyday Home Edit
Christmas Kitchen Checklist
Tick items off as you go; most kitchens take about two hours.
Before you start
- Clear counters of anything not used daily
- Wipe down the backsplash and cabinet doors
- Measure the window width for garland
- Count the upper doors for mini wreaths
- Pick the corner furthest from stove and sink
- Choose two colors plus a neutral
Gather
- Garland: window width plus 2 to 3 ft
- Mini wreaths and thin ribbon
- Removable adhesive hooks and tape
- One round tray for the corner display
- One tall piece plus 2 or 3 mini trees
- Flameless candles with a timer
- Two sets of holiday towels
Set up, high to low
- Hang garland over the window
- Lay greenery on cabinet tops or shelves
- Hang wreaths at one matching height
- Check every cabinet door still closes
- Build the tray: 3 heights, odd numbers
- Swap in the holiday towels
Safety check
- Nothing that burns within arm's reach of stove
- No garland above the stove or on the hood
- Cords off the counter edge, away from sink
- Candle timers set for evening
- String lights off at night or on a timer
After the holidays
- Wash towels before storing
- Store wreaths flat, bows facing up
- Remove batteries from candles
- Wrap the ceramic tree in a towel
- Add a photo of the setup to the bin
- Label the bin: Kitchen Christmas