Decorating your home for the holidays is a cherished tradition for many families, offering a great way to spread cheer to neighbors and guests alike. Enhancing your window displays can transform both the inside and outside of your home into a winter wonderland, boosting curb appeal while creating a warm, inviting atmosphere indoors.
In the guide below, you’ll find inspiration for every budget, style, and skill level to help get your Jersey Coast home ready for the holiday season.
If a traditional look is more your style, consider adding wreaths and garlands around your windows. Wreaths can be placed inside or outside—it’s up to you based on your personal preference. Adding red bows to your window wreaths creates a timeless look and has been a standing tradition of many for years. Prefer a natural look? A simple wreath with red or white berries is still seasonal and festive. If having both wreaths and garlands around your windows appears too busy, consider adding garlands around your entry door instead.
Adding light to your windows is a timeless way to brighten up December’s dark nights. Battery-operated window candles and candleholders provide a traditional yet elegant touch to your home for both your family and passersby. This affordable option enhances your window decor, and many battery-operated candles come with timers, allowing you to set them and forget about them without the hassle of turning them on and off. Plus, they are a safer alternative to traditional candles, giving you peace of mind while creating a warm, inviting ambiance.
A budget-friendly holiday window idea is to use festive window clings and stickers. They are easy to apply and remove, leaving no residue behind when the season ends. This option is perfect for involving young ones in the decorating process without the worry of breakable ornaments or keepsakes. Plus, you can find clings and stickers for nearly every holiday throughout the year, allowing you to celebrate in style.
Paper and scissors are all you need to create unique snowflake decorations. By folding pieces of paper and cutting with different cutouts and shapes, you can unfold one-of-a-kind snowflake designs to place on your windows. Don’t worry if your snowflake isn’t exactly symmetrical. No two snowflakes are alike!
Painting, filling and illuminating mason jar luminaries add charm to your holiday decor. For a snowy scene, mix white or translucent glitter and Epsom salt in the jar and decorate with a bow, twine and a small piece of greenery. You can also create your own design by painting the outside. To avoid a fire hazard, we recommend using flameless tealights to illuminate the jar instead of a traditional candle.
Let your creativity shine by hand-painting or crafting your own window art. Transform your window into a snowy landscape, a Christmas tree, or a gingerbread house using paint, colored construction paper, or other decorative materials. For a unique twist, consider painting on wax paper to create a beautiful faux stained glass effect that allows light to shine through your festive scene!
Exterior window boxes showcase rustic beauty with pinecones and evergreen boughs. To tie it all together, consider adding a holiday bow or a lantern. For the interior, incorporate natural elements like snowy branches and twigs into your window displays.
Hanging geometric ornaments and shapes in your window display make for a modern vibe. For a more minimalist look, Scandinavian-inspired window star lights create a chic and inviting glow to your windows. Lastly, monochromatic window art brings a clean, minimalist decor design to your home.
No matter your style or budget, there is a holiday window decoration option for you. From traditional wreaths to DIY crafts, you can embrace your inner decorator and transform your home into a festive winter wonderland. From all of us at Window World of Jersey Coast, we hope you and your family have a happy holiday season.