How to Decorate Your Entryway for a Formal Christmas

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An entryway with formal Christmas decor hints at tuxedos and ball gowns, sparkle and shine. Here are some ways to achieve the look.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Scrunch up a piece of glittery fabric such as lamé on a table or chest that's in the entryway. Nestle glass-bead garlands and sparkling Christmas ornaments into the folds.
Step 2

Set out a crystal bowl with golden or silvery garlands at its base.
Step 3

Team the bowl with silver- or gold-tone candleholders with tapers. Embellish these candleholders with tassels hanging from each candle cup.
Step 4

Light the tapers and dim the electric bulbs when guests are due. Also, burn floating candles in the crystal bowl for guests.
Step 5

Swag each doorway leading from the entry with sparkly garlands; use the same garlands on the hall tree or coat rack.
Step 6

Suspend gilt-type holiday foliage from the chandelier or other light fixture.
Step 7

Arrange a vignette on the floor so that just-entering guests will see it immediately. This could be a glittering imitation Christmas tree with lights and foil-wrapped packages sitting on a lamé tree skirt.
Step 8

Hang a gold or silver wreath on the interior side of the front door.

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