30 Christmas Wall Decoration Ideas

Let’s face it: the Christmas tree gets all the glory! But your walls deserve some festive love too.

Whether you’re short on space or just want maximum holiday cheer, we’ve gathered 30 brilliant, easy Christmas wall decoration ideas that you can DIY right now.

Let’s make every wall merry and bright!

1. String Light Christmas Tree

Create a tree shape directly on the wall using fairy lights and small ornaments. Perfect for apartments or small spaces with no room for a full tree.

DIY How-To: Use painter’s tape or removable hooks (like Command strips) to guide a strand of warm white fairy lights into a triangular tree shape on a blank wall. Once the outline is complete, hang lightweight ornaments inside the shape using paperclips or pushpins hidden behind the light strand.

2. Framed Christmas Prints

Hang festive art prints, quotes like “Merry & Bright” or “Joy to the World,” in matching frames for a cohesive holiday gallery wall.

DIY How-To: Collect digital printables (or design your own!) with festive fonts and colors. Print them in matching sizes (e.g., 8×10). Swap out your existing year-round artwork for these festive prints, ensuring the frames are all the same color (like gold, black, or white) for a clean look.

3. Evergreen Garland Wall Display

Drape a lush green garland across the wall, add fairy lights, red bows, and pinecones for a cozy farmhouse touch.

DIY How-To: Secure small, clear removable hooks high on your wall, spacing them about 18 inches apart. Hang a faux or real evergreen garland along the hooks, letting it naturally swag between them. Weave in a strand of battery-operated lights and tuck in a few small, wired bows or pinecones.

4. Hanging Paper Stars

Cut or buy metallic and white paper stars of different sizes and hang them in a cluster — simple, elegant, and magical.

DIY How-To: Use fishing line or clear thread to hang a mix of 2D or 3D paper stars from the ceiling or a curtain rod near the wall. Vary the length of the thread so the stars cluster together but float at different heights, creating a sense of depth and movement.

5. Floating Shelf Christmas Setup

Decorate wall-mounted shelves with candles, greenery, and mini Christmas figurines for an effortless layered look.

DIY How-To: Start with a base of faux greenery running along the shelf edge. Layer in battery-operated candles (always safer!), small decorative objects like wooden nutcrackers or miniature houses, and let a few ornaments dangle slightly over the edge.

6. Rustic Wooden Signs

Display wooden signs with engraved holiday messages like “Believe”, “Noel”, or “Home for the Holidays.” Great for farmhouse and rustic interiors.

DIY How-To: Buy unfinished wooden planks or pallet wood. Use stencils or freehand paint to add a holiday word. Distress the edges with sandpaper and hang using simple twine for an authentic rustic look.

7. Wrapped Gift Boxes Wall Art

Hang decorative boxes wrapped in festive paper and ribbons to look like presents stacked on the wall — a fun DIY for kids too.

DIY How-To: Take small, empty cardboard boxes (like those for jewelry or small electronics). Wrap them in various festive papers. Tie them with ribbons and hot-glue a loop of twine to the back. Hang the boxes in a loose rectangular shape to mimic a stack of gifts. Pro-tip: make sure they’re lightweight!

8. Cozy Winter Gallery Wall

Mix framed winter photographs, snowflake cutouts, and neutral fabric textures for a chic, Scandinavian-inspired vibe.

DIY How-To: Choose images with snowy landscapes or cozy indoor scenes. Add small, white felt snowflakes adhered directly to the wall around the frames. Integrate a small hoop embroidery piece wrapped in flannel or faux fur for added texture.

9. Lighted Wreath Trio

Hang three small light-up wreaths vertically or horizontally — add a red ribbon to connect them for an elegant symmetrical look.

DIY How-To: Purchase three identical small wreaths (about 12 inches). Wrap them in tiny fairy lights. Stack them vertically, tying a long, thick velvet ribbon between them to connect the arrangement before hanging the entire trio from a single point.

10. Advent Calendar Wall Display

DIY or buy a hanging advent calendar with fabric pouches or envelopes — practical and decorative at the same time.

