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A colorful kitchen is so cozy at Christmastime, and I’ve been dying to add some greenery and bows to this space. Here’s what Christmas in my blue kitchen looks like this year.
We painted our kitchen cabinets in Benjamin Moore’s “Mount St. Anne” this summer, and ever since, I’ve been dying to see what our cozy little farmhouse kitchen would look like with Christmas greenery. Of course, when it was time to start decorating this year, this was the first room I tackled, and I have to say it looks even better than I imagined. The greenery that I’ve used to deck the halls in here really adds so much richness and just seems to really bring out the green cafe curtains and wood counters that make this space so unique. The space definitely has a bit of an English Country feel to it now, which just feels so charming, inviting, and even a little bit elegant in a very casual, inviting sort of way. Here’s Christmas in my blue kitchen this year.
More holiday decoration ideas: Decorating With Foraged Greenery From Your Backyard
About My Blue Painted Cabinets
I love a hand-painted finish on cabinetry, especially in an old house like ours. Brushstrokes might seem like flaws to some, but to me, they add character, depth, and personality, and help a newly refreshed space from feeling too new and plastic. We had painted these cabinets previously about ten years ago, so we put quite a bit of work into sanding them down and making sure they were ready for their new color. We wanted to make sure the finish was tidy, smooth, and beautiful.
The paint I used was Benjamin Moore’s Regal line in a Pearl Finish, which is the same thing I use on all my trim, doors, and painted furniture pieces. We had previously used a cabinet refinishing kit to paint our doors, and I have to say that I think just this paint is holding up better than the kit did. This finish is easy to wipe clean and hasn’t been prone to any nicks or scrapes so far, which is a bit of a miracle in our busy kitchen.
DIY home improvement inspiration: How to Successfully Paint Wall Paneling
The hardware we went with is from Moen’s Weymouth line in the brushed gold color. We have these same knobs in chrome in our bathroom and love that they’re classic and traditional with just a little bit of detail to make them feel special. They have such a nice weight to them, and you can instantly feel that they’re high-quality pieces of hardware by the way they feel. Upgrading to higher-quality pieces for the things you touch every day is such an easy and effective way of bringing a little feeling of luxury to your everyday life.
More interior design ideas from my kitchen: Upgrading to a Smart Faucet With Moen
Adding Greenery, Bows, and Festive Touches
The window area is one of the main focal points of the room, so I wanted to do something special with garlands and fresh greenery. During the kitchen refresh this summer, we moved and rebuilt the cabinetry on this wall to open up more space, and added in the sconces (and those cute wicker shades!) to either side, and I just love how it changed the whole feel of the space.
To hang the garland, I attached three small command hooks to the ceiling, then hung two of my favorite inexpensive garlands symmetrically on either side of the window. I tucked fresh cedar into the garland to give it more depth and fullness, then attached a big bow made from this ticking stripe fabric, which I tore into strips to make ribbon.
At the coffee bar, I tucked fresh greens harvested from our property in between all the decorative and everyday items on the shelves, and created a little swag to go over my favorite “Kind Sir” canvas. It doesn’t take much to make a space feel completely festive when you start with everyday decor that you already love.
Sources for My Kitchen Fixtures and Decor
Many of the items in our kitchen have been in place for quite a few years, and I also incorporate a lot of vintage and thrifted finds into every room, but you might be surprised to learn that some of the things we used in here are really affordable. I always say that a strong vision and a good eye are more important than an unlimited budget, when it comes to creating a beautiful space. 🙂
Kitchen counters: IKEA KARLBY
Cabinet color: Benjamin Moore Mount St. Anne
Wall color: Benjamin Moore White Dove
Rug: Rugette “Artemis” in cream (use my code CREEKLINEHOUSE for 20% off)
Cafe Curtains: “Sandra” curtains from Curtarra in green (use CH12 for 20% off)
Sconces: Amazon
Wicker Shades: Amazon
Cabinet Hardware: Moen “Weymouth”
Faucet: Moen “Smyth”
Garlands: Michaels
Fabric for Ribbons: Spoonflower
“Kind Sir” Canvas: Opposite Wall (Use CREEKLINEHOUSE for 5% off)
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Courtenay Hartford is the author of creeklinehouse.com, a blog based on her adventures renovating a 120-year-old farmhouse in rural Ontario, Canada. On her blog, Courtenay shares interior design tips based on her own farmhouse and her work as founder and stylist of the interior photography firm Art & Spaces. She also writes about her farmhouse garden, plant-based recipes, family travel, and homekeeping best practices. Courtenay is the author of the book The Cleaning Ninja and has been featured in numerous magazines including Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, Better Homes and Gardens, Parents Magazine, Real Simple, and Our Homes.