5 Ways to Decorate Your Porch for the Holiday Season

Many people decorate their homes for the holidays. The tree goes up right around Thanksgiving or even sooner for those who like getting into that festive frame of mind as early as possible. Another easy way to give your home a seasonal upgrade is to decorate your porch. This is a fun and easy way to deck the halls and transform your home into the envy of the neighborhood. The front porch is more than a worthy spot to add a pop of color and some seasonal accents to your space. Here are a few ideas.

First Stop: Wreaths

First things first — and potentially last, because a showstopping wreath could be all that you need to infuse your porch with that festive feel. That’s especially true if your porch is on the smaller side and you don’t want to overwhelm it with too many pieces. A showy, elegant wreath is a standout accessory that brims with seasonal charm and can do all of the heavy holiday lifting for you. The lush Berried Wreath is a wonderful example of an accent that holds its own. Details like a velvet bow, authentic juniper berries, red berries, and pine cones lend this piece its inherent beauty.

All the Greenery

Another easy way to bring your porch to life this season is with some fresh greenery. Garlands make it easy, offering a rich texture and classic beauty. Drape the White Pine Garland over the door and along the sides for an instant frame that transforms your porch into a winter wonderland. If you favor something with vibrant color, the Cedar-Douglas Mixed Garland offers a more decorative look, complete with berries and ornaments galore. You can mix and match, too, if you’re feeling creative.

A Tree or Two

You might not really think of your porch as the ideal spot for a Christmas tree, but there’s no reason you can’t place one there in addition to the main tree you set up inside your home. An easy way to make this work is to add a more modestly-sized tree to the space. The Holiday Spruce Tree is a wonderful choice. It’s sized just right, coming in between 40 and 44 inches tall, and offers a festive finishing touch courtesy of its multicolored bow on top. Use one to dress up the porch, or add one to each side of your door if your porch is especially large.

Magical Accents

Never underestimate the power of a festive holiday plant or floral arrangement. A vibrant showing of crimson can be just the game-changer your porch needs to take it from ho-hum to holiday-ready. The bright color alone does the work, but there’s nothing like a poinsettia to instantly give your home a more seasonal appearance. The Mini Poinsettia Bundle makes it simple to dress up the porch with an array of plants in assorted colors. What’s nice about adding a poinsettia is it won’t overwhelm a small porch, even if you choose a plant that’s a little larger; it just adds a fun and festive detail to the space.

Make It Neutral

If you favor a more down-to-earth look and want to move away from traditional reds and greens, incorporate a neutral palette instead. Muted tones can look just as festive as the showier shades, especially when you include all of the right details. That might mean filling an aged crate with pine cones, and maybe a sparkling ornament or two, to convey a sense of cozy holiday charm. Swap the existing cushion on your rocking chair for a holiday-themed alternative in an understated plaid. Add a simple plant, like the White Poinsettia a in Wicker Basket, to finish the look.

Whether you prefer to go all out or want to take a more simple approach, it’s easy to give your porch an upgrade for the holiday season. It’s all about incorporating the right details, colors, and textures.