20 Easy Rustic Christmas Decorations for a Cozier Holiday

There’s something special about incorporating a rustic vibe into your house, whether it’s through mason jar crafts, plaid decorative accents, or all things burlap. There’s no better time than the holiday season to show off this trendy design style. You can keep things simple by greeting visitors with a vintage holiday sign on your front door, or go all out with a Christmas tree (real or artificial) decked out in wooden decorations, pinecones, and candy canes. On the other hand, common home things can readily be transformed for the holidays. Let me give you an example. That ladder you use to hang towels would be ideal for displaying your favorite Christmas cards.

Christmas Decorations Styles

• Traditional

A traditional Christmas decor revolves around red and green as the main colors. It’s the type of decor that brings back memories from childhood and that makes us feel comfortable and at home.

• Modern

Modern isn’t all about simplicity or minimalism. In fact, simplicity isn’t always a rule. The key here is balance. If a traditional Christmas decor is centered around nostalgia and the ambiance around it, a modern one is all about aesthetics and the way in which the decorations are displayed.

• Minimalist

A minimalist Christmas decor can still look very beautiful. In this case, it’s not about how many decorations you add but about making each one fit and giving it meaning. In minimalist design everything is intentional.

• Monochromatic

The idea here is to pick a single base color for your Christmas decor and then add variations, different hues, and different textures and finishes to add diversity to the decor.

• Whimsical

A whimsical Christmas decor is perhaps one of the most festive ones. It’s all about adding all sorts of playful and cheerful elements like little snowmen decorations, reindeer, cute garlands, elves, and so on.

20 Easy Rustic Christmas Decorations for a Cozier Holiday

• Farmhouse-Inspired Sign in the Living Room

Hang a rustic Christmas sign in the living room and surround it with some snowflakes and your living room will get cozier in no time!

• Christmassy Wooden Bookshelf Display

Give your wooden bookshelf a festive makeover with bottle brush trees, a colorful present box, a few figurines, and a Christmassy dose of greenery.

• Hang a few Pinecones on Your Front Door with a Ribbon

Pinecones can be organized into varied bundles for a rustic Christmas decoration. You can hang these bundles on your front door or room doors with a ribbon of the material you desire.

• Plaid Theme for the Living Room

For an easy holiday makeover, hang some plaid stockings in your living room and add plaid coverings for your cushions. You can add some greenery, too.

• Hang Tiny Stars at Your Entryway

You can have this wall art piece by making tiny white clay stars that dangle from a rustic branch and look breathtakingly wonderful. Consider how lovely it would be in an entryway or a bedroom.

• Tiny Christmas Tree

Inside a painted Mason jar, place a berry and snow-laden tiny tree, then add a strip of plaid flannel—It will give the craft an even more wintry appearance.

• A Tree Stamp Candle Holder

With some simple tools and resources, you could simply transform a sturdy tree branch into a candle holder. You may either leave the bark on or remove it for a more rustic and textured look.

• Holiday-Inspired Staircase

Upgrade your holiday garland by using thick ribbon (think checkered designs) and pinecones and attach them to your staircase handrail. To keep everything together, use zip ties.

• Rustic Woven Basket

Place a woven basket full of bright plaid throw blankets or a tiny Christmas tree beneath your table. Then add vintage art, a table lamp, and a few of your favorite flea market discoveries to dress up the table.

• Christmassy Ladder

Prop a stylish wooden ladder against a wall and embellish it with any creative garland of your choice for a basic rustic look with plenty of flares.

• Twig Reindeer

Twig Reindeer are quite cute! These traditional Christmas twig ornaments look lovely on the mantel, railing, or strung on the Christmas tree.

• A Wooden Christmas Tree

The miniature version of a Christmas tree appears to be both adorable and fashionable. Something like this would be a lovely complement to your rustic Christmas decorations, but it would also work well in a modern or minimalist setting.

• Cute Little Houses Advent Calendar

This charming small house’s Advent calendar can make your child’s Christmas countdown more fun. It also makes excellent Christmas ornaments for your Christmas tree.

• Hot Cocoa Bar

It’s hot cocoa season, which means this beverage bar, complete with a chalkboard sign, ceramic drink dispenser, and mason jars must find a home from now until the end of winter.

• Rustic Front Porch

With a decked-out front porch, guests can get a glimpse of the rustic Christmas decorations in your home. Decorate your entrance door with rustic elements such as an ancient sled, a pile of logs, and a slim pine tree.

• Holiday-Inspired Leather Ornaments

For rustic Christmas decorations, there’s something about leather that simply feels right. Make these ornaments in stylish, modern shapes to represent the tried-and-true, rough-hewn material.

• Christmassy Door Mat

For your holiday front door design, a festive mat is definitely a must! Front door mats can be found in a variety of stores. You can also purchase mats that are customized!

• Botton Ornaments

This button ornament is quite simple to make. Tiny buttons and pine branches are all you’ll need!

• Rustic Mantel

Layer fresh evergreen sprigs, pinecones, and scarlet ribbon to make an eye-catching garland for an understated (but totally rustic) fireplace.

• Seasonal Wooden Sign

Customize an old wooden sign with a simple seasonal saying — ‘Tis the season, for example — and hand-painted snowflakes to add a touch of Christmas magic.