24 Easy Hacks for Hanging Christmas Garland

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24 Easy Hacks for Hanging Christmas Garland
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Opt for Green Zip Ties

christmas garland stairs
Bless’er House

Attach large sprigs to your banister using green zip ties, then snip the ends to prevent visibility. “I prefer this method because they don’t cause permanent damage to my banister, stay in securely in place and I don’t have to worry about tying string or ribbon while I try to hold up the garland at the same time,” writes Lauren Shaver on her blog, Bless’er House.

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Try the Viral Curtain Rod Hack

greenssweethome kitchen with garland above sink hanging from curtain rod
@greenssweethome

Last year, this hack blew up on TikTok. It involves securing a curtain rod in a doorway, archway or between kitchen cabinets. Then, arrange greenery around the rod, using zip ties for support. “As a person who hates putting holes in the wall and loves an easy DIY, this hack was right up my alley,” says Danielle Green of @greenssweethome. “It was super easy to install my garland and I have no issues with the tension rod falling.”

RELATED: You Won’t Regret Trying the Viral Christmas Garland Hack That’s All Over TikTok

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Use Decorative Twist Ties

garland on staircase
The Turquoise Home

Unlike other solutions, fabric-covered ties are pleasing to the eye — so, they don’t need to be diguised or covered up. “They don’t damage my stair rail, they’re easy to use and they look pretty,” write Laura Nickelson on her blog, The Turquoise Home. Also, you don’t have to worry about any scratches on the banister — an overall win!

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Hang Command Hooks

greenery around doorway
Charlotte Lea

Take note from Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio, and frame a doorway with garland. “Garlands are deceptively heavy,” says Persad, who recommends extra-large Command hooks and multiples of them. “Use bows and decor strategically to hide the hooks,” she adds.

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Rely on Clear Zip Ties

garland on stairwell with blue ribbons
Peltier Interiors

To give garland a natural draped look, use clear zip ties. “Make sure your zip ties are spaced evenly, and that the garland has enough swag in between each one,” says interior designer Amy Peltier. “Then, all you have to do is cover the zip ties with the garland branches or add ribbon.” Once the garland is secure, add as much decor as you want: berries, ornaments, ribbons, pinecones.

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Hang Garland Around Fixtures

garland and wreath in white kitchen
Janis Nicolay

For a festive touch in this all-white kitchen, greenery is hung over the top of the light fixtures. “Ensure no wires in the garland could scratch the finishes, and use jute string to secure,” suggests Ami McKay of PURE Design. “If you want to use hooks, find the 3M ones that stick and don’t damage the walls.”

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Layer in Sturdy Ribbons

designed by stephanie stroud interiors
Spacecrafting Photography

Thick ribbons may not be strong enough to fully secure garland, but they can provide extra support — especially when paired with zip ties or floral wire. For this elegant stairway, interior designer Martha O’Hara goes for rust-colored velvet ribbons.

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Wrap the Banister With Floral Wire

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Sian Richards

Secure fresh garland down the length of your banister using floral wire, which is typically green to blend in seamlessly. For a touch of personality, tie giant ribbons around it.

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Make Use of Spring Clamps

library with greenery
Magdalena Galle Rambe @mittfunkis

Here, blogger Magdalena Galle Rambe (@mittfunkis) uses existing bookshelf lamps as hangers for a spruce garland overtop a bookshelf. She then secures the edges with mini spring clamps, covering them with smaller branches.

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Experiment With Thick Twine

entry with garlandwrapped staircase
Sarah Szwajkos

Here, Sarah Fischer of Sarah & Sons Interiors uses thick gardening twine to secure a garland along a banister. The twine “ensures a strong hold that blends in easily and avoids marring the surface of the banister,” according to Fischer, who also suggests ordering garland in smaller sections.

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Decorate Mirrors With Floral Wire

holiday decor elegant room with magnolia garland, fireplace, living room, family room
Laurie Kilgore Photography

Embellish a vintage-inspired gold mirror with a magnolia garland, as interior designer Stephanie Stroud does here. Use floral wire to slowly secure the garland around the mirror’s decorative trim. You can also add double-sided tape or use Command hooks on the back of the mirror for extra security that isn’t visible.

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Hide Your Hooks

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SARAH ALSATI
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Use What’s Already There

holiday decor kitchen with minimalist hoop adorned with a pair of brass bells and cypress greens
Spacecrafting Photography

Suction cups are a great way to hang wreaths from windows, but here the window lock makes a convenient alternative. Interior designer Martha O’Hara uses a red ribbon to display a macramé hoop adorned with a pair of brass bells and cypress greens.

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Don’t Be Afraid of Small Nails

green kitchen filled with greenery and garland
Christine Higgs

You may need to use a few nails when hanging garland from the ceiling, beams or on top of cabinets — especially in the kitchen, where loose greenery can be a fire hazard. “Here, I used one nail every 12 inches or so,” says Christine Higgs of For the Home. “Once the season is over and I take the garland down, I will go around with wood filler to fill in holes and touch up paint.”

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Hang a Wreath With Fishing Line

how to hang garland, hanging hacks  living room with garland around window and hanging wreath
Style by Emily Henderson; Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

This oversized wire wreath looks as though it’s floating in the air, but in reality, it’s being held by a piece of fishing line. Hang your decor with nearly-invisible fishing line and everyone will wonder how you’ve pulled it off.

See more at Style by Emily Henderson »

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Use Ribbon to Tie Wreaths Together

diy christmas wreaths, magnolia wreaths aligned on a black front door
Mike Garten

It’s simple enough to hang a wreath on the front door with an adhesive hook, but sometimes one just isn’t enough. Go for a sturdy ribbon to tie multiple wreaths together, using a hook for each one if needed.

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Consider Command Hooks for the Mantel

holiday decorating idea fireplace and mantel with pine boughs and garlands and christmas stockings
Stacey Brandford

For a fluffy, heavy garland like this one, use medium or large Command hooks to secure it over the mantel. The best part about a larger garland? It makes it easier to hide the hooks.

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Make the Most of a Tension Rod

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Edward Haylan//Getty Images
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Use Ribbon to Secure Chair Wreaths

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Mike Garten

Hang mini wreaths on the back of chairs to instantly upgrade the dining room for the holiday season. Find your favorite ribbon — make sure it’s sturdy — and loop it around the wreath and tie the ribbon around the top of the chair. For extra support, you can use a zip tie then cover it with the ribbon.

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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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