17 Simple Christmas Decor Ideas
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by transforming your home into a winter wonderland?
If you’re looking to sprinkle some Christmas cheer throughout your space without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place!
In this guide, we’ve gathered 17 simple yet stunning Christmas decor ideas that will elevate your home’s ambiance and make it feel warm and inviting.
Let’s dive into the holiday magic and get your home ready for the most wonderful time of the year!
1. Use a Christmas tree stand as a vase
The options are endless when it comes to Christmas tree decorations. If you’re looking for something unique, consider using your tree stand as a vase and filling it with a variety of winter greenery.
This is a great way to add a festive touch to your home and it’s super easy to do. You can use a variety of greenery, like pine, cedar, and eucaly, and you can even add in some holly and berries for a pop of color. Best of all, the greenery will make your home smell amazing!
2. Hang ornaments from your windows
If you have a large collection of ornaments, try hanging some in your windows. This is a great way to add a little extra Christmas magic to your home, and it’s super easy to do.
You can use fishing line or ribbon to hang the ornaments, and then just tape the line to the top of the window frame. If you have a curtain rod, you could also hang the ornaments from the rod.
3. Use Christmas cards as decor
If you’re anything like me, you love receiving Christmas cards in the mail. I love to display them in our home and see the smiling faces of our friends and family.
This year, I decided to display our Christmas cards in a new way. I simply taped them to the wall in the shape of a Christmas tree. I love how it turned out and it was so easy to do!
You could also use Command hooks to hang your Christmas cards in the shape of a tree. Or, if you have a fireplace, you could lean them on the mantel. There are so many ways you can display your Christmas cards!
4. Decorate your dining chairs
If you don’t have a lot of space to add Christmas decor, look to your dining room. You can easily add a touch of Christmas to your dining room chairs with a wreath or a simple strand of garland.
I added these mini boxwood wreaths to the back of each chair. You can use a ribbon to tie it on or attach it with a small command hook. I also love the idea of adding a small ornament to the back of the chair.
This is a simple way to add a little Christmas to the dining room without taking up any space on the table.
5. Add holiday touches to your existing decor
If you don’t want to completely redecorate your home for the holidays, you can just add a few simple Christmas touches to your existing decor.
I added a garland to my vintage tobacco basket, and it looks so pretty and festive! I also added a few bottle brush trees in with my everyday decor.
You can also add Christmas touches to your kitchen, like a hot cocoa bar or a pretty Christmas village.
6. Use a garland on your table
If you don’t want to do a full tablescape, a garland is a simple way to add a festive touch to your dining room table.
You can add in some simple candles and a few ornaments to finish off the look.
7. Use your wrapping paper as decor
If you’re like me, you have a stash of wrapping paper that you never seem to make a dent in. This year, I decided to use some of that paper to create a large bow to hang on the front of our house.
All I did was cut a few strips of wrapping paper and taped them together in the shape of a bow. Then, I attached it to a piece of Command strip hooks and hung it on our front door.
This is such an easy way to create a large focal point on your door for very little money.
8. Fill a bowl with ornaments
It doesn’t get much easier than this! Fill a bowl with a mix of ornaments and place it on your coffee table, entryway console, or kitchen island. It adds a pop of color and a touch of Christmas to any space in just minutes.
I used a mix of red, green, and gold ornaments, but you could also use a monochromatic color scheme or something more colorful depending on the look you want.
9. Add a wreath to your kitchen
The kitchen is a great space to add a little Christmas cheer. You can hang a wreath on the window, the range hood, or a cabinet. If you have open shelving, you can add a small wreath to the front of the shelves.
You can also add a small wreath to a window above your kitchen sink. I used a removable hook to hang this small wreath. I love how it adds a pop of color to my white kitchen!
10. Use a cake stand to display ornaments
Ornaments aren’t just for the tree! You can use them to create a pretty display on a cake stand. Mix and match different sizes, colors, and textures of ornaments to create a unique look.
You can also add in other elements like greenery, pinecones, or even a small house to create a little Christmas scene.
11. Add holiday cheer to your bedroom
It’s time to put away the pumpkins and make space for the Christmas tree in your bedroom. This cozy bedroom designed by Liz Marie Galvan features a mini faux tree with a chunky knit blanket as a tree skirt.
You don’t need a lot of space to add some holiday cheer to your bedroom. A small tree, a garland, or even a few festive throw pillows will do the trick.
12. Add mini wreaths to your kitchen cabinets
If you want to add a little holiday cheer to your kitchen, consider adding mini wreaths to your kitchen cabinets.
This is a great way to add a touch of Christmas without taking up any counter space. You can find mini wreaths at most craft stores, or you can make your own using a wire hanger and some greenery.
13. Use a Christmas tree as a centerpiece
If you have a small dining table, you can use a small Christmas tree as the centerpiece. You can put it in a basket or a tree collar and add some ornaments, lights, and a star to the top. You can also use a small artificial tree, like this one, or you can use a clippings from a real tree and put them in a vase.
You can also add a few small trees in the center of a large table. I have a few of the small trees and I put them in a basket with some faux snow and then added some ornaments and lights. I also added some gold trees and some small gold houses.
14. Add a holiday touch to your bar cart
Your bar cart is the perfect spot to add a festive touch to your home. You can easily swap out a few pieces for some holiday decor and use the decor you remove to add some flair to other areas of your home.
I added a bottle brush tree and a few other small decor pieces to my bar cart. I also added a felt garland to the front of the cart and hung a wreath on the side. I love how it turned out!
15. Use ribbon to decorate your chandelier
One of the easiest ways to add a festive touch to your home is to add ribbon to your chandelier.
You can choose any color or pattern to match your decor, but I love classic red and white for Christmas. Simply tie the ribbon to the arms of your chandelier and let the ends hang down at different lengths.
You can also add a few sprigs of faux greenery to the ribbon for a little extra touch.
16. Add a mini Christmas tree to your bathroom
If you have a small bathroom, you might not have a lot of room for Christmas decorations. That’s why I love the idea of adding a mini Christmas tree to the top of a bathroom vanity.
You can use a small faux tree or a real one (just be sure to water it). Decorate the tree with mini ornaments and a small tree topper. Then, add a few candles and some mini string lights to the vanity to complete the look.
17. Add a Christmas tree to your kids’ room
It’s likely that your kids will spend more time in their bedrooms than usual with the holiday break, so why not give them a festive space to enjoy?
Mini Christmas trees are perfect for kids’ rooms, and you can let your child decorate it however they want. This is also a great way to introduce your kids to the idea of decorating a Christmas tree, and it’s a fun tradition to start in their room.
Conclusion
We hope you got some inspiration from these Christmas decor ideas. If you need help with your home cleaning and organizing before the holidays, we’re here to help.