Deck the Front Halls… for the Holiday Season
Did you know entryways are the first impression of homes as guests cross the front door? Decking a hallway entry space in seasonal touches is a fantastic way to welcome guests in an inviting and intentional manner. Join me today as I share how we deck the front hall around here for the Holiday season.
First impressions are important and having a festive, inviting setting puts your guests at ease and in a jovial mood as they enter your home. Welcome and I hope our process and style inspires for your own home.
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Creating a Seasonal Decor Entryway Setting
Foyer Focal Point
The French bombe chest in the front hall is the focal point. It’s the perfect space for a seasonal vignette. This year it has a rustic & refined vibe. Twig trees are paired with German glass glitter deer and accents. There are different elements with the push and pull of rustic and refined, which is always an interesting juxtaposition. A vintage lace swag is paired with a crystal garland on the background mirror.
Other Displays
Holidays call for extra decor and sparkle. Across the way sits a gossip table against the monogram wall which its also decked for the season. An advent calendar hangs at the ready on the coat closet door, and the hall tree has seasonal touches spilling over. Greenery and bells are always on repeat around here.
Adjacent Rooms
The entryway opens up to the living room and dining room which add to the seasonal vibes. The Christmas tree sparkles and glitters in the living room while the dining table is decked with a seasonal display, which will shortly be set for a festive Christmas Eve dinner.
Front Porch
Of course before you enter the front hall, you will cross the front porch. The porch sets the tone with pretty seasonal decor as a hint to what is held in store inside. A front door adornment is like a smile on your home and this year greenery, rattan bells and velvet ribbon greet you. The goat cart is decked with rustic touches accented with a vintage sled and twig trees flank the front door. Not too far away the water fountain in the front seating area can be heard and seen. Many of these elements mirror the decor accents in the front hall, making it a cohesive transition.
Tips & Recommendations to Keep In Mind for Seasonal Decor Methodology
Preview Previous Decor
Look at photographs from previous years to see ideas you really liked and want to do again or maybe do something similar with some adjustments. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every holiday season rather lean into what’s worked in the past. I touched on this and more in this recent post {Christmas organization 101}.
Determine Theme or Look
Based on what you liked from the past and what is currently trending or popular determine the look you are going for. Once you determine your theme assemble decor and start layering and arranging pieces. Keep in mind to blend transitions from one space to another. All the rooms in your house don’t need to match necessarily but rather compliment each other.
Shop Your Home First
When you are assembling your decor elements always shop your home first. Use what you have, since chances are you have more than you realize. The only new pieces used here are the fresh greenery and the rattan bells on the front door, which were a splurge this year. Bells are on repeat around here.
Reuse Old & Tried in New Ways
Like mentioned above, don’t reinvent the wheel every time you start decorating. Use what has worked in the past and expand on it. Take something done in the past and add a new detail or simply recreate the same exact display if you loved it the first time around. Do what makes you happy.
Sit Back & Enjoy Your Masterpiece
Regardless if your decor styling is the same year after year or new and different, take the time to enjoy it fully. Make your beverage of choice and sit in front of your Christmas tree and take in all the sparkle and joy. It’s the most wonderful time of the year after all.
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Closing Thoughts
How is your Christmas decorating going? I’m never done. I’m always adding, moving, changing things around until the end. It’s my playground, and I enjoy playing on the daily. One of my favorite things to do is to inject our family traditions and sentimental decor into new and popular trends. It keeps things classic and fresh at the same time.
This is the last Christmas post of the season. Wishing you and yours the Merriest Christmas ever or the best Holiday ever if you celebrate in other ways. It’s always wonderful having you here. Au revoir!
Shopping the Deck the Front Halls Look
- 3pcs Natural Woven Christmas Trees Decor
- Grapevine Cone Tree with Rustic Bells
- Silver Glitter Christmas Reindeer – Xmas Holiday Party Deer Figurine Statues
- Gold Glitter Resin Reindeer Statue Tabletop Christmas Decoration
- 4.92 ft Crystal Garland Rhinestone Christmas
- 3pcs Woven Rattan Bell Shape Ornament
- Handmade Iron Brass Finish Bell 4 Brass Cow Bell on Rope for Christmas
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