GET THE LOOK

Play up the cottage charm on your porch this season.

What better way to set the holiday stage than right at the front door?

This English cottage on our cover inspires all things jolly and bright. The simple but eye-catching ideas are ones anyone can recreate. Here are the keys to bringing this look to your home.

GAGA FOR GARLAND

You probably deck the halls inside your home with plenty of seasonal greens, but have you overlooked your porch? Here a country-inspired garland of pine needles, pinecones and plenty of red berries trims the trim just beneath the porch eaves. It not only helps soften the area, it brings the eyes up and adds warmth.

THE BIGGER THE BETTER

An oversized wreath gives the home massive merry spirit. Chock full of ribbon, ornaments and toys, it’s fresh, fun and unquestionably cheerful. When choosing your wreath, go big to impart a grand and abundant feel to your front door.

TREE FOR ALL

You want some Christmas curb appeal wow factor? Put a tree on your front porch! Real or faux, all that abundant greenery creates an undeniably warm, cozy and whimsical look to your front façade.

TERRIFIC TEXTURE

Here a vintage sled and stacks of firewood lend the porch a wintry and woodsy feel. Don’t have these big sporty accessories?

You can get the same textural feel with a few baskets as accents.