I am sharing all the details of my show stopping urban farmhouse Christmas front porch!
Welcome to Worthing Court’s urban farmhouse Christmas front porch. I’m delighted to share how I decorated this suburban porch for the holidays as part of a Christmas Porch Tour. Whether you favor vintage, rustic, farmhouse, French country, traditional, or cottage styles, you’ll find ideas here to inspire your own holiday porch decor. I used a lot of red this year—still inspired by the tartan plaid plates I featured in my Christmas breakfast nook—so the porch leans classic and cozy with warm farmhouse touches.
How I Decorated the Porch for the Holidays
The first thing I did was create a garland to frame the front door. I layered three red berry garlands with three inexpensive plain green garlands, wiring the stems together and tucking warm white lights into the branches. It’s a simple, budget-friendly approach that gives the same lush look as pricier pre-mixed garlands. The planters flanking the door are new, made by Pookie—I’ll describe them below.
The wreath is built on a grapevine base with two faux greenery picks and two leaf-and-berry picks wired into place, finished with a plaid bow. Simple materials, layered thoughtfully, create a timeless farmhouse look.
Our wide, deep front porch was one of the things that sold me on this house, and filling the space was a fun challenge. The large square columns and generous width made photographing it difficult, so I’ll walk you through it one area at a time.
We kept the old indoor tree for the porch, and it looks great outside. The tree sits between two white wicker rockers that live on the porch year-round. I added a cozy throw, Christmas pillows, lanterns, and other accents so this corner feels warm and welcoming.
To fill a large blank wall I made a rustic red star. I bought wooden screen slats at a big-box store, cut them to 36″ lengths, glued them into a star shape, and spray-painted it red. It’s an easy DIY that adds big visual impact when scaled to the space.
On the opposite side of the porch I placed a bench between the rockers and filled it with throw pillows. An old wooden crate becomes a decorative vessel for a lighted tree embellished with red stars and striped ribbon. The wreath above the bench is also lit with white lights to tie the vignette together.
A vintage sled leans against the wall to add height and a nostalgic touch, helping the space feel cozy and complete.
DIY Wooden Planters
I replaced the old black urns with wooden planters inspired by a design I admired online. Pookie built two 24″ square planters and we added casters for easy movement. They feel more in scale with the porch and align perfectly with the farmhouse style.
I filled the planters with every greenery pick I could find, then added the same lanterns I used on my fall porch for continuity between seasons. A few metal stars from my stash were spray-painted red and tucked into the foliage as finishing touches.
Because our house sits in a wooded lot, leaf cleanup is an ongoing task. The photo below shows the full porch from a distance; while the surrounding shrubs and gutters still need occasional clearing, the porch stays warm and inviting despite the natural clutter of winter.
Styling tips: layer textures such as plaid, wicker, wood, and metal; use warm white lights to create a cohesive glow; and scale items to match your porch size—large simple shapes read better at a distance than lots of tiny details.
Thank you to the tour host for organizing this seasonal event and to everyone visiting to see the porch. Below is a list of other porches featured on the tour so you can explore more holiday inspiration (names listed without external links):
Atta Girl Says | Cottage at the Crossroads | Cottage in the Oaks | House of Hawthornes | Our Southern Home | Postcards from the Ridge | Refresh Restyle | Worthing Court
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Christmas in my farmhouse breakfast nook
My very merry farmhouse Christmas mantel
Sharing at these great seasonal gatherings and holiday parties—thank you for stopping by and happy decorating!