Pretty Porch Decorations for Christmas offers inspiration from a variety of homes and showhouses. Are you someone who goes all out? I have never had much confidence since Christmas decorating involves bold gestures. And in order to help your porch stand out, you can’t really take an understated approach. So I’m a great admirer of folks who take the time to think about their exterior decorations. Whether it’s a new color story or a clever wreath, there is always something to learn!
![Rustic mountain cabin exterior and front door with Golden retriever at Yellowstone Club - design by Ken Fulk in Elle Decor - photo by Douglas Friedman. #mountainchic](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ken-fulk-yellowstone-club-elle-decor-winter-mountain-lodge-chic-front-door-golden.jpg)
Pretty Porch Decorations for Christmas
Christmas Wreath Inspiration
I never tire of classic cheerful checks…do you?
![Preppy pink check ribbon on a Christmas porch with garland, blue porcelain topiaries, and a sweet wreath on the door - The Pink Clutch Blog. #pinkchristmas #preppychristmas #christmasporch](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/pinkclutchblog-pink-christmas-check-ribbon-garland-blue-porcelain-topiaries-porch.jpg)
Sometimes the style of your front door will dictate where a wreath should hang. Have you ever hung a wreath on the lower portion of the door?
![Charming and rustic Christmas wreath with gold toned bells and ribbon upon a white country door framed with fresh greenery - NineandSixteen.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/nineandsixteen-christmas-wreath-with-bells-and-garland-around-white-door.jpg)
Here’s a farmhouse with pretty porch decorations including checkered ribbon and the wreath below the door’s window.
![Farmhouse Christmas decorated porch with wreath, buffalo check red ribbon, gold bells, and wood reindeer - ShiplapAddict. #christmasporch #farmhousechristmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/003-shiplapaddict-farmhouse-christmas-porch-decor-buffalo-checks-2.jpg)
The symmetry definitely lends itself to a tidy look.
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I have noticed that Scandinavian cottages frequently rely on natural, wild and whimsical looking natural wreaths.
![Beautiful exteriors and front doors decorated for Christmas! #christmasdecor #exteriors #outdoordecor #christmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/002-holiday-inspiration-deco-blogspot-france-white-cottage-exterior-1440x1864.jpg)
Here’s a Scandinavian style entry where the decorations look entirely natural and rustic.
This example illustrates the power of a very pretty wide ribbon. All of the decorations pop against the snowy white exterior.
![Charming white brick exterior of a country home decorated for Christmas with greenery and plaid ribbon - Frontgate. And that light blue door!](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/002-holiday-frontgate-christmas-decorated-house-exterior-light-blue-door-window-boxes-greenery.jpg)
Vintage Basket With Fresh Boughs Instead of a Wreath
Here’s what I did at our former home with its working speak easy on our front door. I found the fishing basket at the antique mall, and it was in poor shape. However, since it was in a covered area, the condition didn’t seem to matter. A few picks of faux berries and a red velvet ribbon was just enough embellishment.
![My alder front door with speakeasy with Christmas greenery and berries in vintage woven fishing basket - Hello Lovely Studio. #frontdoor #christmasdecor #holidaywreath #doordecor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/holiday-decor-hello-lovely-studio-alder-front-door-vintage-fishing-basket-christmas.jpg)
A Mix of Planters for a Casual Look
Country houses often come with beautiful deep porches that may wrap around, and a relaxed look with mismatched planters just works.
![Charming white farmhouse porch decorated simply for Christmas with fresh trees, greenery, and a plaid blanket - Vintage Society Co.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/vintage-society-co-white-farmhouse-christmas-porch-decor-farmhouse.jpg)
Not that you need multiple planters. With one bold move (fine – this involves several bold moves!), one may be plenty.
![Atlanta Holiday Home 2022 decorated entrance with beautiful planter - Boxwoods Atlanta. #holidayporch](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/atlantaholidayhome2022-front-door-porch-boxwoodsatlanta-christmas-greenery-dhcphoto.jpg)
I’ll never recover from seeing the patina on these planters in an Atlanta Holiday House from a few Christmases ago.
![Magnificent Christmas decorated porch with large scale topiary planters, fresh greenery, and ribbon - Home for Holidays Atlanta. #christmasporch #holidayhouse](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/003-home-for-the-holidays-christmas-exterior-platners-atlanta-homes.jpg)
Can you even get over the movement created with the garlands and all that gorgeous pale pink ribbon?
The pink makes me think of both sugar plum fairies and cotton candy!
Depending on your exterior house color, bold pink is another option for your pretty porch.
Magnolia Garland
Magnolia leaves are so gorgeous, and since the back of the leaves are brown, there’s a pleasing very natural color combination.
