Christmas Decorating Ideas You can Do In 15 Minutes

Easy 15-minute Christmas decorating ideas to make your home feel festive fast. Simple, pretty ideas for every room.

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If you want simple 15-minute Christmas decorating ideas that add charm and joy to your home without adding stress to your day, this post is for you, friend. December moves fast, and sometimes the smallest ideas make the biggest difference. These quick Christmas decorating ideas help you make your home look festive in just a few minutes, so you can focus on enjoying the season.

Whether your home is still a work in progress or already trimmed for Christmas, there is always room for something pretty and seasonal. Pick one or two ideas that catch your eye and enjoy creating a warm and welcoming holiday home.

I hope these ideas will spark your imagination and add Christmas magic to your home!

Christmas Decorating Ideas For Your Front Door And Porch

Your front door and porch set the stage for everything inside your home. You do not need many things to make this area feel merry. A few seasonal accents can instantly welcome family and friends and make your home feel ready for Christmas. These easy ideas will help you decorate your front door and porch in just a few minutes.

• Hang a premade wreath on your front door.
• Tie a wide velvet ribbon around a wreath to give it a fresh look.
• Add a small bell or ornament to the center of a wreath for extra interest.
• Set out a seasonal welcome mat at your door. See THIS and THIS, so festive!
• Layer a larger plaid mat under your regular welcome mat.

• Place a lantern beside the door with a battery candle or a handful of ornaments inside.
• Fill a container with greens and pinecones for a simple porch pot. See this all-in-one POT FILLER.
• Add a few berry sprigs or ribbon to any existing outdoor planters.
• Place a small outdoor Christmas tree in a basket or bucket.
• Wrap a strand of lights around a porch tree or topiary.

• Drape a simple evergreen garland around the door frame. See THIS and THIS (on sale) garland.
• Tie a ribbon around your porch lights or sconces.
• Add several wrapped empty boxes on the porch as festive accents. Weight them down with a brick or something heavy.
• Put a basket of pinecones next to the door.
• Add a pillow or blanket to a porch chair or bench. See this colorful PILLOW on sale.

Christmas Ideas For The Entryway

Your entryway is the first room guests see, so adding a few seasonal ideas here can make your home feel festive right away. Even the smallest updates can set a welcoming mood and help your home feel ready for Christmas. These easy ideas will work in almost any entryway, big or small.

• Add a small holiday arrangement to a table or bench.
• Scatter a few wrapped boxes or decorative gifts near the door.
• Use a simple bowl filled with ornaments on an entry table.
• Light a Christmas candle in a safe spot away from traffic. This CANDLE smells like Christmas.
• Hang a wreath on the inside of your front door. See this pretty pre-lit WREATH.

• Add a seasonal rug or doormat inside the entry.
• Tuck a small sprig of greens into a basket or wall hook.
• Place a lantern with a battery candle on the floor or entry table. These LANTERNS are so attractive.
• Add a small bowl of candy canes or Christmas chocolates for guests to enjoy.
• Display a few Christmas cards or tuck them into a standing frame. I love this Christmas CARD HOLDER!

• Add a tabletop Christmas tree to a console table. See HOW TO DECORATE A TABLETOP TREE.
• Place a small Nativity on the entry table. This is our NATIVITY SET.
• Set out a seasonal book or two for guests to look through.
• Add jingle bells to the front door handle. They will greet family and friends with the sounds of the season.
• Tie large bows on the lampshades of foyer sconces or lamps.

15 Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas For The Living Room

Your living room is where most of your holiday celebrating and relaxing happens, so adding a few seasonal ideas here can make the whole home feel warm and merry. You do not need to rearrange anything. These easy ideas help you create a warm and welcoming Christmas look in minutes.

• Add long stems of berries to your tree.
• Replace everyday pillows with holiday pillows.
• Add a cozy SEASONAL THROW to the sofa or a chair.
• Create a bowl of ornaments for the coffee table. Tuck in FAIRY LIGHTS and a few sprigs of greens.
• Put BATTERY-OPERATED CANDLES in a hurricane with faux snow or evergreens.

• Arrange pinecones and cinnamon sticks on a tray with greens. See how to make CINNAMON SCENTED PINECONES here.
• Add a tabletop Christmas tree to a side table. Add lights, but don’t decorate it.
• Set out a NATIVITY in a place where it can be enjoyed.
• Add a few of your best Christmas collectibles together on a tray with greens.
• Fill a cloche with ornaments and fairy lights.

