Decorating for Christmas is one way that many of us get into the holiday spirit. It is a way to bring joy and laughter into our homes to share with our loved ones. Many people decorate the exterior of their homes with lights and ornaments for the neighborhood to see, but decorating indoors can be a great way to express your holiday spirit, especially if you are having a holiday party or inviting guests over for Christmas dinner.
50 Awesome Decoration Ideas that brings the Joy of Christmas to your Home
Traditional Christmas decorations are typically green, red, and white, but other colors like gold have also become popular. Indoor decorations often begin with an evergreen tree that is decorated with lights, ornaments, and a star. This is a form of decoration that is used during the winter solstice to remind you that spring is on the way. Eventually the Christmas tree was not enough and other forms of Christmas indoor decorating began to come into play. Today you can see Christmas lights strung around your living space, doors wrapped in paper to look like a present, snowflakes, candles, and wreaths can be seen throughout a home.
As the holiday season draws near, it is time to start thinking about the indoor Christmas decoration ideas that you want to create in your home. This guide is here to inspire you with creative and beautiful DIY Christmas ideas that you can use to decorate your home.
1. Garland for the Dining Room
If you are looking for a creative way to start making your own Christmas indoor decorations for this year, then this garland idea is perfect. If you have evergreen trees that you can pull trimmings from, you can create a festive look like this one that has garland draped over the chandelier and the centerpiece of the table. Candles, pinecones, and red and silver Christmas ornaments are perfect to enhance the design of the centerpiece. In addition, the wooden table in this Christmas decor helps to create a perfect wintery atmosphere.
2. Amazing Grace Near the Fireplace
If you have a fireplace, the next Christmas indoor decorating idea is perfect for your home. The red wallpaper and the dark hues of the hardwood floor brings a subtle warmth into the room. The glow from the fire gives you a comfortable feeling that is enhanced by the pinecone and evergreen garland that wraps around the fireplace. The gold ribbon that is wrapped elegantly around the garland is a subtle yet perfect addition to the Christmas decor of the room, and the bowl of Christmas ornaments adds a beautiful splash of color to the design.
3. There’s a Snowman at the Door
A lot of DIY decorating ideas for Christmas are simple and easy to create without much effort. This snowman is a way to bring the winter wonderland into your home. This snowman is created with a few pieces of construction paper. Black creates the eyes, mouth, and buttons, but you will need orange paper to create the snowman’s carrot nose. Don’t for get to choose a uniquely colored piece of construction paper to create an awesome scarf for your snowman to keep warm. Enhance this indoor Christmas decoration idea with a string of garland and lights that are positioned around the frame of the door.
4. Reindeer Carousel
If you have a wooden spice rack at home or you can find one at your local store, then you have the perfect base for your Christmas indoor decorating idea. Small potted evergreen trees and pinecones create the prefect design that can easily be placed in any room of your home. If you want to personalize the display a bit, then add a small chalkboard to the carousel where you can leave messages of holiday cheer for your loved ones when they visit your home; making this DIY Christmas idea the perfect way to decorate the entryway of your home.
5. Garland You can Create at Home
The next idea in this gallery is a great way to create your own Christmas decor without spending a lot of time or money doing so. The garland creation begins with a strand of white Christmas lights, though they can be other colors if you prefer. You will need burlap ribbons to create this unique Christmas indoor decoration; red, green, and traditional burlap will do. Once the burlap is cut to ribbon-sized portions, you can begin tying the ribbons to the strand of lights. Don’t forget to alternate colors to create a beautiful display.
6. Evergreen Mantle and Fireplace
Any home that has a mantle of a fireplace has an advantage when it comes to decor ideas for the Christmas season. The area in front of the mantle can easily be decorated with pieces of logs and evergreen branches to create a forest-like decor. If you use a wooden box to hold all of the decorations together, it will become a location where you can add pinecones and Christmas ornaments. In fact, you can even wrap a string of lights around the exterior of the box to lighten the mood of the room.
7. Candelabra of Christmas Joy
Another beautifully creative way to express yourself through your Christmas indoor decorations is this colorful creation. This design idea can utilize any style plate or flat object that can serve as a base for this decorative idea. You will need three wine glasses as well, which can be filled with Christmas ornaments, pinecones, or any other small festive trinkets that you may have. The filled wine glasses are then placed upside down on the decorative plate and the base of the glass serves as a votive holder where candles can be displayed.
8. Beautifully Decorative Ribbon
Another indoor Christmas decoration idea that does not take much effort at all utilizes the furniture that is already established in your home and living space. Simply tie a long bow around your kitchen chairs in colors that match the decor ideas that can be seen throughout the rest of the home. The Christmas lights on the tree in this image perfectly accommodate the beautiful red bow that it tied to the back of this chair. Other colors that you could consider are green, white, silver, and gold, but as long as it matches your Christmas decor, it will be perfect.
9. Advent Tree of Wonder
Advent calendars are a popular aspect of the holiday season that allows you to get a small gift or treat for a period of 25 days. This year, instead of having a small advent calendar, create an advent tree that will enhance your indoor decorations this Christmas. Turn to your creative side to build a wooden tree that you can lean against the wall and make it a DIY Christmas decoration that your kids will love. Once the tree is crafted, nail 25 buckets onto the tree and number them so accordingly. Then, fill each bucket with a treat for later.
10. Dining Room Decor Ideas
Your dining room needs to have festive Christmas indoor decorations as well as, especially because that is the location where Christmas dinner will be devoured. A simple centerpiece that features small green succulent plants and red Christmas ornaments will be the perfect solution. Adding pinecones to this simple design gives it an earthier feel that is only enhanced by the wooden china closet in the background. If there is a chandelier above the dining room table, then dangling Christmas ornaments from the light fixture is also possible.
11. DIY Christmas Snow Globes
If you are looking for other decor ideas for your kitchen, then you can use your creative side to make snow globes out of items that you may already have at home. It is the perfect Christmas indoor decorating idea for a shelf in your kitchen or dining area, but it can also be used anywhere in your home. Start with a mason jar that you fill about 1/3rd of the way with coconut, which serves as snow. Then Place a small evergreen branch or tree into the jar and sprinkle the branches with fine coconut flakes. Holly branches make a cute decoration for the neck of the jar.
12. Ornamental Christmas Tree
If you are looking for a way to decorate your home that does not incorporate the traditional green and red coloration of the season, then this crafty and creative Christmas tree idea is perfect for a chic apartment that you want to decorate for the holidays. The base of the small ornamental tree is made from a spool of ribbon that is made into a tree using different sized ornaments. The one seen here features silver, pink, and purple Christmas ornaments, but you can use any color that you like. Don’t forget to place a star on the top of the tree.
14. A Christmas Melody for All
As we have already seen in this gallery, mantles make an exceptional location to display your Christmas indoor decorations. This display features a base that is created from evergreen branches that differ in size and gold Christmas ornaments that match the design of the living space. On top of the branches, there is a beautiful display of candles. There are small votives, mid-sized bird-shaped candles, slightly larger Christmas tree candles, and even pillar candles that have a musical score printed on the outside of the candle for all to see. If you wish, add a wreath to the wall behind the mantle as well.
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15. A Christmas Ball
Another way to add a bit of Christmas decor to your dining area is to utilize Christmas ornaments and ribbon to create a festive chandelier that will wow your guests on Christmas day. The first step that you will need to do to create this design idea is to intertwine evergreen trimmings into the light fixture to create a wreath-like decoration that looks like it was purchased from the store. Then, attach ribbons to the wreath and dangle red and white Christmas balls from the light fixture that is above the table. Poinsettias placed around the dining area and strands of light will look amazing.
16. Stairway to the Holidays
If you live in a home that has a stairway, then this DIY Christmas idea is perfect for you to decorate. This is one of the decor ideas that is easy to do, and it will also be an eye catcher for relatives who visit your home during the holiday season. Start by wrapping garland around the banister of the staircase. One that you create using branches of evergreen trees, pinecones, and berries will look amazing, but store bought garland will also work. Find pictures of family members that you cherish, and use a red ribbon to dangle them from the banister.
