{"id":4960,"date":"2017-10-30T19:18:33","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T11:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/?p=4960"},"modified":"2024-03-23T15:32:33","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T07:32:33","slug":"8-tricks-to-decorate-your-counter-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/8-tricks-to-decorate-your-counter-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tricks to Decorate your Counter for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Besides all the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Xmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Christmas<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">activities like a gift exchange, making handicrafts or wishes cards, and living room decoration you do every single year, you can do more than that for your family. Your parents would be more than surprised to see what you can do with the messy kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Decorating your kitchen countertop together is an exciting and joyous idea too to deepen the relationship bond with your siblings who only come back once a year for this festival of warmth, colours and lights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some people prefer to dump everything in the drawer so that the countertop looks neat, but that is definitely not the way to decorate it. It is not a good idea too to have all your electrical appliances and utensils up on the countertop, as they will end up having a space battle. We know that it is not practical to hide or display all of the items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are ways to arrange your kitchen essentials while making good use of the surface area you have. If you have a huge countertop to spare, learn to use the area wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unless your<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/promotions\/\">countertop<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">is perfectly sealed or resistant to stain, there are a few tips to remove the stubborn dirt. Before you start styling the countertop, do make sure you clean up those greasy stains and smudges gently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To protect the surface of your countertop, wet the dirt with warm water and leave it for 15 minutes before mopping. You can then let the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/natural-stone\/\">surface<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">dry by itself or with an absorbent towel. After the countertop is ready, it is time to begin the mission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4962 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/colour.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/colour.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/colour-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/colour-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Colours<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visually, Christmas is a festival full of many colours. The most-recognized ones are green, red and white. Colours seen together in nature always work well in decorating, so don&#8217;t be afraid to take a cue from Mother Nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For a fresh Christmas, below are some awesome colour combos you might want to try out for your countertop decoration this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Green and brown are sophisticatedly simple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">White and gold are fabulously romantic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Blue and yellow are irresistibly young<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Purple and white are brilliantly dazzling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4963 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plant.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plant.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plant-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/plant-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Plant<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wreaths and Christmas tree are significant plants for Christmas. But they might be too large to have as a\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/promotions\/\">countertop<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">decoration. As time goes by, people also start to be innovative with plants in this festive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Some people like to style their<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/kompacplus\/\">countertops<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">with the small seasonal plants such as 3 Layers of Luck, White Marble Pothos, Guardian Angel Tree and Foxy Fall Kalanchoe as the new trend. Add some colourful ornaments on the plant to beautify it \u2013 glitter balls, bells and gingerbread man for instance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cooking.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cooking.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cooking-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cooking-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cooking utensils<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Depending on the surface material, select the suitable utensils to display to make them a part of your kitchen countertop decoration. Placing large utensils in a vase will be easily accessible and contributes to the room\u2019s style while serving a practical purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When decorating with utensils, material and colour are the keys to achieving the design you want. Metals like gold, coppers and stainless steel work great with<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/types-of-natural-granite\/\">granite<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">,<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/natural-marble\/\">marble<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">, or<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/quartz-stone\/\">quartz<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. Wood surface matches well with plain ornaments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4965 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/accessories.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/accessories.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/accessories-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/accessories-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accessories<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Accessory choices are aplenty and available in many stores during the Christmas season. You can place Christmas stickers on the backsplash, colourful apron and oven gloves, table runner or bottle cover naturally on the<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/quartz-stone\/\">countertop<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">. An effortless countertop decoration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4966 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/light.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/light.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/light-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/light-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_btn title=&#8221;GET INSTANT QUOTE TODAY&#8221; color=&#8221;warning&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bounceIn&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stoneamperor.com.sg\/instant-countertop-quote||target:%20_blank|&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526456146325{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lights and candle<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No time for a visit to the florist or to craft an inviting space? Use a couple of small candles on the countertop or hang some LED lights around it will stunningly light up the kitchen. Another place for lights is across the bottom of upper cabinets or across the top of the cabinets don&#8217;t reach the ceiling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Keep the countertop decoration simple with white candles and clear vessels from your kitchen drawer. Group them on a tabletop or mantel, and complement the setup with dried leaves and nuts, flowers or tie them together with ribbons for a relaxed holiday scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cookbook.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cookbook.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cookbook-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/cookbook-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Cookbook<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The countertop is a great place to store the Christmas cookbooks you reach for recipes on the Eve. Place them in a cool wooden basket or between bookends at a corner for the kitchen to look neat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Besides the obvious convenience aspect, vibrant festive cookbooks can be pretty helpful to harmonize the countertop decoration style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4968 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/food.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"934\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/food.jpg 934w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/food-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/food-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/food-760x500.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Food<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We understand and totally agree that Christmas should be enjoyed to the fullest with food and drink to flow as you desire \u2013 and calories consumed will never be judged. Decorating your countertop with Christmas treats can be very inviting. Gingerbread, snowman cookies, mini cakes are the good options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4969 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tableware.jpg\" alt=\"decorate countertop for christmas\" width=\"941\" height=\"616\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tableware.jpg 941w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tableware-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/tableware-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tableware<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Turn your countertop into a Christmas fairytale with enchanting tableware. Below the tableware, a thin placemat in red and white, for example, can improve the whole arrangement. If you have a big countertop, placing cutlery with red socks holders and silver dinner plates can greatly impact the style.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Everyone loves decorating for Christmas. Decorating the kitchen countertop with your loved ones will surely fill you with Christmas cheer. Choose a few of the decoration ideas from above to give your kitchen a vivid focal point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Transform your home into a festive<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/gathering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">gathering<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">place for family and friends with a fresh glamourized kitchen!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Feel free to give us a<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/contact\/\">call<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">or<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/contact\/\">email<\/a> <\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">for any inquiries!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Which natural stone is actually the best option for the kitchen countertop? 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Your parents would be more than surprised to see what you can do with the messy kitchen. &nbsp; Decorating your kitchen countertop together [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1679,"featured_media":4961,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[2583,2550,2584,2582],"class_list":["post-4960","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-christmas","tag-countertop","tag-decorate","tag-xmas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1679"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4960"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4960\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4960"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4960"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.stoneamperor.com.sg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}