Traditional Wreaths
Deck your door with the tried-and-true look of a traditional evergreen wreath. The classic aesthetic is the embodiment of the holiday season and will bring a festiveness to any front door. Whether it’s artificial or fresh, adorned with ribbons and bows, ornaments or sprays of berries, is flocked or pre-lit, you can’t go wrong hanging one of these up. Consider stacked wreaths for a bolder impact. And make sure you have a wreath hanger for displaying.
If your front door features a window, consider hanging your wreath below it. This more modern approach adds interest while leaving the window unblocked.
Alternative Wreaths
Looking for something other than a traditional evergreen wreath? There are plenty of Christmas door ideas involving alternative wreaths that give your front door stunning holiday cheer. Get inspired with some of these alternates below.
Swap Out Evergreens
If you don’t want to completely break with tradition, you can keep things subtle and opt for a circular wreath featuring magnolia or eucalyptus leaves, poinsettia blooms or sprigs of red berries.
Consider Other Materials and Elements
The holidays are often full of nostalgia, so why not bring out those warm and fuzzy feelings with a wreath featuring large Christmas lights for a vintage feel. Wreaths made completely out of ornaments, bows or ribbon are also great options to consider.
Unexpected Pieces
Tobacco basket wreaths are great way to add unique appeal to your holiday door. Or if you’re really looking to make a statement, consider hanging a pair of vintage ice skates on your door. Leave them as they are or add a little greenery, ornaments and ribbon for extra charm. Other old-fashioned winter items like skis and sleds embellished with pine sprays, ribbon or even a small wreath look great propped next to your door if you aren't able to hang them.
Garland
Draping garland around your front door is another classic look that brings Christmas charm to your home. For this door decoration you can keep things minimal with a simple strand of greenery only, or look for options with colorful ornaments, lights, bows and other adornments. Pre-lit strands let you enjoy the look during the day and night. You can even pair it with a wreath to enhance the seasonal look of your entrance. Easily keep things in place with hooks and clips.
Highlight existing architectural features of your home, like an arched doorway, with garland to create even more appeal.
Swag
Swags are another wreath alternative, typically featuring a tapered design and can be adorned with ornaments, ribbons, pinecones and more. Whether you create your own from leftover greenery clippings or opt for an artificial one, they add a unique and festive touch to your front door.
Door Covers
This front door decorating idea for Christmas requires you to get a little crafty and makes a fun project to do with kids. Using materials like wrapping paper, ribbons, gift bows and card stock, you can transform your entire door into a fun Christmas icon — a wrapped present, a snowman, a nutcracker. This door decoration is not only fun to put together but makes a big impact on seasonal decorating.
Door Mats
Make your front door merry and bright from the ground up. Find the perfect seasonal door mat to go along with your wreaths or door hangings, and other front door decorations.
Spread the Joy
If giving your front door a Christmas makeover isn’t enough, turn your entire front porch into a magical Christmas display. Find ideas and inspiration in our Christmas Décor for Front Porches article.