Looking for the absolute best Christmas staircase decor ideas? Here are 38 mesmerizing Christmas stairs decorations to recreate for a festive holiday!
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Planning to go all out for the Holiday season this year? If so, then decorating your staircase is an absolute must. Most people usually focus the Christmas decor outdoors, in the living room, and their bedroom. But, if you really want to capture everyone’s attention, then making sure every space in your home are perfectly decorated is key.
This is includes the staircase. There are so many ways to decorate your stairs. I prefer to go all out with the bling, lights, ornaments, and garlands. I just stick to the classic red and green combo but there are also other aesthetics to choose from if your not a fan of the traditional colors.
I am huge fan of the blue Christmas decor, gold and silver, and also black and gold. But I usually associate the black and gold colors to New Years. If you’ve been searching for the most stunning Christmas staircase decor ideas to recreate, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered over 35 of the most merry and festive Christmas stairs decorations that are guaranteed to impress.
From simple and subtle, gold and silver, penguin slide, DIY advent calendar stairs, and lots of red and green, to neutral stairs and more. There is something in here for every kind of aesthetic!
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CHRISTMAS STAIRCASE DECOR
1. RIBBONS AND HOLLY BERRIES
I am a sucker for all things red, especially around the holidays.
You can place faux or real garlands down the length of your staircase and once you reach the end of the railing, add some red ribbons and holly berries for that pop of color.
2. POPS OF RED
If you’re going for a super simple staircase decor idea but still want something that’ll grab everyone’s attention, then this is the one for you.
Once you’re done securing the garlands down the railing, grab your red ribbons and make a bunch of bows.
You can make these as small or as large as you’d like. Now just add these bows here and there throughout your railing.
3. INCORPORATE ORNAMENTS
If you want to make your staircase look extra festive, then ornaments are a non negotiable. Ornaments are a big part of Christmas so including a few on your stairs won’t hurt.
You can use snowflake ornaments, red and green ornaments, or a snowman ornament. Just use some string or colorful ribbons to attach them.
4. LOTS OF PLUSHIES
First of all, let’s talk about how cute this is. I love all of the lights and colorful stockings on the banister.
Take your staircase decor to the next level and add a bunch of Christmas plushies on each step. You can find these on Amazon or Etsy for super cheap.
I suggest including snowman, elf, and Nutcracker plushies.
5. CHRISTMAS SLED
If you want to get creative this Christmas, then you have to recreate this idea.
After you are done putting up your garlands and other decorations on your railing, buy artificial snow rolls from Amazon and rip some up.
Now just place the fake snow down the length of the railing. I suggest you repeat this step two or three times so the snow can look fluffy. Lastly, add your plushies on top of the snow.
You can include any type of plushie you want. Just add a cute red hat and red scarf to make it festive.
6. DECORATE YOUR STAIR RISERS
Often, people only decorate the banister and completely ignore the actual steps. So don’t forget this year and recreate this gorgeous decor idea.
Just buy some Christmas-themed stickers and place them on the stair risers.
You can buy individual stickers like cute sayings, mistletoe, snowman, and jingle bells or, buy the ones where it creates a beautiful picture when it’s complete.
7. LETTER BLOCKS
If you are looking for a simple way to make your stairs more festive, incorporate letter blocks.
I suggest you buy red or green letter blocks because those are the Christmas colors. You can place these blocks on the end of your steps to create a beautiful word or phrase.
Few examples are believe, merry and bright, ho ho ho, and jingle bells.
8. JOY HOLIDAY STAIRS
The holidays are the most joyful time of the year so why not incorporate that into our decorations?
Place your garlands on the banister and grab your wooden letters to make up the word joy. You can buy some from Amazon that are already painted or DIY it yourself.
I suggest either red or green but if you already have a bunch of decor up with those colors, go for something that’ll stand out like black or white.
You can use sparkly ribbons to hang them up on the banister. Place a few holly berries here and there for the finishing touch.
9. PENGUIN SLED
Want something creative but still super simple? You’ve come to the right place because this penguin sled is just what you’re looking for.
Grab your handy dandy roll of fake snow and rip some up. Place them on the banister and make sure to repeat this step a few times and to layer so it looks fluffy.
Now just grab your Christmas penguins and place them on top of the fake snow.
You can arrange them however you want and you can also add a few tea lights here and there to give some illumination.
10. STAIRCASE FULL OF PRESENTS
How cute is this? To recreate this staircase idea, you’ll need cardboard boxes and some wrapping paper.
All you have to do is wrap up the boxes as you would normal presents and then place them along the steps.
You can make these as simple or as creative as you want.
11. CANDY CANE STAIRS
This is another super easy and simple Christmas staircase decorating idea. First grab red and white wrapping paper or any type of paper you want.
Then wrap the red and white paper around each spindle like above to create the perfect candy canes.
