Christmas Kitchen Trends 2025: Nostalgia Meets Festive Elegance

As the evenings darken and windows mist with the crisp chill of winter, the kitchen once again becomes the heart of the home. ‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, glistening decorations, wafts of cinnamon sticks in the air, trails of wrapping paper littered beneath the Christmas tree, and of course, the cosy, delectable warmth of home-cooked meals.

Before the calendar fills like an overstuffed stocking with Christmas parties and family celebrations, take a moment to plan your festive kitchen décor in time for the exciting season ahead. Whether you are embracing the latest Christmas kitchen trends or cherishing the nostalgic comfort of timeless traditions, our designers are here to guide and inspire, helping you craft a bespoke kitchen that feels both beautiful and comforting.

Nostalgia

At its core, Christmas is rooted in memory. By recreating the magic of a favourite childhood Christmas and sharing it with those we love, we invite nostalgia to wrap us in a warm blanket of comfort, reminding us of the simple joys and familiarity of Christmas past.

Ways that you can add Christmas nostalgia to your bespoke kitchen:

• Retro-patterned decorations
• Passed down tablecloths
• Hand-knitted stockings on the hearth
• Vintage ornaments
• Inherited tableware/hand-me-down decorations
• Classic colour palettes (deep reds, forest greens, gold accents, and candlelight whites)
• Paperchains/Christmas bunting
• Hand-painted ornaments (D.I.Y. activity)
• Tasteful layers of fringed tinsel with traditional baubles and lights

Maximalist Style is Back and Bigger Than Ever

The glitz and glamour of our childhood Christmases are making a dazzling comeback this festive season. If you have grown weary of the lifeless, paired back minimalism that has defined recent years, then the rich colours, bold textures, and unapologetically lavish décor of maximalist styling might be exactly what you need this festive season.

From oversized baubles to glimmering metallic accents, maximalist Christmas styling is all about creating layers of warmth and personality. The more dramatic, theatrical and wonderfully over-the-top, the better. Playful combinations of textures and colour palettes help bring the look to life. Try mixing statement pieces such as oversized wreaths and bold centrepieces with fun Harlequin patterns or loud, expressive colours to achieve a Christmas kitchen or living space that is full of character and life.

Natural Décor

One of 2025’s standout festive decorating trends is using natural foliage to adorn kitchen windowsills and centrepieces. Draping foliage garlands across windowsills or adding cabinet wreaths brings a peaceful energy to the home, grounding the festive sparkle with a touch of natural serenity. Fill your home with gorgeously aromatic natural scents by adding sprigs of holly and ivy, red berries, dried oranges and cranberries, and pinecones as simple yet delightful Christmas decorations. Not only are natural decorations beautiful to look at, but they also offer a more sustainable alternative to plastic décor.

Bows, Bows, Bows, and More Bows…

Oversized, tartan, burgundy, or striped bows come in all shapes and sizes and are the perfect blend between maximalist delight and nostalgic charm. They can be placed in various spots throughout the home, adding festive flair to cabinets, gifts, wreaths, garlands or mantelpieces.

For a bold, dramatic look, oversized bows crafted from metallic, velvet, pattern or sheer ribbon are the perfect choice. However, for a more cosy, rustic aesthetic, bows made from linen or plaid add warmth and handcrafted comfort.

Scandinavian Minimalism

With its clean lines and natural tones, Scandinavian minimalism delivers a refined, classy Christmas kitchen without sacrificing warmth or cosy charm. In order to evoke a stylish, understated festive atmosphere within your home, focus on a soft, muted colour palette and natural textures such as linen, stone, and wood.

Delicate touches of light wood, soft lighting, and simple ornaments create a tranquil, inviting space, whilst still preserving the enchantment and magic of winter.

Colours

Choosing the right Christmas colour palette is essential for creating a cohesive and beautiful winter aesthetic in your home. Whether you prefer traditional festive tones or modern, expressive shades, the colours you choose will set the mood for your seasonal décor.

Colour Palette Ideas:

• The Classics – burgundy, red, green, gold, silver, for a timeless Christmas look
• Sugar-Plum Shades – mauve, plum, raspberry, pink, white, silver, gold for a soft, whimsical festive style
• Nutcracker Inspiration – rich jewel tones with ornate details inspired by traditional ballet motifs
• Gothmas – elegant and romantic with deep blacks, lace accents and a moody winter aesthetic
• Celestial – dark blue, silver, purple, gold and cosmic motifs like moons, stars and suns for a magical, starry-night Christmas theme

Food Inspired Décor

Food-inspired Christmas décor is becoming one of this year’s most charming and fast-growing festive trends. Warm caramel, coffee and chocolate tones create a sophisticated ‘gingerbread’ aesthetic, which, when paired with natural foliage and warm white/soft gold accents, evokes an elegant, luxurious festive ambience.

Food-shaped ornaments, while a little on the playful side, can add a fun and whimsical touch to your Christmas kitchen styling. They work especially well in the kitchen, where festive cooking, baking and entertaining naturally take centre stage, making the space feel both inviting and full of personality.

Light

Glittering lights flickering and sparkling throughout every corner of the house. This year, Christmas lighting trends are all about returning to warm, incandescent golden tones rather than the cooler, icy hues of recent years.

Ways to incorporate small L.E.D. lights into your holiday home design:

• Weave small lights throughout natural wreaths and evergreen boughs to add a soft, inviting glow.
• For a charming rustic feel, fill vintage glass jars with fairy lights and small gold baubles to create a tablescape that is equal measures humble and enchanting
• Place pinecones in a wicker basket with small L.E.D. lights laced throughout for an earthy, woodland-inspired decoration
• Dress your tree in simple white LED lights for an understated aesthetic that creates a natural, elegant twinkle

Christmas with John Lewis of Hungerford

Your festive celebrations are the perfect opportunity to explore fresh Christmas kitchen décor ideas. You may even discover design elements that inspire more permanent updates to your space. If you are searching for ways to curate your home with trends such as rustic farmhouse kitchens, handcrafted furniture, beautifully designed bedrooms or cabinetry in distinctive modern colours, our content hub offers plenty of inspiration.

John Lewis of Hungerford has specialised in bespoke luxury kitchen design and handcrafted bespoke furniture since 1972, creating beautifully made interiors tailored to your taste, vision and lifestyle.