If you love a properly decorated house at Christmas but you're tired of the same tinsel everyone else has, this guide is for you. We've rounded up our favourite personalised Christmas decorations, from photo door banners and bunting to giant backdrops and festive door mats, with ideas for making each one your own. Everything here is designed and made at our family factory in Yorkshire, and you can browse the full range in our Christmas banners collection.
Whether you're hosting the whole family, planning the office do, dressing up the local pub or just want the neighbours to know Santa has an appointment at number 42, there's something below that'll do the job (and get people talking).
Why Choose Personalised Christmas Decorations?
Shop-bought decorations are lovely, but they're also exactly the same as the ones next door. Personalised decorations do something a bauble from the supermarket can't: they tell people whose Christmas it is. A banner with the family surname, bunting covered in photos of the kids from Christmases past, or a door mat that tells Santa exactly which house to stop at all turn a decorated room into your decorated room.
There are some practical reasons too:
- They're reusable. Our banners, bunting and door mats are machine washable (drip dry only), so they can come out of the loft year after year rather than going in the bin in January.
- They're made in Britain. Everything is designed, printed and finished at our own factory in Yorkshire, not shipped halfway round the world.
- They're easy to put up. No stringing individual flags, no fiddly assembly. Most pieces are ready to hang straight out of the bag.
- They make great gifts. A personalised Christmas decoration is a lovely early present for a new homeowner, a couple's first Christmas together, or grandparents who'll be hosting this year.
Personalised Christmas Door Banners
Santa Stop Here Christmas Door Banner
What it is: A festive door banner with a classic "Santa Stop Here" design that you personalise with your own text. It's fire retardant, has brass eyelets for hanging, is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and is printed with environmentally friendly water-based inks.
Who it's perfect for: Families with little ones who are counting down the sleeps. It's the sort of thing children remember for years.
Why it works: A door is the first thing visitors (and, crucially, Santa) see. Hang it on the front door, the bedroom door, or the living room door on Christmas Eve, and you've set the scene before anyone has taken their coat off.
Personalisation idea: Add the children's names, the family surname, or something like "The Smiths' House: Mince Pies Inside".
The Santa Stop Here Christmas door banner is one of many designs in the range, including snowmen, nutcrackers, mistletoe, red tartan and a hiding Santa.
Red 12 Photo Christmas Door Banner
What it is: A Christmas door banner with space for 12 of your own photos plus personalised text, in a festive red design. There are also green and ice blue versions if red isn't your colour.
Who it's perfect for: Anyone who's been taking photos of the family all year and never printing them. Grandparents especially love this one.
Why it works: It's a decoration and a conversation starter in one. Guests will stop in the hallway to spot themselves, usually followed by "oh no, not that photo".
Personalisation idea: Use one photo from each month of the year as a little family highlights reel, with "Our Year: Merry Christmas from the Joneses" as the text.
Pick your photos and design the red 12 photo Christmas door banner online.
Closed Sign Christmas Door Banner (for Pubs, Shops and Clubs)
What it is: A personalised Christmas door banner designed like a "closed" sign, available in a gold snow design and a red stripe design.
Who it's perfect for: Small businesses closing up over the festive break, home bar owners, and anyone who wants to tell visitors that, actually, they're closed for Christmas and you'll have to come back on the 27th.
Why it works: It's useful and festive at the same time, and it's much nicer than a hand-written note taped to the glass.
Personalisation idea: Add your business or bar name and a cheeky message such as "Closed for Christmas. Gone to find the remote."
See the gold snow closed sign door banner for details.
Christmas Party Banners and Backdrops
If you're hosting a Christmas party, a big banner instantly transforms a room. Our banners and backdrops range covers everything from personalised text banners to huge scenic backdrops for photos.
Naughty Elf 5ft x 3ft Christmas Banner
What it is: A 5ft x 3ft personalised Christmas party banner with a naughty elf design, made from fire retardant banner fabric that's weatherproof, so it works indoors and outdoors. It has four brass eyelets (one in each corner) and is laser cut so the edges won't fray.
Who it's perfect for: Office parties, family gatherings, Christmas Eve get-togethers and anyone who suspects a certain elf is responsible for the missing chocolate.
Why it works: It's big enough to be the centrepiece of a room and you can change the text to suit any celebration. Hang it with cable ties, command strips, hooks or drawing pins.
Personalisation idea: "The Accounts Team Christmas Party", "Welcome to Nana's for Christmas", or "Who Ate All the Pigs in Blankets?"
Make yours with the Naughty Elf personalised Christmas banner.
Santa's Grotto 8ft x 5ft Christmas Backdrop
What it is: An extra-large 8ft x 5ft Christmas backdrop banner printed on weatherproof, fire retardant fabric. It's laser cut so it won't fray, and it's supplied without eyelets, so you can hang it your way with adhesive strips, Velcro, poster clips, lightweight hooks, staples or thumb tacks.
