32 Christmas Wall Decor Ideas to Bring Holiday Cheer Into Any Home

Greenery Adorning Wall Art

You don't have to swap out every piece of art for holiday-themed canvases; instead, add a subtle nod to Christmas by adorning a gallery wall or individual frames with greenery.

Joy Sign

An oversized joy sign adds a festive touch to this light and bright bedroom. Organically bring in Christmas cheer by adding wall decor that maintains the room's color scheme to help it feel like an integral part of the space.

Wreaths on Picture Frames

Turn up the festive feel and hang Christmas wreaths from picture frames. The layered effect is elegant and using a pair of frames and wreaths creates double the visual impact. Use holiday-themed ribbon to secure the wreaths and add ornaments or brass bells for an extra dose of cheer.

Christmas-Themed Animal Heads

Add a touch of holiday whimsy to a kids' bedroom and dress animal heads with winter accessories such as a scarf or a Santa hat. This is an easy way to give existing wall decor a fun and festive makeover with items you may already have on hand.

Christmas Stocking Garland

Create a Christmas countdown with a red stocking garland that's easy and inexpensive to make. Make or purchase 25 red Christmas stockings and attach them to a piece of string or ribbon with mini clothes pins or paper clips. Hang the stockings in order, and hide a small treat inside each for a daily surprise.

Collection of Santa Mugs

Open shelving doubles as festive wall decor during the holiday season. In this Christmas-inspired kitchen, a collection of Santa mugs keeps the drinkware easily accessible while celebrating the season.

To add dimension and interest to a mug display, use mugs of different sizes, stack some of them, and use a cake stand to create height and extra surface space.

Pre-Lit Garland

Hang a pre-lit garland around a window or door frame. The soft glow of twinkle lights, the textured feel of the greenery, and the luxurious look of the holiday ribbon will make an elegant statement.

Since the winter months tend to be dark and often lacking in sunlight, this is a beautiful way to fill your home with extra light.

Festive Wreath Above the Bed

Keep holiday wall decor in the bedrooms simple with a single festive wreath above the headboard. If you already have a piece of art hanging above the bed, you may be able to get away with not putting any extra holes in the wall. For added ambiance, opt for a pre-lit wreath to make the space extra cozy.

Snowflake Garland

While Christmas wall decor is fun to put up, taking it all down can amount to a lot of work. To enjoy your decorations for longer, use pieces that can stay up after Christmas and throughout the winter.

This sweet snowflake garland is just as fitting during the holidays as it is in February.

Balloon Party Sign

If you're hosting a holiday party, decorate the wall above a serving table with a balloon creation that carries a theme. Take inspiration from this adorable "Holly Jolly" sign.

Use a large hoop as your base, tie a paper or fabric bow at the top, and attach colorful balloons around the bottom of the hoop for a wreath-like decoration.

Framed Christmas Poem

Frame a Christmas poem such as the beloved 'Twas the Night Before Christmas or the lyrics to your favorite Christmas carol for a personal touch.

Hang it on the wall or lean it on the mantel, layering it with an oversized mirror or a seasonal piece of art. Then, visually frame it with a collection of Christmas trees or candle holders.

Christmas Card Display

Receiving Christmas cards is a joyful part of the season, but storing and displaying them can be a challenge. Turn cards from friends and family into wall decor and designate a spot such as this gold wall organizer to hold this year's festive mail.

Vintage-Style Skies

Don't limit wall decor to things that merely hang on the wall; Fill your entryway or an empty hallway with holiday spirit and lean a pair of vintage skies in the corner of the room. They'll add height, introduce a natural material, and bring in a quintessential dose of Christmas nostalgia.

Rustic Kitchen Vignette

Create a charming holiday-inspired vignette with a trio of decorations leaning against the kitchen backsplash. Use one large piece that's kitchen-related, such as an oversized wooden breadboard to anchor the vignette. Lean a smaller decorative item such as a winter-themed oil painting against it, and finish the trio off with a festive mini wreath.

Mantel Wreath

Given its position as a focal point within a room, a fireplace mantel provides the perfect spot for a statement piece of Christmas wall decor. A gorgeous holiday wreath is a beautiful choice, and to make it extra special, instead of hanging it directly on the wall, layer it over a decorative mirror.

