From your family and friends to the carol singers, the front door is your first chance to share the joy and magic of Christmas. First impressions last, so it’s important to set the tone for the celebrations by giving your front door a magical Christmas makeover.
Read on for our suggestions to jazz up the entrance to your winter wonderland.
Make a grand entrance this Christmas!
You know that advent is upon us when evergreen Christmas wreaths start appearing on front doors.
Possibly second only to the Christmas Tree as a symbol for the festive season, wreaths were originally crafted from the trimmed branches of the tree itself.
From its beginning in 17th century Germany, Christmas Wreaths and garlands have become a staple part of our British Christmas since Victorian times.
Our extensive selection of Welcome Wreaths ensure that you can find the perfect adornment for your front door, such as the bright welcoming colours of the Artificial Floral Rose Wreath.
If you prefer a wreath that combines the traditional with the modern you could try the Pre-Lit Extra Thick Pinecones & Berries Wreath, with its 8-function lights nestled tastefully amongst its evergreen classic look.
Be sure to hang your wreath or silhouette with an elegant gold or silver Welcome Wreath Door Hanger.
Once you have your centrepiece, a really effective decorating technique to draw the viewers eye is to frame the whole door.
Festive greenery works well to achieve this and the Pre-Lit Arch Doorway Garland provides the perfect surround for your festive threshold with the 360 Warm White LED lights embedded within adding a magical tone.
For a more contemporary sparkling frame choose from our selection of Connectible Cluster Light Strings to hang around your door.
We also have an ‘off the peg’ all in one set of the Pre-Lit Decorative Christmas Trees, Wreath & Garland Bundle which is a stylish and quick doorway solution.
‘That’s A Wrap!’ OR ‘Just Meshin’ About’
During recent years, wrapping the door with fabric to look like a present with a bow has become increasingly popular and can look stunning! It’s a very easy look to recreate and can be used as a standalone theme but works equally well in conjunction with a wreath.
Attach the battery operated Pre-Lit Bow Tree Topper in Red, Silver or Gold as your central present bow to create a luxurious wrapped present look.
Pamper Your Porch
Once your door looks fabulous, it’s time to give your porch some festive TLC.
As Advent approaches be sure to move out your trainers, wellies and umbrellas and get ready to create your perfect festive foyer.
Why not add some pizazz with some striking Hanging Starburst Decorations?
Suitable for both enclosed and open porches, these delightfully dazzling decorations, such as the 3D Flashing Starburst Hanging Silhouette, add oodles of glitz and glamour to your doorstep. And for the more romantic, consider hanging a Pre-Lit Frosted Mistletoe Garland above your threshold.
These used to be called ‘Kissing boughs’ and have been part of Christmas celebrations from as early as Tudor times.
And, bring a touch of class down below by placing a Pre-Lit Spiral Potted Christmas Tree on either side of your door creating a truly great entrance.
Or, for an enclosed porch, choose a pair of trees to suit your style from our extensive range of Potted Trees.
If your design calls for something different, the warm radiance of the Pre-Lit Gift Box Silhouettes gives your porch a welcoming cozy festive glow.
Make nests of them on either side of the door in an enclosed porch and hang one or two Multi-Colour Chasing Star Silhouettes to illuminate and guide your Christmas guests to your door.
Christmas On Your Doorstep
Dressing your doorstep is a huge opportunity to create a welcoming festive feel whether it be for a troupe of travelling Carol singers or family and friends.
That first impression sets the tone for the decorations and celebrations that lie beyond your threshold, so show off your personality and have a great opening night!
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