Amp up your railing with lights, garlands, and other very merry ideas.
Your stairway is one of the first things your friends and family see when they enter your home. So when the time comes to put up Christmas decorations, why not give your staircase the same special holiday treatment as the rest of your house? It's their moment to shine! The best part about Christmas stair decorations is that they can be as simple or as ornate as you like. Christmas garlands made with live greens look beautiful and smell just as lovely. (Keep reading to find a hack for making your live greenery look fuller!) Pretty lights also make a great addition to Christmas décor for stair railings, and there are so many affordable options with battery-operated strings on timers—so you don’t have to worry about finding an outlet or tripping over cords. Structural Stainless Steel
If that seems like too much work, you can always arrange a few small Christmas plants (such as poinsettias) and decorative lanterns at the bottom of your stairs, or place LED candles on every other step. These are just a couple super simple ways to make the stairs look special without a lot of fuss. Another fun idea is tying your collection of DIY Christmas stockings onto your railing with big festive bows. Christmas ribbon offers a no-mess way to add color and Christmas spirit—without having to clean up any fallen pine needles. Plus, you can tuck an ornament or bit of faux greenery into each stocking for the perfect finishing touch.
Here are some of our favorite ideas for Christmas stair decorations that will step up your holiday style!
Here's one way to really make your banister pop this season! Handmade popcorn garland offers such a classic Christmas look. String it up with evergreens, ornaments, and pinecones for a completely new style.
See more at Inspired By Charm.
Lean into your rustic Christmas decorations by hanging this garland from the staircase to match the rest of your home! Greenery mixed with buffalo plaid ribbon, antler accents, pinecones, and woodland creatures is so reminecent of Christmas spent at a cozy cabin.
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So many festive elements come together to make this magical staircase display: draped greenery, berries, lights, and of course, charming stockings decorated with ribbon and ornaments!
See more at Fynes Designs.
Stringing together vintage-inspired ornaments in a variety of fun colors can make your banister merry, bright, and oh-so unique! Leave the baubles to hang on their own or pair this project with other Christmas décor to really make a statement.
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Create the most whimsical welcome in your entryway with this easy DIY garland bedecked with colorful Christmas bulbs. It's the perfect way to incorporate Christmas cheer.
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This stunning garland can be created by mixing one live garland, two faux garlands, and an orange garland together for a unique, natural look. The gray bows contrast beautifully with the dried oranges, don't they?
See more at Liz Marie Blog.
Bring some rustic charm to your stairway with a eucalyptus and pine garland topped off with twinkle lights and a string of vintage-inspired hanging jingle bells. How darling!
See more at Christine Holder Home.
There's nothing like the smell of fresh greenery at the holidays. Spread some cheer (and a festive aroma) with a simple yet stunning garland made from live pine and gold-trimmed bows.
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This pretty garland with pink accents proves that Christmas doesn't have to be all about red and green. Talk about visions of sugar plums!
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Make a bold stair statement this Christmas with this oversized berry and ivy garland. One of the best things about this fun paper craft is that you can easily reuse, repurpose, or recycle it when you're ready to take it down.
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Why should your living room get to have all the Christmas fun? Grab a few prettily wrapped presents from under your tree and stockings from your mantel and use them to decorate your staircase. You won't be sorry!
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Looking for a way to make your live greenery look fuller? Liz Marie Blog has an easy hack: Simply mix a few faux greens in with your real ones to achieve this elegant look.
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You can also dress up any plain pine garland with jingle bells, wooden beads, and DIY tassels crafted from festive Christmas ribbon.
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This dramatic look is easy to achieve by weaving together two garlands. Add some string lights and giant pine cones to take it to the next level.
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Dress real or faux greenery with this pretty DIY dried orange garland. (Or use it anywhere else you need a pretty, rustic vibe!)
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Decorate plain garland with several colors of beautiful plaid ribbon, then adorn with cute little slices of wood and chalk paint ornaments. Craft with your favorite words or even family member's names!
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Simple Mason jars painted white add just the right touch of farmhouse chic to these stairs. Add an LED candle and you're done!
See more at DIY Beautify.
Let the beauty of live greenery shine on its own without adornments except for draping ribbon bows. Use satin ribbon for a more elegant look or substitute burlap ribbon for a more rustic appearance.
See more at Julie Blanner.
This gorgeous felt garland is so easy to make and also stays perfect forever! Plus, it's easy to hang from your railing.
See more at Lia Griffith.
Long pine needle garland makes a stunning statement on stairs, especially when you add real pine cones. You could also do this with real roping.
Get the tutorial at Room for Tuesday.
Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
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