8 Easy DIY Christmas Garland Ideas to Add Around Your Home

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When it comes to a crafty, DIY project, I’m always down to try it. There’s just something about creating a space with your hands and your personal creative twist that makes it feel truly special — especially around the holiday season.

One of the best ways to add a warm and festive aesthetic to your home is with garland. There are so many ways to use it.Whether you’re hanging it on your mantle, a banister, or over the arch of your door, the decorative addition instantly makes your home feel inviting for the season. 

To spark your creativity, I’ve gathered some adorable ideas from TikTok creators who are personalizing their space with garland this year. Keep reading to see how you can recreate each look in your home.

More Christmas Decoration Ideas You’ll Love:

1. Twinkle Garland on Your Mantle

@shopmadelinestokes WORTH THE HYPE! I got 4 for the price of 2 from the big box store! I added in these twinkle lights you can find on ShopMy – Shopmadelinestokes #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgarland ♬ Christmas Is Coming – DM Production

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more magical Christmas fireplace. The twinkling lights and the realistic, faux cedar branches make this the perfect cozy addition to your living room this season. I can just imagine hanging some mini velvet bows on either side to complete the look.

2. Decorate Your TV Console with Garland

@simplyjessirose psa: this cedar garland won’t stay in stock long 👀🌲✨ #viralchristmasgarland #christmasdecor #neutralaesthetic #cozylittlechristmas #tiktokshopcreatorpicks ♬ Originalton – Christmas 2025🎄❄️☃️

If you live in an apartment or don’t have a fireplace to decorate for the holiday season, your TV console is the next best thing. Drape some faux garland across the top, wrap it in twinkle lights, and add beaded garland. Complete the look with some hanging gold bell decoration. This look will instantly brighten your living space!

3. Create An Asymmetrical Design

@chelseamakesmagic It’s so good. 😮‍💨 I used four 6-ft pieces to create this full look on my mantel! #christmasdecor #christmasgarland #garland #holidayfinds ♬ Swaggy Christmas – Official Sound Studio

A great way to make your fireplace mantle look organically curated for the holiday season is to create an asymmetrical design. In this case, the asymmetry will look like the garland hanging more on one side. We love how dramatic a statement this makes.

To complete the look, fasten some flowing velvet ribbons and gold bells to the end. On the opposite side, decorate with items on top of the mantle and hang a few stockings for your family members.

4. Make Paper Chain Garland

@neutralswithsam Day 2- Paper Chain Garland A little handmade magic down the hallway 🤍Simple, nostalgic, and perfectly cozy! @Michaels Stores ♬ rockin around the christmas tree – elfiesounds

Paper chain garland is so simple to make, and it’s such a fun DIY garland to create a cozy, eclectic look in your space.Plus, when hung in tandem with cedar garland and beaded garland, it makes a gorgeous layered look.

All you’ll need are some sheets of Christmas wrapping paper (choose patterns that match your holiday aesthetic) and a hot glue gun.

5. Style Garland Around Your Bathroom Mirror

@jaymebusta Styling the must have cedar garland from TikTok. #garland #christmasdecor #holidaydecor #tiktokshopblackfriday ♬ original sound – ally salort

To be honest, I have never thought to add garland around my bathroom mirror, but once I saw this DIY garland idea, I convinced myself I needed to do it too. I think this would be such a stunning way to make a half bath pop for the season.Just imagine your friends visiting and walking into a whimsical, decorated bathroom — so fun!

6. Add Garland to the Room Archway

@alysamargherio should I add a bow or a mistletoe to the center?! #christmasdecor #cozychristmas #homedecor ♬ Originalton – Christmas_in_my_heart

Instantly create a cozy holiday aesthetic by hanging garland in your household archways. I love how such a simple DIY addition can create a totally different vibe in a home, and all you need is a long strand of garland to recreate the look.

7. Easily Hang a Garland Around Your Front Door

@ourwintonhome Amazon Holiday Find! Make garland hanging easy with this door garland hanger! No hardware required, you just place it between the door frame & tighten the tension brackets! No nail holes and no damage! This made my porch decorating so much easier! #christmasdecor #christmasvibes #christmasfinds #christmasaesthetic #christmas ♬ Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

In my opinion, there’s nothing more painstaking than hanging garland around your doorway — that is, until I saw this DIY hack that made decoration so much easier. This tension rod with hooks allows you to effortlessly hang garland around your door in a matter of minutes. How cool is that!

8. Make Colorful Christmas Chains for Your Living Room

@averytimmons 🌟#paperchain #diychristmas #colorfulchristmas #papergarland #nostalgicchristmas #papergarland #diychristmasdecor #paperstars #handmadechristmas ♬ original sound – _christmas.all.yearr_

If you love fun and girly decorations for the holiday season, then making colorful Christmas paper chains is the perfect DIY garland idea to recreate. I love how this creator hung hers in the center of her apartment’s living room ceiling. It instantly makes the space feel happier and whimsical.

All you need to recreate this look are some colorful pieces of scrapbook paper, scissors, and a hot glue gun to fasten each loop.