Your Christmas porch decorations are the first things your guests will see when they pull up to your house, so of course you want to make a great first impression. Here you’ll find how to do just that with porch decorating ideas for Christmas garlands, DIY wreath ideas, Christmas trees, and more. If you tend to reach for the same string of Christmas lights and a trusty door wreath every holiday season, consider shaking things up this year. From the festive glow of twinkling lights to the wintery charm of sweeping garland, an elegant holiday home begins with its exterior. If your front porch is lacking in winter charm, we’ve got you (and your home) covered.

1. Ice Skates

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BHG 

2. The Grinch

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3. Pinecone Planters

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Plough Your Own Furrow

4. Christmas Tree

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5. Present Topiary

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Deck the Holidays

6. Chalkboard

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Vintage Mellie

7. A Sled

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Unskinny Boppy

8. Hanging Ornaments

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Home Stories

9. Wood Pallet Tree

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Country Living

10. Joy Sign

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Fynes Designs

11. Gold Leaf Pine Cone Garland

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 The Sweetest Occasion

12. Light-Up Snowflake

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 A Beautiful Mess

13. Glitter Reindeer

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One Krieger Chick

14. Dip Dyed Christmas Lights

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Twodaloo

15. Holiday Door Banner

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A Beautiful Mess