Each season brings celebrations and opportunities to gather with family and friends. And when hosting, you’ll want to grab your guest’s attention the moment they arrive. A beautiful holiday entryway can transport your guests into the spirit of the season before they’ve even entered the party.
So, how do you do that with the changing of the seasons? We’ve collected our favorite ways to decorate your entryway for the holidays of each season.
Spring Holidays
Rebirth and renewal define the springtime. It’s been months of cold, but the sun is setting later and later each day. Holidays like Easter, Passover, and St. Patrick’s Day are all great reasons to get everyone together and celebrate that you’ve all made it through the harder and darker days.
● Everyday Decorations
Pastel colors, pastoral imagery, and fresh flowers are all great ways to bring the spirit of springtime to your entryway. We love having planters of fresh flowers, a cottage vibe, and a natural feel.
For a springtime entryway, we recommend a banner or festive sign with a positive affirmation for the season. Spring is about newness and growth, your entryway should be as well.
● For The Big Party
If you are having family over, you can lean into the specific spirits of each event. Hide some easter eggs, break out the green decorations, or decorate your door with a representation of your faith.
Springtime is the time to celebrate the newness springing up all around you. Your entryway can be the fresh representation of this new season.
Summer Holidays
School is out and so is the sun! The kids are playing in the yard, and everyone is enjoying the warmth and holidays like the Fourth of July or even a fun midsummer celebration. So much of summer celebrating happens outside, so your entryway decorations should also lean into that.
● Everyday Decorations
Now is the time to break out the festive flags, big buckets of flowers, and comfortable wicker seating so that you can watch the kids playing in the yard. Make a light wreath of seashells and tuck a basket of water toys under a bench for easy access for the kids.
● For The Big Party
For summer holidays, you can be as subtle as you want, or go big like the fireworks in the sky. We love retro Americana garlands and fun bright colors that define the season.
Summer is the time to kick back, enjoy, and lean into the bright energy of the season.
Autumn Holidays
Autumn might be the best season for dressing up your entryway. The weather is mild, snow hasn’t come yet, and the crisp days are perfect for walking around the neighborhood and looking at all of the fun decorations.
With autumn, you can go either fun and spooky or classic and cozy. Some well-placed pumpkins and gourds can give you that classic Americana autumn look, or you can go crazy with a giant skeleton!
● Everyday Decorations
For your everyday autumn doorway, we love leaning into the produce and natural beauty of the season. Lush reds, oranges, and yellows define the season and make for an amazing visual on your doorway and porch. For everyday decorations, we recommend a seasonal wreath made of leaves and some plump pumpkins for the steps.
If you like going big for a spooky Halloween vibe, you can add some cobwebs, a few spooky surprises, and maybe even some window clings that really up the spook factor on your home. All the trick-or-treaters will agree; you’ll have the most spooktacular house on the block.
● For The Big Party
Are you hosting a big party for everyone? A Halloween costume soiree where all the ghosts, ghouls, and creatures of the night will descend upon your home to dance the night away? Well then, you’ve got to make a big impression!
A balloon arch is one of our favorite ways to add a big ‘wow’ factor to any entryway. With fall balloons, you can build a beautiful and dramatic archway that will welcome your guests into your haunted mansion.
Whether you go cozy or spooky, there are endless ways to turn your doorway into the perfect autumn backdrop.
Winter Holidays
Winter is the season of the home. Big family gatherings happen, the temperature drops, and the kids might even get a snow day if the weather is right!
Winter is also the season of important holidays, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve. It is a great time to get together with loved ones and reflect on the year that has passed.
● Everyday Decorations
Pine cones, evergreen spruce, and bright baubles will all make your entryway look festive and ready for the festive season. For an everyday look, we recommend a classic wreath, big beautiful bows, and some bright pops of silver and gold to tie it all together.
The winter holidays are an inviting time of gathering and gratitude. Your doorway should draw your guests in and make them feel comforted before you’ve even given them a nice warm cup of cocoa.
● For The Big Party
When you are getting ready for the big party, be sure to elevate the vibe you’ve curated already. Bespoke floral designs and a vintage sleigh will give you a classy vibe that will be the envy of the block.
Wintertime is the best time to stay home and get cozy. Make sure your entryway is welcoming and pulling your guests in to enjoy those cozy vibes with you.
Spirit of the Season
No matter the season, having an entryway that feels welcoming and festive is the best way to welcome your guests and make your home feel more welcoming. Whether it is June or December, there is always a way to make your home inviting.