The tried-and-true rustic and farmhouse chic style trend works for any season but Christmastime décor is arguably the best time to pull together those classic, country-style pieces for a home that holiday visitors will want to flock to and stay awhile, all season long. Warm and cozy flannels, wools, and plaids, rustic outdoor-meets-indoor wood pieces, plenty of pinecones and outside finds are the recipe for a charming, shabby-chic and farmhouse styled home.
26 Charming Christmas Wood Signs to Give Your Home a Festive Touch
The simplistic farmhouse chic trend that’s swept across Etsy features a lot of reclaimed wooden pieces, garlands of pinecones and burlap, wreaths galore, and hand painted Christmas wood signs. While we can’t all live in Waco, Texas, we can take a few notes from some Etsy sellers. A true country home is sure to have plenty of handmade pieces, carefully crafted with long-lasting quality, so you can display each piece proudly for years to come. There’s nothing wrong with giving into that bit of nostalgia that comes with the most wonderful time of the year. After all, you don’t need Joanna to turn your home into the rural winter escape of your dreams. You just need Etsy!
So, sit down, grab your laptop (and Grandma’s old quilt laying across the sofa back) and check out this list of 26 rustic, vintage, and farmhouse-styled Christmas wood signs to transform your home this holiday season!
1. Vertical Merry Christmas Front Door Sign
The vertical styled signs have taken off in the last few years and for good reason. They’re the perfect addition to any front porch for a touch of country charm. This vertical sign can be customized in an array of background and font colors. The sign is made from hand-picked premium pine and measures 54” tall by 7.25” wide, the perfect size to stand out and be seen by all of your holiday visitors.
2. Vintage-styled Kringle Candy Co. Sign
Bring the magic of an old-fashioned candy shop to your kitchen with this handmade sign. Everything about this candy shop sign is hand-made, from the choosing and cutting of the wood to the staining (with non-toxic stains and chalk paints!) to ensure you’re getting a truly unique piece of décor. It’s perfect to add a little sweetness to your home.
3. Distressed Farm Fresh Christmas Tree Sign
For a rural-styled piece of décor to remind you of a country home, this ‘Farm Fresh Christmas Trees’ sign is sure to be the focal point of any room. The large 2’x3’ sign features painted on a one-of-a-kind piece of wood and comes with the sign, framed, and hanging hardware. With its timeless and simple two-toned design, this sign will never go out of style.
4. Mini Christmas Quotes Ornaments
Just because your space may be small does not mean you have to sacrifice festive flair. Each 3.75”x3.75” ornament is the perfect size to adorn a tree or hang from the wall, a pinboard, a wreath, or garland! The gold and black metallic design with the walnut frames makes for a perfect mix of chic and rustic. Each ornament is made to order and handmade.
5. Personalized Family Christmas Tree Truck Sign
The iconic image of the little red truck hauling the freshly cut Christmas tree is the perfect dose of country charm. This piece is 12”x12” and is the perfect size to sit up on your mantle or hang in the family room. The best part is that each piece is made personalized with your family’s last name to be a unique and charming addition to your holiday décor!
6. Wooden Christmas Countdown Calendar Display
So much of the fun of Christmas is the countdown and the anticipation of Santa’s arrival! This wooden calendar is painted and the days of December are stenciled to resemble a Christmas tree. Nails are placed above each date so you can hang the wreath around the day. The entire wooden piece is 32”x32” so it is the perfect size to stand out in a room.
7. ‘Let Us Adore Him’ Wooden Calligraphy Sign
Welcome love and family into your home with the lyrics of the classic Christmas hymn, O Come Let Us Adore Him. The sign, hand-stenciled, calligraphy on a piece of half-inch thick birch wood. The standard sign is gold colored wording on a 16”x16” piece of blue-gray wood but, because the signs are made to order, the finished product can be a custom piece!
8. Most Wonderful Time of the Year Rustic Sign
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year, so let your home show it. The charming English Chestnut framed sign comes in three different sizes, from 9”x24” to 15”x40” and is sealed in polyurethane to maintain its quality for years and years of decorating to come. The sign maintains that classic Christmastime look with a red background and off-white lettering.
9. O Holy Night Hand Painted Sign
The reason for the season; the O Holy Night quoted sign reminds us all why the Christmas season is such a special time of the year. The sign measures 26”x26” and is hand painted, no stencils used, for a truly unique and beautiful sign to adorn your wall or mantelpiece. Past customers agree that these Christmas wood signs are painted beautifully and make for more personal gifts.
10. Hot Cocoa Served Here Wooden Sign
Whether you actually have a hot cocoa bar or not, this festive little sign is sure to be a hit in your entryway, kitchen, or dining room. Each piece is 8.5”x8.5” framed so you could display several of these Christmas wood signs, reminiscent of those old-fashioned markets and coffee shops that you would grow up visiting during the holidays. With customization available, this sign is sure to fit your farmhouse chic style and space, big or small!
11. Classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Sign
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is a holiday classic and one that family of all ages will know and love. The style of this sign is one that will never look dated. The simple fonts and images and distressed wood capture the essence of a quaint country Christmas while retaining more of an antique look if that is most similar to your taste. All in all, this is a classic piece that works well with any traditional Christmas décor.
12. Baby, It’s Cold Outside Hanging Sign
Nothing captures the essence of rural winter coziness quite like plaid. This ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ wooden Christmas sign (paired with the hanging ribbon for $4 more) is the perfect front door piece to welcome shivering visitors into your warm, inviting home! Signs are 11”x9” with the option of 4 different stains from dark walnut to slate gray.
