DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland

2 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Allen
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Create a breathtaking, yet simplistic Scandinavian style farmhouse Christmas garland for your staircase + banister this holiday season! With lush Camdon fir and evergreen greenery, charming pinecones, dainty red striped ribbon, pretty eucalyptus leaves, and twinkling Christmas lights, your banister will be a gorgeous highlight of your home this year. Be sure to check out the full Scandinavian Christmas Tree + Mantel along with the 5 DIY Scandinavian Farmhouse Ornament Ideas and the DIY Farmhouse Gift Wrapping Ideas!

 

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
2

Starting at the base of your banister, attach the garland to your railing using zip ties, as shown. Work your way up your banister, creating a swooping effect with the garland, and attach every 4-5 feet with additional zip ties.


DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 2 part 1
DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 2 part 2
Step
3

Add Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Garlands to the top of the Camdon Fir Christmas Garland with zip ties.


DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 3
Step
4

Tie a long bow using Red & White Striped Satin Ribbon at each section of zip ties to hide the ties.


DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 4 part 1
DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 4 part 2
DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 4 part 3
Step
5

Stand back and admire your Scandinavian farmhouse style Christmas garland and adjust if necessary.

 

DIY Scandinavian Christmas Banister Garland step 5

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