Holidays & Entertaining Holidays Christmas Christmas Decoration Ideas Easy (and Fast!) Ways to Decorate Your Home for the Holidays Decking your halls has never been easier. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 24, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Between gift shopping, cookie baking, and entertaining, there's a lot going on during the holiday season. This also means you probably don't have hours to spend crafting the perfect holiday decor theme. Fortunately, you don't have to do much to make your home look festive in every corner. There are plenty of pretty touches you can add to get your home holiday-ready in 15 minutes (or less!). Bonus: Many of them don't scream "holiday," so you won't feel obligated to tuck them away after New Year's Day. 14 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas That Take 5 Minutes or Less 01 of 09 Glass Cloche Courtesy of Amazon $48; Amazon.com Fill a cloche with dried fruit, feathers, grasses, and other natural elements for a festive, seasonal arrangement. 02 of 09 Hurricane Lamps Courtesy of Target $4; Target.com Hurricane lamps with candles can add a warm glow to long winter nights. 03 of 09 Birch Bark Candle Courtesy of Amazon $30; Amazon.com These flameless candles have a birch bark finish and help reduce the fire risk from your holiday decor. 04 of 09 Festive Pillow Cover Courtesy of Pottery Barn $40; Potterybarn.com Deck your furniture with pillow covers like this festive one, rather than a full pillow. Plus, a pillow cover takes up less space to store when the season is over. 05 of 09 Pillow Cover Courtesy of Pottery Barn $46; Potterybarn.com The red stripe makes this holiday ready, but keeps it basic enough to transition into the New Year. 06 of 09 Eucalyptus Wreaths Courtesy of Target $13; Amazon.com Tie mini wreaths to the backs of dining chairs for an additional festive touch in your dining room. 07 of 09 Rustic Bells Courtesy of Amazon $48; Amazon.com Tie rustic bells to your front door so there's a welcoming jingle when people arrive (or on the cookie jar to stop people from sneaking treats). 08 of 09 Bells for Dog Collars Courtesy of Amazon $7; Amazon.com Add bells to your dogs' collar, so they can get into the holiday spirit, too. 09 of 09 Green Taper Candles Courtesy of Amazon $22; Amazon.com Swap out your basic candles for more festive colors that suit the season. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit