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My Creative Days

DIY blog sharing our home, budget decorating tips with repurposed farmhouse decor.

5 Tips For Small Entry Christmas Decor

November 27, 2017 58 Comments

When I was asked if I wanted to join this entry Christmas decor tour, I wasn’t sure what I was going to share. I shared the entry table at the top of the stairs at the front door in my Christmas Home Tour with Kirklands and since we don’t really have a “proper” entry at the front door, I didn’t want to share that so I was kind of stuck. Then, I started thinking about the entry we use every single day – the back porch! When use the back door every day because the garage is towards the back of the house. The entry “corner” we have in the back porch is TINY, but it is mighty in function so I am happy to share it with you today!

Small Entry Christmas Decor

When I started decorating the porch and this tiny corner for Christmas, I was reminded of the post I wrote about the one reason I love living in a small home.

I am thankful that we have the home we do and that we have been able to save a ton of money to make it exactly what we need and want to live in.

Small Entry Christmas Decor

Now, to say I don’t dream of having an amazing entry at the front door some day would be a lie, but for our family of four, this tiny, entry corner works extremely well and has for the past fourteen years.

Small Entry Christmas Decor

We we first added the porch onto the back of the house a few years ago, I wanted to make this corner functional for coats, hats, shoes and scarves. A few hooks from Hickory Hardware and a couple of wall baskets made this corner able to hold the things we need as we head out the door.

I usually have a wood box under the baskets for shoes, but I cleaned the box out, put the summer flip-flops away and left it out for this photo shoot. 

Here are my 5 Tips For Small Entry Christmas Decor That Will Make The Most Out Of The Space You Have: 

  • Think Function First, Festive Second: If you have a small entry, function must come first. Make sure the entry will still function as you need it after you add festive touches to it.
  • Keep It Simple: If you have a small space, keep the entry Christmas decor simple. Don’t over-crowd the entry with a ton of Christmas decor.
  • Hang Things Out Of The Way: Whatever you want to hang, make sure you hang it out of the way so you can still use the entry for coats, hats and scarves.
  • Don’t Over-Think It: You don’t have to add a lot of Christmas decor to the entry to make it festive. A couple of sprigs of winter green is all you need. Once you start putting hats and mittens in the entry, the greenery will add that festive touch to the accessories you are using every day.
  • Double-Duty Entry Christmas Decor: If you can find Christmas decor that can add more storage to your entry, use it! I hung my Christmas bucket on the hook in the entry so we could cram more mittens and hats into it. 

 

Small Entry Christmas Decor

One of the biggest reasons I started this blog was because I have a passion for sharing ways to decorate whatever home you are in without breaking the budget. Not everyone lives in a mansion with tons of space so it is refreshing to see how the “other half” lives and makes the most out of the smaller spaces they have. 

Small Entry Christmas Decor 

It is always fun to share little bits of our home with you, but for this post, I am most thankful that it brought me back to a feeling of gratitude for the home we have and reminded me of why I love living in a smaller home. 

Small Entry Christmas Decor

Do you have a big or small entry? How do you style your entry Christmas decor? 

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Have a small entry you want to decorate for Christmas? This Small Entry Christmas Decor makes the space look festive while still being functional.

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Comments

  1. CoCo says

    November 27, 2017 at 4:44 AM

    There are so many fun things to love about this entry, Lindsay! Everything looks so festive and pretty. Love your tips because they are perfect for any entry size. Sending you hugs, CoCo

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      Thank yoU!

      Reply
  2. Nancy @ Slightly Coastal says

    November 27, 2017 at 5:04 AM

    Such great tips for a small space! You have managed to pack a lot of festive in a little space and it is so inviting! Those linen stockings stole my heart. So sweet.

    Nancy

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    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      Thank you Nancy!

      Reply
  3. Brittany Wise says

    November 27, 2017 at 6:18 AM

    I love your space Lindsay! Those hooks are awesome. It looks perfectly cozy and still functional!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      ThankS!

