Transition your Christmas house into the cozy winter season with these 25 ideas for DIY winter decorations.
The Christmas holidays are over and it's time to get creative with decor for the winter season. With a few supplies and a little bit of imagination, you can easily create gorgeous winter décor that’s truly unique. From flocked winter branches to cozy evergreen wreaths, there are plenty of ways to add seasonal sparkle and joy to your home. We’ll take a look at some of the most popular DIY ideas for the winter months, as well as practical tips and helpful advice on getting started.
Whenever the holiday season ends it is very bittersweet because I love the hustle and bustle. But now it's time to relax, unwind and remove any Christmas decorations as you transition into winter weather decor for this time of year.
Instead of packing away all of your Christmas decor at once, simplify by putting away your home decor in stages. Use your existing winter decorations to create a beautiful winter wonderland.
Creating Cozy DIY Winter Decorations
Using some of your Christmas decorations is an easy way to transition from the Christmas holidays to winter seasonal decor. See how easy it is to create a DIY inspired winter home this year!
1. Remove Red Accents from Winter Decor
The first step to creating gorgeous DIY winter decorations is to remove all the red accents. This includes removing red from your winter wreath, your fireplace mantel, or your living room. Anything that is prominent Christmas coloring should be packed away. Do this to the inside of your home as well as the exterior front porch.
2. Use Lit or Flocked Branches
Incorporate a selection of evergreen branches that are flocked in white or covered in subtle fairy lights. White branches are a beautiful style for winter time as they resemble natural elements of snow-covered limbs. You can even flock your branches and trees yourself if needed. But here are a few of my favorite faux flocked branches.
You can also use branches that are covered in small lights to create a similar bright winter atmosphere. If you can't find branches that already have lights attached, twinkle lights are small and easy to attach to branches or trees.
3. Add Pine Cones in DIY Winter Decorations
Adding pine cones to your space is a great way to bring in a seasonal touch. Add them to any green display or assemble a few in a bowl on a table. Frosted pine cones are particularly beautiful in a winter setting. And you can even find ones that are cinnamon or pine scented for adding a lovely smell to your home.
4. Mini Trees
There's no better way to make your home feel like a winter forest than with little faux evergreen trees. These are an excellent option for placing around your house, like how I did to frame in around our DIY Faux Fireplace.
5. Mantel Garland
If you are looking for additional winter mantel ideas, a simple green garland can be used for much longer than Christmas time. Just look at that gorgeous greenery on the mantel. This is an easy look to create by buying plain garland and adding pinecones or flocking yourself. You can even add additional wintery greenery, white flowers or white berries for extra filling.
6. Use Artwork in DIY Winter Decorations
Try adding a neutral sign to a winter scene to help transition into winter decor. There are plenty of winterscape scenes in paintings and pictures that would make an awesome focal point in your own winter decorations.
Flocked trees and branches are perfect for complimenting this winter art. I also surrounded this area with pine cones and some birch logs.
7. Embellish DIY Winter Decor in White Accents
How about embellishing a winter wonderland by adding in a white decor element to your color palette? I kept my Christmas houses out on my shelves and accented with some frosted pinecones and snowflakes. The white elk is also a lovely rustic accent.
8. Swap Out Bold Decor for Neutral Table Accents
Using a wooden dough bowl as a centerpiece is a great way to bring in rustic and natural elements. My table centerpiece is easy to keep the same, but removing all the red berries places more emphasis on the neutral coloring.
9. Neutral Table Runner
You can also use a neutral table runner as an accent to make the space extra cozy or centralized. This is a nice way to draw attention to a focal point in your dining room or on a side table.
10. Candles
Elements of lighting like these dark long candlesticks popping out of the greenery looks really classy with its simple color palette. Look for more ideas on creating neutral decor here.
Transitioning to winter decor this way makes it much less overwhelming when you are removing Christmas decor in segments. Plus, you can still enjoy some simple winter decor ideas before erupting into Valentine's Day mode.
