15 Hanging Christmas Decorations and Garland Hacks: Top Picks

No droopy decor here!

From decking out your banister to your bar cart, there's no decor more multifunctional than a garland. It can act as a table runner down the center of your table, hang above the fireplace mantel, or frame the front door. "Adding a touch of garland on your entryway console will set a festive tone for the rest of the house as your Christmas decor story unfolds," designer Lindsey Jamison of Rumor Designs previously said in a statement. "I recommend keeping the garland light. A full garland on a console table can make a space feel heavy."

Of course, hanging a garland can be a bit challenging because of its length and weight. Lucky for you, we've curated a list of every kind of garland hack and hanging system we can think of—so you can easily hang garlands around your home without the headache. Read on for all the DIY hacks and pro styling tips so you can deck the halls (indoors and out!) in style this year.

Ribbon is a great way secure garland around a window using the existing curtain rod—and you don't even have to hide it! Simply wrap the ribbon around the garland, make a knot, and finish with a bow.

SHOP RIBBONS Christmas Wired Ribbons, $19

A clear zip tie can fasten to a stairwell for a tight grip on the garland to keep it from slipping. If you're worried about guests noticing it, tie a decorative ribbon on top of it.

SHOP ZIP TIES Cable Zip Ties, $9

A string is a simple tool, and it's effortless. Tie it to a banister, window frame, or the corners of the mantel to provide your base, then secure tassels (or ornaments!) on top. For an extra dose of cheer, opt for string in a candy cane stripe.

SHOP STRING Red and White Twine, $8

Here's one trick that you'll want to use well past the holidays, because it's so versatile for managing cords from appliances and tech devices. Attach one to your mantel or window to hang garland without leaving a sticky residue.

SHOP CORD BUNDLER Cord Bundler, $23

Typically used for flower arrangements, this material is thin yet sturdy enough to hold garland because of the metal wire. Since it's also green, it will blend in with your holiday decor.

SHOP FLORAL WIRE Floral Wire, $10

Let a stocking holder work double duty to hold the garland and the stocking with a single device.

SHOP GARLAND HOLDER HOOK Stocking Garland Adjustable Holder Hook Hanger, $17

One trick the pros turn to to install garland over a door frame? A wire hanger. You can expand and contract it to your entryway size and drape the garland through. Make sure to fluff up the garland afterwards so you don't see the hanger.

SHOP GARLAND DOOR HANGER Adjustable Door Hanger, $90

Make a Christmas card wall with strips of garland clipped to clothespins and twine. Take it to the next level by painting the clothespins and adding sticker rhinestones.

SHOP CLOTHESPINS Mini Natural Wooden Clothespins, $11

You don't need to conceal these ties when securing the garland to the stairwell; they're pretty enough to become part of your Christmas decor. To take your garland to the next level, tuck string lights or even ornaments through the ties.

SHOP GARLAND TIES Christmas Garland Ties, $8

You probably don't want to hammer nails into the molding of your house. One alternative is clear, waterproof hooks that will fade into the background so you can easily drape your garland and not worry about it slipping down.

SHOP WATERPROOF HOOKS Waterproof Transparent Hooks, $13

A more malleable option is a silicone cable tie that you can slide onto a shelf to hold the garland or twist and tie around a stairwell.

SHOP GEAR TIES Silicone Cable Tie, $14

A simple tension rod can do wonders for your Christmas display. Place the rod into the window frame, use zip ties, wire or string to attach the garland, and then let it drape.

SHOP TENSION ROD Tension Rod, $9

Binder clips can come in handy when you attach the garland to a piece of furniture like a bar cart. Take it to the next level by choosing gold clips that will add a decorative element to your cart.

SHOP BINDER CLIPS Extra Large Bulldog Clips, $10

These tiny tinsel ties will sparkle and hold together your garland when you drape it over the mantel.

SHOP GARLAND TIES Glitter Garland Ties, $8

Have you ever wondered how a garland stays put around a mirror? One easy way to hold it in place is with double-sided tape. Make sure the garland is balanced fairly well first, then tape in place and let gravity take care of the rest.

SHOP DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE Heavy Duty Double-Sided Tape, $14

Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.

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