You can leave it as is or, add some fairy lights for the perfect illumination.
12. NUTCRACKER AND GARLANDS
Nutcrackers are a huge part of Christmas so, we obviously need to incorporate them into our decor. First, place your glands on the railing.
Add some pine cones and holly berries here and there to make it more festive. Then, place a nutcracker on each of the steps until you reach the very last one.
You can buy the nutcrackers from Amazon or Etsy for a really affordable price.
13. SANTA LETTERS
Looking for another super cute stairway decorating idea for Christmas? This is is perfect for you.
Buy light-up letters from Amazon to make up the word Santa. Now place these letters on each step and alternate by placing a faux plant in between each letter.
You don’t need to do this but it does help to brighten up the space and it’s great if you have more steps you need to decorate.
14. SLEDDING SNOWMEN
Who doesn’t love a snowman? They are super adorable and everyone has lots of fun making them outside.
Speaking of snowmen, you can make them sled down your steps with ease. Grab your roll of fake snow and place it on the length of the steps.
Depending on how fluffy you want the snow to be, repeat this step a few times. Then place all of your cutest and most adorable snowmen on each of the steps.
You can place a snowman on each step or every other step depending on how you want it to look and your budget.
15. CHRISTMAS VILLAGE HOUSES
Decorating with Christmas village houses is actually super common and popular. You’ll see people using them on their mantels, coffee table, and even the entryway.
Since they are so versatile, you can also use them to decorate your staircase. First place fake snow on the length of the steps.
Make sure to layer so it looks fluffy. Then place your Christmas village houses on each step until you reach the bottom.
If you want to go a step further, add some mini faux trees and a garland on the edge. Finish it off by adding some flameless tea lights for some illumination.
16. GARLANDS AND BOWS
Is there anything classier than a simple garland and bow combo? Not in my book.
If you are looking for something that is super cute and elegant, then you should definitely give this a try.
Grab your favorite Christmas garland and secure that on the banister. Now just add in bright red bows here and there for a pop of color.
17. FAIRY LIGHTS AND GARLAND
One thing I love about Christmas is that you can never have too much light. Whether the lights are indoors or outdoors, it just makes your home feel more festive and magical.
Grab your Christmas garlands and place that on the banister. You can also add it to the bottom of the banister as well.
Now just grab a few fairy lights and weave them in between the garlands. If fairy lights are not your thing, then you can also use flameless tea lights.
18. COLORFUL ORNAMENTS
Who says you can only use red and green ornaments for Christmas? Colorful ornaments are all the rage right now and for good reason.
Grab your garlands and place them on the railing. You can go with the classic green or switch it up a bit and use faux gold garlands and tinsel garlands instead.
Lastly, secure your colorful ornaments using small strings or ribbons. Incorporate colors that’ll really grab someone’s attention like blue, pink, purple, red, and green.
19. ORNAMENTS GARLAND
It is no secret that ornaments are one of the most popular Christmas decor item. Most people like to attach them on their garlands themselves for that finishing touch.
Instead of doing the hard work yourself, just buy a garland that has lots of ornaments already on it. I love this one from Amazon.
It’s super bright and beautiful and will definitely catch everyone’s attention.
20. ADVENT CALENDAR STAIRCASE
I have never seen an advent calendar Christmas staircase before but man does it look good. It’s super unique and creative so if that’s what your looking for, this is perfect.
Decorate your railing with garlands, fairy lights and ornaments. Then make little houses yourself or buy them from Amazon if you don’t have the time to DIY.
Simply place your gifts inside and hang them up on the banister using small string or ribbons. You can have the kids open one everyday until Christmas.
21. HEARTS AND AND VILLAGE HOUSES
I know typically you don’t see a bunch of hearts incorporated in Christmas decorations but, how amazing does it look above.
It’s not too much and it brings the entire look together. Add in a couple of wooden Christmas village houses to complete the look.
22. FLOCKED GARLAND AND SNOWFLAKES
Flocked garlands are one of my absolute favorites. I wholeheartedly think they are better than the regular green garlands because they just give off that winter wonderland vibe.
Place your flocked garlands on the railing. Make sure to layer so it looks fluffy.
Then, incorporate wooden snowflakes, white and silver ornaments, and of course red bows for that pop of color.
23. USE CUSTOM DECALS
As I mentioned earlier, most people don’t utilize their risers enough. They are such a great place to add custom decals like song lyrics, stickers, and meaningful phrases.
The great thing about decorating risers is they won’t get in your way when going up or down the stairs like your railing might.
24. SIMPLE STAIRCASE IDEA
Don’t want to go all out this year but still want to add a little festive spirit? No problem there, this is the one for you.
Place your Christmas garlands on the railing. You will need to DIY the stars so if you love getting hands on, you are going to love this.
You can check out the tutorial for the paper stars here. After you’re done making the stars, hang them up using string or ribbons.
