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38 Christmas Hallway Decoration Ideas to Fill Your Home With Extra Joy

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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.
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Updated on 11/10/23

Brighten up your hallway with simple and festive Christmas decorations that will elevate this often overlooked transitional space, allowing you to spread holiday cheer throughout the house.

Hallways come in many shapes and sizes, and there are holiday decorations suited to every one. Adorn a spacious front hallway with a large-scale display or a bonus tree. Give your entryway console a festive makeover with bowls of pine cones or Christmas ornaments. Or embellish a small hallway with wreaths, garlands, paper snowflakes, or string lights to create a festive feel.

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Liz Marie Blog

Check out these hallways decorated for Christmas in a range of sizes and styles to inspire your holiday makeover.

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    Candlelight

    christmas hallway decorated with candles

    Annie Sloan

    Fill a small console table with nothing but candlesticks in various shapes and heights for an easy holiday display that adds instant warmth and charm. This Christmas hallway from designer Annie Sloan includes a mix of taper and pillar candles in shades of red and cream, and a vintage candle sconce mounted on the wall.

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    Greenery Throughout

    christmas hallway decorated with natural greens

    Finding Lovely

    Decorate a white hallway with real or faux greenery for a crisp holiday feel. Finding Lovely spread the greenery throughout the bright and airy space, from the chest of drawers to the staircase to the front door and the empty space under the stairs.

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    A Trio of Trees

    christmas decorations hallway trees

    Marie Flanigan Interiors

    Add Christmas spirit to an empty hallway with a trio of bare trees wrapped in burlap and a smattering of presents or wrapped boxes, like this light and bright space from Marie Flanigan Interiors.

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    Pine Cone Wreath

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    Finding Lovely

    Make or purchase a pine cone wreath and string it to the door from long earth-tone velvet ribbons for a rustic chic feel. The rich tones of the wreath look striking against the white door in this farmhouse hallway from Finding Lovely.

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    Mirror Decor

    christmas hallway mirror decorations

    Most Lovely Things

    Decorate a hallway or small entryway for Christmas by embellishing a wall mirror with greens, berries, or other natural materials, like this space from Most Lovely Things.

    Tip

    Cut down on expense and waste by decorating the hallway with items that you already have—such as simple foraged or faux greens—that you can use from year to year rather than buying new.

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    Hallway Bench Tree

    christmas entry hallway decorations

    The Merrythought

    Style a bench in your hallway with a mini tree in a basket, a lantern, a white faux fur throw, and paper snowflake decorations to create a neutral and natural Christmas feel. The Merrythought used a real tree, hiding a small glass receptacle for water in the basket.

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    Wrapped Boxes

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    Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Use leftover wrapping paper and ribbons to wrap empty boxes to create a Christmas hallway display. Emily Henderson Design added a red throw pillow, a red-and-white throw, and a simple LED-lit stairway garland to complete the cozy corner display.

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    Vintage Sleigh

    farmhouse christmas hallway decor ideas

    Liz Marie Blog

    If you've got the space, make a bold statement by creating a large-scale display. Liz Marie Blog decorated this spacious all-white farmhouse hallway with a vintage sleigh piled with green garlands that match the staircase garlands embellished with ribbons and layered with dried orange slices.

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    Console Table Vignette

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    @lemonleafhomeinteriors / Instagram

    Create a holiday hallway vignette by clearing your console table and styling it with winter greens like fluffy pine branches, a mini tree, tall taper candlesticks, and a bronze bird. Lemon Leaf Home Interiors added another small tree in a basket at the base of the table to add volume.

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    Christmas Card Display

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    Liz Marie Blog

    Use a vintage toboggan or other thrifted decor object to create a festive Christmas card display under the stairs. A vintage painted Santa, generous bunches of greens, and some seasonal throw pillows on the antique hallway bench complete this cheerful and kid-friendly holiday vignette from Liz Marie Blog.

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    Door Branches

    traditional christmas hallway decorations

    Annie Sloan

    Decorate a hallway door with an oversized bundle of eucalyptus and berries tied up with ribbon to create a generous and cheerful feel, like this space from designer Annie Sloan. The simple design looks especially lovely against the painted antique door, but would work just as easily in a modern neutral space.

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    Hallway Wreath Mini Me

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    M Starr Design

    Hang simple wreaths of varying sizes in random places to add nonchalant holiday charm to a central hallway. M Starr Design hung a simple ribbon-tied wreath to a sliver of wall in this Christmas hallway, and a tiny mini me version of the same wreath on the corner of a framed print on the wall.

