15 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Porch for a Winter Wonderland Vibe
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Winter is the season when the world turns a little quieter, the air crisp and fresh, and the landscape becomes a soft blank canvas of cool tones and soft snow. The temperature drops doesn’t mean that your porch has to be lacking in charm though. In fact, winter is the best time to glam up your outdoor space with twinkling lights, festive bits, and warmth.
Whether you’re getting ready for your holiday guests or simply want to take advantage of the gorgeousness of the season, here are 15 fun and easy ways to add some festive cheer to your porch, so your porch becomes the perfect retreat for chilly days and nights.
Use Cozy Throws and Pillows
Winter is all about warmth and comfort, you don’t want to forget to add some soft throws and pillows to your porch. These accessories may look great, but they will also help you invite guests to your outdoor space. Knit or flannel throws are a great addition to your rocking chairs or benches, and some plush pillows of neutral or festive colors are perfect as well.
Use Pinecones for Decoration
One of nature’s perfect winter decorations is pinecones. They’re useful and can be used in so many ways: arrange them in a decorative bowl, hang them from ribbons, or scatter them around the porch. Instant charm for your porch is added by their rustic, natural beauty. You can also spray them with a little fake snow for a little extra wintery touch.
Add a Sleigh or Vintage Items
If you’re looking for a winter nostalgic vibe, place a vintage sleigh or other old timey things on your porch. Whether it’s an antique sled, some rustic wooden crate, or vintage lanterns, these will take you back to a time of winter. They not only make for a cute scene, but also an opportunity to remember old fashioned winter fun.
Use Evergreen Plants
Pine, fir and spruce make wonderful additions to your winter porch decor because they are evergreen plants. They are hardy in the cold weather and look beautiful. Bring a bit of nature into your decor by placing potted evergreens at the entryway or along your railings. If you feel like, add some burlap or ribbon for extra flair or just pair them with some small lights for them to shine at night.
Create a Hot Cocoa Bar
Need a little whimsy and fun? Set up a small hot cocoa bar on your porch. A table or cart filled with a number of mugs, a few cocoa mixes, and an assortment of marshmallows are some examples. It is a great way to welcome guests or just indulge in a sweet treat after a chilly day outdoors.
A Porch Swing or Rocking Chair
If you have room, a porch swing or rocking chair can be a great way to enjoy the cozy feel of winter. Imagine yourself cuddled up in a blanket while you sip your favorite winter beverage, while rocking back and forth softly on a frigid winter day. If you have a chair already, adding a touch of cozy like a plush throw and pillow, can turn it into the ultimate winter escape.
Add Holiday Greenery Garlands
Another great way to decorate your porch is with garlands of greenery. You can drape them over your railings, your doorframe or on the edge of your roof. Put a few small ornaments, a few small ribbons, or a few small lights on it to make the garland different. They’re a great way to introduce some fresh, natural elements of winter, and it’ll make your porch look like it belongs in a holiday card.
Display Winter-themed Signs
Winter themed signs will add some playful personality to your porch. The signs could range from simple “Let It Snow” signs to bigger signs, wooden boards with winter quotes. It’s a fun way to give your decor a bit of pizzaz, and a great icebreaker for guests or passersby.
Create a Snowman
Build a snowman! Alternatively, if there’s no snow in the forecast, you can make a snowman out of things like painted barrels or large white ornaments. But it’s not complete without some scarves, hats and buttons. The classic winter icon, snowman, gives a cheerful lighthearted touch to your porch.
Hang Stockings
If you want to get festive, there is no way to avoid hanging stockings on your porch railing. If you don’t have a fireplace, this one’s an old school tradition that can easily be adapted to your outdoor spaces. Pick stockings in fun patterns and colors and fill them with what you would typically buy this time of year, or you can even use just simple decor like pinecones or small ornaments. It’s a great way to feel good about the holidays and make everyone walking by happy.
Add Winter Themed Lanterns
Lanterns bring an old world charm to your porch while producing soft lighting. If you want to get a little more magical…fill them with candles or LED lights. If you are after a winter’s look, select lanterns with a rustic finish or a touch of the snow. Lanterns are good at versatility when they can be placed on porch floor, hooked over the porch walls, or even lined across the steps.
Add a Festive Doormat
If guests start at your front door, why not give it a festive makeover for the winter with a doormat? Pick one that matches your porch decor, whether it’s a “Merry Christmas” mat or one with snowflakes or winter pictures. It’s a cheap and easy way to add that extra welcoming feel to your porch this season.
Use Red and White Colours
Red and white are probably the first colors that comes to your mind in the winter, as they evoke the feeling of the season. Add a pop of these colours to your porch decor with wreaths, ribbons, blankets and more. If you opt to go bold and bright, or a bit more subtle, red and white are bound to give your home that winter wonderland vibe.
Add a Winter Wreath
While you may have a wreath for your front door, it’s also a simple and lovely way to decorate your porch for the season. Pick one that fits the winter spirit, whether pinecones, berries, or greenery, or something more whimsical like a snowflake shaped wreath. This simple decoration makes a focal point on your porch and can be customized to match colors and themes of your home. Bonus: If you’re into DIY projects, it’s easy to make one yourself!
Hang Icicle Lights
To make the effect a bit more dramatic, icicle lights strung along your porch or eaves can be a bit more eye popping. These lights are a festive wintery look, and look like icicles hanging down. At night, they work well in casting a shimmering glow on your porch. Plus, they make great decorations if you are in need of something that doesn’t need a lot of work, but will still make a big impact.
Add Twinkling Lights
Nothing says winter wonderland like twinkling lights. They make your porch feel magical with their glow and make your house festive instantly. Hang them along railings, or string them from the ceiling or around nearby tree branches. What’s cool about it is they don’t have to be fancy; simple white lights are classic, and colorful bulbs are fun if you want to go for something a bit more playful.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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