26 Best Christmas Porch Decorations for a Very Merry Outdoor Display

There's hardly anything more classically Christmas than big sweeping strands of garland, wreaths, lights, and plenty of red. Take a cue from this blogger and add details like plaid pillows and baskets full of greenery.

Get the tutorial at The Everyday Home.

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One of the simplest ways to add some Christmas spirit to your porch setup: a doormat! We love the stacked look of these mats with buffalo plaid beneath.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Get creative with your DIY wreaths by hanging a mini Christmas tree right on your door for all to see. You can easily make this one with a tabletop tree, lights, burlap ribbon, and a few other craft items.

Get the tutorial at Mad In Crafts.

If this porch décor doesn't make your face light up with a smile, we don't know what will! Just look at it! Plus, it's easier than it looks to put the fun, fabulous, and festive garland together using items like wooden ovals, paint, and twist ties.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Cloth.

Add a wintry touch so reminiscent of dashing through the snow with a simple DIY decoration such as this wooden sled. You can pick up a similar one at your local craft store then paint it the color of your choice. We love the festive red that reads "Let it Snow."

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and A Princess.

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A large pallet wood Christmas tree is just perfect for your porch—especially if you're wanting to lean into the rustic holiday look. You can leave the wood natural like this blogger or even paint it to match the rest of your décor.

Get the tutorial at Over The Big Moon.

Need a rustic touch for your porch? Make a super cute and festive wheelbarrow for your tree! This blogger turned a DIY fall apple cart into a Christmas one by adding a vinyl sign, painting the wheels red, and adding faux fur to hide the tree base.

Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.

There are a lot of different ways to approach Christmas porch greenery. Add pops of color by placing poinsettias in bold red baskets and incorporating other red accents.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

You can make one of the easiest outdoor decorations with three simple ingredients: duct tape, rubber bands, and poster board! These cuties will also be a bit water resistant because of the tape.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

A metal cookie cutter wreath looks beautiful hanging against any color front door. The red ribbon and evergreen sprigs give it a splash of festive color. Plus, you don’t have to worry so much about wear and tear from the weather!

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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This blogger picked up a pair of inexpensive fiberglass skis from a local antique store and transformed them into the most incredible vintage decor piece. Lean the skis against the side of your home, or hang them from the front door!

Get the tutorial at Snazzy Little Things.

Transform your regular old birdhouse into a festive gingerbread house. You can choose to paint the houses gingerbread brown or go for brighter hues, and “frost” them with puffy paint and glitter.

Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.

Spread some Christmas joy with this sweet striped sign. Make it twice as nice by adding a garland!

Get the tutorial at Landeelu.

Opt for a modern look this year with a funky tile doormat, rainbow wreath, and brightly colored bottle brush trees. If you live somewhere warm, add a succulent for a natural touch.

Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.

Need a simple piece of décor that will make your porch glow? Grab a wooden crate, throw in some birch logs or firewood, and then add twinkle lights to illuminate the bottom.

Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.

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Rest or hang this adorable craft wood Christmas sign outside! It features a mason jar with the word “NOEL,” filled with glitter paper poinsettias, and a buffalo check bow.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

Set up an adorable miniature garden in your porch planter! This tutorial shows you how to grow and plant mini trees in a potter, and offers crafting instructions for tiny reindeer, ornaments, and twiggy gnomes to stick in the dirt.

Get the tutorial at Garden Therapy.

This planter display looks like it's straight out of a charming Christmas movie! To achieve this look, plant tiny trees in baskets, galvanized metal buckets, and planters. Balance them out with a candle lantern, a stack of firewood, and a glass jar with an evergreen sprig.

Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought.

Sometimes, simple and traditional does the trick. Hang a classic wreath and a garland across your doorway, and place evergreen planters on either side of the doormat. For an extra charming touch, fill a red bowl with pinecones in your seating area.

Get the tutorial at Just a Girl and Her Blog.

You’ve seen plant terrariums, but have you ever seen a Christmas one? Line them along your porch banister or set them on an outdoor table.

Get the tutorial at Holland Avenue Home.

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