17. Plaid Christmas Creations
Your Christmas indoor decorating ideas often utilize items that are red or green, but sometimes you want to be more creative with your holiday creations. This idea utilizes red plaid instead of sticking to the traditional red and green of the holidays. Plaid can be used on the bow and ribbons that are part of your Christmas tree or it can be incorporated into the boxes and the wrapping paper that you use for the presents that you place under the tree.
18. Stocking Display
Not every home has a mantle by the fireplace to hang Christmas stockings. In fact, some homes really do not have a set location to hang Christmas stockings, but this next indoor Christmas decoration idea is one that creates the perfect location for your family’s stockings to be hung from with care. Simply paint five wooden slates, two green and two red, and then sand them down to make them look older than they are. Place them on your wall with alternating colors, and paint the words Merry Christmas across them. Attach a few hooks, and you have a place that your Christmas stockings can call home.
19. Ribbon Christmas Planner
This next indoor Christmas decoration idea is one that gives you a lot of options when you do not have a lot of space to decorate the way that you desire. Start with the cabinets in your kitchen. They are often bare and unused during the holiday season; to include them into your Christmas décor, you can wrap ribbons around each cabinet in a vertical fashion. Once the ribbon is in place, simply attach a bow to the center of the design. Make sure to utilize the space above the cabinets as well.
20. A Tree of Cards from Loved Ones
If you find that your home is lacking indoor Christmas decoration ideas, then this next gallery idea is the perfect way to add decorations as well as a tree into your home without bringing all of the messy needles into your living space. To start, you will need a green tape to create the outline of the tree on your wall, and then a red star that you place on the very top of the tree. The tree needs to be decorated, so alternate making rows with different types of garland. When Christmas cards from your family and friends start arriving in the mail, you can begin attaching them to this tree.
21. Burlap Sign of Holiday Cheer
Burlap is a great fabric to use when you want to create a beautiful, yet unique indoor decoration idea for your dining room on Christmas day. This idea features a lovely burlap table cover that also has red plaid details. The centerpiece incorporates an evergreen display that adds contrast to the table and the chairs all have beautiful burlap wraps around the chair backs. The light fixture also sports a wreath display that can easily become a DIY Christmas project.
22. Santa’s Sleigh Bells
Christmas is a time when children everywhere look for Santa to arrive in a red sleigh to deliver toys to them. This Christmas indoor decorating idea is one that incorporates this beloved sleigh into the design. Instead of a traditional tree, you can even use this idea instead, if you set the sleigh on the top of a table. The sleigh should be designed from wood that you may have around the home, if you have no wood, then a few two by fours will do the trick. Create a sleigh, and then place small evergreen trees in the sleigh.
23. Create Your Own Holiday Cheer
Is the space in your apartment limited so much that you do not have room for a real Christmas tree? If so, then this indoor Christmas decoration idea is perfect to ensure that your home is ready for the holidays. Place a large chalk board on the wall of your home, and create a two dimensional Christmas display that includes anything that you want. It can have a tree, a fire place, and even a mantle where you can easily hang your Christmas stocking. If you want to make this Christmas decor an even cozier idea, place a plush carpet in the front of the chalk board.
24. Shelves of Joy and Happiness
Many homes have shelves that are placed conveniently around your living space. If you have one of these types of shelves, then it can easily become part of your Christmas indoor decorations this year. If you have pictures of your family on the shelves, remove them until after the holidays are over. Add pinecones, evergreen branches, and anything that puts you in the holiday spirit to the design of the shelves. Garland can be used, but this image shows plates that bring you joy.
25. Rustic Wooden Tree
If you are tired of having a real tree in your home that looses pine needles and requires care, then this rustic wooden tree is the perfect solution to your problems. It is a tree that is designed onto the wall of your home, and it can easily be made out of pallets or other pieces of wood that you could have in your woodshop. Creating this tree will take a bit of maneuvering with a saw because it needs to have the perfect angles to create a pointed top on the tree. You can even place your presents under the tree.
