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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How to prepare an entryway for Christmas guests – 6 steps to a seasonal welcome

An entryway decorated for Christmas with ceramic trees on a side board, and a wreath hanging on the open door.

Your entryway is the first thing a guest sees, so it is important to get it right – especially during the holidays when an almost constant flow of guests goes through your home.

Preparing an entryway for Christmas guests may seem unnecessary at first, but giving guests space to drop bags and coats, gifts, and sit down to remove and put on shoes is a great way to make them feel welcome in your space – no matter if it’s popping in for a quick cup of coffee, or coming to spend the night. 

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