The holiday season is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about how to decorate your front porch for Christmas! Our Halloween porch decor post was super popular, so I thought I should put one together for Christmas! Your front porch is the first thing that guests see when they arrive at your home, so it's important to make a good impression.
There are a variety of ways to decorate your front porch for Christmas, from traditional wreaths to modern DIY projects. In this blog post, we'll share some of the best front porch Christmas decor ideas to help you get into the holiday spirit.
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velvet ribbon // wreaths // garland // lanterns // faux trees // bells
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One of the most classic Christmas front porch decor ideas is a wreath. A wreath is a circular arrangement of greenery, typically adorned with ribbons, pine cones, and other festive decorations. Wreaths are versatile and can be hung on doors, windows, or even on walls.
For a traditional look, choose a wreath made of evergreen branches and decorate it with red ribbons and berries. If you want to add a modern twist to your wreath, consider using unconventional materials like feathers, glitter, or ornaments.
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Another great Christmas front porch decor idea is to hang garland around your porch. Garland is a string of greenery that can be draped across your porch railings or hung around your front door. Garland can be made of evergreen branches, holly, or even artificial materials like tinsel or beads.
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To make your garland more festive, add twinkling lights, ribbons, or small ornaments. Garland is an easy way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your front porch without going overboard.
If you're feeling crafty, consider making your own Christmas front porch decor. One fun DIY project is to create a set of oversized ornaments to hang on your porch. To make these ornaments, you'll need large styrofoam balls, paint, and ribbon.
Next, paint the styrofoam balls in festive colors like red, green, and gold, and then tie ribbon around them to hang them from your porch ceiling. These oversized ornaments are sure to make a statement and will add a playful touch to your front porch decor.
Putting giant nutcrackers on your front porch for Christmas is always a good idea! There are so many available, but you can also DIY one yourself!
These can be painted to suit your color scheme or made from different tubes like Stephanie Hanna did here.
Here is another adorable DIY Nutcracker from The Prissy Pineapple. So fun!
No Christmas front porch decor is complete without lights! Whether you choose to wrap your porch columns in twinkle lights or hang a set of icicle lights along your roofline, lights are a must-have for any holiday display.
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If you're short on time or don't want to deal with the hassle of hanging lights, consider investing in a set of pre-lit wreaths or garland. These come ready to hang and will save you time and effort.
There are countless other ways to decorate your front porch for Christmas. Consider adding a festive doormat, hanging oversized stockings, or creating a cozy seating area complete with blankets and pillows. Whatever you choose, make sure your front porch decor reflects your personal style and adds a touch of holiday cheer to your home.
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Decorating your front porch for Christmas is a fun and festive way to get into the holiday spirit. Please let me know if you have questions on anything seen here by leaving a comment below, or feel free to DM me on Instagram! Happy decorating!
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