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    Scandi-Style Wreath

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    Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Maintain the simplicity of a black-and-white interior with complementary Christmas decor. This Christmas hallway vignette from Emily Henderson Design includes glass Christmas tree votives and a flocked wreath that create a wintry, Scandi-style feel that is festive without being saccharine.

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    Bowl of Golden Pine Cones

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    Brexton Cole Interiors

    Add a decorative bowl filled with gilded pine cones (make your own with a can of gold spray paint) to create an instant holiday centerpiece on a dresser in the hallway, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors. Hang a mini wreath from a brass reindeer on the gallery wall to reinforce the holiday vibes.

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    Small Open Hallway

    small christmas hallway decor

    Styled by Emily Bowser and Erik Kenneth Staalberg for for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Decorate an open front hallway or entryway using the same colors and style as the rest of your decor for a cohesive look. Red and green accents like a wreath adorned with shiny ball ornaments and some colorful Christmas toys add a touch of whimsy to this open front hallway styled by Emily Bowser and Erik Kenneth Staalberg for Emily Henderson Design.

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    Rustic Farmhouse Hallway

    rustic farmhouse christmas hallway

    Liz Marie Blog

    Match your Christmas decorations to your decor style for a harmonious feel. Liz Marie Blog dressed the shiplap walls of this all-white interior with a textural braided yarn wreath, chunky knit stockings, and a basket of rustic greens on the floor that complements the neutral farmhouse style.

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    Hallway Mirror Wreath

    christmas hallway decor black and white

    Grey Hunt Interiors

    Hang a wreath on your hallway mirror to add an elegant holiday feel. Grey Hunt Interiors strung a simple wreath from the top of a gilded mirror with a black satin ribbon. Some wrapped boxes in black-and-white paper and the same satin ribbon and a tiny tree in a white pot complement the black-and-white color palette.

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    Oversized Ornaments

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    Annie Sloan

    Decorate the space beneath your console table with a pair of oversized ornaments for a playful feel, like this space from Annie Sloan. From oversized painted ornaments to giant bells, disco balls, or shiny ball ornaments, there's an option for every taste and style that will add some nostalgic childlike wonder to your space.

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    Touches of Greenery

    christmas hallway decorations scandi

    Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Decorate both your front door and front hallway with touches of green to create a coordinated look between indoors and out. This front hallway from Emily Henderson Design is decorated with simple greens, vintage skis, and a faux fur throw on the bench to create a wintry, Scandi-inspired feel.

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    Bows and Bells

    christmas decorations farmhouse hallway

    Finding Lovely

    Wrap your staircase garland with large bows and strings of bells to add shine and vibrancy to your front hallway. Hang a wreath on the window and decorate an antique chest with simple greens and a plate of gleaming white ornaments, like this vintage-inspired space from Finding Lovely.

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    Snowflakes and Stars

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    @martinas_cosy_crib / Instagram

    Combine paper snowflakes, carved metal or wood stars, and string lights to complement a neutral hallway, like this light and airy space from Martinas Cosy Crib. A simple door wreath and a mini tree add an extra dose of cheer.

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    Antlers

    hallway buffet christmas decor

    @lemonleafhomeinteriors / Instagram

    Mix a pair of real or faux antlers with books, greens, and ornaments to decorate a hallway buffet. This neutral modern Christmas hallway from Lemon Leaf Home Interiors includes greenery in a tall vase, on top of the mirror, and on a mini stack of books to vary heights for a more dynamic display.

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    Supersized Greenery

    natural christmas hallway decorations

    Annie Sloan

    Decorate a grand staircase with supersized wreaths and bunches of greens and red berries on the walls and the staircase banister to create a dramatic feel. This space from designer Annie Sloan demonstrates the impact of committing to a bold and timeless choice.

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    Christmas Stockings

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    Grey Hunt Interiors

    Hang some Christmas stockings from the staircase to maximize vertical space in a narrow hallway. Grey Hunt Interiors chose fluffy white stockings that complement the black-and-white decor and living room Christmas tree visible from the hallway for a coordinated look.

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    Ribbon-Tied Garland

    christmas hallway banister decor

    Finding Lovely

    In a neutral space, keep your hallway decorations pared back and natural to match your decor and maintain an effortless feel. Add simple frayed-edge ribbons to tie your staircase garland for a soothing holiday feel like this hallway staircase from Finding Lovely.

