Bring the cozy holiday feel of a snowy Christmas scene to your windows with wreaths and garlands. You can also dress your window frames with classic seasonal decorations like candles and string lights.
If you love the look of a Scandinavian-inspired holiday display, try these simple paper star decorations in your windows. This DIY project is easy to do and requires no special tools.
Holly Wreaths
When it comes to festive decorations, nothing says Christmas like holly wreaths. Hang a few of these window displays to give your home a classic holiday look that’s easy to coordinate with any decor scheme.
Use a mix of traditional and unconventional materials to create a gorgeous holiday display. This DIY swag features foraged greenery and dollar store ornaments that add color. Get the tutorial at Today’s Creative Life.
Repurpose your childhood ice skates for a rustic and festive window decoration. Tuck holly and pine sprigs into each shoe’s top for a classic look that’ll enliven your exterior. This project from The Ginger Home is easy to replicate and budget-friendly.
Planter Boxes
Turn those planters that happily house geraniums in the summer and mums in the fall into an easy outdoor Christmas display. Use a mix of natural elements, like pinecones and moss, with lights for an eye-catching winter arrangement.
Ornaments are an obvious choice for a window display because they add sparkle and tradition to any space. Hanging them along the windows is a great way to accentuate the trim’s string lights.
Bring a touch of Scandinavia to your home with this simple DIY idea. Half-Swedish Erin Francois uses magnolia (which holds up well in the cold) and a few decorative touches for a gorgeous look. This is a great option for homeowners who don’t want to deal with the bugs and tree fallout of a real evergreen.
Laurel Leaf Wreaths
A classic holiday staple, holly wreaths are an easy way to dress up your windows. These festive wreaths feature iconic Christmas colors, small berries symbolic of luck and fortune, and pointed leaves representing love.
Add a pop of color to your window display with a simple bow. Bows are a traditional Christmas decoration, but don’t limit them to the tree- they look equally beautiful when hung on your window trim.
Embroidery hoops and ribbons are all you need to craft this beautiful DIY wreath for your window. Half-Swedish Erin Francois topped hers with laurel leaf branches and striped ribbon for a show-stopping holiday display that will impress your guests.
Christmas Bows
With this festive DIY project, make your windows feel like the presents under the tree. Whether you choose to go monochromatic or mix and match colors, this tutorial will help you create a unique look for your windows this year.
Embrace your childhood nostalgia this winter by hanging your old ice skates in the window. Use ribbon to add a simple embellishment, and tuck pine sprigs inside the skates for an added touch of Christmas color.
Give those world-famous window displays a run for their money with this super-easy Christmas decoration idea. Drape strands of twinkling fairy lights over your windows to add holiday sparkle without blocking the view.
Ornaments
The Christmas tree isn’t the only place for ornaments; you can use them to add color and sparkle to your windows. Hang some small ornaments from garland-lined window trim, or add a few larger ornaments to a wreath for a quick holiday display.
If you prefer a more traditional look, hang a few strands of mistletoe. The plant symbolizes good luck and adds a festive element to your window display, though it requires regular maintenance.
Make a fluttering banner to spruce up your windowsill for an easy DIY project that can be enjoyed both inside and out. This simple decoration is budget-friendly and easy to assemble.
Faux Snow
If you want to make your windows more festive, add a touch of ambiance and create a winter wonderland feel with fake snow. Roll out a line of pull-apart artificial snow or use an aerosol to spray a layer over the trim of your window to complete your Christmas display.
Bows don’t just belong on the tree — they’re also a great addition to any window arrangement. Choose a classic red color or a checkered pattern to match your other holiday decorations.
If you have kids, bust out the craft paper and create a simple Christmas village to hang in your windows for an easy and fun DIY project. You can also use old tinsel to create a sparkling snowflake strand that adds a bit of glitz to your windows.
Banners
If your home’s windows aren’t large enough for a traditional Christmas tree, add a bit of holiday decor to the sill with a few well-chosen banners. A simple “Merry Christmas” banner crafted from shatterproof ornaments and ribbon is a festive display that won’t block the view of your front porch.
For a jolly seasonal touch, hang tinsel snowflakes on your windows. This easy DIY project requires a little imagination and plain old printer paper, and it can be adapted to match any color scheme.
For a minimalist approach to winter decorating, replace the traditional wreath with a wooden sign welcoming guests and family to your holiday home. Choose one with a festive message or decorate it with your favorite Christmas icons, like stars and gingerbread, for a fun DIY look.
Garland
Holiday garland adds color and sparkle to windows while helping to create a festive display. If you have too big ornaments for the tree, hang them on a garland strand for a unique and modern look.
Red isn’t just for the Christmas tree—it also works great as a window display. Use a red tinsel garland to create the cozy feeling of a winter wonderland.
Don’t want to buy a new garland for your windows? Make your strand from vibrant metallic Christmas balls. Drape the beads loosely to create swags for a natural look. Try using different colors for a bespoke look. You could even incorporate some tinsel for an extra-glam feel.