20 Christmas House Ideas
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! It’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to decorate your home for the holidays.
The best thing about Christmas decorations is that you can really let your creativity go wild.
You can decorate just about anything, from your porch to your yard to your mantel to your Christmas tree to your dining table.
If you’re looking for some inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’m giving you 20 Christmas house ideas.
From the front porch to the living room, I’m giving you ideas to decorate every room in your home.
1. Miniature Christmas Village
A small Christmas village is the perfect way to add a touch of holiday magic to your home.
Whether you have an existing village or you’re starting from scratch,
you can create a winter wonderland in your living room with a snowy faux fur rug and some bottle brush trees.
If you’re looking to create a more cohesive look, stick to a color palette of white, silver, and gold.
2. Christmas Trees and Lights
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a tree, right? Even if you’re not a fan of the traditional evergreen,
you can still bring a festive tree into your home with a bit of creativity.
We love how the tree in this living room is made out of birch logs and is decorated with simple white lights,
white and silver ornaments, and a few pops of red.
This tree is the perfect example of how to decorate a tree to match the rest of your home’s decor.
3. Santa Claus and Reindeer
Santa Claus and his reindeer are the classic Christmas decoration for the roof. This display is a fun and festive way to add a little holiday cheer to your home.
Some people even make a tradition of adding a new reindeer to their collection each year.
This is a great way to build up your collection and make your display unique.
4. Christmas Wreaths
You can never go wrong with hanging a Christmas wreath on your front door! There are so many different styles and colors to choose from.
I love the look of a classic green wreath with a big red bow. You could also add a monogram to your wreath for a personalized touch.
If you have double doors, you can add two smaller wreaths or two of the same wreath.
I love the idea of using a wreath with a sign in the middle that says “Merry Christmas” or “Welcome”.
5. Christmas Garlands
If you want to go all out with your Christmas decorations, make a garland the star of your front porch display.
This lush garland features a variety of faux greenery, pinecones, and white poinsettias.
To make it feel even more festive, add in a few strands of Christmas lights.
Topiaries in coordinating planters add a finishing touch to this holiday look.
6. Christmas Stockings
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. That’s how the story goes, right?
The tradition of hanging Christmas stockings is a classic and one that you can have fun with.
This home features a variety of different stockings in a variety of colors.
They’re all hung from a classic garland, which is a perfect way to add a touch of Christmas to your fireplace.
7. Christmas Presents
Don’t you love how the presents under the tree match the pillows and blanket on the sofa?
This is a perfect example of how to incorporate a Christmas color palette throughout the room.
8. Christmas Candles
Christmas candles are a great way to add a cozy feel to your home. You can place them in your windows, on your mantel, or even on your kitchen table.
If you don’t want to light your candles, you can also find flameless options that still look and smell like the real thing.
9. Christmas Carolers
This Christmas house is straight out of a holiday movie.
The window boxes are overflowing with greenery and red ornaments, and the front door is flanked with two pre-lit Christmas trees.
The Christmas carolers add a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to the front yard,
and the twinkling lights and wreaths on every window make the house look like a winter wonderland.
10. Christmas Elves
Elves are always a fun addition to your Christmas décor.
You can have a few elves decorating their own little tree in a playroom, or you can have elves decorating the tree in your living room.
Make your elves the focal point of the room by placing them front and center on the tree.
You can use a variety of elf ornaments, or you can use one or two large elf decorations.
Top the tree with a large elf hat and use a fun and colorful tree skirt to complete the look.
11. Christmas Nativity Scene
The star of Bethlehem shines brightly in this Christmas house design.
The nativity scene is the focal point of this front porch, with a large, lit star hanging above it.
A garland of greenery and twinkle lights runs along the roof’s edge, and a pair of lighted trees flank the front door.
The Christmas tree on the right side of the porch is adorned with blue, gold, and silver decorations.
12. Christmas Snowflakes
This home’s beautiful light displays are made even more stunning with the addition of large snowflakes.
These large snowflakes add a touch of elegance to the traditional Christmas lights and greenery.
13. Christmas Snowmen
Snowmen are the perfect way to keep your decorating going from Christmas to the new year.
This classic motif can be used in a variety of ways, such as in a festive snowman wreath.
You could even create a snowman village on your entryway table or fireplace mantel.
14. Christmas Candy Canes
If you’re not a fan of traditional red and green Christmas decor, take a cue from this festive house and decorate with candy canes.
The red and white color scheme is so fun and unexpected, especially when it’s carried throughout the entire house.
I love the way the candy cane theme is carried through the kitchen with a simple vase of red and white flowers.
15. Christmas Gingerbread House
Create a gingerbread house that’s just as sweet as the treats you’ll be enjoying.
This house is made from gingerbread cookies and includes a candy cane fence, a candy roof, and a gumball chimney.
If you’re not feeling confident in your gingerbread house making skills, you can buy a pre-made house and decorate it to your liking.
16. Christmas Ornaments
When it comes to decorating your house for Christmas, you can never have too many ornaments.
In this breakfast nook, a simple evergreen wreath with a red velvet bow is accented with a collection of vintage glass ornaments.
You can also add ornaments to your kitchen cabinets, your chandeliers, and even your window boxes.
17. Christmas Nutcracker
A nutcracker Christmas theme is one of the most classic and timeless ways to decorate your home for the holidays.
The nutcracker is a traditional symbol of good luck and protection in Germany, and it’s a great way to add a little whimsy to your Christmas decor.
I love the nutcracker Christmas tree and garland in this home.
The nutcracker is a fun and playful theme that’s perfect for families.
You can even have your kids help you decorate the tree with nutcracker ornaments.
18. Christmas Poinsettia
The poinsettia is a classic Christmas flower, so why not show it off in a big way?
This home has a large wreath on the front of the house, and a smaller one on the front door. Both are filled with beautiful red poinsettias.
The garland over the door is also filled with the festive flower.
This home is a great example of how to use a classic Christmas flower and make it the star of your holiday decor.
19. Christmas Santa’s Sleigh
If you have a large front yard, you can use a few different Christmas yard decorations to create a Santa’s sleigh scene.
This idea features a large inflatable Santa in his sleigh being pulled by reindeer.
To create this look, you can add a variety of different lights to your trees and shrubs and use a few different inflatables.
This is a great way to incorporate multiple Christmas yard decorations into one cohesive scene.
20. Merry Christmas Sign
If you’re looking for a classic way to decorate your front porch, hang a sign next to your door that says “Merry Christmas.”
You can find signs like this at any home goods store or make your own. This simple sign is made with a chalkboard and chalk marker.
You can also add a wreath above the sign to give your porch an extra pop of color.
Conclusion
When it comes to holiday decorating, your front door is the first thing your guests see when they arrive. Create a warm welcome with these Christmas door decoration ideas. For more Christmas decoration ideas, check out our holiday decorating tips.