      Reply
  4. Bliss says

    November 27, 2017 at 6:25 AM

    You bet your back entry is mighty…..mighty darn cute. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:51 PM

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
  5. Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 27, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    Love everything about this, especially that galvanized bucket! Such a great use of a smaller space.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:50 PM

      Thank yoU!

      Reply
  6. Rachel says

    November 27, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    So cute! I love your little galvanized bucket and tips. Using Christmas decorations for storage is a great one in a small space. I hadn’t thought of that!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    November 27, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Love your Christmas back entry Lindsay! That wood wall with the evergreen wreath is just stunning. Pinning 🙂 Hope you have a great week

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Jeanette CountryDesignStyle says

    November 27, 2017 at 10:26 AM

    Oh Wow! I love your back entry. What a sweet welcome to your home. Pinning and sharing.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Meg Green With Decor says

    November 27, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    What a cute entry! I love the rustic wall and your festive touches!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Lydi @ Lydi Out Loud says

    November 27, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    I absolutely love your back entryway Lindsay! The hooks, the stockings, the tree, the bucket… all perfection!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    November 27, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    YES! I love the “real life” entry way! Just how mine is, too! Such a great idea with the bucket to store the hats and gloves in. I used to use a basket next to the hooks & bench, but now we have a puppy and he’d eat them. So I am totally doing the hanging bucket! Thanks for the great idea and Merry Christmas!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

      Reply
  12. Cindy says

    November 27, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    I love how you’ve made the most of your small space!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    November 28, 2017 at 6:11 AM

    I absolutely love how you’ve made this space work for your family- and those baskets make me all . Beautifully done!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 28, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Jenny says

    November 28, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    I love your back entryway, and your tips for decorating small entry spaces. I always say, if I could change one thing in my small home, it would be our back door area! But, we’ve figured out to make it work for us, including baskets on the wall just like yours! I love how you added the little touches for Christmas – beautiful!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:39 PM

      Thank you Jenny! You have to be creative in small spaces! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Kristi says

    November 28, 2017 at 9:31 PM

    Such a cozy entryway Lindsay! Just gorgeous!!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:38 PM

      Thank you Kristi!

      Reply
  16. Emily says

    November 29, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    You’ve done a fantastic job with your space! I love that it’s equal parts functional and festive 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  17. Nicole @ The Inspired Hive says

    November 29, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Such pretty Christmas decor!!! And I LOVE how functional this small space is!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM

      Thank yoU!

      Reply
  18. Samantha says

    November 30, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Your entry is so cozy!!! I love all the warm textures!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 30, 2017 at 12:36 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. Kati says

    November 30, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    Your back entry is beautiful. That salt bucket is fantastic! The perfect place to hold mittens. So smart making the space functional, that is one of the things we had to worry about with our tiny entry too.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 4, 2017 at 3:51 PM

      Thank you Kati!

      Reply
  20. Sarah says

    December 1, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    These tips are so helpful! Our current apartment entry is so tiny compared to the one in our last home. I’ve been having trouble trying to decorate it in a functional way. Going to put these tips to use!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      December 4, 2017 at 3:46 PM

      Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  21. Mary Beth says

    December 17, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    I love your style! Everything you decorate turns out so beautifully. Have a very Merry Christmas, Lindsay!

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    • Lindsay says

      December 19, 2017 at 10:03 AM

      Thank you so much Mary Beth!

      Reply
  22. Laura says

    January 28, 2019 at 7:46 PM

    I absolutely love this entry! Would you mind sharing what type of wood you used for the “backdrop”? Thank you for posting these tips! I am still figuring out small house living!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 4, 2019 at 8:02 AM

      Laura, your welcome for the tips. I have only known small house living. The wall has a great story – you can read about it here: https://mycreativedays.porch.com/reclaimed-wood-wall/

      It was FREE!

      Reply
  23. Lindsay says

    November 30, 2017 at 12:37 PM

    Thank you!

    Reply

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