26. Pinecone Garland
Creating a string of garland is a great way to add a personal touch to your indoor Christmas decoration ideas. The garland that you find in the store is often not as creative as you’d like, but if you construct your own garland at home, then you can add that personal touch to the mantle, tree, or around your living area. The pinecones utilized here are dipped in white paint to give them snow covered tips then the pinecones are evenly spaced across a length of string to be hung in your home.
27. Bare Branch Tree of Lights
If your decor ideas this holiday season do not feature the traditional evergreen tree and wreath, then there are plenty of other ideas that can put you in the holiday spirit. This tree is not an evergreen at all; in fact, it is simply the branches of the tree without the foliage. It is placed in a large vase and decorated with white lights that look as if they are floating. The tree also sports beaded garland that is simple and practical as well as a few antique Christmas ornaments that add a stylish flair to this design.
28. Christmas Tree Forest
One of the most interesting decor ideas in this gallery is the one seen here. If you have an old bird cage that is no longer being used, turn it into a small Christmas tree forest that will add to your holiday decorations. Make sure that the trees are different sizes, and be sure to decorate them and give each tree a light dusting of snow upon the branches of the trees. If you have small figurines, you can add them to the winter wonderland and create a winter scene that is perfect for the season.
29. Christmas Pillows
When you decorate your living space, your indoor Christmas decoration ideas do not need to be a traditional type of decoration. In fact, decorating pillows is the perfect way to add the spirit of Christmas to your living space. White and gold are the perfect colors to match this beige couch, but if you have a red couch, perhaps green and white pillows would be more fitting. If you decide to use a traditional Christmas color, then perhaps you can get garland to match and wrap it around the room.
30. White Winter Creation
If you are looking for an indoor Christmas decoration idea that is perfect for the small corners and unused spaces of your home, then this next idea is perfect for you. The idea begins with a metal bucket that is shined to perfection, and then it is filled with things that remind you of winter like small limbs from a white Birchwood tree, pinecones, silver ornaments for the tree, and a dreamy white poinsettia that is positioned on the exact front and center of the basket. There is also a small branch with light to brighten the area of the room that this basket calls home.
31. I Believe in Santa Clause
Another one of the decor ideas that utilize a fireplace and a mantle is the Believe design that is meant to center the decorations around the fireplace, which is where Santa comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve. There is a lot of garland, evergreen wreathes, and red ribbons that form an amazing looking display. There are also a lot of white Christmas lights surrounding the mantle. In addition, the mantle has a red letter display that says believe, but that aspect of the design can easily be changed if you prefer it to say something else.
32. Light-up Door Display
Another simple indoor Christmas decoration idea that you can easily recreate at home is one that displays a Christmas tree on a door within your living space. This display features an outline of a Christmas tree that is designed in white lights. These light look great in this color, but you can also choose other Christmas colors if you prefer something a little less bright. Once the light outline is in place, add a star to the top of the display as well as a lineup of colorful Christmas ornaments that match the color and style of your current Christmas decor.
33. Pine Arrangement in a Milk Jug
When you are looking for new Christmas indoor decorating ideas, pine and evergreen trees are often incorporated into the design in some way. This decoration idea utilizes old milk jugs that have been cleaned and shined as a vase to be the base for the pine arrangement seen in the gallery. The arrangement consists of soft pines, short pines, and a lot of pinecones that add a touch of holiday spirit to the decor idea. If you have a few milk jugs or canisters like these, you can create a lineup on the mantle of your fireplace.
34. A Lantern of Delight
Porch lights and lanterns are often included in the Christmas decor that can be seen on the outside of your home, but this Christmas decoration is one that is designed to light up the inside of your home with Christmas cheer. This display begins with a simple lantern that typically holds a light or a candle inside. Instead of lighting your way in the dark, fill this lantern with Christmas balls and ornaments that will shine when the light from the lantern hits them. Gold, silver, blue, red, and green ornaments work best to create a shine that will wow your guests.
