60+ Christmas Decorating Ideas You can Do In 15 Minutes

Get 60+ creative ideas to help decorate your home in 15 minutes or less.

The Digest #28: 60+ Christmas Decorating Ideas You Can Do In 15 Minutes Or Less

The first week of December is almost behind us! Can you believe it? If this thought makes your stomach flip because there’s still so much decorating left to do, don’t worry—this post is just what you need! You can create beautiful, festive Christmas decorations in less than 15 minutes. Many of these quick ideas deliver big holiday impact and take just a minute or two.

And if your home is already decked out for the season, why not browse through this list to find one delightful idea to try each day?

Have an easy decorating tip of your own? Share it in the comments—I’d love to hear your ideas!

Hang a pre-made holiday wreath on your door.
Place a few holiday-scented candles on a table. See my favorite Christmas candle HERE.
Use decorative dish towels in the kitchen. See THESE and T HESE.
Fill a bowl with ornaments and place it on a coffee table. See how easy it is to make this sweet Holiday Vignette.
Set out holiday-themed coasters. THESE are so festive! And THESE come in a deer shed holder.

Use a festive tablecloth on a dining table.
Create a simple centerpiece with a poinsettia.
Place a few candy canes in a jar for decoration.
Stick holiday-themed clings on your windows.
Tie a red or green ribbon around a flower vase.

Scatter faux snow on a table. THIS is my favorite faux snow.
Hang up holiday cards.
Set up a small decorative Christmas tree. See how to decorate one HERE.
Place holiday-themed bookmarks in books on a shelf.
Create a mini hot cocoa station with mugs and toppings.

Arrange pine cones on a decorative tray. Get tips for decorating with pinecones HERE.
Replace ordinary pillows with holiday-themed ones.
Add a Christmas-themed welcome mat at the entrance.
Write festive messages on a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Set out a bowl of seasonal fruit (like oranges, pomegranates, and apples).

Place small presents under a tree as decoration.
Arrange tea lights on a tray with holiday ornaments.
Decorate your workspace with a holiday-themed mug.
Put holiday-themed figurines on a shelf.
Hang cinnamon sticks as natural air fresheners in your Christmas tree.

Use ribbon to tie back curtains in holiday colors.
Place a small evergreen plant in your kitchen or on a desk.
Organize a decorative wrapping paper collection.
Revamp your entryway with a simple holiday arrangement.
Display holiday-themed books.

Use cookie cutters to trace shapes on paper or fabric.
Hang holiday-themed dishware as decorations.
Fill a mug with candy and place it in a visible spot.
Place holiday-themed magnets on the fridge.
Hang small ornaments from doorknobs.

Place a few holiday-themed books on a coffee table.
Decorate with a small advent calendar.
Set out a festive table setting for your next meal. See How to Create a Christmas Coffee Bar HERE.
Drape a simple table runner in holiday colors.
Use mason jars to create lanterns with candles.

Decorate your banisters with a simple garland.
Fill an empty vase with pine branches.
Hang stockings on the mantel with 3M hooks. See the pretty Christmas stocking above HERE.
Place a holiday-themed lantern on the porch.
Set out a seasonal rug in your entryway.

Use floor space to arrange holiday gift boxes.
Add a cozy throw to your sofa. I love this THROW BLANKET.
Hang handmade paper chains around the house.
Hang holiday-themed art prints on your walls. THIS one is beautiful and very reasonably priced.
Place colorful ornaments in unexpected places (like the bathroom).

Tie a velvet ribbon around a candle’s glass container.
Arrange the figures of your Nativity. THIS is the one I have and love.
Add Christmas-scented soap to your kitchen and bathrooms.
Add drops of cinnamon or Fraser fir essential oils to cinnamon sticks and tie them in your Christmas tree.
Make a pretty vignette with a small pedestal cake plate and Christmas items. Don’t forget the fake snow!
Fill a lantern with ornaments and fairy lights.

Put Christmas ornaments around the base of a small potted plant.
Write a couple of sentiments in a Christmas card to a friend. Don’t forget to mail it.
Tuck little white Christmas houses and churches into your decor.
Put Christmas decor under a cloche.
Hang a wreath on a kitchen hood. THIS ONE is so pretty!