You may have already decided on a Christmas tree theme, got ahold of some new stockings to hang from your mantel, even made yourself a list and checked it twice. But until you’ve decided how to display your Christmas garland, we believe that your holiday plans aren’t complete. While it’s easy to keep it classic with traditional styling, there are so many fun new ways to elevate your garland. Whether you drape it over your mantel, wrap it around your banister, or even lay it across your dinner table, decorating with garland has endless possibilities.
From traditional trends to styles totally unique, here are 30 ways to make a statement with this holiday staple.
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Garland Glamour
Courtesy of The Beverly Hills Hotel
At The Beverly Hills Hotel, designers pulled out all the stops for their statement-making holiday decor. The iconic red carpet is adorned with lush garland and shining baubles that glisten under the warm light.
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Delicately Decorated
Courtesy of Lia Griffith
Felt greenery garland by Lia Griffith offers a light and delicate alternative to the traditional lushness of Christmas garland.
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Headboard Garland
The White Company
This bedroom from The White Company is enveloped in a subdued sense of holiday cheer, with a deep green unadorned garland draped just above the headboard.
Classically draped above the living room mantel, this holiday garland design by Janie Molster is weaved with citrus for a sunny respite.
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Bohemian Style Garland
Courtesy of Lia Griffith
A DIY pom pom garland by Lia Griffith fuses a festive appeal with cozy boho charm.
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Garland Refresh
Molly Culver
When Sara Malek Barney of Bandd Design began decorating this holiday staircase, she skipped the classic fraser and pine, and instead chose eucalyptus, wheat stalks, small flickers of gold, large, rust-colored feathers, cognac leather ribbon and other natural elements to give her garland a fresh feel.
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Wood Bead Garland
Courtesy of Lia Griffith
If fraser and pine simply won't cut it, look to the DIY gods for inspiration. This wood bead tassel garland by Lia Griffith makes the case for trying something new this year.
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Strung Along an Exposed Beam
The White Company
Exposed beams in a home are few and far between, so if you're lucky enough to have one, make use of it! This festive bedroom from The White Company takes advantage of a gorgeous exposed beam, which is lined with a frosty sparkle fern garland for the perfect touch of glitz.
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Weaved With Ribbon
Janie Molster
Unadorned garland can be easily accented with something as simple as a lush ivory ribbon. This holiday vignette designed by Janie Molster is proof that a pared-down look can still make a statement.
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Crafty Candle Holder
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Ditch the traditional holders and wrap your candles in garland topped with pinecones.
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Coordinating
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Keep things cohesive with a garland that matches your Christmas tree.
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Accented with Bows
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If you prefer subdued decor, vibrant red bows create a sophisticated statement, sans the glitzy lights.
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Non-traditional materials
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If you had enough of pine and balsam, an appropriately accented summer garland can work in a festive and unique way, as seen above this mantel.
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Within the tablescape
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Transform your Christmas table into an extra-festive statement with a simple garland running down the center.
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Natural & Down Swept
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The simple, down swept garland on this mantel is made festive with glitzy holiday decor.
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Around The Front Door
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By framing the front door in a berry-filled garland, the decor feels earthy with a fun pop of color.
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Illuminated Needle Pine
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Voluminous needle pine garlands, when weaved with Christmas lights, create a warm glow on your staircase.
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Lush and Full
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A fuller, untamed garland swept just above the fireplace will transform your home into an arboreal space.
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Accented Buffet
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Bring festivity into your Christmas buffet by weaving garland around your holiday cuisine.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."