Farmhouse Christmas Porch Ideas: Rustic Charm for the Holidays
Are you ready for some cozy Farmhouse Christmas porch ideas? What better way to welcome guests to your home than with a festive and inviting porch? If you’re looking for farmhouse Christmas porch ideas, you’ve come to the right place.
Farmhouse style is all about rustic charm and natural beauty. It’s perfect for creating a warm and inviting porch that will put your guests in the holiday spirit. I’m sharing a few ideas to help you get started.
Today’s tour, you will see the Farmhouse Porch Decorated for Christmas using foraged and DIY decor.
The front porch is a favorite spot for Christmas decorating, and today I’m sharing all the details along with a full porch tour.
The Best Christmas Porch Inspiration
Today I’ve joined 8 talented bloggers to bring you the best Christmas Porch Decorating Inspiration.
Each home is unique, and everyone’s style is different, so regardless of your porch style, you will find inspiration for decorating your home this season.
If you are joining me from Kristin at White Arrows Home, welcome. I know you loved Kristin’s lake front porch decor.
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Front Porch Decorated for Christmas
Welcome to my front porch, decorated for Christmas!
Rudy is always ready to say welcome! He loves having guests visit, so let’s start this tour.
Front Porch Planters
This year I wanted the DIY faux galvanized planters to be a focal point of the porch Christmas decorations. My husband and I were inspired to make the planters last year to look like the antique European olive barrel that we use for our Christmas tree.
I began by filling them with fresh cedar and magnolia leaves from the front yard. Then added, pinecones and berries to brighten the arrangement.
Finally, I added a large white jingle bell to the planters. Last year I hung the bells from the porch light fixtures. You can see last year’s tour, Farmhouse Front Door Christmas Decoration Ideas.
The Porch Shutters Decorated for Christmas
Because the DIY Shutters are a backdrop for the planters, I wanted to compliment the arrangement with greenery swag covered with red bells and red berries.
In addition, a red metal bow was added to the light fixture, which adds a more festive color to the shutters.
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Vintage Porch Decorations for Christmas
To complete the planter and shutter vignettes, additional holiday decorations were added.
A vintage sleigh and Christmas stocking are next to one of the planters.
And a vintage red enamelware bowl holds more fresh cedar, magnolia leaves, large bells, and pinecones.
A DIY Christmas Y’all sign is propped against the door jam to complete this side of the french doors.
Then, on the other side of the door is a thrift store red wagon which is the perfect planter for the mini Christmas tree.
In addition, a snowman and snowman pillow cuddle on a plaid throw blanket in the Kennedy rocker.
Address Sign
Then just below the DIY Address sign over the french doors is a simple pine garland with pinecones and red berries added to match the greenery and red berries found on the swags and planters.
Cozy Rockers
The front porch is filled with cozy rocking chairs and throw blankets to encourage porch sitting even on cooler evenings.
Another small Christmas tree in a vintage potato chip tin is located beside one of the rocking chairs.
Front Porch Rugs
Because the front porch is so large, I opt for a larger-than-normal rug at the front doors. The neutral rug is perfect to pair with a smaller Happy Holidays Christmas rug.
Farmhouse Porch Decorated for Christmas
At the other end of the porch is a cozy seating area just off the master bedroom.
Rudy considers this his territory also. LOL
Each year I like to decorate the porch swing with a garland, and each year, it is different. This year, the porch swing is draped with real cedar garland and twinkle lights.
In addition, the swing is filled with a cozy throw blanket and several pillows. A few small, minimally decorated trees also surround the porch swing.
Fortunately, the porch swing overlooks the ponds and is another favorite spot for watching the sun go down.
Next to the master bedroom french door is a vintage cabinet filled with thrift store clay pots and vintage shiny brite ornaments. Additional fresh greenery, a sweet angle holding ornaments, and a thrifted wreath fill the porch corner.
Finally, after taking several photos, I felt the porch swing needed an additional touch. Being a more is better kind of girl, I decided to add some repurposed white jingle bells to the cedar garland.
I hope you enjoyed today’s porch tour, and don’t forget to head over and check out Wendy at WM Design House. She is sharing how to display Christmas porch decor.
