41 DIY Christmas Front Door Decorations for Ultimate Christmas Curb Appeal
All we want for Christmas is a festive front door.
If our grannies taught us anything, it’s that first impressions matter. Whether it’s the way you introduce yourself or how clean your house is for guests, first impressions tend to stick around. So, after you’ve trimmed your Christmas tree, baked all your favorite holiday cookie recipes, and decorated your Christmas table, put your best foot forward and greet your Christmas party guests with a hearty dose of cheer as soon as they step onto your porch. While the exterior of your home can—and should—be swathed in all sorts of lights and greenery, nothing compares to an expertly appointed front door.
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Christmas door decorations to give you all sorts of inspiration for your holiday door décor. Think out of the box with these fun, easy-to-do DIY ideas that go beyond your typical holiday wreaths and greenery. Try pulling in some of your holiday favorites like ornaments, mason jars, jingle bells, and ice skates to create a unique and stylish display. Soon enough your home will have the holliest and jolliest Christmas curb appeal on the block, and you’ll have nothing left to do except sip on your favorite Christmas cocktail and smile. Just don’t be surprised when people stop by for the ultimate Christmas photo opp!
Natural Decor
A natural handmade wreath and garland crafted from greenery and olive branches perfectly frame the front door. Add a potted tree and bells hanging from the doorknob finish the scene.
A Skater's Entrance
But of course the family’s most spirited figure-eighter would outfit her door with fur-embellished ice skates filled with evergreen. A fluffy pom-pom “snowball” and mini silver ornaments round out the blade display.
Jingle Bells
A charming duo of old sleds stands guard at the arched side door, while a leather strand of Christmas bells greets guests with a holiday jingle.
Traditional Decor
A rustic tobacco basket, fresh greenery, and bright berries speak to tradition, while an oversize checked bow adds a touch of cheerful pattern. Use floral wire to fasten greenery in a neat bunch, and add pine cone accents.
Natural Elements
Magnolia leaves and greenery pair for simple, natural swag, while dried oranges and pine cones add just a little color and texture. Understated burlap ribbon bundles the bunch with a happily humble bow.
Spools of Yarn
Sweet vintage wooden spools wrapped with an assortment of thread, baker’s twine, ribbon, and rickrack provide pops of color and hint at the crafting and merrymaking happening just beyond the front door
Bundle Wreath
If circles aren't your thing, this is the wreath for you. It still incorporate the colors of Christmas, but it's a decidedly different take on a classic.
Peppermint Wreath
How fun is this? Forego the traditional evergreen wreath this year and opt instead for this two-toned beauty.
Make the Wreath: Spray-paint various sizes of flat wood rounds, wooden balls, and a wooden floral craft ring with white spray paint. Paint peppermint stripes on rounds and balls with red craft paint. Once dry, spray with Super 77 spray adhesive and sprinkle with diamond dust glitter. Wrap a long length of striped wired ribbon around the ring (for hanging), and then attach glittered rounds and balls with hot glue. (Intersperse a few small solid-colored balls if desired.) Tie a bow with the same striped ribbon and attach with hot-glue.
Double Wreath
Garlands and wreaths and potted plants are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this blogger's incredibly lush front door scene. Those double wreaths make for the ultimate festive welcome.
Get the tutorial at Craftberry Bush.
Rustic Entrance
This is a fun take on the traditional pine leaves you see on most doors around this time of year! Pine branches, not leaves, are the base of this decorative doorknob piece.
Poinsettia Garland
We can't get over this gorgeous garland, spotted at an upstate New York home. A garland of poinsettia blooms is such an unexpected and fun addition to any front door.
Ice Skating Wreath
One Charlie Brown Christmas, coming up! A tiny pair of ice skates makes for the loveliest addition to the wreath on the door of this Connecticut farmhouse.
Pine Cones
Flocked sugar pinecones and lichen-covered twigs look gorgeous when they're flanked by green garlands. The best part? You can grab the "supplies" for this craft right in your backyard.
Lower Door Wreath
Your wreath doesn't have to be eye-level, you know! Play around with placing it in new places on your door—from the bottom half, to just one side, to the tippy-top.
Basket Wreath
A trapper's basket is a welcome alternative to the classic Christmas wreath. Here, it's filled to the point of overflowing with fun faux greenery.
Rustic Christmas Porch
You don't need a big porch to, well, go big. There's a ton of festive cheer packed into the door of this home alone—just take a look at that adorable "JOY" sign!
Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.
Asymmetrical Wreath
Short on time? You don't need to set aside an entire weekend to create this seasonal wreath—half an afternoon will do! The asymmetrical nature of this fun project gives you more time to do the rest of the things on your Christmas bucket list.
Get the tutorial at Paper and Stitch.
Olive Wreath
What a fun way to upgrade the wreaths you know and love! Here, fir branches are replaced with olive leaves for a result that's as lovely and inviting as the interior of your home.
Get the tutorial at 100 Layer Cake.
Berry Wreath
This is no ordinary wreath. A spray of wheat stalks, held in place by a gorgeous, cream-colored ribbon, keep things interesting and fun. Artificial berries and tiny silver bells are the icing on top!
Get the tutorial at Good Housekeeping.
Noel Banner
Using basic felt as your banner’s base means you can make this sign as big as you want without spending a ton of money
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
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