Dried Orange Garland

Dried oranges are a classic Christmas decoration that can be used in countless ways. Display dried orange slices in a bowl, add them to a wreath, or string them on a piece of velvet ribbon and create a simple yet elegant garland to decorate your walls or mantel.

Gold Jingle Bells

String oversized gold jingle bells on a thick piece of rope and create a rustic Christmas decoration you can use as the final layering piece on wall decor such as a canvas, wreath, or mirror.

Christmas Nursery Wall Decor

Bring Christmas cheer into every space in your home, including a nursery. Keep it simple with a metallic "Merry Christmas" sign above the crib or changing table. Instead of going traditional with reds and greens, choose colors that seamlessly fit in with the room's color scheme.

Wooden Window Frames

Hang wooden window frames for a charming addition to your walls that's easy to dress up for various seasons throughout the year, including Christmas. Hang pine-cone-adorned evergreen wreaths from the wooden frames for nature-inspired decor you can keep up even after the holidays are over.

Wall Sconce Wreaths

Go all out and decorate built-in wall features such as wall sconces with festive greenery. Here, a mini wreath adorns a brass sconce, tying in the mantel garland and decorated Christmas tree.

Greenery-Adorned Wall Mirror

Drape an evergreen swag over the top of a wall mirror to give it a festive feel. A wreath hung on a mirror is a classic look, but if you don't want to block its surface and prevent it from bouncing light around the room, opt for a holiday swag around the frame instead.

Modern Tree Decor

Go modern with streamlined trees created out of triangular pieces of wood. Create dimension by using three different-sized triangles and stain each a different color for depth and variety. Hang them on the wall, display them on a shelf, or place them on the mantel for pretty DIY holiday decor.

Colorful Garland

Go for a non-traditional color scheme and adorn a front porch, patio, or sunroom with pink Christmas decor for an unexpected and playful holiday aesthetic. Pair it with blue, purple, and silver for a vintage-inspired color scheme.

Kids' Bedroom Wall Wreath

Choose less traditional decorations and go for more playful Christmas wall decor for a kids' bedroom. Adorn a white wreath with metallic ornaments and hang it above the bed for a modern yet fun decoration that's neutral enough to fit with a bold wallpaper design.

Advent Calendar

Hang an Advent calendar above a dresser or bed in a kids' bedroom for a fun way to count down to Christmas. A felt garland like this is lightweight enough to hang with self-adhesive hooks to minimize holes in the wall and make post-holiday cleanup quick and easy.

Christmas Sign

Paint or stencil a custom holiday sign to hang on the wall, door, or prop up on a shelf. Go with a theme with the typography, whether it's outdoor Christmas elements such as fresh cut trees and sleigh rides, or a baking-inspired sign celebrating your favorite holiday treats.

Christmas Happy Hour Wall Decor

Create a festive backdrop for a bar cart to make holiday happy hours extra delightful. Hang shimmery streamers on the wall and decorate them with a fun holiday sign and glittered stars that fill the space with holiday cheer.

Christmas-Themed Shelves

If you want to refresh your bookshelves, consider bringing in some winter decorative elements like a Christmas-themed sign, some faux trees, and hanging stockings. Go with a neutral palette if you want something more minimalistic.

Christmas Banner

Suspend a Christmas banner from floating shelves in the kitchen or bathroom to celebrate the season. This galvanized metal sign adds a vintage element and is the perfect backdrop for bold red lettering that ushers in the season's favorite color.

Jingle Bell Wreath

Hang a jingle bell wreath on the wall for a fun alternative to a classic evergreen wreath. It's playful while being elegant, adds holiday-inspired shine, and looks stunning when paired with a thick black velvet bow.

Embroidered Wall Hanging

An embroidered wall hanging adds texture and a homemade look. Add a family name, monogram, or date to personalize it and make it extra festive by attaching tassels, jingle bells, sequins, or pom-poms.

Holiday-Themed Artwork

Get crafty and create a holiday-inspired canvas such as this green and white piece. Pick a favorite holiday saying or carol to center the artwork around, and either stencil or freehand simple imagery around the typography.