For the final touch, weave in some gorgeous fairy lights.
25. CANDY CANES GALORE
Candy canes aren’t just delicious treats, they make for excellent Christmas decorations as well.
After you’re done placing your garlands and other decorations on the banister, grab a few candy canes and attach them to the garland using some string or ribbon.
If you want to add some extra flair, place a giant candy cane decoration at the very end of your stairway.
Don’t forget to include some fairy lights for the perfect illumination.
26. NEUTRAL STAIRCASE DECOR
Looking for the best neutral Christmas staircase decorations? Stop your search because I’ve found the best one.
While most prefer the classic red and green, others prefer a more neutral aesthetic. Start off by securing a flocked garland on your railing.
Incorporate some pine cones and fairy lights for some illumination. You can leave it like that or, hang up your Christmas stockings on the banister as well.
This is also great if your home already has lots of red and green and you want something soft and neutral to balance everything out.
27. MINI WREATHS
Wreaths obviously looking amazing on your front door and windows but what about the banister? They look incredible there too!
Just buy a few mini wreaths and use red ribbons to hang them up on the railing. If you want to go a step further, get a couple of ornaments and attach those on there as well.
I love these ones from Amazon. They come in a set of six with the ribbons already attached so it’s way easier to hang up. Plus, they are super affordable.
28. MINIMALIST STAIRCASE DECOR
If you want to take the minimalist approach this year and want something simple and cute, this is the one for you!
Grab your Christmas garlands and place those on the railing. Make sure to layer so it looks extra fluffy.
Add some pine cones and gold ribbons here and there. Then, tie a cowbell at the very end for the finishing touch.
29. CHRISTMAS CARD GARLAND
Here is another super cute and unique staircase decor idea. This is actually super easy to make and is a great way to add some sentiment to your holiday decorating.
Grab you old Christmas cards, hole punch, and some ribbon to DIY this garland. View the full tutorial here.
30. GRINCH CHRISTMAS GARLAND
Grinch is obviously a big part of Christmas and is a lot of people’s favorite movie, mine included.
So make a Grinch inspired Christmas garland this year and wait for the compliments to pour in, lol!
Grab your garlands and place those on the railing first. Then incorporate red and green ornaments along with some fairy lights.
For the final touch, hang up a few Grinch Christmas stockings. If I had this in my home, I would not be able to stop looking at it, haha.
31. BOWS AND LIGHTS
This staircase is my literal dream come true. It’s so insanely beautiful and will have everyone mesmerized.
Start off by placing your garlands on the railings and add in the fairy lights. Now make a bunch of red bows to place here and there on top of the garland.
Imagine how stunning this would look during the nighttime.
32. LOTS OF HOLLY BERRIES
Dress up your staircase this year by incorporating lots of holly berries. They will instantly make your stairs look so much better.
You can place them on top of the garlands and then finish it off by adding a few bows throughout.
33. CHRISTMAS STAIRCASE CLUSTERS
Don’t want to use garlands this year to decorate your stairs? No problem!
Grab some evergreen branches, twig branch, pine cones, winterberries, and some beautiful ribbon to recreate this.
Make small clusters and make sure to include all of the supplies listed above. Once you’re done making the clusters, tie it to the banister using some string or ribbon.
I especially love this idea because it leaves the railing open. If someone were to slip, they would be able to grab onto it without messing anything up.
34. RED BALL GARLAND
You cannot tell me this does not look good! If you have stairs by your entryway or literally anywhere else in your home, you need to recreate this idea.
First grab your garlands. This one has a few different ones mixed in. Then you’ll need to add in LED lights for that magical glow.
The star of the evening is the red ball garland. They are truly magnificent and will definitely garner some attention.
Lastly add in some pine cones and cute Christmas cards. Find the full tutorial here.
35. BLUE AND WHITE DECOR
I know a lot of people love the look of blue and white Christmas decor so, this one’s for you guys.
It is actually very simple to recreate. First, place your flocked garlands on the railing. I would recommend layering to give it a more fluffier and cozy look.
Then just incorporate your favorite ribbons throughout the garland to finish the look. It’s that simple!
36. FABRIC GARLAND
I was never really a fan of fabric garlands until I’ve seen this picture. Just look at how beautiful it is.
If you also want to try out fabric garlands this year, then take a look at the tutorial here.
37. ELVES AND REINDEER
To recreate this decor, first secure your Christmas garlands on the banister. Then add your reindeer garland (you can find these at the dollar store).
For the finishing touch, place your elves on the railing to make it look like they are sliding down. You can also incorporate some fairy lights for that glow.
38. BRIGHT CHRISTMAS GARLAND
Last but definitely not least, we’ve go this amazingly beautiful Christmas stairway decor.
To recreate this idea, you’ll need to attach a bunch of bright and colorful ornaments to your garland. Then simply secure the garland on the railing.
It’s super easy and insanely cute!
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