![Charming, traditional and classic white and blue porch decorated for Christmas with magnolia garland and topiary - Julia Berolzheimer.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/julia-berolzheimer-christmas-porch-decor-magnolia-garland-blue-door.jpg)
Just in case you love the exterior colors and care to snag the exact paint colors…Benjamin Moore Simply White and Benjamin Moore Blue Porcelain. Topiaries in blue Chinoiserie pots is another inspiring idea to consider along with little copper lanterns.
![Charming, traditional and classic white and blue porch decorated for Christmas with magnolia garland, mini trees in porcelain planters and topiaries - Julia Berolzheimer.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/julia-berolzheimer-christmas-porch-decor-magnolia-garland-blue-door-2.jpg)
![White Christmas Decorating Ideas - Hello Lovely Studio](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/white-christmas-decorating-ideas-timeless-holiday-home-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
With so much charm and texture even without decorations, it’s easy to see why just a few magnolia moments works:
![Beautiful exteriors and front doors decorated for Christmas! #christmasdecor #exteriors #outdoordecor #christmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/white-farmhouse-exterior-porch-front-door-greenery-becky-owens.jpg)
Sometimes it helps to see that bling-y accents, ribbons, bows, and even planters are optional depending on the look you’re after.
Storybook Charm for Pretty Christmas Porches
Isn’t this bell hanging below the exterior sconce sweet?
Can you even imagine living in a gingerbread house cottage like this during the holidays? I love how old milk cans hold Christmas trees flanking the step up to the porch. Here’s another perspective:
![Beautiful exteriors and front doors decorated for Christmas! #christmasdecor #exteriors #outdoordecor #christmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tofruer-cottage-exterior-winter-2.jpg)
Black Accents for Front Entrance Decor
Isn’t black striking as a backdrop and accent for greenery?
![Beautiful white traditional house exterior with black door decorated for Christmas with garland and wreath - Just a Girl Blog.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/just-a-girl-blog-white-traditional-house-exterior-christmas-garland-wreath.jpg)
I love how the birch branches provide added texture and height to the arrangement.
![Holiday humor and Home alone quirky Christmas quote about the McCallister mortgage. #holidayhumor #funnychristmas #holidayquotes #homealonemovie](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/funny-home-alone-holiday-quote-humor-hello-lovely-studio.jpg)
DIY Christmas Garland Lesson
Textural Ideas to Create Visual Interest
Is it really as simple as lanterns and baskets?
![Beautiful exteriors and front doors decorated for Christmas! #christmasdecor #exteriors #outdoordecor #christmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pinterest-de-white-cottage-winter-exterior.jpg)
Because I’m beginning to think so.
![Christmas decoor on a charming stone barn with rustic wood doors, Christmas wreaths, and lanterns - Pottery Barn.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/pottery-barn-christmas-decorated-stone-barn-with-rustic-wood-doors-and-lanterns.jpg)
Whimsical Doormats for Warm Welcomes
There are so many wonderful choices! Layering is a very popular option:
Bet you’ll score timelessly classic holiday decorations at McGee to use for many Christmases to come.
![White farmhouse exterior decorated for Christmas simply with fresh greenery, doormat, and galvanized buckets - Studio McGee.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/studio-mcgee-white-christmas-porch-with-simple-greenery-farmhouse.jpg)
![Funny holiday humor quote about Christmas and the cost on Hello Lovely Studio. #funnyholidayquotes #christmasquotes #christmashumor](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FUNNY-CHRISTMAS-QUOTE-holiday-humor-hello-lovely-studio-cost-a-lot.jpg)
A Timeless Look With Wreaths on Windows
It’s always a traditional look, no matter the size or style of the home.
![Breathtaking and traditional white grand home with fresh green Christmas wreaths in every window! Rach Parcell.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/rach-parcell-white-traditional-home-christmas-wreaths-in-windows-snow.jpg)
Understated Christmas Exteriors
Olive branches, bells, and ivory ribbon? Yes, please.
I suppose when your home is this darling, you only need a few lights and two wreaths!
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Simple touches are often the secret to an elegant look.
![Beautiful exteriors and front doors decorated for Christmas! #christmasdecor #exteriors #outdoordecor #christmas](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mcgee-white-farmhouse-exterior-front-door-greenery.jpg)
You honestly cannot go wrong with real evergreens and silk ribbon!
Pretty Plus-Sized Pinecones
We are not all minimalists (thank goodness!), and at Christmas MORE can definitely be MORE!
![Gorgeous entry to a French country manse (AHL Home for the Holidays showhouse) decorated for Christmas with huge planter filled with greenery and oversized pinecones - Southern Hospitality.](https://www.hellolovelystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/home-for-the-holidays-christmas-exterior-platners-atlanta-homes-2.jpg)
What do you think of these garlands that swag and continue on the porch floor, hugging the planter? I’m loving it.
Tour a Memorable Holiday Showhouse
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-michele
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