During the holidays, the kitchen tends to be a very busy place. So it's more important than ever to be surrounded by elements that inspire you to enjoy the time you spend cooking and baking. The same way you would surround yourself with beautiful, comfortable bedding in your bedroom to ensure you get a good nights sleep.

A creative and thoughtful blend of divine design details can help to a concoct the perfect recipe for a great-looking, good-feeling kitchen.
Here are a few ingredients you might want to give a try...

- Create a stage for your prettiest dishes by adding a floating shelf across the middle of the window over your sink.

- If you've got tall enough ceilings, think about adding a transom window above your kitchen door. Entering the room will be as much fun as the time you spend cooking in it!

- The recipe for a romantic doorway might read something like this: Add two decorative corbels to one plain doorway. Throw in a dash of mistletoe and enjoy!

If adding architectural interest isn't your cup of tea, try making some simple cosmetic changes instead.

- Paint the soffit above your short upper cabinets to create the illusion of taller kitchen cabinets. When the room feels higher, so will your holiday spirit!

- Change out your hardware with industrial-inspired drawer pulls. The crisp, clean change will add sparkle to your kitchen just like the ornaments do on your tree!

Whatever you do, just make sure you're kitchen inspires you and makes you feel as good as the food you cook in it!