Christmas Decorating Subdivision Entrance Ideas
A Very Merry Entryway
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Glow Up Your Porch
"We like to spread the joy around everywhere," says Jess Milburn, designer and owner of this 3,000 square-foot home in Oak Park, Illinois. To make her exterior entry extra festive , Jess lined the steps up to her front door with red lanterns. Garland and a classic wreath top it all off.
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Set Up a Tree
Wow guests with color right when they walk in. "Few things are more aesthetically pleasing than the spectrum of the rainbow," says Nashville-based organizing expert Clea Shearer of The Home Edit. Playing with different ornament shades and shapes adds to the fun.
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Glam It Up
Or, wow guests before they even come inside. Here, gold dazzles next to pops of pink. Layer feathery garlands, decorate spray-painted white branches and prop up an inflatable hot pink ornament (hint — mounting putty will help keep it in place). Sparkle all the way to New Year's.
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Hang Stockings
If your front door opens to a stairwell, use those railings to your advantage. Here, candy-cane-stripe stockings (spaced a few inches apart) are hung with garland. Neutral classics in the living room — deconstructed wing chairs and a linen-blend-upholstered sofa — anchor all the bright.
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Work With What You Have
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Create a Fun Color Scheme
Try mixing non-traditional colors into your classic Christmas palette. Here homeowner Tauni Everett layered dark red garland and a cheery wreath over the pink front door of her South Jordan, Utah home. "[Our door] stands out against the sage siding, calls attention to our cute front porch and, during the holidays, makes decorations look even better," she says. (Paint color: Koral Kicks by Sherwin-Williams)
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Mix Modern and Traditional
Luke Caldwell, host of HGTV's Boise Boys, went with traditional entryway decor for his modern home. The floating concrete staircase is one of his favorite features in the house, so he and his wife Miranda spruced it up for the holidays with cypress garland and black and white bows. Wrapped presents ready to be doled out to extended family do double duty as decor. T he cutest decorations of all? Luke's kids, obviously.
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Bring Out the Berries
Take traditional outside with classic Christmas motifs. A sweet berry wreath and berry-filled garland next to a mix of red, white and black buffalo checks looks super fresh and inviting.
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Keep It Simple
With a green or red color palette, an entryway is already halfway dressed for Christmas. "Deep green is not the most obvious choice for an entryway, but I love how dramatic it is while still feeling natural," says Federica Molini, author and curator of Arte Bohème blog. Here, a fluffy white throw placed under a rustic wooden bench was all it took to transform Federica's Miami design from tropical cool to holiday cozy.
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Build an Icy Wonderland
Glittery snowflakes, flocked greenery and dashes of icy blue make for a welcoming winter wonderland. And how about some good old-fashioned fun? Vintage-style skis and ice skates show off silvery leaves — so charming.
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Balance It Out
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Add a Tartan Twist
Embrace natural textures and poppy patterns on your front porch. Here, inspired by her mom's fondness for classic plaids and her dad's love of the outdoors, designer Caitlin Wilson layered Pendleton wool throws on a raw teak bench. A festive oomph, in the form of a mini glammed-up tree, adds a bright touch.
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Merry Up Your Mudroom
Maybe a mudroom acts as the main entrance to your home. If so, pull out the basics to deck this space out. We mean cool pillows (these snowflake ones are from Arcadia Home) and a cheery doormat (perfect for wiping snowy boots). DIY update: Here, homeowner Kate Arends, author of the Wit & Delight blog, created a cushion topper made from a piece of plywood, a rectangle of foam and festive fabric from JoAnn. More mudroom ideas: show off wrapped presents, sling a cozy throw across a bench, hang a cute DIY sign.
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Get Red-y to Rearrange
Source the furniture you have to create a festive look — it just might take a little rearranging. This barn-red chest normally lives in a family room. Come Christmas, moving pieces like this into an entryway can make space for a tree or larger decorations in other rooms. Here, Susan Handler, author of the Saw Nail and Paint blog, topped off the look with a sweet wreath. "The amaryllis I put on top seems like it was made to match," she says. (Paint color: Fort York Red by Fusion Mineral Paint)
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Go Natural
Start with rustic pieces, like a pinecone wreath and a tree-stump planter. Tie in statement accents — lime green ribbon, a bright color leafy doormat and one adorable white ceramic deer. You get lots of flair … naturally.
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Christmas Decorating Subdivision Entrance Ideas
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