DIY How-To: Hang a thick, decorative wooden dowel or branch horizontally on the wall. Attach 25 small fabric pouches or paper envelopes (numbered 1 through 25) to the dowel using ribbon or twine. Fill them with tiny treats or activity ideas.

11. Macrame Christmas Wall Hanging

Combine macrame knots with tiny ornaments, bells, or fairy lights for a soft boho holiday statement.

DIY How-To: If you know macrame, create a simple V-pattern wall hanging. Before knotting the final fringe, thread on small metallic beads or miniature bronze bells. Weave one small strand of copper wire lights into the rope for a subtle sparkle.

12. Felt or Fabric Christmas Tree

Attach felt tree shapes to the wall with Velcro; let kids decorate them with removable felt ornaments — playful and reusable every year.

DIY How-To: Cut a large triangle from green felt. Attach it to a wall using sticky-backed Velcro strips. Cut small shapes (circles, stars, candy canes) from different colored felt, adding the other side of the Velcro to the back of each ornament.

13. Fairy Light Curtain

Hang a curtain of string lights behind sheer fabric or across an accent wall to create a magical, glowing backdrop.

DIY How-To: Buy pre-made curtain lights (long vertical strands attached to one horizontal top wire). Use removable hooks to hang the top wire high on the wall. If you want a softer look, drape a sheer, white curtain or thin gauze fabric in front of the lights.

14. DIY Wall Mural

Paint or stencil a Christmas quote, star pattern, or tree outline on a removable backdrop or canvas for a personalized look.

DIY How-To: Don’t paint your actual wall! Instead, buy a large piece of butcher paper or an inexpensive canvas. Use a pencil to sketch out your design (a simple phrase or geometric tree). Fill it in using tempera paint for a quick project you can roll up and store later.

15. Mason Jar Wall Sconces

Mount mason jars on wooden boards, fill them with candles or greenery, and hang them for a warm rustic glow.

DIY How-To: Screw a hose clamp onto a small wooden plank. Place a mason jar inside the clamp and secure it tightly. Fill the jar with Epsom salt (to look like snow) and a small LED tea light or a sprig of pine. Hang the plank securely on the wall.

16. Metal Wall Art Pieces

Hang metallic snowflakes, reindeer silhouettes, or geometric Christmas trees — ideal for modern, minimalist decor.

DIY How-To: Look for inexpensive lightweight metal cutouts. Spray paint them in a cohesive color like matte black or antique brass. Arrange them on the wall in an abstract pattern rather than a tight grouping for a clean, contemporary feel.

17. Mirror Garland Decor

Wrap garlands and twinkle lights around wall mirrors to reflect light and make the space feel festive and bright.

DIY How-To: Carefully drape a lightweight garland around the frame of your wall mirror. Secure it with thin floral wire if needed. Weave in a strand of fairy lights. The reflection will instantly double the glow and greenery!

18. Bow Wall Display

Create a pattern of oversized red and gold bows across a wall — simple, bold, and cheerful.

DIY How-To: Purchase or make large bows using thick wired ribbon. Attach small, clear pushpins to the wall and use them to secure the knot of each bow. Arrange them in a diamond or grid pattern for maximum impact.

19. Family Photo Christmas Wall

Hang your family’s best Christmas photos with clips and twine — a heartfelt, nostalgic touch.

DIY How-To: String several parallel lines of jute twine or string across a section of your wall. Use miniature wooden clothespins to attach printed photos from Christmases past. Add a few sprigs of real pine to the twine for scent and color.

20. Winter Wonderland Collage

Combine white branches, snowflake decals, and shimmering ornaments to turn a plain wall into a snowy forest fantasy.

DIY How-To: Use temporary wall decals (vinyl snowflakes) scattered randomly. Securely mount a few white-painted branches horizontally. Hang clear glass or white iridescent ornaments from the branches using fishing line.

21. Christmas Card Wall Display

Use string, mini clothespins, and washi tape to display Christmas cards from friends and family on your wall. It’s personal, sentimental, and turns memories into decor.

