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November 15, 2025

40 Dazzling DIY Christmas Decor Ideas For The Home

  Hey there, are you looking for Christmas decor ideas to inspire your DIY design?  Great! 

Here to help!

Below you will find a wide variety of Christmas decorating ideas.

Everything from simple home DIYs, to elaborate arrangements by expert designers.

These are all designed to inspire your Christmas decorating, in every area of your home.

If you see an idea you love, click on the image for the Pin Icon so that you can stick a pin it and reference it later!

And for more information on an image you love, follow the source link below the images.

Let’s get to it!

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#1) Christmas Living Room Decor Idea For Around The TV

Christmas decor ideas

Source: @fourthandeastmain

Living room Christmas decor is a great place to start!

This gorgeous heavy garland with stockings weighted to one side adds so much style to this Christmas mantel decorating.

#2) Lit Pinecone Hurricanes Christmas Decor Idea

christmas decor ideas

While this lovely display is featured on DIY Decoideen 

These hurricanes work well as you change out your seasonal decor throughout the year.

You can Amazon a similar set of 3 tall hurricane vases and battery operated led string lights by clicking the links. 🙂

#3) DIY Dollar Tree Nutcracker Makeover Christmas Mantle Decor

DIY Christmas decor

Source: Hello Central Ave

This brilliant DIY takes an inexpensive dollar store home accent and gives it golden makeover.

Instantly adding elevated neutral style, and perfect for any Christmas mantel or shelf ~ brilliant!

#4) Modern Living Room Christmas Decor Ideas

Christmas Decor Ideas

Source: @ahousewebuilt

This stunning well decorated living room has incredible design style.

I love the groupings of winter berries and stems on the mantel and side table.

The rich dark colored tree ornaments and faux fur pillow give this space a lux appeal.

#5) DIY Christmas Decor Idea For Inside Your Front DoorChristmas decor idea door

This DIY home  decorated Christmas interior door frame is one of the most popular on Pinterest. 

I love that the creators embellished inexpensive garland with lights, red ribbon, winter berries, and flowers that you could customize to your liking.

#6) Neutral Christmas Shelf Decor Ideas

Christmas Decor Ideas

Source: @careyushome

At first glance this well styled shelving may not jump out at you as Christmas decor.

However, if you prefer a minimalist, modern, or neutral decorating style consider these muted neutral accessories.

#7) Christmas Decor Idea For The Outdoors

Christmas decor idea outdoors

This front door featured on Elle Decor is so chic.  It looks so high end! 

But did you know there are some great tutorials for making your own fresh evergreen garland?

If you have the time, and some greenery that needs trimming you can save yourself hundred! 

Plus winter can be a good time to shape up some low hanging branches on your trees and shrubs.

#8) Assorted Lit Hurricanes Holiday Decor Idea

Holiday Decor Idea

You can purchase contents for these beauties at Brookstone. 

But I wanted to showcase these as I’m sure you can start spinning your wheels on decor items that you would like to place inside.

Anything works, all you need is a great set of glass hurricanes.  

#9) Gingerbread Curio Cabinet Christmas Decor Idea

Christmas Decor Idea

Source: @our.colonial.casa

The arched frame and dark accent color of this cabinet make it so modern and chic.

It’s contained shelving make it the perfect place to display Christmas collections, like gingerbread houses.

#10) Chic Christmas Decor Idea For Your Staircase

Christmas Decor Idea

I had to include this show stoping staircase garland from Southern Hospitality Blog. 

While you could spend hundreds purchasing a similar fresh creation, consider taking the steps on making one.

Start with inexpensive evergreen garland, add large cream, burlap and twine bows with long tails.  Embellish with lights and other florals and you’ll have an amazing creation.

#11) Brilliant Plastic Container Lighted Gift Boxes

Source: Christmas Lights Etc

This no fuss DIY is simply brilliant!

Inverted clear or white plastic buckets, that are lit from the inside and decorated with ribbon create an incredible aesthetic.

#12) Lanterns With Ornaments Christmas Decor Ideas

Christmas Decor Idea

Dimples & Tangles shows us another great decor idea that you can use indoors or out!

Fill your favorite lanterns with bulbs and balls and place along any corner or doorway for a welcoming holiday look.

#13) Rustic Kitchen Christmas Decorating

Christmas Decorating

Source: @finding_lovely

This dreamy modern rustic kitchen emphasizes Christmas with a natural garland and wreath.

