Christmas is just around the corner, and if you are anything like me, it means you are just now starting to think about your
Christmas door decorating contest ideas!
I’m always up for a challenge, and I love Christmas decorations, so I am excited to take on this fun project.
Even if you don’t live in a neighborhood that has a
Christmas door decorating contest, there are plenty of ways to use these ideas to decorate your front door for the holidays!
There are so many fun ways to decorate your front door for Christmas, and I have gathered up 30 of my favorite ideas!
Let’s take a look at some of the best Christmas door decorating ideas!
1. Whimsical Christmas door with oversized decor
This door decoration is so much fun! The oversized, whimsical decor is perfect for a kid’s Christmas door theme.
I love the non-traditional colors and the way they used the large ornaments and presents to create a scene.
The oversized lollipops and candy canes are a nice touch, too!
2. Christmas door with giant snowflakes
If you’re looking for a simple door decorating idea, you can’t go wrong with giant snowflakes.
The snowflakes in this design are made from white poster board and adorned with silver glitter.
To create this look, attach the snowflakes to your door with a festive Christmas bow at the top.
You can also add a string of fairy lights to make the snowflakes sparkle.
3. Snowman Christmas door
If you’re lucky enough to have double doors on your home, consider decorating each door with a snowman for a fun and festive Christmas look.
When you’re decorating a large space, it’s important to have a focal point.
Here, the two snowmen are definitely the stars of the show, but the surrounding greenery and ornaments tie the look together.
4. Santa Christmas door
Give Santa a warm welcome with this Christmas door idea. One of the most iconic Christmas characters is the star of this door decor.
Santa’s beard is made from white fabric, and his face is made from a large red ornament. Then, add his hat and a few presents to complete the look.
5. Grinch Christmas door
This Grinch door from us is so clever!
We love the idea of incorporating a Grinch door into your Christmas door decorating contest. Plus, it’s a great way to get the kids involved!
You can even make it a craft by adding a paper plate Grinch and some cotton ball snow.
6. Christmas tree door
This Christmas tree door is a great way to take advantage of the door’s natural shape.
Decorate the edges of the door with green and red garland, and then add some string lights.
Finally, hang a star at the top and add a few wrapped “presents” at the bottom to complete the look.
7. Candy cane Christmas door
If you’re looking for a door decorating idea that’s more on the simple side, then this candy cane door is perfect.
You can use the same concept with other Christmas colors like red and gold or red and silver.
This look is created with a few pieces of ribbon. You can even add a few ornaments to the ribbon to give it a more festive look.
8. Elf Christmas door
If you have a lot of room to decorate, you may consider creating an elf scene on your door.
This design features a whimsical elf, a North Pole sign, and a toy train.
You can create a similar look with a toy train set, a stuffed elf, and some colorful wrapping paper. Top it off with a few snowflakes and a festive wreath.
9. Gingerbread house Christmas door
This gingerbread house door is a fun, unique way to decorate your door for Christmas.
To create this look, cover your door with brown paper, and then add white paper to the top to make it look like frosting.
Cut out a door shape in the center and add a sign that says “Welcome to our gingerbread house.”
Add lots of fun candy decorations to complete the look.
10. Snow globe Christmas door
The only thing more whimsical than a Christmas tree in the snow is a snow globe Christmas door decoration.
You can make your own snow globe using a hula hoop and clear plastic tablecloth.
Or, you can paint a snow globe on your door and hang snowflakes from the top to create a snow globe effect.
11. Ornaments Christmas door
Ornaments are a classic Christmas decoration, so why not use them to decorate your door?
You can use a variety of colors and sizes to create a fun and festive look.
This door uses red, green, and gold ornaments to create a simple but beautiful design.
You can also add lights, ribbons, and other decorations to make it your own.
12. Christmas presents door
What’s more festive than a Christmas present? This door design is simple to create and can be customized with any colors you like.
Add a few gift tags with your family’s names for a personal touch.
13. Nutcracker Christmas door
The Nutcracker is a classic Christmas character that is perfect for a Christmas door decoration.