35. Three Dimensional Wooden Tree
When the space for your Christmas indoor decorations is lacking, this three dimensional Christmas tree is the perfect way to create a place to put the presents that you purchased for your friends and family. This holiday decoration idea is made from pieces of wood that have been cut to an angle that is similar to that of a real evergreen tree, and then placed on the corner to give it a three dimensional look. There is a star on top of the display and a strand of white Christmas lights are draped across the tree as well.
36. Window Ornaments
One of the indoor Christmas decoration ideas that is not often considered utilizes the windows in your home. When you decorate outside, the windows are often lined with Christmas lights, but inside decorations can involve so much more. Choose Christmas ornaments that match your living space, and then cut lengths of ribbon to dangle the balls from the top of the window. The ornaments in this gallery image are white, clear, silver, and red, which are the perfect colors for the Christmas season. Make sure to use ornaments with different designs so that you have a more unique display, and you can even curl the ribbons if you like.
37. Jingle Bells
Wreathes and Holly have been a part of the Christmas season for decades, so when you are looking for a simple DIY Christmas project to decorate your home for the holidays, you can purchase a simple wreath and decorate it to your liking. Pinecones, berries, red ribbons, and bells make the perfect decoration for your home. Paint the tips of the pinecones white, and if you have a candelabra, you can use the same decor ideas to decorate it for Christmas as well. White candles look best on this Christmas decoration, especially if you plan to light the candles.
38. Candy Cane Forest
Another indoor Christmas decoration idea that you can easily create at home is this delightful idea. Start with a cane, you can use the plastic candy canes that you can find at a dollar store or craft store if you do not have any at home. Then, take lengths of cloth and wrap the candy cane to cover it completely. The burlap design used here looks amazing. Once the cane is covered, you need to create a red stripe with a red ribbon, so wrap it accordingly, and finish the design with some evergreen cuttings and a few bells of pinecones.
39. Wall of Holly
Indoor Christmas decoration ideas do not need to be extravagant. If you are having a few guests over for dinner during the holiday season, you can simply create a wall of holly that makes your home look more festive. Use bright red construction paper to create the berries, and make sure that they are positioned in grouped of three to look more realistic. Create pointed holly leaves as well, and if you like, you can display a cheerful holiday saying under the holly display.
40. Flannel Fun for the Holidays
If you are looking for fun and exciting decor ideas to use as part of your indoor Christmas decoration ideas this year, it is best to start at the tree and branch out into your living space. This tree is littered with white lights and silver and gold ornaments that look amazing on the large evergreen tree. There is flannel ribbon wrapped around the tree, and the pillows that are positioned on the chair accent the Christmas decor perfectly. Instead of a star on the top of the tree, this one sports an elegant top hat.
41. Beautiful Decor Ideas for Your Kitchen
When you decorate your home for the holidays, the kitchen is often an area that is forgotten or overlooked. To bring a sense of the holiday season into this room, all you need to do is add some green aspects to the living space. Around the sink, a small planted evergreen tree will do the trick, and you can hang a wreath from the light fixture that is located above the sink. A simple wreath with a few small berries will do, but if you like a more extravagant option, add ribbons, pinecones, and other decorative aspects to the display. If there is a window above your sink, create a strand of pinecone garland to add to the design.
42. Regal Display of Christmas Balls
Not all of your indoor Christmas decoration ideas need to be done in traditional Christmas colors like red and green. This display utilizes a lot of gold tones that will look amazing with almost all of your other Christmas indoor decorations. The gold and rose colored Christmas balls are positioned on a plate that adds elegance to the table. The plate is surrounded by candles, each of which is placed in a gold holder of some type. There are gold stars dangling from the plate, and there is a vintage style mirror placed behind the Christmas balls.
43. Poinsettia Perfection
If you are looking for Christmas indoor decorating ideas for around your fireplace, then here is an easy DIY Christmas idea that you can create. The mantle of the fireplace is draped with an evergreen and poinsettia garland that is enhanced with Christmas balls and bows. The stockings are hung on the mantle with care and a tiny Saint Nicholas is positioned beside the fireplace. The mantle also has candles that are positioned perfectly to hold the stockings in place, and there is a wreath that matches the poinsettia and evergreen garland that is positioned directly above the mantle.
