Give your front porch a festive makeover for the holiday season with these DIY Christmas porch decorations that your guests and neighborhood will love!
From cozy farmhouse Christmas decorations to vintage and rustic Christmas decor ideas, you’ll find the perfect project for your decor style and budget that will turn your entrance into the talk of the tinsel town—without breaking the bank.
With over a hundred DIY outdoor Christmas decorations to choose from, get ready to transform your front porch into a winter wonderland that’ll make every guest, visitor, and passerby feel the warmth and joy of the season.
These DIY Christmas decorations for the porch will improve your curb appeal on a budget and add holiday cheer and festive charm to your outdoor space! You will find Christmas door decorations, planter ideas, Christmas wreath ideas, porch displays, Christmas light ideas, and much more.
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Farmhouse and Neutral Christmas Porches
Mini Trees in Wood Planters from Love Grows Wild
Cozy Farmhouse Red Wagon Display from Postcard from the Ridge
Festive and Frugal Porch from On Sutton Place
Buffalo Check Home Tour from The Design Twins
Buffalo Plaid and Red Holiday Decorations from Living on Cloud Nine
Christmas Cottage Decorating Ideas from Most Lovely Things
Farmhouse Christmas Front Porch from My Georgian Farmhouse (via Instagram)
DIY Holiday Decor Ideas from On Sutton Place
Farmhouse Holiday Decorations from The Finley Farmhouse (via Instagram)
Porch with Repurposed Finds from Home Stories A to Z
Red Buffalo Plaid Decor from Beyond Gray (via Instagram)
Simple and Festive Winter Decor from Steph Read Blog
Black and White Rustic Farmhouse Decorations from Rain and Pine
Buffalo Plaid Decor from Jordon Jean
Rustic, Natural, and Vintage Christmas Porches
Rustic Holiday House Tour from Unskinny Boppy
Red Wagon Display (source unknown)
Wooden Vintage Sled Decor from Sadie Seasongoods
Rustic Winter Front Porch from Sarah Joy
Classic Holiday Decorations from Happy Housie
Eclectic Christmas Porch from Robb Restyle
Festive Outdoor Decorating Ideas from Bigger Than the Three of Us
Evergreen Garland Makeover from Craftberry Bush
Natural Winter Decorating Ideas from Home Stories A to Z
White Birch Logs and Chalkboard from Cottage in the Oaks
Outdoor Rustic Glam Decorations from Ribbons and Glue
Simple Rustic Winter Decorations from The Kim Six Fix
Rustic Christmas Display from Liz Marie
Joy Wood Sign and Sleigh Vintage Christmas Decor (source unknown)
Vintage Holiday Decorations from Cottage in the Oaks
DIY $10 Vintage Sled from Fynes Designs
Antique Christmas Red Wagon Display from Instagram
Wooden Sled with Evergreen and Pinecones (source unknown)
Natural Front Porch Decorations from Hospitality Designs
Vintage Joy Sign (source unknown)
Rustic Outdoor Display from Instagram
Retro Christmas Porch from Instagram
Vintage Wagon Display from Pinterest
Layered Holiday Sled Display from Hoosier Homemade
Traditional Christmas Porch Decorations
Festive Front Door Sign from 320 Sycamore
Fresh Pine Garland and Wreath Doorway Decorations from Instagram
Outdoor Holiday Tour from R&R At Home
Festive Holiday Entryway Decorations from Instagram
Winter Log Display (source unknown)
Red Plaid Porch from On Sutton Place
Christmas Loveseat from 21 Rosemary Lane
Classic Outdoor Decor from Citrine Living
Holiday Lanterns from Dimples and Tangles
Christmas Tree and Presents Display (source unknown)
Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas from Home Stories A to Z
Hanging Ornaments in the Entryway (source unknown)
Hanging Oversized Ball Ornaments from The Essence of Home
Festive Outdoor Decorations from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Entrance with Bows, Ornaments, and Snowflakes (source unknown)
Holiday Front Porch from HLC Studio
Christmas Planters and Topiaries
10 Minute Chalk Pen Galvanized Buckets from Finding Home Farms
How to Make Winter Pots from Evolution of Style
Wood Crate Faux Planter from To Work with My Hands
Stacked Presents Topiary from The Seasonal Home
Holiday Planter from Ottawa Garden Design
Dollar Tree Crystal Bowl Topiary from Celebrate and Decorate
Tomato Cage Christmas Tree Topiary from Two Twenty One
DIY Urns on a Budget from Creek Line House
Festive Outdoor Planter from One Creative Housewife
DIY Tall Ornament Topiary from The Creativity Exchange
