Decorating our homes for winter often centers on bringing plush textures, cozy ambiance, and warm tones into our interiors. But don’t overlook your front porch as a source of decorating potential to create a welcoming first impression in a season that is often drab and dreary. It’s easy to transition traditional holiday décor to last through the winter season, with elements like evergreen boughs and pine cones bringing seasonal elegance throughout the cooler months. Some elements are even easy to DIY if you’re looking for a winter craft project. If you need inspiration, let these winter porch décor ideas be your guide.
Pine Trees, Candles, and Winter Gear
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Small potted evergreen trees of varying heights with nestled lanterns holding white candles make for a perfectly wintry scene. Add some vintage wooden sleds for a dose of nostalgia.
Outdoor Pillows
If you have a bench on your front porch, add some outdoor pillows that can withstand the elements while also giving your porch a cozy feeling.
A Wintry Wreath
Wreaths are popular year-round, so once the holidays are over, bring out a wintry wreath minus the red bows. Try one made of sprigs of evergreen pine, eucalyptus, and small pops of red berries for a simple but elegant display.
Natural Greenery and Stacks of Firewood
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Keep it simple with a basket of pine cones, a variety of greenery, and a stack of firewood at the ready for whenever the urge for a roaring fire hits.
A Pop of Gold
A glimmering gold wreath is easy to DIY for your winter porch decor. Simply take a traditional wreath, spray paint it gold, and add a gold bow for a monochromatic look that is sure to bring some sparkle all season long.
Winter Birds
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DIY this hanging winter bird basket easily—all you need is a basket, pine boughs, decorative snow spray, and faux birds. Add more bird cheer to your front porch by adding additional faux birds to bare branches set next to your door to complete the look.
Hanging Laurels
Skip a wreath and go for dramatic, trailing laurel branches with silvery baubles down the length of your front door. Add extra laurel branches to empty planters for an elegant winter porch décor look.
Winter Woodland Creatures
Create a winter woodland scene on your front porch. Snowy wood stumps act as the perfect base for owls, foxes, squirrels, and earthy mushrooms for a cheerful, wintry welcome.
Cute Details
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Consider making a vignette with charming items you have on hand for an unexpected surprise. Here, a miniature house adorned with winter greenery is surrounded by large pine cones to create a whimsical scene.
Chalkpainted Monogram and Mini Evergreen Trees
Make this easy monogram plaque with a few simple craft supplies, including a circular wood board, a stencil, and a coat or two of white chalk paint for a vintage-inspired look. Add small evergreen trees to planters and adorn them with bows.
