My Instagram feed is full of stylish Christmas decor ideas for kitchen cabinets – these are the 3 I’m trying in my own home this year

I spend a lot of time in my kitchen throughout the year, but never more than at Christmas. In past years, it's the one room I haven't decorated to avoid the space feeling cluttered. But after seeing so many stylish ideas on Instagram and TikTok this year, I'm finally giving my kitchen the festive spruce up it deserves.

While the obvious kitchen Christmas decor focuses on the island, it's the less-expected ideas that have caught my eye this year. And they're all about decorating your kitchen cabinets – perfect for adding holiday cheer without impeding functionality.

I've narrowed my selection down to three of the best kitchen cabinet Christmas decor ideas I've seen and want to try. And if you're interested, I've rounded them up with all the supplies you need to try them at home.

3 kitchen cabinet Christmas decor ideas I'm trying this year

Once you've found the style of kitchen cabinet Christmas decor that works for you and your kitchen, decorating each year will become so much easier. And for me, these are the three worthy of trying!

1. Kitchen cabinet bows

I'm not usually a big bow person, but when it comes to holiday decor, they seem to add a chic, elegant finish to just about everything. Plus, it's a difficult task to find any inspiration that doesn't feature them in some way!

The bow Christmas decor trend has taken over this year, and they're the perfect addition to your kitchen cabinets. Across TikTok and Instagram, people have been tying ribbons around their cabinet doors, giving them the look of a perfectly wrapped present topped with a bow.

This is one of my favorites – it not only looks beautiful, but it doesn't impact the functionality of your space. I've seen a lot of people opting for traditional red ribbons (particularly burgundy), but you could really use any color that works in your kitchen color ideas.

2. Dried orange wreath along or above the cabinets

The kitchen is the perfect place to introduce dried fruit decor – especially this year's revived trend for trend orange slices. Threaded along a simple evergreen garland, it adds a sense of nostalgia to a kitchen.

I love the idea of draping it across the edge of upper cabinets – bonus points if they sit above or around a cooker. Unfortunately, this won't work in my kitchen, but I will be hanging it along the cabinetry above my breakfast bar which isn't used super regularly.

This is a great option if you love a DIY Christmas decor. You can easily dry your orange slices at home, thread them along a string, and tie them to a garland. If you need a guide you can follow our step-by-step guide on how to dry orange slices.

3. Mini wreaths on kitchen cabinet doors

This year, I've seen so many unexpected places to hang Christmas wreaths. From the backs of chairs to windows and mirrors, it's fun to play around with less obvious decorating ideas.

And in the kitchen, I love the idea of hanging mini wreaths on the front of cabinet doors. Light and easy to hang, they bring in a touch of holiday decor with minimal effort. Make sure you choose a small wreath so it's not too heavy or oversized – your cabinets still need to be useable!

There are a few different takes that I've seen. Some people hang the wreaths of hidden hooks on the front of the cabinet door to give a floating effect, while others hang them from a ribbon secured inside the door, like in the video above.

Whether you hang charming mini wreaths, embrace the bow, or lean into the room's function with a dried orange garland, these kitchen cabinet Christmas decor ideas will add a touch of joy and festivity to your scheme.