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9 Front Porch Christmas Decor Ideas
Updated on Nov. 08, 2024
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A beautiful holiday porch welcomes guests and makes your home stand out in the neighborhood. We asked Nicole Keleher, head designer at My Christmas, for her tips for what makes a successful Christmas-themed front porch.
“I think there is nothing more eye-catching and stunning than a beautifully decorated garland, and if you can run power to the garland, cover it in fairy lights,” says Keleher.
Even a small porch can make an impact with the right decor. “You can still make a small porch welcoming for the holidays,” says Keleher, “First, hang a wreath for a festive touch to the front door. And if you don’t have space for a garland around your front door, maybe there is enough room to simply run some lights to create a festive frame.”
Check out these beautiful front porch Christmas decor ideas for inspiration.
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Front Porch Christmas Trees
With Christmas decor, the obvious star of the show is the Christmas tree. So if you have the space, why not add a couple of trees to your front porch?
That’s exactly what @weepingwillow.farmhouse does here. The decorated trees make a big impact flanking the front door. A few smaller trees, red berry wreaths and wrapped presents finish the look.
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Red-and-Pink Christmas Porch
For a playful and yummy-looking twist, check out this pink-and-red display from @mychristmas.
“When you look for a wreath, think about the style and size of your front door,” Keleher says. “In my case, I have double doors so I like one wreath [or in this case lollipops] on each door. If your door is very large, you may want to look at a bigger size wreath to maintain good proportions.”
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Foraged Christmas Porch
Any opportunity to save money is a good thing during the expensive holiday season. And this decor from @creeklinehouse costs next to nothing!
The design features four planters filled with foraged greenery from her yard, along with kraft paper-wrapped packages with festive ribbon. The finished porch looks effortless and beautiful, and your neighbors will never know you didn’t spend a dime.
Bonus: Set the coziest atmosphere inside your home with a Christmas village set.
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Garlands of Green
Here, @midwestlifeandstyle starts with a lush, lighted garland around the door and adds a wreath with classic gold bells and two types of planters to her entryway.
The planters near the door are a DIY project, filled with pine branches, birch logs, curly willow branches and red berry stems. If your porch has windows, drape those with garlands as well.
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Classic Christmas Porch
There’s nothing more timeless than Christmas greenery and red ribbon. This red-and-green porch from @littlehouseonchestnut features fresh garland swags along the ceiling, a garland around the door, plus several lighted trees and wreaths.
The vibrant red bows are arguably the best part, adding the perfect touch of classic Christmas charm to the overall look.
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Ornament Arch
This show-stopping front entry by @our_midfordhome87 with a red, silver and gold ornament arch might be easier to execute than you think. The secret is a doorway arch that stands on its own; this one is further secured to the overhang with zip ties. Then just attach the ornaments and baubles with floral wire. The more, the better!
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A Touch of Humor in Black and White
If you prefer a black-and-white aesthetic over lots of color, check out this front porch Christmas decor from @whitehouseinsuburbia. A flocked wreath and matching trees are the main components, with a penguin, leaning sleigh and black-and-white rug adding character.
The mix of traditional and modern styles create a cozy yet simple welcome that you can take as inspiration for your porch or entry.
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@dressyourdecor T-14 days till Santa arrives ? Presenting my front porch all decked for the holidays thanks to @balsamhillofficial ? Links in bio ✨#holidaycountdown #holidaytiktok #christmasporchdecor #christmasporchideas #balsamhill ♬ Holiday Flight Theme (From “Home Alone”) – Geek Music
The Classic Nutcracker
Watch this satisfying video as @dressyourdecor transforms her covered entryway for Christmas.
Along with the usual garlands and wreathes, a large nutcracker stands guard by the front door. Oversized ornaments flank the entrance, along with large gold ornaments hanging from the overhang. Everything lights up, making it even more gorgeous at night!
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@home.taylored Replying to @kristensteele07 I love my jingle bells from @Hobby Lobby ??❤️ This was a really fun & easy #diy project. Plus the bells were 60% off from #HobbyLobby ???? Let me know if you try this out. #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #christmasdiy #christmasdiydecor #jinglebells #jinglebellrock #lowes #lowespaint #frontporchdecor #holidaydecor #interiordesign #interiordesigner #hobbylobbychristmas #hobbylobbyfinds #loweschristmas @Lowe’s ♬ Jingle Bell Rock (Instrumental) – Alejandro Yon
DIY Jingle Bells
Follow along as @home.taylored purchases jumbo bells and customizes them for her exterior decor. By spray-painting them silver and gold, the bells look more like real ones, and the metallics dress up her front entry.
Use as many bells as you want on your porch, and add a few lighted trees on either side of the front door. Jingle all the way!
About the Expert
- Nicole Keleher is the owner and head designer of My Christmas, a premier destination for stylish, traditional, and whimsical festive decor in Australia. As owner, she spends a lot of her time planning for the latest trends, buying merchandise and creating inspiring holiday decorating tips and displays.