DIY How-To: Once the cards start arriving, string several vertical lines of twine on a wall using painter’s tape or small hooks. Use small decorative clips or clothespins to attach the cards in a cascading, vertical display.

22. Hanging Stocking Wall

If you don’t have a fireplace, hang stockings on a decorative branch or wooden dowel attached to the wall. Add small pine garlands and fairy lights for a festive touch.

DIY How-To: Find a decorative stick or dowel about four feet long. Tie rope to both ends and hang it horizontally from two secure wall hooks. Drape a small pine garland over the branch, weave in some lights, and hang your family’s stockings from the branch using decorative hooks.

23. Wooden Ornament Wall Grid

Create a grid of small wooden ornaments or snowflakes on the wall for a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired look. Perfect for neutral decor lovers.

DIY How-To: Use a ruler and pencil (or very faint painter’s tape) to mark out a perfect grid on the wall. Use small pushpins to hang identical laser-cut wooden ornaments (like stars or small animals) in the center of each grid square.

24. Hanging Greenery Bundles

Tie small bunches of pine, cedar, or eucalyptus with twine and hang them upside down on the wall. Add red ribbons for a rustic farmhouse charm.

DIY How-To: Gather a few short sprigs of greenery and bundle them tightly with natural jute twine. Tie a festive red ribbon around the twine knot. Use a single nail or pushpin to hang the bundle upside down for an elegant, aromatic wall accent.

25. Wall Advent Wreath

Mount a circular wreath directly on the wall and add small numbered ornaments or tags around it to represent the days until Christmas.

DIY How-To: Hang a simple, unadorned green wreath securely on the wall. Attach 25 numbered tags or small ornaments around the perimeter of the wreath using thin wire or ribbon. You can move a tiny marker or ribbon loop to the next number each day.

26. Chalkboard Christmas Wall

Turn a wall or framed board into a chalkboard canvas. Draw a Christmas tree, write countdown numbers, or doodle festive quotes in chalk for a fun family project.

DIY How-To: Buy a large, framed chalkboard or paint a small section of wall with chalkboard paint. Use white chalk to draw a classic pine tree and colored chalk for ornaments and snow. Write a rotating countdown message that you can update daily!

27. Cozy Textile Wall

Hang a plaid blanket or Christmas-themed tapestry as wall art. It adds texture, color, and instant holiday coziness without permanent decor.

DIY How-To: Select a lightweight blanket (red plaid is always a winner!). Attach clip hangers to the top edge and hang it securely from picture rail hooks or large Command hooks. This is a great way to fill a large blank wall instantly.

28. Twinkle Light Message

Use string lights to spell out a festive word like “JOY” or “LOVE” directly on the wall. It’s creative, easy, and adds a warm homemade glow.

DIY How-To: Sketch the word lightly on the wall in pencil (or use printouts as guides). Use clear sticky-back clips or miniature hooks to anchor the strand of lights along the outline of the letters. Keep the design simple, as detailed script can get tricky!

29. Mini Wreath Gallery

Hang several small wreaths in a pattern or mix them with framed photos and art. It’s simple, elegant, and fills large wall spaces beautifully.

DIY How-To: Purchase several small, inexpensive wreaths (or craft them from grapevine wire and small sprigs). Add a simple ribbon loop to each one and hang them at varying heights using small picture nails or pushpins for a layered, organic look.

30. Candle Shelf Wall

Install a narrow shelf and place LED candles, mini garlands, and small ornaments. It brings a cozy glow and feels like a modern twist on classic wall decor.

DIY How-To: Install one very narrow floating shelf. Place different sized, battery-operated pillar candles across the shelf. Fill in the gaps with short lengths of bead garland and a few glittery ornaments. The combination of height and light is stunning!

Phew! Thirty ideas later, and I bet your walls are already looking more festive. Remember, the best decor is the stuff that makes you smile.

Which one of these Christmas wall decoration ideas are you going to tackle this weekend? Drop a comment below and let me know!

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