Christmas Entryway Decorating Ideas that Bring Holiday Cheer

These easy Christmas entryway decorating ideas will bring holiday cheer to your entrance. Let's break down the different parts of this foyer holiday idea.

I have been dreaming of Christmas entryway decorating ideas that bring holiday cheer to our guests for weeks now.  Excitement grew and grew as items for our holiday gift guide came in, and a custom rug arrived. 

As I positioned each piece, it all started coming together, and it finally happened.  You know that joyful feeling that Christmas is almost here! 

So, here is another inspirational area of our home for you all to get that excited feeling going too!

Christmas Entryway Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Welcome

Can you hear that song playing, “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” That song played in my head as I started pulling all the pieces to decorate our upcycle bench. So, let me show you from the bottom up how to create a festive foyer like ours this holiday season.

How to Decorate Your Entrway for Christmas

Entryway Christmas decor is a great way to start decorating for the holidays. It's the first place people see when they come into your home, and the best place to give them a warm welcome. A few simple touches can bring a festive touch to this small space.

I styled my upcycled bench in the entryway, but these ideas also work beautifully on a console table, foyer table, or any entryway surface. I start by updating the rug, then add greenery, cozy blankets, and a few fun holiday touches. I’ll walk you through each step of my Christmas entryway decorating ideas.

Your entryway may become your favorite place this holiday season.

Entryway Rug

The first thing you want to do is make sure your foundation is laid. What I mean by that is that you have more substantial pieces in place, like a rug and a bench. Once the “foundation” is set, then let the magic begin!

Christmas Wreath

Now that the foundation is set, it was on to making the wreath. This year, it was not going to be any store-bought wreath but one made.  I knew I wanted something delicate, and rosemary wouldn't leave my mind.

Isn't this a gorgeous wreath? But you can also use faux greenery or evergreen branches to brighten the area.

I also thought bells would be perfect on the wreath.  Remember me telling you that I am an old soul at heart? Well, I love the sound of bells in historic churches, which is why I wanted to add some bells.

I happened to use bells that were place-card holders of the new Hearth & Hand Collection by Magnolia.  They were just the right size.

So, this is how the wreath turned out, and it smells so good!

Blanket & Accessories

Next, on my list of items were blankets and lots of them. Blankets are one of my favorite ways to decorate each season, and they're one of the easiest ways to mark a new season. One for the bench, and another you will see later.

I just happened to have the right blanket to go with my new rug.  The grey tone and touch of red were an excellent mix of that holiday cheer and make it such a cozy space.

Now, to add some more Christmas decor items.  All the beautiful items that we got from the holiday gift guide made this bench easy to style.  I knew I wanted candles, so the white candle stands were perfect. 

I decided to add some pillar candles, but to give it a little twist, I added the wooden Nutcracker on the shortest candle stand.  And then I thought about a pillow, but I decided to go with something a little different, so this illuminating star pulled it all together. 

I love how it looks at night when the star is lit!

Basket

Lately, I have had a thing for wicker baskets, which I think will be a perfect addition to anyone's bench.  After adding our large basket and, of course, another soft, thin, white blanket, actually, this is a duvet cover, along with some wooden tassel beads for fun, I started thinking this whole space was missing something.  Then it hit me…

Christmas Tree

I think we are going to have a tree in every room this year. Actually, I am kidding, but it seems that way now that we have a small tree in the entry too. 

But this time I thought it needed some flocking, so I added some snow and tiny string lights. Oh, those Christmas lights added just the glow, which brought me to my next thought.

Mini trees are perfect to bring a little cheer to any room, even small spaces. What room would you put a mini Christmas tree in?

Old Fashioned Lamp

Okay, now for that old element that is not actually too old. This is an easy way to give your entryway an old-fashioned feel.

Add a lantern to give it another warm, vintage feeling and even light it when your guest arrives. It's a perfect festive look along with the tiny lights in the tree. And it's the perfect finishing touch.

Best Supplies for a Cozy Christmas Entryway

To wrap everything up into one nice bow. Here is a list of what you will need to complete your Christmas entry that brings holiday cheer.

• Rug
• Plaid blanket
• Pillar candlestick holders
• Wooden lighted star
• Rosemary wreath with bells from Hearth & Hand by Magnolia at Target
• Seagrass large basket
• White duvet cover that's in basket
• Cedar tree with snow spray and mini battery operated lights
• Wooden bead garland
• Black oil lantern

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Conclusion

I hope these Christmas entryway decorating ideas have inspired you to mix a little of the old with something new and create holiday charm in your own home. When guests walk through your door, I know they’ll feel the warmth and Christmas cheer right away.

Do you have any go-to Christmas entryway decorating traditions? I’d love to hear how you welcome holiday guests in the comments!

If you're looking for more Christmas inspiration, check out these posts:

• How to Decorate Small Front Porch for Christmas
• Simple Outdoor Cottage Farmhouse Christmas Porch
• Simple Elegant Farmhouse Christmas Mantel Decorations

Happy Decorating!

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