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32 Ways to Decorate Your Kitchen for Christmas

By: H. Camille Smith and Lauren Fansler

In most homes, the kitchen is the hub of daily life — especially during the holidays — making it the perfect spot to show off your Christmas spirit. Whether your idea of decking the halls is turning your home into Santa Central or your preference is for just a few nods to the season, we've got you covered.

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Photo: Derek Trimble; Styling by H. Camille Smith. From: H. Camille Smith.

Cheer Up the Heart of Your Home

Ahhh ... the holidays! From whipping up sweet treats to give as gifts to putting out a tasty spread for party guests, the kitchen is where the holidays happen. Give your home's holiday hub a merry makeover with our tips.

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Photo: Rennai Hoefer

Turn Floating Shelves Into a Festive Display

Christmas decorating looks chic in black and white with perfectly placed greenery accents. A basic black-and-white print whimsically calls out important dates and Christmas carol lyrics on this kitchen's floating shelves.

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Two vintage Santas take up the seat in the corner of the kitchen

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Cozy Up a Corner

In the home of Leben Riebe, a vintage holiday decor collector and lover of all things holiday, the kitchen corner is decorated with two Santa's that add a small touch of Christmas cheer to an otherwise characterless corner.

Pastels are pretty — even for the holidays. Vibrant mini evergreen trees and rainbow garland in Ashley's bright breakfast nook complement the pastel mini houses she used to decorate her kitchen shelves. A really cute dog pulls the whole look together.

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Photo: At Home With Ashley

Consider the Color Palette

Pastels are pretty — even for the holidays. Vibrant mini evergreen trees and rainbow garland in this bright breakfast nook complement the pastel mini houses she used to decorate her kitchen shelves. A really cute dog pulls the whole look together.