Hanging Basket (source unknown)
You could also add some evergreen clippings and pinecones instead of ornaments
Terra Cotta Holiday Planter from Plough Your Own Furrow
Holiday Bucket Decorations from Laughing Abi
Fall to Winter Floral Arrangement (source unknown)
Ornaments and Garland in Window Box Planter from Just Grand
$2 Large Silver Balls Topiary (source unknown)
$2 plastic balls + silver spray paint + red ribbon and bows
Stacked Present Topiary from Deck the Holidays
Other Christmas Porch Decorations
Porch Chair Wreath from The Morrison
Holiday Lanterns for the Doorway from One Good Thing
Joy Outdoor Wreath Sign from Fynes Designs
DIY Ladder Christmas Decorations (source unknown)
Here is a tutorial for how to make the ladder for only $5
Wreath Trio for the Front Door from Decor and the Dog
Hanging Star Lantern Decorations from Polka Dot Chair
Evergreen Gnomes for the Porch from Holly Grace
Snowman Wreath from Sweet Little Bluebird
Holiday Light Decoration from In My Own Style
Light Decoration with Greenery (source unknown)
Simple Garland Bunting (source unknown)
Festive Outdoor Light from Thrifty Decor Chick
Sharpie Art Sign from Finding Home Farms
Candy Cane Holder from Better Homes and Gardens
Cranberry Luminary Walkway Decorations from Better Homes and Gardens
Lighted PVC Candy Canes from DIY Show-Off
Burlap and Pine Cone Decorations (source unknown)
Mason Jar Lights from All Things Heart and Home
Terra Cotta Snowman from Home Depot
Cute Snowman Pillar (source unknown)
Evergreen Ladder from Ashbee Design
DIY Holiday Sign from The Happy Scraps
How to Make Your Own Giant Hanging Ornaments from DIY N Crafts
Giant Silver Bells from Kenneth Wingard
Giant Ornaments From Old Tires from Addicted 2 DIY
Dollar Tree Cake Pan Ornaments from Smart School House
Festive Deco Mesh Garland for the Doorway (source unknown)
Here is a tutorial for how to make your own deco mesh door garland for cheap
Christmas Porch FAQs
To get your outdoor porch ready for Christmas, start by draping string lights or icicle lights around the exterior for that cozy twinkle.
Next, hang a simple DIY Christmas Wreath on your door as a festive focal point. You can make a wreath using cheap materials and natural elements like burlap, pinecones, and greenery. Frame your doorway with a simple homemade DIY Christmas garland that matches your wreath.
Add planters filled with seasonal greenery, ornament topiaries, poinsettias, or even decorated mini Christmas trees on either side of your entryway. Don’t forget a personalized holiday welcome mat at your front door.
For an extra cozy touch, add plaid blankets and holiday throw pillows to your outdoor porch furniture or a lantern or a bowl full of seasonal items like holly berries, pine cones, and evergreens to your tabletop.
For a layered look, add a pallet sign or a vintage sled to give your display some height. The key is to layer your decorations by combining lights, natural elements, and colorful accents to create a warm, inviting entryway that captures the Christmas spirit!
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Mary. T says
Try using Velcro strips. They came in black and white. Usually sticky on one side. Should work for you.
Jan Bishop says
I have been looking everywhere to see what was used to decorate the column. I see that felt was used with to sided tape. I would think everything would get wet and fall off when it rained or snowed. Does anyone have any ideas what could be used other than painting the face and black felt for eyes and felt buttons. Really don’t want my columns. ruined. If u have any suggestions email me at janbishop4@gmail.com. Thanks
Sheila Olson says
So many great ideas using things I already have! Thanks
Kitty Pearl says
Thanks! All great ideas.
Now I’m definitely ready to start the holidays:)
Irene M Campbell says
Wonderfully creative ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!
prudentpennypincher.com says
You’re welcome! 🙂
Deb says
Oh my goodness! You have SO many great ideas! I like that you show several different styles, from rustic and farm-y to sophisticated—all fun! You make me wish that I had several dozen porches so I could try out a bunch each Christmas! Thanks for collecting and sharing these ideas!
prudentpennypincher.com says
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you like them 🙂
mariah says
i love them