How to Decorate Your Entryway for the Holidays

Your entryway is the first thing guests see when they visit your home. This holiday season, balance year-round style and decor to create a welcoming, festive look that puts your guests in the festive spirit.

Whether you’re decorating for individual holidays or multiple, our Alton Bay Blinds team has some tips to try. Near Hampton, New Hampshire, we carry high-quality window treatment brands window treatments, including for your sidelights, which can complement your holiday decorating.

1. Add Front Door Sidelight Window Blinds and Shades

Investing in blinds for sidelights, the large rectangular windows on either side of your front door, provides privacy when needed. You’ll know when visitors are approaching the door so you can greet them, but they won’t be able to see inside. Select window treatments to enhance your home and naturally contribute to the holiday vibe.

Consider shutters or cellular shades, depending on the amount of light control, energy savings, privacy, and materials you prefer.

2. Create a Focal Point

Your focal point will vary depending on what you’re celebrating and the size of your space. If you have a wide, high space, consider a grand Christmas tree or a decorative sleigh propped up in the corner. For early holidays in the season, like Thanksgiving, you might want your cornucopia or a dessert table that guests can see right when they enter.

Alternatively, consider a tall vase with silver or gold branches and fairy lights for a smaller space and a more subtle nod to the festive season.

3. Incorporate Mood Lighting

Whether you have a stairway or a smaller hallway, add some mood lighting. You can select pretty fairy or string lights, warm bulbs, or cozy lanterns around the area. Light up something specific, like a table with candies or small holiday decorative items.

If you can monitor them, candles can be a lovely addition to your entryway, on a table, or as large stand-alone candlesticks in aesthetically pleasing candle holders.

4. Pull in the Greenery

Lastly, you can always go right with integrating greenery. Hang a wreath on the door, put out a tree, or wrap a garland around the space. Greenery creates a naturally inviting atmosphere that’s relaxing and eye-catching.

Additionally, it adds some color and dimension, which makes it an easy win.

Shop Sidelight Shades and Window Treatments Near Hampton, NH

Blinds for sidelight windows and front doors can set the stage for your festive, cheerful event by creating your desired aesthetic using natural light, fabrics, and colors. They can also add to the style and luxury of your home. At Alton Bay Blinds, we’ll work with you to find the colors, styles, and decor that make your home stand out for the holidays and all year round.

Begin your window treatment projects with sidelight coverings and more when you contact us online or call (603) 474-6099. We gladly serve Hampton, Hampton Falls, Rye, Seabrook, Alton Bay, Gilford, Portsmouth, Meredith, Moultonborough, Laconia, Wolfeboro, and New Castle, New Hampshire; the Seacoast and Lakes regions; and Boxford, Boston, Essex, Newburyport, and Georgetown, Massachusetts; and Southern Maine.