• Display a small group of seasonal books on a side table.
• Create a pretty vignette on a pedestal CAKE PLATE. Sprinkle with faux greens.
• Group candles in a tray and add a few Christmas balls around them.
• Tie ribbon around drapery panels for a quick festive look.

• Put large poinsettias in decorative pots and put them next to your Christmas tree. See THIS and THIS.
• Add drops of cinnamon or FRASER FIR essential oils to cinnamon sticks and tie them in your Christmas tree.
• Pot paperwhites and add to a coffee table.
• Add decorative Christmas coasters to a coffee or end table. THESE are so festive! And THESE come in a deer shed holder.

Quick Christmas Ideas For Your Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of a holiday home, and a few seasonal ideas can make it feel cheerful without getting in the way of cooking and baking. These simple updates work with almost any kitchen and take only a few minutes to put in place.

• Use decorative Christmas dish towels. See THESE and THESE.
• Add a small evergreen or rosemary plant to the counter.
• Create a simple cocoa station with MUGS and toppings.
• Set out a HOLIDAY-SCENTED SOAP at the sink.
• Hang a wreath from the range hood.

• Place a mug filled with candy canes on the counter.
• Add seasonal magnets to the fridge.
• Put a bowl of oranges, apples, or pomegranates on the counter.
• Tuck a small vase filled with cut herbs near your prep station. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the vase.
• Add a holiday mug near your coffee maker.

• Display a small bowl of wrapped CHOCOLATES for guests.
• Add a seasonal candle in a safe spot.
• Use a tray to gather dish soap, a sponge, and a small ornament.
• Hang small wreaths on velvet ribbon from a few cabinets.
• Place a pretty Christmas card in a GOLD FRAME near the sink.

• Add a set of red or green dishcloths, neatly folded, in a basket. See pretty red/white DISHTOWELS.
• Put ornaments or pinecones around the base of a potted herb or topiary.
• Add a holiday placemat under your coffee maker or toaster.
• Use a seasonal potholder or oven mitt on a hook. See these gingham OVEN MITTS.
• Put candy canes in a GLASS JAR and tie a festive ribbon on the jar lid. Add faux snow for a fun look.

Dining Room Christmas Decorating Ideas In Minutes

Your dining room can feel festive with just a few pretty seasonal ideas. You do not need a full tablescape to make this room look Christmas-ready. These quick ideas will help you add style and seasonal charm in only a few minutes.

• Use a holiday tablecloth to give your dining room an instant Christmas look. See THIS and THIS.
• Add a poinsettia or a simple seasonal plant as a centerpiece.
• Place a bowl or jar of candy canes on the table or buffet.
• Use a CHRISTMAS TABLE RUNNER down the center of the table.
• Set out a lantern with a battery candle and a few ornaments inside.

• Create a simple display with ornaments in a pretty bowl or basket.
• Add a small group of Christmas candles to a tray.
• Hang small ornaments from your chandelier or light fixture.
• Place fresh or faux greens down the center of the table.
• Style a buffet with a few Christmas accents you already have.

• Add a small NATIVITY or seasonal figurine to the sideboard.
• Affix a small wreath to the back of your dining room chairs. See THIS, THIS, and THIS.
• Display a stack of seasonal dishes or mugs on a shelf or buffet. See THIS festive set.
• Add a pretty ribbon to a vase or a container holding greens.
• Create a small place setting for the next meal you serve.

• Use neatly folded SEASONAL NAPKINS on the table or sideboard.
• Add a bowl of oranges or pomegranates for a simple, natural centerpiece.
• Gather items on a TRAY for a small bar on your sideboard or BAR CART.
• Swap out one or two chairs for a bench you already have.
• Stack the cookbooks from largest to smallest, turning them slightly to create a Christmas tree on a shelf of a sideboard or BAR CART. Add a small decoration to the top.

Simple Christmas Decor Ideas For Bedrooms And Guest Rooms

• Add a small decorative CHRISTMAS TREE to a nightstand or dresser.
• Place a BOWL of ornaments on a bedside table.
• Add a seasonal throw to the foot of the bed.
• Replace everyday pillows with one or two holiday pillows.
• Set out a small nativity, a white house, or a church on a dresser.