Christmas Porch Inspiration Blog Tour
Click the highlighted link below each image to follow along on the tour.
Rachel at The Ponds Farmhouse / Wendy at WM Design House / Michelle at Thistle Key Lane
Stacy Ling at Bricks N Blooms / Kim at Shiplap and Shells / Kelly at The Tattered Pew
Jennifer at Cottage on Bunker Hill / Jessica at Old Barn Company / Kristin at White Arrows Home
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Love it all Rachel!!! Thanks for organizing this today, you are the best!
Jennifer,
I appreciate you so much.
Your porch looks so festive Rachel. the focus on the fabulous planters you made fits your style just perfect. The pop of red looks great and the background from Mother Nature is picture perfect. I have pinned for inspiration. Thank you for including me today. This is my favoite hop of all.
Wendy,
Your comments are so appreciated. Thanks for your encouragement.
Everything looks so pretty Rachel! I love that giant jingle bell!
Jessica,
I’m so glad you stopped by. Thanks.
Rachel, your outdoor spaces are so lovely especially with your natural backdrop. I’m taking a close look at how you decorated your planters, with the mixed greenery and magnolia leaves. Simply gorgeous!
Michelle,
I’m so glad you like the planters.
Rachel, your porch looks so inviting and cosy for Christmas! I love how it turned out.
I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for your sweet comments.
Rachel your front porch is my favorite and you always decorate it so beautifully! The red bells on the greenery are my favorite part. Oh and your swing? It’s just magical. Someday I hope to come visit and hang out with you on your porch. Thanks for hosting and Merry Christmas!
Kelly,
I’d love that. Thanks for your sweet compliments.
Everything looks absolutely gorgeous, my friend, including you. Hugs and blessings to you.
Renae,
I really appreciate this. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for sharing.
Love, love, love your porches so much, Rachel! The beautiful pops of red with all the plaid and farmhouse accents feel so warm and inviting. It’s always fun to see Rudy make an appearance as well. He’s such a cutie pie! Sharing this on my Friday Faves post. It’s totally fabulous! Hugs, CoCo
CoCo,
You are so kind. I appreciate you so much.
What a fun look for your porch this year! I love all the foraged pieces the most but it’s all so pretty. And you look beautiful. Does Rudy mind sharing the spotlight? He’s so cute too. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
Cindy,
He’s just happy for his treat after posing. LOL
Rachel your porch is amazing! And Rudy is just the cutest!!! Thanks for pulling this one together! So much inspo!
Stacy,
Thanks so much and you are welcome.
You have the most beautiful porches with so much space to decorate for the seasons Rachel. The planters are so pretty with the greenery and the magnolia leaves. I love the red bells hanging on the greenery with the DIY shutters. I loved joining you for this blog hop. Thank you so much for hosting.
Kim,
Thanks so much for your kind words.
So fabulous and cozy!
Stacy
Thank you.
Hi Rachel, I can’t get enough of this fantastic holiday entryway and porch you shared-pinned! Your inspiration is always so fabulous. I’m genuinely enjoying this week of Christmas with you.
Hugs,
Brendt
Brendt,
I’m so glad.
Rachel, I love your porch so much! Everything you styled looks so cozy and pretty. Thanks for sharing your fabulous decor!
AnnMarie,
I appreicate your encouragement.
Rachel, I love those red bells on your garland. Your porch looks beautiful and Rudy is ready for Christmas!
Kim,
I really appreicate this.
Rachel, I’m boarding the next flight out and coming to spend Christmas on your front porch! EVERYTHING, and I mean everything, is beautiful! The porch gives the kind of welcoming “come on in let’s drink hot cocoa and chat for a bit” sort of feeling. To say I’ve gotten ideas from your page after just scrolling thru, I would have to say no, unfortunately. I didn’t look for ideas because, I was too busy enlarging back/forth at this/that and gandering over each picture and the cuteness within! However, I will most definitely be going back to “pin,” and use some of your suggestions!
Thank you so much for inviting us to sit on your front porch and for spreading some magical holiday cheer!
Merry Christmas and Happy Blessed Holidays!
Gail,
I’d love to have you come and sit on my porch. Thank you for your sweet comments and encouragment. I appreciate you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Have a blessed holiday season.