Notice it’s hung to frame the large window, and accented on both sides with ribbons, pinecones and dried fruits.

This creates the perfect place to frame the natural twig wreath in the center.

#14) Christmas Decor Idea For Above Kitchen Cabinets

kitchen decor idea

Here is another one of the most repined Christmas pins on Pinterest! 

The kitchen is a GREAT place to add festive decor.  You spend so much of the holidays there, and it deserves to be one of the focal areas of your Christmas decor ideas.

Consider adding greenery, lights, and adorn them with the rest of your favorite Christmas decorations.

#15) Beautiful Berries & Bells Christmas Mantel Decorating Idea

Source: ahousewebuilt

This grouping of bright red berries and assorted gold bells is chic and inviting.

I love the pops of bright white among the dimly lit evergreen garland, beautiful modern farmhouse Christmas decor.

#16) Christmas Decor Idea For Your Kitchen

kitchen decor idea

Christmas.365Greetings shows this darling Christmas kitchen decor ideas. 

These vertical ribbons and bows look so pretty next to the above cabinet decorations.

I also love how the bows stay snug and won’t clang around when opening and closing the doors.

#17) Rustic Christmas Fireplace With Present Cart

Source: Home Decore Pinterest

The natural stone in combination with pinecones and evergreens gives an incredible rustic feel.

I love the cart of Christmas presents, what a creative idea to make room to arrange gifts beyond the base of the tree.

#18) Candy Cane Wreath Christmas Decor Idea

Christmas Decor Idea

This is such a pretty minimal decor idea.  Buy a box of candy canes, tape two candy cane backs together and assemble in a circle.

Secure a pretty ornament on the middle to help secure and hide the tape in the middle.  So lovely.

#19) Christmas Decor Idea For Your Holiday Table

Christmas Decor Idea

While it took me a minute to process the name….Princess Pinky Girl shows a lovely and festive way to organize your Christmas dinner utensils. 

These mini stockings would work well as party favors too- so cute!

#20) DIY Mason Jar Christmas Lights

Source: Heart & Home

This gorgeous farmhouse style DIY Christmas light accent looks great indoors or out.

Simply hang on any home accent to add a cozy warm Christmas glow to that space.

#21) DIY Santa Clause Centerpiece

Source: Sew Many Ways

This adorable painted can Santa inspired centerpiece DIY is so cute.

Perfect as a home accent or Christmas table decor it’s completely customizable and easy to make.

#22) Christmas Decor Idea For Indoors or Out

Christmas Decor Idea

Finding Home Farms showcases this lovely farmhouse Christmas decor DIY. 

These galvanized tin buckets are so darling with the checkered ribbon and lit evergreen stems.

#23) DIY Christmas Card Display

Lolly Jane shows you a festive farmhouse way to display all of the lovely Christmas Cards you receive. 

Holiday cards are one of my favorite parts of the holidays and they make a lovely addition to your christmas decor ideas when well displayed!

Don’t you just love the chickenwire with the wreath?  Follow the link for the tutorial instructions.

#24) Farmhouse Christmas Table Decor

Christmas Decor Ideas

Source: Toolz View

This simple and stunning farmhouse Christmas table decor is so chic and effortless.

Sometimes, picking a style and sticking with it throughout your home adds incredible warmth and feel.

Notice this design goes from the tablescape, to the mantle, side tables and more.

#25) Christmas Decor Idea for Indoors

Christmas Decor Idea Indoors

The Frugal Homemaker shows this lovely and simple Christmas window decor idea. 

These simple candy canes become a lovely and stately decor item when hung vertically together!

So cute!

#26) DIY Tiered Tray Christmas Decor Idea For Kitchen Countertops

DIY Christmas Decor Ideas

Source: Priscilla2000

How cute is this decorated tin tiered tray?

It is full of rustic farmhouse elements, Christmas figurines and beautiful ornaments and evergreens.

#27) Beautiful Christmas Tree Decor Ideas

Christmas Decor Ideas

What would a Christmas decor lineup be without a picture of the most pinned Christmas tree on Pinterest?