11. Accent With Winter Dishes
Using winter dishes or plain dishes in solid colors are some of the best ways to add in a winter theme. Gold, black, white, silver and green are nice colors for a winter palette.
These dishes are a personal favorite because they can be used for both Christmas and winter with the simple tree design.
12. Create a Winter Front Porch Exterior
Keep your front porch simple by gathering your remaining winter greenery and grouping together on your porch. Use various sizes and styles of trees for added dimension.
Adorn your front door in a simple pine wreath for some added embellishment. Fresh garland when stored outside will last through the cold weather as well.
Pro tip: If it is a dry winter use a spray bottle to wet the cedar garland down. This will make your garland last much longer.
13. DIY Wooden Trees to Winter Decor
You can even create some additional winter trees with this easy DIY Wood Christmas tree tutorial. These wood trees are neutral enough they work for Christmas and can easily transition to winter decor for the whole season.
14. Porch Mat
Change up your front porch mat for the new year. This doormat is one of my favorites - accurate and hilarious! (get your mat here)
15. Add a Wreath on a Mirror
Although I love the DIY wreaths on my exterior windows, there is nothing wrong with bringing them inside too. Hang a wreath on a mirror and swap out the red ribbon for a neutral colored one.
16. Winter Birch Trees
Incorporating birch into your winter interior is another one of my favorite DIY winter decorations. I found these birch trees that light up and they are stunning in my front entry way. Birch and natural looking wood elements are perfect for bringing in that winter touch.
17. Add Bells to Your DIY Winter Decorations
Bells are holiday pieces but they can also be featured in your winter decor too because of the neutral coloring.
18. Winter Tray on Counter
Bring a little winter into your kitchen with a winter tray on your dining table or kitchen counter. Combine some of your favorite winter decor items and place it on a tray for easy transitioning.
19. Green Boughs in a Light Fixture
If I can't have a Christmas wreath up, then one of my next favorite things is to add some evergreen boughs to my light fixture. I love having the greenery as a focal point above the table. And weaving it over my chandelier makes for easy hanging.
20. Winter Tree Figurines
I love a winter gathering of mini trees, just like this one! Small tree figurines use perfect for adding style to your dining table.
21. Create a Winter Sugar Jar
When it comes to creating unique and eye-catching winter decor, one idea that has been gaining popularity is making sugar jar snow globes. Not only are these DIY snow globes a fun and crafty project, but they also add a touch of whimsy and coziness to any home during the colder months. (Full tutorial here)
22. Create Yarn Neutral Yarn Trees
Not only are these Yarn Neutral Yarn Trees a fun and creative project to do, but they also make for beautiful home decor pieces. The best part? You can customize them to fit any color scheme or aesthetic by simply choosing different types of yarn. (Full Tutorial Here)
23. Mix a Brown Palette into DIY Winter Decor
I love this light color palette and rustic candlesticks for added dimension. And of course, the garland and pine cones are a beautiful accent for the mantel.
24. Use an Outdoor Winter Planter
This outdoor winter planter is lovely and rustic. Don't be afraid to use your planters in the winter. There are plenty of winter greens that will endure the cold weather.
25. Wall of Wreaths
Accent your entryway with multiple festive wreaths like these.
26. Aspen Candles
Like my birch trees, these aspen-like candles are gorgeous and really bring natural elements indoors on this festive table.
27. DIY Winter Decor - Winter Hanging Gallery Wall
This front entryway is spectacular with its wall of numerous hanging wreaths. This is a fun idea for a winter gallery wall.
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DIY Winter Decorations
Having some DIY winter decorations around your home livens up the atmosphere and adds a sense of warmth during the colder months. Use some of your existing holiday decor to cut extra cost as you transition away from Christmas. With these 25 ideas, you can create a unique and beautiful winter wonderland of your own.
Happy Decorating!
Brooke
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