Christmas time is near which means it is time to decorate your home, classroom, or even office with festive and cozy decor! One of the most important places to decorate for Christmas are your doors, so why not use some Christmas door decorations to set the tone for the holiday season! Whether you are looking to win the Christmas door decorating contest or want a funny DIY Christmas door decoration idea, we’ve got your back with creative and festive Christmas door decorations that you need to know about.
As someone who loves everything about decorating for Christmas, no part of my home is safe from being decorated. The front door of my home is one of my favorite places to put some Christmas decor because it welcomes my friends and family into the home with holiday cheer. So this year I am on a mission to have the best Christmas door decorations on the block and I have searched Pinterest for the cutest ideas. I am here to share with you the best door decorations that you need to know about for Christmas.
In this blog post, we will show you 25 creative and unique Christmas door decorations that you can easily recreate. From Christmas door decoration ideas for school to cute Christmas door covers, we have all the secrets to having the best looking door during the holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy decorating!
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What can I decorate my door with?
For Christmas, you can decorate your door with:
- Wreath
- Hanging floral Basket
- Christmas swag
- Christmas lights
- Outdoor trees
- Front door mat
- Paper or wrapping paper
- Garland
How do you win an office Christmas decorating contest?
Here are some ways to help you win an office Christmas decorating contest:
- Add three dimensional elements
- Choose a trendy theme (examples: Barbie, Bluey, The Office)
- Stimulate the five senses by playing Christmas music or add different textures to your door.
- Know your judges and what they like or find funny.
Quick and Easy Christmas Door Cover
Best Christmas Door Decorations
1. Christmas Door Decorating Contest
Whether your office, school, or apartment complex is having a door decorating contest, you need to try this cozy fireplace idea to win the prize! This realistic looking fireplace is aesthetically pleasing and also gives you all the cozy feels of Christmas time.
2. Christmas Door Decorations School
Here is a funny approach for your work Christmas door decorating contest. Create a door with Santa stuck in the fireplace on his way down the chimney.
To recreate this look, wrap your door in red craft paper and paint white lines onto it to create bricks. Then build a mantle from cardboard boxes and decorate it. Lastly, stuff red pants with fluff or newspaper to create Santa’s legs and keep them upright.
3. Christmas Door Decorations For Office
Impress your coworkers with this really easy and funny office Christmas door decorating idea. Simply just wrap your door in a patterned wrapping paper and print out Jack Nicholson’s face from the Shining for an unexpected surprise.
4. Christmas Door Decorations DIY
The front door to your home can easily be decorated with this DIY door decor idea for Christmas. All you need to create this look is a large bow, red fabric, tape and scissors. You can even elevate the look by wrapping your door with wrapping paper before you add your bow.
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5. Aesthetic Christmas Door Decor
If you want a pretty Christmas door decoration, look no further than this charming farmhouse Christmas front porch. Pair two frosted trees on either side of your front door with a matching wreath for an easy holiday touch to your home’s exterior. Complete the look with a layered Christmas front door mat and a cute Christmas sign.
6. Christmas Door Decorating For Kids
Have fun with the inside of your home by starting a Christmas door decoration contest at home between the family. Everyone can decorate their bedroom door’s in a unique and fun way that will show off their creativity.
7. Christmas Door Decoration Ideas For School
To really win the Christmas door decorating contest in school, you have to think outside of the box. The key is to make your door an experience with three dimensional components and to utilize the surrounding area near your door. This super creative Polar Express door decor is a great idea if you have two doors near one another to decorate.
8. Christmas Door Decorating Idea For Apartment
Apartments can have cool and creative decorated Christmas doors too! Often times in apartments there isn’t enough room to do elaborate door decor but you can still get crafty by recreating this easy snowman with festive lights.
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9. Christmas Porch Door Decorations
This year go for a luxurious Christmas front porch with this beautiful garland and wreath for around the front door. To create this look, wrap festive garland of your choice around your door’s frame and hang a matching wreath. Be sure to use command hooks to help secure the garland around your door.
TIP: Double up on the garland if you want a very fluffy and full looking garland around your door like the picture above. You can wrap the two garlands together or simply just hang them right next to eachother to recreate the look.
