17 Christmas Bows to Easily Dress Your Home

Christmas bows add a finished touch to doors, trees, chairs, and gifts. A good bow takes one ribbon and a few minutes to tie. You can match them to any color scheme in the house. These seventeen Christmas bows cover velvet, satin, burlap, and tartan in many spots. Pick your ribbon width first, since it sets the size of the bow.

In this post: 17 ideas

Oversized velvet door bow
Satin bow tree topper
Linen bows on dining chairs
Gingham bows on a staircase garland
Red ribbon kitchen cabinet bows
Tiny velvet bows on a wreath
Gold mesh mantel bow
Black velvet window wreath bows
Pink satin ornament bows
Burlap bow on a porch lantern
Striped ribbon gift tower
White silk chandelier bows
Tartan bow on an entry mirror
Green velvet napkin bows
Cranberry bow pillow accent
Lace bows on a tabletop tree
Ribbon bow wall garland

1. Oversized velvet door bow

Christmas bows, oversized velvet door bow

Tie a large velvet bow with wide wired ribbon for the front door. Wired edges hold the loops open.

Leave long tails that reach down the door. Red or green velvet reads rich. Attach it over a wreath or alone.

2. Satin bow tree topper

Make a full satin bow with several loops for the treetop. Wire the center to the top branch.

Add a few trailing tails down the tree. Gold or cream satin catches the light. This replaces a star or angel.

3. Linen bows on dining chairs

Tie soft linen bows on the back of each dining chair. Keep the loops relaxed and natural.

Neutral linen suits a calm table. These Christmas bows dress chairs for a holiday meal. Press the ribbon first for clean folds.

4. Gingham bows on a staircase garland

Clip small gingham bows along a staircase garland. Space them evenly between greenery.

Red and white checks feel homey. Wire each bow to the rail. Add a few berries nearby.

5. Red ribbon kitchen cabinet bows

Tie small red bows on cabinet knobs or handles. Keep them uniform in size.

This adds quick color to the kitchen. Use a washable ribbon near cooking. Remove them easily after the season.

6. Tiny velvet bows on a wreath

Dot a plain wreath with many tiny velvet bows. Tuck them between the greenery.

One color keeps it clean, or mix two. Hot glue holds the small bows. This updates a basic wreath fast.

7. Gold mesh mantel bow

Make a big gold mesh bow for the center of the mantel. Mesh ribbon holds a full, airy shape.

Let the tails drape along the mantel. These Christmas bows anchor a garland in the middle. Fluff the loops after tying.

8. Black velvet window wreath bows

Hang small window wreaths and top each with a black velvet bow. Keep the bows the same size.

Black velvet looks modern against white trim. Ribbon ties the wreath to the sash. A row of windows looks pulled together.

9. Pink satin ornament bows

Tie tiny pink satin bows onto plain ornaments. Attach them at the cap with wire.

Soft pink suits a pastel tree. Keep the bows small and neat. Mix with blush and cream baubles.

10. Burlap bow on a porch lantern

Add a burlap bow to a porch lantern handle. The rough texture reads rustic.

Leave the tails long and frayed. Pair it with a sprig of greenery. This warms up a plain lantern.

11. Striped ribbon gift tower

Stack wrapped boxes and top the tower with a large striped bow. Use wired ribbon for structure.

Match the bow to the wrap. These Christmas bows turn gifts into decor. Set the tower by the door or tree.

12. White silk chandelier bows

Tie white silk bows onto a chandelier or light fixture. Space them around the arms.

Keep the tails short so they clear the bulbs. Silk adds a soft shine. Use flameless bulbs for safety.

13. Tartan bow on an entry mirror

Top an entry mirror with a full tartan bow. Wire it to the mirror frame.

Tartan brings a classic holiday look. Let the tails hang down one side. Add a small sprig behind the bow.

14. Green velvet napkin bows

Tie green velvet ribbon around each napkin as a bow. Keep the loops small and even.

This dresses a place setting fast. These Christmas bows match a green and gold table. Slip a sprig under the knot.

15. Cranberry bow pillow accent

Tie a cranberry velvet bow and pin it to a throw pillow. Center it on the front.

Deep red adds a quick holiday note. Remove the pin after the season. Pair it with neutral cushions.

16. Lace bows on a tabletop tree

Clip small lace bows onto a tabletop tree. Space them around the branches.

Cream lace suits a soft, vintage look. Keep the bows light so branches hold them. Add a few pearl beads.

17. Ribbon bow wall garland

String many ribbon bows along a cord for a wall garland. Alternate two or three colors.

Hang it above a bed or doorway. These Christmas bows make a soft, quick backdrop. Fluff each bow once hung.

Tying better Christmas bows

Use wired ribbon for Christmas bows that hold their shape all season. Cut the tails at an angle or in a V to stop fraying. Keep a floral wire and scissors in your kit for fast fixes.

For more finishing touches, see our DIY Christmas garland ideas and farmhouse Christmas decor. New to tying? This ribbon overview covers the basics, and our Christmas backdrop ideas use bows well.