50 DIY Apartment Christmas Decor Ideas

Give your home a festive touch and spread some holiday cheer on a budget with these DIY small apartment Christmas decor ideas.

From balcony decorations to small Christmas tree ideas, there are ideas for every inch of your apartment with a focus on maximizing your small budget and small space by decorating everyday items, using dollar tree supplies, and utilizing unused space to give your home a festive makeover for the holidays. There are Christmas wall decorations, window decor ideas, door decor, and much more.

You will find both indoor and outdoor apartment DIY Christmas decorations, so you can decorate your entire apartment on a budget with these DIY projects. These holiday decorating ideas also make fun Christmas crafts for adults too! Whether you are looking for centerpiece ideas or outdoor light ideas, there are plenty of ideas that will show you how to decorate your apartment for the holiday season without breaking the bank. There are holiday decor ideas for the kitchen, living room, front porch, and more!

Outdoor and Balcony Apartment Christmas Decor

Holiday Balcony with Small Tree & Presents from Goodness Grace

Candy Cane Lights on an Apartment Balcony (source unknown)

Simple and Festive Winter Front Porch Decor from Steph Read Blog

Outdoor Christmas Lights for Balcony (source unknown)

Holiday Lanterns from Dimples and Tangles

Icicle Lights for Apartment Balcony Railings (source unknown)

Stacked Presents Topiary from The Seasonal Home

Dollar Tree Crystal Bowl Topiary from Celebrate and Decorate

DIY Tall Ornament Topiary from The Creativity Exchange

Festive Outdoor Light from Thrifty Decor Chick

Front Door & Window Decor Ideas

Hanging Ornaments Window Apartment Decoration
assorted round ornaments, white curling ribbons, large bow

Christmas Evergreen Wreath from Frugal Homemaker

DIY Berry Wreath from That’s What Che Said

Starry Lights Window (source unknown)
Get them on Amazon

Dollar Tree Snowflake Ornament Door Hanger from Staying Home Sawyer

Snowman Door Decoration from The Creative Stamper Spot
All you need is construction paper and red striped gift paper.
You can also add the same decoration to your fridge if it’s white.

Bow Wrapped Door Decor Idea from Blush and Bashful
red ribbon, Chirstmas bow, floral wire
Here is a tutorial for how to make a bow

Festive Wrapping Paper Door Decoration from The New Wife Style

Wrapped Door for the Holidays from Naptime Decorator

Snowy Window Garland from Gooseberry Patch

Easy Christmas Cards Display from Thrifty Decor Chick

Pinecone Cluster Door Hanger from Brown Sugar Toast

Paper Snowflake Decoration (source unknown)
You could do this for doors or windows.
All you need is paper, scissors, string, tape

Holiday Ornament Window Decor
ribbons, ornaments, bead garlands

Dollar Tree Woodland Small Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher

Festive Garland Around the Door (source unknown)

Small Christmas Tree Ideas

Small and Simple Tree in a Basket from The Merry Thought

Wall Christmas Tree Decor Idea
garland, mini lights, small round ornaments, zip ties, mini lights, adhesive clips

Rustic Mini Christmas Tree on a Crate from Shanty 2 Chic

Mini Tabletop Trees in a Vase
evergreen clippings large, vase, ornaments

Small Tree from Yves Town

Small Living Room with a Tree (source unknown)

Festive Apartment Living Room (source unknown)

Small Christmas Tree on a Sled from Junkaholique

Driftwood Christmas Tree
drift wood branches, saw, ornaments, clear lights, fishing line, command strips, twig star

Kitchen Christmas Apartment Decor Ideas

Gift Bow Kitchen Cabinets
Christmas bows and coordinating ribbons, glue gun

DIY Kitchen Garland from Pinterest

Wreaths and Bow on Refrigerator from Home Stories A to Z

Farmhouse Holiday Kitchen from Clean and Scentsible

Mini Trees in Galvanized Buckets from It All Started With Paint

Greenery Garland Card Holder from Simply Seleta

Small and Festive Kitchen with Bows on Cabinets and Light Up Garlands (source unknown)

Snowman Fridge from Hands On as We Grow

Hot Cocoa Galvanized Tiered Tray (source unknown)
Perfect for apartments that don’t have a lot of kitchen counter space but want a hot cocoa or coffee bar!

Festively Decorated Cart for the Holidays from Pinterest

Dining Room Chandelier Decorations from House of Noise

Santa Hat Chairs
red & white felt, sewing machine, thread, glue gun

Christmas Stockings for Dining Room Chairs
All you need are stockings and ribbons for hanging

Dollar Tree Hot Cocoa Bar from Re-Fabbed
Affordable and small hot cocoa bar idea that is perfect for an apartment with limited countertop space.

Small Apartment Pantry Decorated with Evergreen Clippings and Ornaments

Other Apartment Christmas Decorations

Dollar Store Winter Vases from Taryn Whitetaker

Ornaments & Lights Centerpiece Ideas (source unknown)
battery-operated fairy lights, colorful ornaments, pine cones, and other accents

Quick Candy Vase from Good Housekeeping

$10 Candy Cane Stripped Candle Centerpieces from Ann’s Bridal Bargains

DIY Wall Mounted Advent Calendar from The DIY Dreamer

Paper Snowflakes Hanging from Ceiling from I Heart Organizing

Falling Snow (source unknown)
cotton balls, fishing line

Rustic Stocking Holder from Honey Bear Lane
Perfect for people who don’t have fireplaces or mantels because you can put them on any shelf with some space!