Another holiday is here, and I’m showing you how you can create a fun, festive porch! If you have a small porch like mine that isn’t symmetrical and is difficult to decorate, look no further. Here is the perfect recipe for a festive front porch using several types of greenery but still creating that warm feeling we all love around Christmas!
Decor List
Buffalo Plaid Outdoor Rug
Tall Natural Concrete Planters
Artificial Cedar Topiary Trees
Artificial Boxwood Shrubs
Burgundy Chiffon Silk Ribbon
Decorative Hanging Bells
Twinkling Fairy Lights
Norfolk Pine Garland
Norfolk Pine Wreath
Seeded Eucalyptus Garland
Command Hooks
Christmas PJ’s
Working With a Space That Isn’t Symmetrical
Our house is older, and after moving in I quickly noticed our porch was not symmetrical, and our door didn’t have equal space on both sides. In fact, there is no space on the left side of our front door whatsoever! Needless to say, I have to get creative when decorating the space.
Over the summer, I decided to give the porch a temporary makeover until we get around to renovating it to look more appealing to the eye and more functional. I love using different types of greenery each season to give my festive porch an inviting look!
Currently, when decorating the front porch, I have to pull my planters, various types of greenery, and decor up past the rugs and away from the door on the left side to give the illusion of symmetry. Some people may be worried that there isn’t enough room for people to get in and out of the front door, but there is plenty of space. I’m a fan of decorating the porch in affordable ways by using different types of greenery that can work for every season.
Decorating For a Traditional Christmas Decor Festive Porch
I wanted to add different types of greenery as my base, which I did with my cedar topiaries, the boxwoods, and my wreath and garland set. I also wanted to add warmth using the plaid rug, wood tones, and gold accents. I chose to add organic elements like the concrete planters and wanted to add a bit of color using ribbons. To top the look off, I used twinkling lights and candles.
Adding In Different Types of Greenery
To make the festive porch feel like Christmas, I used cedar topiaries, which I also used in my Thanksgiving decor, and all year long, even though they are technically a wintery plant. Cedar topiaries add height to the porch without any maintenance since they are faux greenery. They are my favorite to incorporate!
To balance out the height of the cedar topiaries, I incorporated some smaller boxwood faux greenery.
I also added my favorite garland of all time, the Norfolk Pine Garland, around the door frame. The garland was put in place by screwing it right into the trim of the door frame. You could also use command hooks to secure it up.
The last of the three types of greenery that I used was the Norfolk Pine Wreath. The wreath and garland set add another element to the door and festive porch.
Adding Organic Elements To My Festive Porch
I first placed my plaid rug onto the porch, then added the concrete planters to give an organic element to the look. The cedar topiaries were added to the concrete planters, providing height to the look.
Next, I added natural woven baskets for the boxwoods to be placed in and natural wood lanterns, helping bring warmth. The woven baskets and boxwoods also help to give balance.
I added the perfect wreath and garland set to my Christmas decor! Garland went around the door frame and the wreath onto the door. Then, I tied some beautiful burgundy ribbon together, placing it on the wreath with gold rustic bells to provide that warm and cozy feeling.
Because it’s Christmas, I had to have Christmas lights and candles incorporated into the theme! I used twinkling fairy lights and battery-operated marble candles. Both provide that magical feeling you want around Christmas, with the twinkling and flickering effect.
I may be late decorating my front porch, but at least I got it done before Christmas! And in my festive PJ’s, no less! Check out how I decorated my Christmas tree and mantel for more holiday decor ideas!
Check out the classic fall decor I used on my front porch in 2024!
Cedar topiaries, boxwood plants, and Norfolk pine garlands and wreaths make great choices for a festive porch
Use cozy accents like plaid rugs, natural wood lanterns, and twinkling lights to create a warm look.
Command hooks work well, or you can gently drill into the trim for a more secure hold.
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