Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations

Decorating the house for Christmas brings holiday cheer to everyone who walks through the door. The Christmas tree with its twinkling lights and fresh greenery on the walls and mantel. A part of the house that can't be forgotten is the stairway. Complete your holiday decorating with these ideas for Christmas stairway decorations that I've used at one time or another in my own home.

Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations: Garland

Wrap garland around the banister or weave it around and between the railings. You can use garland made of ivy, pine or decorative garland that shimmers. Spruce it up by adding ribbon made of velvet or satin, tuck sprigs of berries into it and hang small pinecones from the garland.

Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations: Lights

Add Christmas lights for a magical touch. Depending on how long your stairway is, use one or two strings of Christmas lights to wrap around the banister or railings.

Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations: Ornaments

Do you have some pretty ornaments that won't be on your tree? Use them to decorate your banister. Buy two spools of ribbon, one medium-width and one thin in any color you like. Use the medium-width ribbon and wind it around the banister. Thread a piece of thin ribbon through the hanger on the top of the ornament. Slide one end of the thin ribbon behind the medium-width ribbon around the banister, and tie it in a knot or bow. Hang the ornaments at different heights on the outside of the banister for an eye-catching display.

Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations: Feathers

Use feather boas and strings of small lights to decorate the stairs for Christmas. Wrap the banister with a string or two of lights, then wind a feather boa around the banister. For a swag look, attach the boa every few inches with ribbon tied around the banister.

Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations: Stuffed Animals

Stairways that are wide enough can be decorated along with the railing. Place teddy bears, snowmen, santa and reindeer on each step or every other step next to the railing for a whimsical touch.

Creative Ideas for Christmas Stairway Decorations: Wreaths

Wreaths are the perfect accent to decorate your stairs for Christmas. Alternate medium and small wreaths tied with festive ribbon to decorate the stairs. Tie each one separately, or string the wreaths onto a medium to thick width ribbon and wrap around the banister. In between each wreath, hang a bit of greenery decorated with sprigs of holly, pinecones and small ornaments.

Use these stairway decorating ideas for Christmas this year and have fun with it. Family and friends will be impressed by your creativity.