13. Jingle All the Way Bell Wooden Sign
Way out in the country, where the farmhouse style hails, carolers can be few and far between. Bring about the spirit of caroling with a line from the holiday classic, Jingle Bells. The 11”x12” wooden Christmas sign is made from one solid piece of wood and distressed to add character. The words are engraved and painted, and a single jingle bell hangs down by a red ribbon.
14. Joy Vertical Wooden Sign
If you don’t have a front porch but still love the vertical sign trend, smaller Christmas wood signs, like this one with a hanger, will still grace your front door and give it that rustic look. This Joy sign is 24” tall and 6” wide and comes with a D-ring hanger on the back for convenience. The sign is made of reclaimed wood, handmade, with a small wreath for extra charm.
15. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Rustic Sign
We all know and love the classic holiday line, ‘Merry Christmas’ This fun and adorably festive wood sign is small in size but big in impact. Each sign is made to order and measures 20”x20” to fit any size home, big or small. The white lettering brings a little whimsy to your farmhouse décor.
16. Three Wise Women Humorous Rustic Sign
Primitive, aged signs can add a rustic flair to any room or porch, and this humorous sign is sure to be a kick when friends and family come to your door. This hand-painted sign is distressed so well it achieves the look that it has been around for ages, and the quality is unmatched. Customers agree that it’s the main attraction of their front porches and a perfect addition to their country décor.
17. Merry Christmas Classic Wood Sign
In case you need a Christmas door sign to welcome your guests and family members , look no further than a Merry Christmas door hanger sign. The sign measures 24” x 22 x 5” and hangs from a ball eyelet on a tip. The red and white background and grey lettering are perfect for the festive look.
18. Engraved Personalized Cookies for Santa Sign
Sometimes in the hustle and bustle of leaving presents, Santa can have a hard time finding those goodies left out by the kiddies. This engraved birch wood sign is sure to help! The laser cut piece is 8.5”x11” and is the perfect size to stand on a coffee or dining room table during the holiday season. Each piece is customized with your child’s or family’s name to be a personal and fun addition to your holiday décor. You can even order several of these Christmas wood signs and have them personalized for each child to leave a specially decorated treat for Santa!
19. Reindeer Names Rustic Vertical Wood Sign
Though you would never forget the names of Santa’s lead reindeer, putting their names on the wall is a sure way to the Nice List. This rustic, distressed sign is perfect for a shelf, mantle, or just hung on the wall. The sign is 12”x12”. The background is black and the lettering is white and red for that perfect, versatile Christmas look.
20. Under the Mistletoe Christmas Farmhouse Sign
Mistletoe kisses are a tradition of the holiday season. So, set up these adorably festive Christmas wood signs, hang some mistletoe, and grab your sweetheart for pecks by the tree, in the kitchen, by the fireplace! Each sign is handmade and unique and measures 12”x21” for a perfect addition atop the mantle or hung on the wall. Couples of all ages will love this cute reminder to steal kisses this holiday season.
21. Believe Wreath Simple Rustic Wood Sign
We could all use a gentle reminder to slow down, relax, and just believe in the magic of Santa, the spirit of Christmas, and the joy of the holiday season. This simply timeless piece is the perfect addition to any room, whether you choose the sign for your home and it measures 16″ in diameter. Each sign is painted in chalk paint and sealed to maintain its condition for years to come.
22. Classic Merry Christmas Vertical Wood Sign
You can never go wrong with a classic red and off-white ‘Merry Christmas’ sign! This vertical Christmas wood sign is the perfect size at 5” x 10″ x 2″. Each piece is handmade and heavily distressed for that vintage, worn-in look that goes well with any farmhouse décor.
23. Let it Snow Wood Rustic Christmas Sign
The best kind of Christmas morning is the one where you wake up to a blanket of snow outside. Invite a white Christmas with this rustic ‘Let it Snow’ sign, painted white and perfectly distressed. This 17″ x 7.5″ sign is a charming addition to your holiday décor, but the best part is it can be extended throughout the entire winter season!
24. Santa Stops Here Vertical Wood Sign
Maybe the cutest aspect of this vertical sign is that it’s decorated like Santa’s iconic red outfit! This Santa, Stops Here sign is the perfect, eye-catching addition to your front porch or entryway. Standing at an impressive 48″x 7 1/4″ x 3/4″, Christmas wood signs like these are just the pieces to splurge on if you want décor that your holiday guests will surely remember. Each sign is handmade and high-quality craftsmanship and sure to last for years and years.
25. Frosty’s Diner Old-Fashioned Wood Sign
Remind your favorite snowman that he’s welcome in your home anytime this holiday season! This classic diner-styled sign is a charming piece to add to your kitchen or dining area. Stained and hand painted to maintain that rustic, vintage look, each piece is customizable to fit your home’s specific color palette.
26. Hand Painted Wooden Christmas Snowman Sign
Snowmen are an icon during the holiday season, and this dapper wooden snowman is sure to delight all of your Christmas visitors! Decked out in his red and green scarf, this handmade, reclaimed wood snowman is perfect for any porch or entryway. Standing at just 11” tall and 18” wide, he is the perfect size for any home.
The farmhouse-chic trend is not just for your grandparents. Rustic and country style has taken over Etsy as people fall in love with handmade pieces and quality craftsmanship over mass-produced department store décor. A popular item across Etsy marketplace is handmade wood signs recycled from reclaimed wood or tree trunks, or whatever wood is on hand! From framed signs with vinyl, calligraphy quotes to carefully cut and painted snowmen shaped front door displays, wood signs are the way to show off your Christmas spirit this holiday season. Here are our 26 picks for distressed and made-to-look vintage Christmas wood signs from Etsy that are sure to make your home the rustic holiday farmhouse of your dreams!