Unusual Christmas Decor For Your Windows, Doors & Porches

The holiday season is the perfect time to decorate your home and bring some creativity to your living space. Windows, doors and porches are the most commonly decorated elements and can really transform the whole appearance of the property.

While most homeowners opt for traditional decorations like fairy lights or wreaths, it’s worth looking into some more unique and unusual options that can make your home really stand out in the neighbourhood.  

From upcycled materials to DIY ideas that add a personal touch, we gathered some unusual  and original Christmas window and door decoration ideas to try this holiday season.

Cinnamon Stick Door Wreath

Traditional spruce wreaths have been a classic Christmas decoration for decades so it’s time to put a twist on them. By binding cinnamon sticks together in a circular shape or sticking them to a plastic or metal wreath with a glue you can create a unique, fragrant wreath that can be hung on the door or in the window. 

You can embellish the wreath with additional festive touches such as dried orange slices, sprigs of rosemary or holly, and small pinecones. The wreath is sure to add some festive cheer to your home and will fill the space with a warm, sweet fragrance. 

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Upcycled Bottle Lanterns

Upcycled bottle lanterns are a great, creative and eco friendly way to add a warm, welcoming glow to your home this Christmas. Using old wine or gin bottles you can create beautiful lanterns that are perfect for windowsills or doorsteps. Clean the bottles and remove any labels and then fill them with LED string lights or candles.

You can add tartan ribbons for a rustic, country feel or spray them with gold glitter spray.They can be then placed on the windowsill or a porch for a cosy, glowy atmosphere. 

Wire Christmas Tree 

To make your porch look festive but minimalistic, opt for a wire Christmas tree. Made from a simple metal wire frame, it provides a perfect structure for fairy lights or little baubles.To do it yourself you’ll need some floral wire, wire cutters and pliers. Shape the wire into a conical tree shape, starting with a wide base and narrowing it as you go up to form a pointed top. Once you have your cone shape, secure the wire with additional small pieces to reinforce the structure.

To decorate it, you can wrap the frame with twinkling fairy lights, hang small ornaments, or even drape it with a garland of greenery like holly or fir branches for a natural touch. 

This Christmas, we strongly encourage you to step away from the traditional Christmas decoration and embrace creativity when decorating your windows, doors and porches.

Creating unique, handmade decorations not only adds a personal touch to your home but also shows that you are a creative and crafty person. What’s more, this approach can save you a lot of money as most of the materials you’ll need can either be bought cheap or even foraged. Add a fresh twist to your Christmas and surprise your family!