Preparation
Whether you (and your neighbors) want to achieve the most festive block in the neighborhood or simply enjoy the splendor of the Christmas holiday, your front porch is arguably one of the most important places to decorate during this time of year. From the wreath you hang on the door to the mat on the ground below it, your porch is a unique place to tell your Christmas design story. Here, we spoke with leading interior designers, who shared their top picks for Christmas porch decorations.
Williams Sonoma Fresh Noble Fir and Juniper Pre-Lit WreathPottery Barn Caleb Handcrafted Metal Indoor/Outdoor LanternsBuagetup Christmas Outdoor Rugs 24 x 51’‘Black Red Buffalo Plaid Front Porch RugFox Valley Traders Personalized Red Wagon PlanterGrandin Road Pre-Lit Round Twig TreeWondershop Pre-Lit Mixed Greenery Artificial Christmas Pot Filler Clear LightsNational Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas GarlandDII Outdoor 100% Cotton Basket Weave Throw for Indoor/Outdoor UseRoylvan Hanging Outdoor Christmas Star
If home is where the heart is, then your front porch holds the strings. As the welcoming space where your friends and family first experience your interior, you want to ensure your decked-out porch fits your needs.
This may go without saying, but if you don’t have space for a big bench with outdoor pillows and blankets, don’t try to make it fit. The right décor molds seamlessly into your porch effortlessly.
Ideally, your outdoor and indoor Christmas décor should tell a cohesive story. This doesn’t mean that everything needs to match, but your interior and exterior shouldn’t speak to different design extremes. So, if you’re going for a white-and-blue winter wonderland approach, don’t limit yourself to green-and-red colorways outdoors.
If you don’t want to go outside and turn on a bunch of lights, set up a timer, or remember to turn everything off, make sure your Christmas porch décor is high impact, but low effort. The goal is to bring everyone around your holiday cheer—without robbing you of your own!
