Christmas Door Decorations for the Holidays

Do you decorate your door throughout the year? The most common way to decorate a front door for Christmas is to hang a beautiful wreath and call it a day. While a holiday wreath is worth considering, there are plenty of other ways you can make a statement.

We've gathered several Christmas door decoration ideas that you can DIY in a few hours or less. To give you an idea, there are some unconventional wreaths, banners, and swags that can be used on any door in the house. We also included some cute signs, upcycling projects, and design ideas to get you started.

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Welcome Guests With a Custom Sign

Polkadot Chair

Did you just move into a new home or are you inviting new people over this holiday? Give your guests confidence that they are at the right home with this custom Christmas sign from Polkadot Chair.

DIY Personalized Wood Christmas Sign from Polkadot Chair
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Make a Holiday Banner

Lia Griffith

Banners are versatile decor pieces that can be hung from mantles, walls, furniture, and doors. We recommend hanging this custom Christmas banner on an interior door or inside a storm door, so it doesn't blow away in the wind.

Papercut Christmas Banner from Lia Griffith
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Use Old Ornaments to Make a Wreath

Chelsea Foy

If you have a vibrant front door, make sure your decorations don't clash or detract from the door. This bright yellow door is accented with a simple yet stylish ornament wreath. Check out the tutorial to see how simple this project is to complete.

How to Make a Christmas Ornament Wreath from The Spruce
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Convert a Purse Into a Christmas Door Hanger

House of Hawthornes

This ingenious door hanger from House of Hawthornes upcycles an old red purse and turns it into a vessel for various seasonal greenery. If you don't have a red or green purse on hand, head to a local thrift shop and see what you can find.

Upcycled Plaid Christmas Door Hanger from House of Hawthornes

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Craft a Wreath in the Shape of a Tree

Sarah Hearts

One way to make a big statement on an exterior door is to make whatever you put on the door bigger and shinier. A circular wreath can only take up so much of a door, but a wreath in the shape of a Christmas tree will fill up much more space. Learn how to make a wreath similar to this one over on Sarah Hearts.

DIY Tree Shaped Wreath from Sarah Hearts
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Drape a Simple Noel Banner

A Beautiful Mess

This Christmas door decoration is simple enough to make with kids and can be customized to match your home's exterior. Before attempting this project, think about how much of an impact you want to make. The larger the banner, the more eye-catching the door will be.

Holiday Door Banner DIY from A Beautiful Mess
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Decorate the Entry With Fresh Greens

Taryn Whiteaker

One simple way to decorate a door for Christmas is to swag one long strand of greens along the perimeter of the doorway. Complete the look with a simple evergreen swag in the center of the door. For more details, head over to Taryn Whiteaker's blog post.

Christmas Porch with Fresh Greens from Taryn Whiteaker
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Customize a Rustic Christmas Sign

The Crafted Sparrow

Here is another customizable Christmas sign that you can effortlessly hang on the interior or exterior doors. This tutorial from The Crafted Sparrow is easy for beginners to follow and can be completed in an afternoon.

DIY Christmas Sign from The Crafted Sparrow

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Learn How to Make a Modern Christmas Wreath

Cherished Bliss

There are hundreds of ways to make Christmas wreaths, but only a few stand out. This holiday wreath from Cherished Bliss is ideal because it's simple to make, but the end result looks like something you'd find in a designer home goods store.

How to Make a Modern Christmas Wreath from Cherished Bliss
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Decorate a Door With Vinyl Signs

My Repurposed Life

Once you have a ton of vinyl Christmas signs, decide which door you want to decorate. You could decorate just your front door, or you could decide to decorate all the cabinet doors in your kitchen. The trick here is to collage the signs close enough together so they make a big impact.

Christmas Vinyl Signs from My Repurposed Life
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Turn an Embroidery Hoop Into a Minimal Wreath

Caylin Harris

If you have your grandmother's old embroidery hoops, consider transforming one into a piece of Christmas decor. The final result is clean and modern, so be sure that style goes with your existing decor. This simple embroidery hoop wreath will look great on minimal, light-colored doors. Consider a bulkier, more substantial Christmas wreath if your door has a lot of detail or is a dark color.

DIY Embroidery Hoop Christmas Wreath from The Spruce
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Transform an Embroidery Hoop Into a Rustic Wreath

Love Create Celebrate

If the previous hoop wreath was too minimal and simple for your home, consider this more rustic, farmhouse-inspired hoop wreath. The embroidery hoop is painted a dark color, which helps give this wreath a more substantial feel.

DIY Modern Christmas Wreath from Love Create Celebrate

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Turn Old Skis Into a Clever Door Hanger

The Kim Six Fix

If you want a true conversation piece on your front door, head over to The Kim Six Fix to see how she completely transformed a pair of old skis. Once you see the before picture, you'll understand how virtually unrecognizable these skis became after some clever painting and staging.

Painted Thrift Store Ski Makeover from The Kim Six Fix
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Put Together an Easy Christmas Swag

A Piece of Rainbow

Ananda from A Piece of Rainbow is convinced that this is the easiest Christmas Swag you can make. Considering how great the swag looks, this is a tutorial worth checking out. The best part is that you can use leftover tree trimmings to pull the door decor together.

Easiest DIY Christmas Swag Ever from A Piece of Rainbow
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Create a Simple Evergreen Wreath

Delineate Your Dwelling

If you are a fan of no-fuss decorating, consider this door decoration idea. The best part about this tutorial is that it doesn't require a lot of money or supplies. To keep things simple, hang a simple evergreen wreath that's made with only two faux or real tree branches.

Simple Holiday Evergreen Wreath from Delineate Your Dwelling