10. Christmas Entryway Idea In Your Home
Remember, you don’t need an actual door to decorate the inside of your home. Try creating fun and decorative decor pieces to go around the entryways in your home. This is the perfect Christmas door decor idea for a party with family and friends or to even put outside of your front door to welcome guests into your home.
11. Christmas Door Decorations For Dorms
If you live in a dorm or a house with college roommates, why not have some Christmas spirit with a Christmas door decorating contest. This is one of the funniest Christmas door decorations that is both clever and really easy to recreate.
12. Simple Christmas Door Decoration Front Door
Sometimes all of the lights, ornaments, and glitter can be too much or just not your style, but that does not mean you can’t decorate your door beautifully for Christmas. Stick with simple garland, wreaths, and outdoor trees that enhance the natural beauty of the holiday season.
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13. Glam Christmas Door Decor
Take your Christmas door decorating skills up a notch by trying out this glam Christmas door decor idea! To achieve this look for your home’s front door, the key is to layer as many decorative pieces together as you can. Be sure to use command hooks to make your garland wrap down the columns of your home evenly and to keep them secure.
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14. Funny Christmas Door Decoration
This is one of the best Christmas door decorations if you teach elementary students! Not only is this a cute phrase that the kids will find funny, the adults will also think it is such a creative and fun idea too!
15. Christmas Door Wreath Idea
Welcome your friends and family through the front door of your home with this simple yet festive Christmas door decoration idea! Just hang a pre lit garland from the front porch and wrap it around your column and hang a simple wreath.
16. Luxurious Christmas Door Decor
If you want to turn heads and get all of your neighbors jealous, this is the Christmas door decoration idea for you! Take your front door to the next level by hanging large ornaments, Christmas lights, and garland from the ceiling of your front porch. Complete the look with matching outdoor trees and garland for your porch’s railings.
17. Gingerbread Door Decor
If you have a brown home or a brick home, you may want to consider decorating your front door in a gingerbread house theme this Christmas. Incorporate decorative pieces that feature gingerbread men, a variety of candy and colored Christmas lights.
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18. Christmas Door Decor No Wreath
If Christmas wreath’s just aren’t your thing, not to worry, you can still have a festive Christmas door without one! Simply just wrap your front door in red tulle to create a huge bow and hang some pre lit garland around the door frame. This is such an easy yet elegant way to decorate your home for Christmas.
19. Christmas Door Decorations Classroom
Here is one of the easiest Christmas door decorations that your students can actually help your create. Make everyone feel special and work together to transform the classroom door into this colorful Christmas tree.
HOW TO RECREATE THIS LOOK:
- Have your students trace and cut out their hands on different colored craft paper.
- Glue the hands over one another to form a tree.
- Lastly, glue a star on the top of your Christmas tree and add cute cut out snowflakes all around your tree.
20. Christmas Door Decorating Contest School
Get ready to win the Christmas door decorating contest in school with this funny snowman Bob Ross! Be sure to include happy little trees in your door’s design!
21. Girly Christmas Door Decor
Check out this super feminine, Candy Land inspired front door decor for Christmas. To complete this look, line your doorway with oversized candy canes, bottle brush Christmas trees, and colorful Christmas bulbs.
22. Office Christmas Decor Entryway
Transform the entire corridor of your office building into a festive wonderland by creating a fun entrance like this one! Choose a theme like Whoville and everyone can decorate their office door’s according to the theme.
23. Elf Themed Door Decorating Idea
All of your students and even co workers are going to get such a laugh when they take a selfie with Buddy the Elf! To create this look simply wrap your door in festive paper and create two elves to glue onto it. Glue Buddy’s face onto one elf and leave the other elf’s face empty near the window for a photo op!
24. Christmas Double Door Decorations
If you have two doors that open up into your home, consider this cute and festive Christmas door decor idea! Go for a symmetrical look by placing two life sized nutcrackers on either side of your front door with two wreaths and a matching garland to complete the look.
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25. Grinch Themed Christmas Door Decoration
Go with a classic theme for your Christmas door decorations like the Grinch. To create this look, take a green garland and wrap it with a Grinch themed garland or add your own Grinch themed ornaments!
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