Farmhouse Porch & Front Door Christmas Decoration Ideas
Y’all know I’m all about the front porch, and Christmas is my favorite time to decorate. So welcome to my Farmhouse Outdoor & Front Porch Christmas Decoration Ideas for this year!
I simplified the area around our front doors because so much has changed since last year.
First, we added the full door shutters beside the main entry doors.
Then, we made the galvanized inspired planters beside the front doors.
These changes added so much to the front porch and called for Christmas Decor Simplification. Y’all know that’s hard for me to do.
Let me know if you think I’ve accomplished it. LOL
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Farmhouse Front Door Christmas Decorations
Because the new planters are such statement pieces, I decided to fill them with simple bare trees.
I found these great bells at Belk this year and decided they would be perfect hanging from the light fixtures.
Reuse Old Christmas Decorations
Continuing with the bell theme, I added two large bells I’ve had in my Christmas decoration stash for several years.
I add them to this red & blue enamelware antique bowl to create impact. I filled in around the bells with pine stems.
More Front Porch Door Ideas
Another idea was to keep the basics neutral, so instead of changing the basic rug from Boutique Rugs, I added a smaller holiday rug on top from Lev Tex Home.
The recycled twig-covered tin can, which I made for fall, is workings overtime and holds a mini faux Christmas tree.
More mini trees sit perfectly in the thrift store mini wagon, painted red.
Keeping everything cozy is easy, with multiple throw blankets added to all the rockers.
Metal bows I made several years ago add a pop of red to the planter arrangement.
The white chippy wooden stool holds another mini tree and candles.
A chippy red container from a thrifting adventure serves as a side table alongside the rocking chair.
Although we don’t get a lot of snow here in the south, a few snowmen are always welcome.
Farmhouse Outdoor Seating area
In addition to the main entrance, we also have french doors to the master bedroom from the porch. Here, we created an outdoor seating area full of Christmas decoration ideas.
A thrift store rustic cabinet stands beside the french doors and holds a combination of primarily thrifted clay pots, copper, baskets, and vintage ornaments.
A vintage galvanized chicken feeder serves as a tree holder and is wrapped with holiday garland.
A Front Porch Swing
A southern farmhouse wouldn’t be complete without a front porch swing.
I have had these blue cushions for several years and keep thinking I’ll change the color. However, I keep coming back to them in blue and loving the results.
The black and natural rug is back again because it works well with the front door rug and is a great backdrop for the pops of blue and red.
More vintage and thrifted treasures are filled with Christmas decor.
The vintage chip container holds a faux tree, while the thrifted hurricane candle holder is filled with foraged pinecones, berries, and a few shiny brites.
A garden cloche covers a rustic birdhouse that sits inside an old cheese box lid with feet added.
The porch swing received an update from my friend Jackie at Rod Works of Asheville.
The beautiful snowflake throw, Merry pillow, and red truck are just a few of the many Christmas decor items you can find at Jackies shop or online.
A mixture of red and blue helps to keep the outdoor seating area fun and festive for the holidays.
To enhance the swing for the holidays, I added a pine and pinecone garland with a string of lights.
This is a favorite outdoor spot to watch the Christmas lights come on around the house when the weather is good.
See 2021 Front Porch Christmas Tour Here
Exterior Lighting for Outdoor Christmas
Adding exterior lighting is a great way to highlight the farmhouse’s outdoor Christmas decorations.
After all the hard work decorating the porch, we wanted it to be visible day and night. We decided to add to our AQ Lighting landscape lights to brighten the house. Be sure to check out this Exterior Lighting post and AQ Lighting.
I hope you enjoyed today’s porch ideas and I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you!
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Love your festive porch Rachel!!!
Stacy,
Thanks for stopping by.
So pretty! Just love it! Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays!
Margie,
I really appreciate you for stopping by and always making my day.
Love the vintage items. The plaid pillows on the blue cushions in the swing are so pretty…contrast is lovely. The only thing I would change is to add some color to the trees at the door because they blend into the shutters. The large bells are great…love ’em!
Linda,
I really appreciate your input. Thanks so much for all your comments.
Country decor! I love it. The hanging bells really caught my eye. Have a blessed, merry Christmas.
Donna,
I’m so glad you like them. Thanks for stopping by.
Good Morning Rachel – You make your home look so inviting. Love all the items you turn into magic.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Diana,
Thanks so much. I hope you have the best Christmas.
Just love your front porch. It’s so festive and inviting. I read that you made the metal red bows. I tried to search for them and came up empty. Do you have a link to the DIY? I would love to make them. Thanks a bunch Rachel.
Cindy,
I made those before I was blogging. I’ll try to recreate and share.
Your porch is gorgeous! I love all of the details, especially the shutters and the bells hanging from the porch lights. Happy Holidays!
Renae,
I’m so glad you stopped by and thanks for all the love.
SO pretty, festive, and unique! Love it all!
Traci,
I’m so glad you like it.
Rachel, I love all of your sweet vintage holiday decor! What a wonderful way to welcome folks to your holiday home – with a beautifully decorated porch! Happy Christmas!
Chloe,
I really appreciate this and thanks for stopping by.
Merry Christmas, I absolutely love your decorating style!! Beautiful ! Great job!!
Brenda,
I appreciate you sweet compliments.
This decor makes me smile, it is so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
Donna,
I really appreciate this.
So many wonderful ideas! Love all your unique decorations! Cozy and rustic, totally perfect!
Carmen,
I really appreciate your sweet comments. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi, Just love all your decorations…the bells from the light fixtures makes me want to change my ceiling fixture to ones like yours. You have a most beautiful style that
shows off your talents wonderfully. Enjoy all your posts and look forward to seeing
what you are doing next. Makes my day.
Blessings to you and yours for a Merry Christmas.
I really appreciate all you sweet comments.
You have the prettiest front porch of anyone I know Rachel! It really is just so beautiful.
You are so sweet Kim!
Love your porch, it is just so pretty!! Pinned.
I’m so glad you like it.
I could spend the whole evening sitting on that porch, I’d even bring the cocoa and goodies. Thanks so much for the daydreaming. Merry Christmas
Gail,
I’d love that. It would be so cozy.
Your porch is STUNNING, Rachel!
I am so inspired, pinned!!
xoxo,
Brendt
Brendt,
I really appreciate your kind words.
Looks so cozy!!!
Jennifer,
Thanks for stopping by.
I am in awe, it’s beautiful and so festive and comfy looking!
Gail,
I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by.