The Nutcracker is the perfect soldier to guard your door and greet your guests.
You can add a nutcracker, nutcracker soldiers, or a nutcracker wreath to your door decoration.
A nutcracker wreath is a fun way to get creative with your door decoration.
You can make a nutcracker wreath using a traditional greenery wreath and adding nutcracker soldiers, bows, and ornaments to it.
You can also make a nutcracker wreath using a foam wreath form and painting it to look like a nutcracker.
Add a hat, hair, and facial features to your nutcracker wreath to give it a realistic look.
14. Reindeer Christmas door
Reindeer are a classic Christmas symbol, and you can easily make your own reindeer door with some brown wrapping paper,
construction paper, and a few other craft supplies.
This door is a great example of a simple yet festive reindeer design.
The large reindeer head on the door is the focal point, and the little red nose really pops against the brown backdrop.
A few snowflakes and a “Merry Christmas” sign finish off the look.
15. Christmas wreath door
You can never go wrong with a Christmas wreath, and that’s especially true when you use one to decorate your door.
You can make your own wreath, or buy one that matches your home’s style.
This simple and traditional door look is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home for the holidays.
16. Christmas lights door
You can’t go wrong with Christmas lights. This door has a simple white lights design, but you could really do any color of lights you want.
If you’re going for a simple design, white or gold lights are your best bet.
If you want to go all out, you could use multi-color lights or even alternating colors.
17. Christmas garland door
A garland door is a classic Christmas door decorating idea.
You can make this look your own by adding in different types of greenery, pinecones, and even faux berries.
This door is a great example of how to add in your own twist. By adding in the white poinsettias, this door looks even more festive.
18. Poinsettia Christmas door
Poinsettias are the official flower of Christmas and make a stunning statement on a front door.
You can use a poinsettia wreath or add live poinsettias to your existing decor.
Poinsettias come in more colors than just red, so you can use them to match your Christmas decorations.
19. Stocking Christmas door
If you have some extra large stockings, you can use them to decorate your door! Just add some evergreen and other decorations to fill in the space.
This door is so cute and creative! You could even add a line of stockings on the bottom of the door to look like a garland.
20. North Pole Christmas door
This door is a perfect example of how to create a theme with a few simple items.
The North Pole sign, a few presents, and a few elves create a whole scene that’s perfect for a Christmas door decorating contest.
21. Winter wonderland Christmas door
If you’re lucky enough to have snow in your area, you can use it to your advantage and create a winter wonderland door.
You can use fake snow, like in this door, or spray paint the snow on the windows and wreath with a can of white spray paint.
You can also add in some snowflakes, like they did on the windows, with a snowflake stencil and some more white spray paint.
This is a great way to add some variety to your snow-covered door.
22. Snowy Christmas door
This entry is simple, but so elegant. The mixture of frosted greenery and the white snow is a great way to show off the season.
If you live in a warmer climate, you might not get snow for Christmas,
but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own! Use white spray paint and a little bit of glitter to give your greenery a snowy look.
23. Christmas cookies door
This is a fun and simple door idea. You can make your own giant gingerbread cookies or use this tutorial to make a gingerbread house door.
Decorate the door with a giant wreath and add some Christmas lights to make it look like a giant cookie!
Conclusion
When planning your Christmas door decorating contest, you’ll want to consider the following:
• Time frame: How long will the contest last? Will it be a one-time event, or will you have a few rounds of voting?
• Rules: Will there be any rules or guidelines for the contest? For example, will participants be required to use only certain materials, or will there be a maximum budget?
• Prizes: Will there be prizes for the winners? If so, what will they be?
• Voting: How will the winners be chosen? Will you have a panel of judges, or will the winners be chosen by popular vote?
• Promotion: How will you let people know about the contest? Will you advertise it on social media, or will you put up flyers around your building or neighborhood?
• Theme: Will there be a theme for the contest, or will participants have free reign to decorate their doors however they like?
• Participation: Will the contest be open to anyone who wants to participate, or will it be limited to a certain group of people (e.g., residents of a particular building or employees of a certain company)?