• Add a sprig of evergreen to a vase or water pitcher.
• Use seasonal books on a nightstand or small table.
• Place a battery-operated candle on a small seasonal plate on a nightstand.
• Add a bowl of wrapped candy for guests to enjoy.
• Display a simple holiday framed print on the dresser.

• Add a small wreath to the inside of a bedroom door.
• Put a sprig of greenery on each pillow when guests arrive.
• Display a short stack of Christmas magazines on a chair or bench.
• Use a festive ribbon to tie around a lamp base.

Quick Christmas Decorating Ideas For Bathrooms

Bathrooms are small spaces that can look seasonal with just a few simple ideas. These quick updates take only a few minutes and make your home feel cared for from top to bottom during the holidays.

• Add a Christmas-scented soap to the sink.
• Set out a battery-operated candle for a soft glow.
• Put a small bowl of ornaments on the counter.
• Display a holiday FACE TOWEL folded neatly by the sink.
• Add a small tree to a counter.

• Add a small framed Christmas print on a shelf or tray.
• Tuck a cinnamon-scented pinecone or two into a basket.
• Use a seasonal ROOM SPRAY to freshen the space.
• Add a small wreath to the back of the bathroom door.

• Add a small, holiday-scented candle to the edge of your sink. See my favorite HERE.
• Put disposable GUEST TOWELS in a Guest Towel HOLDER.

Easy Christmas Decorations For Your Office Or Workspace

Your office or workspace is where you spend a good part of your day, so adding something seasonal here can lift your mood and help your days feel a little more merry. These small ideas take only a few minutes and do not get in the way of your work.

• Use a CHRISTMAS MUG for pens, pencils, or markers.
• Add a small evergreen or rosemary plant to your desk.
• Place a few ornaments in a shallow bowl near your computer.
• Display a seasonal framed print on a shelf or desktop.
• Add a tiny tabletop Christmas tree in a corner of the desk.

• Use a holiday bookmark in a book on your shelf.
• Tack the Christmas cards you get to a BULLETIN BOARD.
• Place a SEASONAL CANDLE nearby, unlit, for a festive look.
• Make a simple arrangement of greens and berries for your desk.
• Tuck a few pinecones into a small basket on a shelf.

• Use FESTIVE COASTERS coaster for your morning coffee.
• Display a small CHRISTMAS VILLAGE on a shelf.
• Burn your favorite Christmas candle or diffuse your favorite Christmas scent.
• Put a rosemary tree on your desk.

Simple Ideas For The Mantel And Stairs

Your mantel and stairs are natural places to add Christmas cheer, and you do not need much to make them look festive. These easy ideas take minutes and work beautifully with the decor you already have.

• Hang stockings using 3M hooks or stocking holders.
• Add a CHRISTMAS GARLAND to the mantel or banister.
• Place a small group of battery-operated candles near the banister on a few stairs.
• Arrange a nativity scene in a spot where everyone can see it.
• Fill a lantern with ornaments and a battery candle.

• Place bundles of white birch logs on the hearth.
• Put a sprig of evergreen or berries on top of stacked books.
• Tie ribbon to the ends of your garland for a finished look.
• Add a pretty ribbon or small wreath to the stair rail.
• Add a small unlit tree to the landing.

• Add a Christmas candle to the corner of the hearth.
• Tuck berry sprigs into any existing greenery.
• Tie a big bow on the newel post of the stairs.

More 15 Minute Christmas Ideas You Might Like

If you want a few more quick and easy Christmas ideas, here are some helpful posts to visit next. Each one is filled with simple ways to decorate your home without spending a lot of time. These posts pair beautifully with the ideas in today’s list.

How To Decorate A Tabletop Christmas Tree: A step-by-step guide for creating a beautiful small tree that works in any room.

Tips For Decorating With Pinecones At Christmas: Pinecones are inexpensive, natural, and easy to use everywhere in your home.

Christmas Coffee Bar Ideas Your Family Will Love: Quick ways to set up a cheerful drink station for Christmas mornings and gatherings.

Best Tips for Decorating With Faux Greens At Christmas: Helpful ideas for making faux greens look real and pretty for the season.

Easy Christmas Decorating Ideas For Small Spaces: If you are decorating a small room, these ideas will help it feel warm and festive.

Christmas decorating does not have to take much time to make your home feel special. A few minutes here and there can add so much beauty and joy to your rooms. I hope these ideas inspire you to try something new today and enjoy the process of creating a Christmas home you love.

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Happy Christmas decorating, friends…

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