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45 Statement Christmas Door Decor Ideas to Welcome Guests in Style

Festive DIY wreaths, garland arrangements and more.

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Danielle Daly

Many Christmas lovers place an emphasis on picking the right Christmas tree theme (including a creative topper), arranging the perfect holiday playlist and preparing tasty dishes to celebrate with family and friends. They might even spend time finding fun games to bond with loved ones on Christmas Day. While all of these activities can contribute to a standout holiday celebration, there's one area that shouldn't be overlooked—your front door.

Since every guest appreciates a warm and unforgettable welcome, especially during the holiday season, it's worth getting creative with your Christmas door decorations this year. Your very first thought might be to rely on the same outdoor lights you used last year (who doesn't love classic string lights?). However, taking things up a notch with the addition of a striking DIY wreath, garland arrangement or festive sign is another great way to bring on the holiday cheer.

There are so many fun and original ideas to choose from, whether you like to keep it traditional with a simple wreath topped with a festive bow or prefer an over-the-top decor arrangement with balloons, pom-poms or even disco balls. What's more, you can easily settle on upgrading a store-bought Christmas door design or start from scratch if you're really up for tackling a DIY project.

Here, we've rounded up a wide range of statement Christmas wreaths, picture-worthy garland ideas and much more to help you create a Christmas door with a big statement this holiday.

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Vintage Bulb Wreath

Assemble the perfect Christmas door with a wreath full of vintage-style bulb ornaments. Cover a selection of your ornaments in iridescent glitter for even more of a festive touch.

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Balloon Wreath

Yes, this birthday party decor staple is brilliant for a Christmas door. Fill a wreath with an assortment of red, green and pink balloons in a range of sizes for a dramatic effect.

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Maximalist Wreath

Here's a wreath that'll really make your front door stand out. Once you cover a wreath form in white feathers, deck it out with disco balls, glittered bulb ornaments and multicolored beads. Don't forget the oversized gold bow!

Get the tutorial at Dream Green DIY »

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Snowball Wreath

We bet you've never seen styrofoam balls look this good! To make this crafty-looking wreath, apply styrofoam balls to a wreath form with hot glue. Once they're all dry, finish it with a bow and wire for hanging.

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Striped Wreath

Dream up a square-shaped wreath with the same red and white striped effect that's long been a symbol of Christmas.

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Thread Spool Wreath

Before you toss your stash of empty thread spools, consider this creative way to put them to good use. Simply wrap them in colored ribbon and hang them on your door with wire.

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Wine Cork Wreath

Bring on the holiday cheer with this wreath made of wine corks strung together with red jingle bells.

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Stacked Wreaths

More is more, especially when it comes to the holiday season. Stack two wreaths of your choice—using a fishing line to keep them in place—then spruce them up with plaid bows for a dose of cheer.

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Ornament Rainbow Wreath

A faux wreath provides the basis for this sweet decoration. Group ornaments by color, placing warm shades (pink, red, orange, yellow, gold) on one side and cool tones (blue, purple, green, silver) on the other.

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Candy Cane Stripe Wreath

All you need for this candy-inspired decoration is a styrofoam wreath and red and white straws. Glue the straws side by side on the wreath (place a round object like a glass or a roll of tape in the middle as a guide). For the second layer, cut the remaining straws in half and glue them on top of the first layer.

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Peppermint Wreath

This two-toned wreath, made with painted wooden rounds, striped ribbon, and pom poms, will pop against any front door color (especially red!).

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Stacked Magnolia Wreaths

String a trio of wreaths on a ribbon for a refreshing take on a Christmas classic. To really lean into the unexpected, opt for magnolia wreaths instead of standard evergreen or pine.

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Star Wreath

Spruce up a wire tree topper with eucalyptus, green sprigs, and neutral ribbon for an instant farmhouse feel.

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Bow Wreath

For a burst of color, embellish a plain foam wreath with leftover bows from last year's wrapping.

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Little White House Wreath

If the Christmas village on your mantle is too crowded, take one of the ceramic houses and add it to the center of a wreath, hinting at what visitors can expect inside.

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Fairy Door Wreath

Santa's elves will feel a warm (and not to mention, magical) welcome with this fairy-approved wreath. Add a tiny fairy door to a decked-out embroidery hoop for a unique fix.

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Wooden Light Garland

Instead of classic string lights, use garland and painted wooden lights for a larger-than-life decoration. You can still weave in actual lights if you want to add more sparkle!

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth »

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Red Yarn Wreath

While this yarn-covered wreath may not withstand your next blizzard, it'll make a stunning door accent for the time being. Stick a pink llama, unicorn, or other mystical creature in the center for a touch of magic.

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Bottlebrush Tree Wreath

A fresh dusting of (artificial) snow is just what a faux wreath needs. Attach tiny trees along the bottom and it'll become a petite magical forest.

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Green Door Swag

Your door decoration doesn't have be a wreath, you know. Bundled together with floral wire, fragrant greenery — yew, holly, spruce, and eucalyptus — make a grand entrance.

Amanda Garrity Associate Lifestyle Editor As the Associate Lifestyle Editor for GoodHousekeeping.com, Amanda oversees gift guides and covers home, holidays, food, and other lifestyle news.

Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers decorating ideas, home tours, gift guides and more.

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