Christmas.365greetings.com shows you this beauty (along with many others) so that you can garner your own decorating ideas!  What I love about this tree is the

  • Spiral gold ribbon
  • Large Gold Poinsettia Flowers
  • Red Bows & Bulbs

#28) Frosted DIY Pinecone Garland Town n Country Living

Source: Town-n-Country-Living

This rustic DIY Christmas decor idea is full of simple style holiday style.

Frosted pinecones attached to your favorite ribbon hang in a row in a stylish linear Christmas mantle design.

#29) Festive Holiday Apothecary Jars

Christmas Decor Idea

Here is another simple way to decorate for Christmas…or any holiday now that I think about it! 

Fill clear apothecary jars with festive items and you’re done!

This will also be so easy to change out throughout the season.

#30) Inverted Wine Glass Holiday Decor Idea

Christmas Decor Idea

Pop Sugar offers a great tutorial on how to make these darling mini snow scenes. 

What a fun and festive holiday DIY craft that will give your home a personal touch!

#31) Gorgeous Neutral DIY Twine Trees Christmas Mantle Decor

Source: Hometalk

With a little burlap twine and styrofoam backing you are on your way to this gorgeous natural Christmas craft.

Simple DIY with a rustic style wooden base these DIY twine trees look incredible grouped together on your Christmas mantle.

#32) Cake Stand Candle Wreath Christmas Decor Idea

I just love this idea!  I always have an unused cake stand floating around in a hard to reach kitchen cabinet that I probably need to organize! 😛

This idea from Pinterest uses a cake stand, berry wreath, and four candles.

It makes a lovely table centerpiece or counter decor don’t you think?

#33) Table Top Christmas Tree Decor Idea

Christmas Decor Idea

Oh Mai Darling offers a great tip on an alternative Christmas tree idea.  This one is great if you’re short on space, or if you just want some extra greenery somewhere around the house.

I’m thinking these evergreen stems in clear jars would look great perched on a bathroom counter too!

#34) Stunning Symmetrical Farmhouse Christmas Decor Idea

Christmas decor ideas

Source: Toolz View

This modern farmhouse Christmas decor has stunning symmetrical style.

Matching farmhouse chalkboard signs, lanterns below, and groupings on either side of featured wreath add balance and beauty.

#35) Plaid Christmas Curtains 

Home Esthetics shows you how adding simple red check curtains can add darling farmhouse Christmas flair.

Paired with these wreaths and burlap bows it is pretty much perfect if you ask me!

I also think it’s smart how they simply placed a curtain rod on top of their kitchen cabinets. 

This will make it super easy and quick to take down when the holidays are over.

#36) Chandelier Christmas Decor Idea

Last but not least is this lovely decorated chandelier from RM House Of Noise. 

My sister did this a few years back and it was one of my favorite decor pieces in her entire house.

#37) Snowflake Door Windows Christmas DIY

Source: Unknown via Prudent Penny Pincher

This stylish farmhouse DIY is perfect for Christmas.

Get the kids to help cut out and hang mini snowflakes in your window grids for a customized and festive look.

#38) Modern Plastic Spoon Christmas Tree DIY

DIY Christmas decor idea

Source: One Project Closer

I love it when a DIY decorations is inexpensive to create, and looks high end after created.

this cascading plastic spoon Christmas tree is just that, with a gorgeous modern effect it’s the perfect mantle or table holiday accent.

#39) DIY Wrapping Paper Christmas Table Runner Decor Idea

Source: @houseandhens

This stunning DIY Christmas tablescape is full of style.

The plaid wrapping paper, butcher paper with names and evergreens is such a brilliant way to add bold style without breaking the bank.

#40) DIY Christmas Ornament Glitter Balls

Source: Love My Dress

This simple DIY Christmas tutorial is fun for the entire family.

Simply buy clear plastic ornaments, and have fun customizing fillings for your desired effect.

I love the bright whites, glittery sequins and faux snow fillers ~ gorgeous.

 

Happy Christmas Decorating

I really hope you found some Christmas decor ideas to inspire your home decorating!

For even more Christmas inspired content, take a peek at the related posts below…

  • 31 Stunning Christmas Mantel Decor Ideas For Your Living Room
  • 23 Breathtaking Front Porch Christmas Decorating Ideas
  • 30 Outdoor Christmas Decor Ideas Full Of Chic Holiday Style
  • 15 Stunning Christmas Tablesettings To Gather Around This Holiday
  • 12 Trending Christmas Tree Decor Ideas

Cheers for now!

<3 Ang

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