12 Ways to Greet Your Guests with These Christmas Door Decorating Ideas
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Your front door is always going to be the very first thing that greets your guests, so get Merry this holiday season and discover top Christmas door decorating ideas to make a wow first impression.
Here are the takeaways you’ll learn in this article:
- Use Christmas wreaths in a variety of sizes and styles
- Use Christmas garlands on mantels and railings
- Implement some unexpected decor items to shake things up this year
- Dress up your doors with a variety of decor
Our tips include everything from the classics to the unexpected, giving every home the chance to shine in the way you love best. With so many styles and Christmas door decorating ideas, you’re sure to discover something you love:
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Our tips include everything from the classics to the unexpected, giving every home the chance to shine in the way you love best. With so many styles and Christmas door decorating ideas, you’re sure to discover something you love:
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Christmas Wreaths
When you’re looking for Christmas door decorating ideas, Christmas wreaths are easily one of the most classic ways to dress a door during Christmas, and for good reason! It’s stunning! Wreaths fit so beautifully within your door frame, meaning they’ll stand out and look great even from far away.
- Go Natural: One of the most popular choices to decorate your Christmas door with a wreath is to go natural. Natural pine and especially real-touch wreaths are a great choice, like this real touch pine wreath or this huge iced weeping cedar and cone wreath.
- Go Big: While a small wreath is sweet, you want to make a statement with your door. If this sounds like your way to party, opt for something big and bold like this weeping gold glitter floral pick, which combines hints of Christmas with more elegant additions.
- Contrast: Another easy way to make a statement with your front door is to choose a wreath that stands out. If your door is black, for example, a large cream berry decorative wreath will stand out beautifully.
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Christmas Garland
Alternatively, you can use a hanging garland above your door for a big Christmas statement.
- Festive Garland: Choose a pine-based garland like this festive Christmas pine garland or this dramatic classic holiday ball garland to frame the top of your door for a truly sensational effect. You can even pair this with a matching wreath if you feel like going above and beyond.
- Little Details: If you’re a minimalist at heart, then you can decorate the top of your doorframe with small, delicate details instead, like several strings of this jingle bell holiday garland set.
- Banners: Banners are another excellent way to decorate the top of your door, allowing you to add charming details from the moment your guests arrive at your home. If you want something minimal, consider this tattered pink bow flag garland, or this Christmas luggage Garland. Since these pieces do tend to be fabric-based, however, only choose this option if your front door is covered.
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Use Unexpected Décor
Christmas is all about tradition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix things up and use Christmas decorations in unexpected ways. Here are just a few ways you can make your door stand out:
- Use Stockings: Instead of decorating your door with a wreath, consider using a Christmas stocking or two. Traditional stockings like this ticking stripe farmhouse Christmas stocking set are a great choice, adding different textures and patterns to your door’s main décor.
- Use Bells: Bells are a classic around Christmas, and they can be a great way to decorate your door and add a bit of musical flair when welcoming your guests. Choose something vintage-inspired like this antique gold hanging metal ball set, or something more rustic like this patterned metal bell.
- Use Florals: While the go-to floral for the holiday season is going to be a wreath, there are more unique options out there, like filling these tartan plaid festive holiday buckets with winter trimmings.
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Frame The Door
Your door itself isn’t the only way you can decorate your entrance. Another lovely way to really unify your home’s Christmas exterior is to frame your door with Christmas décor.
- Christmas Figures: Easily dress up your door by adding little characters on either side of it. You can have a standing sparkling snowman figure and his smaller 8.5-inch pal, for example, greeting your guests before you do.
- Lanterns: Dress up outdoor lanterns with a combination of Christmas garland or by adding ribbons for that instant classy Christmas look that doubles as a light source (just make sure you use battery-powered candles if you’re putting garland inside and around the candle).
- Trees: Finally, consider adding Christmas tree figurines, such as these woven seagrass spiral Christmas trees, for that classic Christmas effect. You can use “presents” (boxes you’ve wrapped up) to elevate your trees for an even bigger wow factor.
Bring in the Cheer
If you’re not sure where to start, check out our Christmas decor online to find ideas that match your home’s aesthetic. We carry items that work for farmhouse, cottagecore, modern, and other styles.
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