Looking for some different Christmas decorating ideas this year? If you fancy trying something a bit more unusual without a lot of fuss, we’ve rounded up 12 unique but simple Christmas decorating ideas that are easy to recreate at home.
Getting crafty with a few new Christmas decorating ideas is a lovely way to fill a rainy afternoon or a quiet weekend together. Who knows — one of these might even become a new family tradition!
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We Love These Christmas Decorating Ideas
#1. Stocking Ladder
Image: Pinterest
Isn’t this a lovely idea? Create a stocking ladder using an old ladder wrapped with fairy lights and red berries along the rungs, with a hook for each stocking to hang from.
#2. Elf Legs for Your Table
For a bit of quirky elf-ish fun, dress up your Christmas dining table legs with elf leg covers. These are available to buy on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com.
Image: Cool Creativity
Or, if you’re handy with the knitting needles and fancy making your own, there’s a free elf legs knitting pattern available from Cool Creativity that’s well worth a go.
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#3. Colander Centrepiece
Image: Pinterest
This one’s a real talking point. This Christmas decorating idea uses a metal colander filled with fairy lights, pine cones and touches of red for a lovely festive feature — perfect for brightening up a dark corner too.
#4. Wall Tree of Lights
Image: A Merry Mishap
We’re suckers for fairy lights, so this tree shape made entirely of lights from A Merry Mishap is a lovely idea to try on a bare wall.
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#5. Stockings Hanging Board
Image: Pinterest
We love this “The stockings were hung” board. It looks simple enough to make from a wooden coat hanger, with the knobs painted red for fun reindeer noses.
#6. Christmas Bunting
Image: Bo Bedre
What we love about this Christmas bunting idea from Bo Bedre is threefold. First, its simplicity — just a ribbon or string with a variety of cute Christmas decorations and baubles dangling down. Second, it’s a great way to dress a kitchen window. Third, it’s completely personal to your family, since you choose what goes on it.
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#7. White Tree
Image: BHG
Isn’t this such a simple but stunning Christmas decoration idea from BHG? Just take a vase, some bare twigs or simple tree branches, and hang white baubles for a gorgeous mini tree.
#8. 3D Snowflake Decoration
Get the kids involved in making this gorgeous 3D paper snowflake decoration — watch the video above for our easy step-by-step instructions.
#9. Colourful Pom Pom Tree
Image: Pinterest
We just love this Christmas tree for a wall, made entirely from different coloured pom-poms. You could buy them ready-made, or spend an afternoon crafting with the kids making your own pom-poms.
#10. Pine Cone Vases
Image: Pinterest
This decorating idea is so simple — glass vases filled with pine cones and fairy lights tucked in. It’s pretty enough to leave out as a year-round decoration too.
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#11. Christmas Santa Topiary
Image: DIY Candy
We love, love, love this Christmas decorating idea from DIY Candy. Three cute dotted Santa hats sit atop square glass vases crammed with stripy candy canes — a real talking point for your table or mantelpiece.
#12. Christmas Jug Decoration
Image: Back Porch Musings
This idea from Back Porch Musings is gorgeous, especially for your Christmas dining table. It’s just a simple white jug, dressed perfectly with white baby’s breath, red berries and a lovely ribbon bow on the handle. So stylish!
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Have your say! Which of these Christmas decorating ideas is your favourite? Leave a comment below and let us know — we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s an easy Christmas decorating idea for someone short on time?
Simple touches make the biggest difference — think fairy lights tucked into vases with pine cones, a length of bunting hung across a window, or baubles hung from bare branches in a vase. All of these take minutes to put together but look beautifully festive.
Can kids help with these Christmas decorating ideas?
Yes! Several of these ideas, like the 3D paper snowflake and the pom-pom tree, are perfect for little hands. They make a lovely rainy-day activity and give children a real sense of pride when their decoration goes up on display.
Do I need a big budget to try these decorating ideas?
Not at all. Many of these looks use things you may already have at home — jugs, vases, pine cones, ribbon and fairy lights — or inexpensive craft materials like pom-poms and paper.
Where can I find more Christmas craft inspiration?
Take a look at our related articles below for more homemade decorations, gift tag ideas and festive crafts to make with the kids.
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