When decorating for Christmas, your front porch is one of the first things your guest will see.
It should be beautiful & festive and provide a glimpse of what they will find inside your home.
Here are some interior designer tips & tricks for how to decorate a front porch for Christmas.
Wreath
Most front porch Christmas decorations include a wreath, usually hung on the front door.
Your Christmas wreath can be artificial, or it can be a natural wreath that will not only greet your guests with its beauty but also its Christmas aroma.
You can also hang wreaths in windows, especially if you have an oversized window over your front door.
Consider adding battery powered lights t#ad o your wreath to make it glow. Many battery powered string lights include remote controls so it is easy to turn on and off the lights.
It is typically an evergreen wreath with a red bow, but you can use a more unique wreath that showcases your own design style.
Lights
Many people add lights to the exterior of their homes for Christmas.
When putting up lights, don't forget to illuminate the front porch so guests know where they should go.
White or clear Christmas lights are most popular, however some people prefer multi-colored lights for a more colorful Christmas display.
If you are using white lights, make sure to select lights that are all the same warmth - either all warm lights that give off a yellow glow or all cool lights that give off a blue glow.
In addition to string lights, also consider battery powered or solar powered candle lanterns, which are very popular for lining the sidewalk or driveway.
Garland
Wrapping Christmas garland #ad around your porch railing, hand rails, front door, windows, or columns is a nice touch to add a little green when decorating for Christmas.
You can use real greenery or artificial greenery, but make sure it is approved for use outdoors.
Consider decorating your garland with Christmas ornaments, pine cones, and other Christmas decorations.
You can add lights to your garland to help it glow.
Consider using multiple types of garland in different colors and leaf shapes stacked on top of each other for a unique texture and high end look.
Ribbons and Bows
You can decorate your front porch for Christmas using a similar style as the inside of your home.
Decorate your front porch with a wired ribbon that color coordinates with your interior Christmas decorations.
You can weave ribbon in and out of most any stationary object to add color and decor to your porch.
You can add bows to other items, such as wall mounted lights, flower pots, or lanterns.
Popular styles of Christmas ribbon and bows include solid red, solid gold. solid silver, solid green, red tartan, blue & green tartan, snow flakes, tan burlap, red & black plaid, and Christmas tree.
Poinsettias
Poinsettias seem to be the official plant of Christmas, so decorating your front porch with them will set a festive holiday mood.
The most popular poinsettia color is red, followed by white, but they also come in pink and yellow.
You can use artificial poinsettia stems in wreaths or garlands, or you can use living potted poinsettias.
You must be cautious when decorating with poinsettias because they can be toxic if ingested by people or pets.
Some people like to glitter their poinsettia flowers for extra Christmas sparkle with either red or clear glitter.
Christmas Tree
If you have room, you can have a small Christmas tree on your front porch.
Your Christmas tree can be a living Christmas tree in a pot, a cut fresh Christmas tree, an artificial Christmas tree, or lights shaped into a Christmas tree form.
Consider whether you want your Christmas tree to be green, flocked, or a different color.
Consider decorating the Christmas tree on your front porch with ornaments that complement your indoor Christmas decorations. If your porch is covered, you might be able to use indoor decorations that are securely fastened to the tree so they don't move in the wind. If your porch is uncovered, decorate your Christmas tree with outdoor decorations.
Accessories
You can add or switch out your current front porch accessories for ones that are more festive for the Christmas season.
Consider changing out your welcome mat for one that is a Christmas color or has a Christmas theme.
If you have a bench or swing with pillows, switch out your existing pillow for ones that have a Christmas theme #ad.
If you have a potted plant, exchange the decorative exterior pot with a Christmas one or consider adding a large bow to your existing pot.
You can add Christmas and winter accessories such as vintage sleds, a Santa statue, oversized nutcrackers, or ice skates.