44. DIY Christmas Creation
When you are looking for decor ideas for your home during the Christmas holiday, there are ample amounts of DIY Christmas creations that you can create to make your home feel more festive. Placing Christmas balls in a dish or even starlight mints placed around your home can add that touch of red that your home needs during the holiday season. Small evergreen plants enhance the look of the design and add a fresh aroma to the air as well. You can even create a strand of garland or colorful snowflakes to make the design look more festive.
45. Stairway of Creation
When you have an open staircase in your home, the decor ideas that you can create are virtually endless. You can wrap Christmas lights and garland around the banister or tie bows to the banister posts as they make their way to the second floor. The edge of the stairs can become the home to flameless candles, and the wall by the stairs on the first floor of your home can be decorated with snowflakes. If you have the space, a tree with presents under its branches will look amazing against the wall as well.
46. Starry Night
Christmas lights are a great way to create a specific Christmas decor around your living space, but instead of draping them across your walls, have you ever considered dangling them from the ceiling? This gallery idea does just that, and the icicle Christmas lights create the perfect starry atmosphere for a dark hallway during the holiday season. If you like to create your own decorations, then dangle some pinecones and large stars as well. Don’t forget to still add lights to the walls to create a unique immersive experience when you walk down the hall.
47. Simple Birchwood Candle
If you are looking for a few simple decor ideas to bring the holiday spirit into your bedroom or another quiet living space, then this idea is simple and easy to construct. Birchwood is a lovely winter decoration, so take hollowed Birchwood logs and place a candle in the center of each. You will want to adjust the size of the hollowed candle holder before using it. A simple wreathe made from evergreen branches will compliment the simplicity of this design and add a touch of elegance that only nature can bring to the Christmas holidays.
48. Mason Jar Centerpiece
Indoor Christmas decorations ideas are important to add a touch of holiday cheer to every aspect of your home. If you are having guests over for Christmas dinner, then you need to create a lovely centerpiece for the table that everyone will find festive. The base of the centerpiece can be a simple tablecloth that is folded to create a border that is displayed down the center of the table. This centerpiece is simple; fill mason jars with sugar, and place berries and evergreen trimmings in every other one as you go down the table. A small white or green votive can be placed in the remaining jars. Make sure to light the candles if your meal is towards evening to create an atmosphere that your guests will love.
49. Starlight from Above
Stars are often used as a symbol during the Christmas season. They light the top of our Christmas trees, but they can also be come the light fixtures above out kitchen table. These stars are attached to lights that are dangling from the ceiling. The stars are not designed to be solid, so that the light shines through them. If you cannot find these types of ornaments, they can easily be crafted from paper. The candles in the center of the table add a stylish touch to the gold and silver elements of this Christmas indoor decoration.
50. Simple Mantle Decorations
If you are trying to keep your Christmas indoor decorating simple this year, then the final idea in this gallery is one that is perfect for your living space, but it only works if you have a mantle or a shelf on your wall. On the mantle you will see small evergreen trees that have been dusted with silver glitter to make them look like a fresh snow has just fallen. Next to the trees, there are small golden pinecones that shimmer in the light that is being created from the festive sign behind the mantle. This sign can have any message that you desire to spread holiday cheer. You can even dangle a line of gold bells from the mantle to complete this simplistic indoor Christmas decoration idea.
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Christmas is a time for decorating and creating festive decor ideas that your friends and family can enjoy when they visit your home during the holidays. In this gallery, we have explored designs that can enhance the mantle of your fireplace, the stairway to the second floor, and wall creations that are easy to create at home. If you are looking for new indoor Christmas decoration ideas, then take a look through these ideas. You will find ideas that utilize snowmen, stars, holly, candles, and evergreen trees, which are all traditional holiday decorations that many people purchase, but these ideas are Christmas creations that you can make at home.