With winter approaching, you may be wondering how to transition your home decor from Fall decor and decorate your front porch for winter. I have come up with a few ideas that you can use all winter long that do not involve holiday decor. Here are 14 winter porch decor ideas so you can get inspired.
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Winter porch decorations can add warmth and charm to your home, even in the coldest months. Here are some cozy and festive ideas to help create a welcoming winter porch.
14 Winter Porch Decor Ideas
I like to work in themes when I decorate, so here are 14 themed porch ideas to inspire you.
1. Evergreen Accents
- Garland: Drape evergreen garlands around the doorframe, railing, or porch posts for a natural, wintery look. Add fairy lights, pinecones, and ribbon for extra festivity.
- Wreath: Hang a lush evergreen wreath on your front door, adorned with pinecones, red berries, or a large plaid bow.
- Pinecone Décor: Scatter pinecones on tables, in lanterns, or around planters for a rustic touch. As you can see in the photo below, these evergreen decorations can be used all winter long. You can simply turn off the Christmas lights after the holidays.
2. Lanterns and Candles
- Oversized Lanterns: Place large lanterns on the steps or porch, filled with flameless candles, fairy lights, or pine branches for soft lighting.
- Flickering LED Candles: Use flickering LED candles inside lanterns or glass hurricane vases for a warm glow. It looks so cozy! See the photos below for inspiration.
3. Winter Planters
- Evergreen Planters: Fill large planters with a mix of evergreen branches, birch logs, red dogwood stems, and winter berries. I can usually access these items in my own yard. Just a few long sticks look amazing. You can even spray paint these sticks white or silver for a wintery look.
- Mini Christmas Trees: Place small, potted evergreen trees flanking the front door and decorate them with tiny ornaments or lights. After Christmas, you can just leave the lights off and still use this winter decor all season.
- Ornament-Filled Planters: Fill empty planters with oversized ornaments, pinecones, and lights for a festive touch. Evergreen trees will look great even after Christmas. Don’t forget to check out your local thrift store for these items.
4. Cozy Textiles
- Plaid Blankets: Drape plaid or faux fur blankets over porch chairs or benches to create a cozy, inviting feel.
- Seasonal Pillows: Add outdoor pillows with winter-themed designs, such as snowflakes, reindeer, or buffalo check patterns. Don’t want to use pillows? Try using some plaid bows on your wreaths and planters. Neutral bows and materials like burlap can be used even after Christmas, as it doesn’t look overly festive. You can see my ideas below.
5. Twinkling Lights
- Fairy Lights: String fairy lights around railings, door frames, or wreaths to brighten the space with a gentle glow.
- Icicle Lights: Hang icicle lights along the roofline or around porch columns to mimic the sparkle of frozen icicles.
- Lit Birch Trees: Set up pre-lit birch tree decorations, which add an elegant and minimalist winter vibe. Using white lights allows you to use this look after Christmas is over. It makes your home look so warm and inviting. See my ideas below.
6. Snow-Inspired Decor
- Faux Snowflakes: Hang large snowflake decorations from the ceiling of the porch, door, or windows for a frosty touch.
- Snowman Figures: Place cheerful snowman figurines or even create your own with stacked snowballs for a playful look. You can use some cotton from the craft store to create the look of snow on your wreathes and planters.
- Snow-Covered Accents: Spray pinecones, branches, and wreaths with faux snow spray to give them a frosty, wintery appearance. This is where it gets fun, and a little messy, so do this outside. But, look how beautiful these fake snow dusted decorations look! See the photos below.
7. Rustic Wood Elements
- Wooden Crates: Stack wooden crates and fill them with pine branches, ornaments, or mini trees for a rustic touch. You can see my photos below.
- Sled and Skates: Lean a vintage wooden sled or a pair of ice skates against the wall or next to the door for a charming winter accent.
- Birch Logs: Arrange bundles of birch logs by the door, adding a natural, woodland-inspired element. These rustic decorations look great all winter season.
8. Holiday Signs
- Welcome Signs: Add a vertical “Welcome” or “Joy” sign leaning against the wall near the door, decorated in festive colors or wintery patterns.
- Chalkboard Signs: Use a chalkboard sign to write warm greetings like “Let It Snow” or “Warm Wishes.” You can get your inspiration from the photos below.
9. Winter Berry Accents
- Berry Wreaths: Incorporate bright red berries into your wreaths, garlands, or planters for a pop of seasonal color. You can buy these berry stems at the craft store and add them to your planters and wreaths.
- Berry-Filled Lanterns: Add faux or real berries to lanterns and table settings to enhance the cozy winter theme. See my photos below.
10. Doormats
- Winter-Themed Doormats: Lay out a doormat with seasonal sayings like “Warm Winter Wishes” or “Let it Snow” to tie the theme together.
- Layered Rugs: For added style, place a larger neutral or plaid rug under your doormat to create a layered, cozy effect. If you are super crafty, you could even paint your own doormat. See the doormat photos below to see how nicely a doormat can pull your winter porch look together.
11. Ornaments and Baubles
- Hanging Ornaments: Hang oversized Christmas ornaments or baubles from porch ceilings or trees for a festive touch. You can display these oversized ornaments down your front porch stairs or hanging in your wreath.
- Ornament Garlands: Create garlands out of shatterproof ornaments and string them along the railing or around the doorframe. If you have lots of windy conditions in your area, you’ll want to ensure these decorations are plastic or other durable material. See my photos below.
12. Winter Gnomes
- Gnome Statues: Place adorable winter gnome statues in planters, beside your door, or on steps for a whimsical touch.
- DIY Gnomes: Make your own winter gnomes out of pine branches, with hats and felt noses, for a charming homemade addition. This look so cute in your winter decor displays. See my photos below for how to use them on your porch.
13. Warm Beverage Station
- Hot Cocoa Stand: Set up a small outdoor bar or table with mugs, a thermos of hot cocoa, and seasonal treats for guests or family members when you are hosting.
- Thermos Décor: Place vintage thermoses with plaid patterns on tables or crates for a nostalgic winter look. Decorate your winter wreath with some hot cocoa themed decor like the ones in my photos below.
14. Holiday Figures
- Nutcracker Soldiers: Place large nutcracker statues on either side of the door for a bold, festive entrance. They look great on the stairs, as well.
- Reindeer Figures: Set out lighted or rustic reindeer figures in planters or by the steps for an elegant, wintry touch. These reindeer can still be used as winter decor after Christmas if you keep your colors neutral. See my photos below.
With these ideas, you can transform your porch into a welcoming winter retreat! Let me know your thoughts and if you have tried any of these decorations for winter by sharing in the comments below.
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