7 Ways to Decorate Your Front Porch this Christmas
So good, Santa might just skip the chimney.
Sprinkle a little Christmas magic onto your outdoor space with our festive front porch decor ideas. From delicate, twinkling Christmas lights to head-turning wreaths and more traditional outdoor ornaments, our seven ways to festive-up your front door will leave even Santa wanting to skip the chimney.
1. Add Ornaments
Baubles and ornaments aren’t just for Christmas trees. Hang baubles on an outdoor garland or wreath to create a welcoming entry for you and your guests. The ornaments will add festive pops of colour to an otherwise forest green base. Add baubles and ornaments to empty lanterns or planters for more ways to incorporate outdoor ornaments into your festive porch decor.
Light up your porch with strings of lights for a festive holiday feel. They add a twinkle to your Christmas decor and produce mood lighting when the sun goes down. Wrap strings of white lights around a garland to create the perfect bannister decor piece. Or bundle a small string of battery-powered Christmas lights or a battery-powered candle inside a lantern for a unique way to light it.
Tip: Learn all there is to know about Christmas lights with our guides, Which Christmas Lights Will You Decorate With This Year? and An Expert's Guide to Hanging Outdoor & Indoor Christmas Lights.
3. Opt for Symmetry
Embrace symmetry for a tidy and organised front porch holiday look. Use your door or walkway as the central point and add duplicate decor items on either side. Whether you have holiday lanterns, small potted Christmas trees or winter garlands, make sure to double up on everything.
Showcase Santa and his reindeer with a fun Christmas inflatable. This front porch Christmas decoration idea is a playful addition that kids will love. Most inflatables come with built-in blowers, making them easy to inflate and deflate when the holiday season is over.
Showcasing greenery (like potted trees, garlands and wreaths) is one of the most traditional front porch Christmas decoration ideas to try. Greenery can act as the main focus of your front porch or as a subtle backdrop to the rest of your decor. It can be left up all season and spruced up with berries, lights or ornaments right before the holidays.
Add a Christmas tree to your front porch to create the ultimate holiday focal point. Decorate the tree with baubles and ornaments as well as string lights to bring a festive feel to your entryway. Wrap small boxes with your favourite wrapping paper and place them under the tree or in wooden baskets for easy additional decor.
Mimic a snowy feel by adding in white or frosted Christmas decor to your front porch. Add a flocked wreath or garland to your doorway for a soft, snow-kissed look. Add a glittery light-up reindeer and icicle lights to finish off the look.
Tip: The festive fun doesn't have to stop here! Discover more ways to decorate your home this Christmas with these guides:
- Christmas Country Cottage Decor Ideas
- DIY Christmas able Decorations to Keep you Merry & Bright
- 11 Alternative Ways to Decorate With a Wreath
