Decorating your front porch for Christmas will make guests feel welcome and up your holiday curb appeal. From outdoor lights to Christmas decor such as wreaths, garlands, ornaments, and more, there are a variety of easy ways to style your porch, front door, railings, and steps to transition your outdoor space from fall and Halloween to Christmas.
Check out these front porch Christmas decorating ideas in a range of styles for inspiration.
Classic Christmas Colors
While it can be fun to play around with alternative Christmas color schemes, sometimes there’s nothing like some good, old-fashioned red and green to give your holiday decor an unmistakable dose of seasonal cheer, like this Christmassy front porch from Thistlewood Farms.
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Mini Tree Woodland Forest
Plant a forest of mini Christmas trees on your front steps for a cozy minimalist look. The Merrythought varied sizes and heights to create an effortless design.
Ribbon-Tied Door Swag
Swap a wreath for Christmas swag. Tie pine branches with gold satin ribbon to complement a Christmas-ready red front door and add a small Christmas tree and a lighted door garland to create a picture perfect holiday scene like this one from Emily Henderson Design.
DIY Christmas Wreath
Decorate a DIY Christmas wreath with pinecones and dried orange slices for a natural look. Blogger Alicia Lund carried the decor through to the interior to decorate the tree and mantel for a cohesive holiday decor scheme.
Front Door Garland
Mark the entrance with an oversized garland draped on the edges of your front door. Interior designer Jennifer Walter of Folding Chair Design Co. kept this Christmas portico as understated as the facade of the black-and-white house, with a simple Christmas garland draped around the front door.
Holiday Doormat
Swap out your doormat for an easy holiday refresh. Maison de Cinq chose a Christmas-themed French one that can be brought out every year.
Pre-Lit Christmas Trees
Brighten your front porch with pre-lit Christmas trees and modern lighted orbs. Most Lovely Things finished the cozy front porch with a Christmas tree doormat and seasonal greens.
Still iffy on design directions for your home’s entryway this December? We’ve rounded up the very best Christmas front porch decorating ideas and tips from the experts. For extra guidance get in touch with our professional team.