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    Gift-Wrapping Station

    christmas hallway decor mini tree

    Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Turn a vintage-style secretary desk in a hallway niche into a gift-wrapping station that can be used throughout the holiday shopping season. Decorate the top with mini trees of varying shapes, colors, sizes, and materials like this space from Emily Henderson Design.

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    Mixed Metal Accents

    christmas hallway entryway decor

    @wildrosecountryhome / Instagram

    Mix silver and gold accents to create a hallway console table vignette like this one from Wild Rose Country Home. Contrast shiny metal finishes with natural accents like branches, greens, and pine cones.

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    Cozy Textures

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    @jcdesign1.1 / Instagram

    Add plenty of soft textures to create a cozy feel in a modern and fairly minimalist space. This Christmas hallway bench from JC Design is warmed up with throws and knit and faux fur pillows in soft shades of white. Cable knit stockings hang from an open shelf decorated with greens and bottle brush trees.

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    Subtle Gold Accents

    chic christmas hallway decor

    Brexton Cole Interiors

    You don't have to go overboard to create a festive feel, even in a larger space. Complement an elegant black-and-white hallway with gold accents and a spot of greenery to create an understated holiday feel, like this holiday-ready space from Brexton Cole Interiors.

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    Paper Snowflakes

    christmas hallway staircase decorations

    @martinas_cosy_crib / Instagram

    Decorate a small hallway and staircase with simple, lightweight decor, like the paper snowflakes and string lights that animate this space from Martinas Cosy Crib. If your staircase leads to the attic or doesn't get a lot of foot traffic, decorate the steps with a mini tree or wrapped boxes to amp up the holiday vibes.

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    Vintage Entryway Vignette

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    Thistlewood Farms

    Create a holiday vignette on a small table with mini trees and vintage objects to lend a timeless feel to a Christmas hallway, like this neutral modern farmhouse space from Thistlewood Farms.

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    Bowl of Christmas Ornaments

    christmas hallway decorations bowl of ornaments

    Brexton Cole Interiors

    Pile extra ball ornaments into a bowl to create an easy hallway centerpiece, like this Christmas hallway from Brexton Cole Interiors. A potted poinsettia in a vintage crock and a staircase garland decorated to match adds cheer to a traditional hallway decorated with vintage and antique pieces.

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    Pink Decorations

    pink christmas holiday decor

    Will Brown Interiors

    Swap traditional red for peppy pink to create a high-energy twist on holiday decor. Will Brown Interiors decorated with pink everywhere from the tree to the hallway console table. On the hall table, he placed a mix of shiny pink ball ornaments in a decorative bowl, then mixed in silver and gold stars, tree ornaments, and accessories for a touch of glam.

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    Kid-Friendly Decor

    christmas hallway decor kid-friendly

    Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    Turn the space under the stairs into a Christmassy getaway for kids by decorating it with a mini tree and a star-shaped light on the wall, like this space from Emily Henderson Design. Hang some stockings from the staircase and outfit a staircase nook with extra pillows and an LED-lit wreath to make kids feel extra cozy throughout the season.

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    Low Staircase Garland

    christmas hallway staircase garland

    Finding Silver Pennies

    Rather than embellishing the handrail, decorate the base of your staircase banister for Christmas with a fluffy green and white garland, like this front hallway from Finding Silver Pennies.

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    Christmas Coat Rack

    cute christmas hallway decor ideas

    Inspired By Charm

    Decorate a freestanding or wall-mounted coat rack with colorful stockings, ornaments, and decorations to create a cheerful holiday mood as soon as you walk into the house. Inspired By Charm hung patterned red-and-white stockings and a mini wreath from the painted wooden peg rail coat hooks, decorated the top of the shelf with tree ornaments, lights, and ribbon, and placed a holiday pillow and a mini present stack on the entryway bench that complements a shiny red ball ornament garland on the staircase.

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    Antique Dresser Decor

    farmhouse style christmas hallway decor

    Thistlewood Farms

    Don't feel you have to decorate the entire surface of a large hallway chest or dresser to make an impact. In this festive farmhouse hallway from Thistlewood Farms, the corner of an antique dresser is decorated with old books and mini trees that tie in with the neutral Christmas decor throughout the space, leaving room for a plant or a vase of flowers.

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    Inside Door Wreath

    front hallway door christmas wreath

    Finding Silver Pennies

    Your front door wreath adds holiday curb appeal to the outside of your home. Place a holiday wreath on the inside of your front door to make your front hallway feel equally festive, like this New England home from Finding Silver Pennies.