Who it's perfect for: Schools, churches, community groups, Christmas fairs, shopfronts, and families who want a proper photo spot for Christmas Day.
Why it works: Every party needs somewhere for the group photo. Hang this behind the tree or against a plain wall and you've got an instant grotto, without needing a sleigh or a man in a beard (though both are welcome).
Personalisation idea: These scenic backdrops are ready-designed rather than personalised, so pair one with a personalised banner or bunting to add your names.
The 8ft x 5ft range also includes Cozy Fireplace, Gingerbread House, Santa Northern Lights, Christmas Market and more. Have a look at the Santa's Grotto Christmas backdrop.
Christmas Market 6ft x 4ft Backdrop
What it is: A smaller 6ft x 4ft version of our festive backdrops, with a Christmas Market scene. Like the larger ones, it's made from weatherproof, fire retardant fabric, is laser cut, machine washable and supplied without eyelets.
Who it's perfect for: Smaller rooms, hallways, stalls at a Christmas fair, or anyone who loves the backdrop idea but doesn't have a spare 8ft of wall.
Why it works: It gives you the same instant festive feel in a more manageable size, and it's easy to move from a party room to a school hall.
Browse the Christmas Market 6ft x 4ft backdrop.
Personalised Christmas Bunting
Christmas Bauble Photo Bunting
What it is: A 3m length of personalised Christmas bunting with 15 individual triangles, each approximately 30cm x 21cm, with a bauble design that holds your photos. It's made from fire retardant flag fabric, laser cut so the edges won't fray, and printed and cut as one whole piece, so there's no stringing required. It's ready to hang as soon as it's out of the bag.
Who it's perfect for: Families, couples celebrating their first Christmas together, and anyone who wants to fill a mantelpiece with memories.
Why it works: Bunting is the easiest way to make a room feel festive, and photo bunting adds a personal touch that tinsel never will.
Personalisation idea: One photo per bauble of every person (and pet) who'll be round the table on Christmas Day.
Design your Christmas bauble photo bunting online.
More Christmas Bunting Designs
If photos aren't your thing, there are plenty of other designs, all in the same 3m, 15-triangle format: a printed glitter pattern (all the sparkle, none of the hoovering), Santa Stop Here, classic Christmas patterns, a nativity design, and a Christmas football bunting for the household where the festive fixtures matter as much as the turkey. Browse them all in our personalised bunting collection, including the Christmas glitter pattern bunting.
Personalised Christmas Door Mats
Santa Stop Here Door Mat
What it is: A personalised door mat measuring approximately 60cm x 40cm and 1.5mm thick, with a non-slip rubber nitrile base topped with a polyester surface. It's absorbent, durable, machine washable (drip dry only) and has a low profile so the door clears it easily.
Who it's perfect for: Families who want their front step to look as festive as the inside, and anyone looking for a practical Christmas gift for a new home.
Why it works: Christmas means a lot of muddy boots coming through the door. A festive door mat is decorative and does a proper job at the same time.
Personalisation idea: The family name, the house number, or "Santa, the mince pies are by the tree".
There are lots of other festive designs, including Christmas Elf Feet, Christmas Eve, Christmas Welcome and Merry Christmas. Find the Santa Stop Here personalised door mat or browse all our personalised door mats.
Christmas Decorations for the Home Bar and Pub
Christmas at the... Personalised Bar Runner
What it is: A personalised bar runner measuring 58cm x 22cm and 1.5mm thick, with a non-slip rubber nitrile base and an absorbent polyester top. It's machine washable (drip dry only) and made in Britain.
Who it's perfect for: Home bar owners, pub landlords and anyone who'll be in charge of the drinks this Christmas.
Why it works: It soaks up the spills from the festive cocktails and it also doubles as a desk or table mat once the decorations come down.
Personalisation idea: "Christmas at the Dog and Duck", "Christmas at Dave's Bar", or your street name.
See the Christmas at the... bar runner or our full Christmas bar runners collection. If you're setting up a home bar from scratch, our guide to personalised bar runners and home bar gifts has plenty more ideas.
Christmas Stockings
No decorated house is complete without stockings hanging up. Our create your own Christmas stocking is approximately 37cm x 58cm, made from a soft-touch suede-like material, printed on both sides, and finished with an elasticated top and a string for hanging. Add a name or a photo to give everyone in the family their own. There are many more designs in our Christmas stockings collection.
How to Plan Your Christmas Decorations: Practical Tips
- Start with the doorway. Your front door sets the tone. A door mat outside and a door banner inside is a simple combination that looks great together.
- Pick one statement piece per room. A big backdrop or a 5ft x 3ft banner works best as the star of the show. Let the bunting and smaller pieces support it rather than competing.
- Measure first. Before ordering a backdrop, measure the wall. The 8ft x 5ft backdrops are around 2.4m x 1.5m and the 6ft x 4ft versions around 1.8m x 1.2m, so check you have the space (and that it's not where the tree goes).
- Plan how you'll hang it. The backdrops come without eyelets, so have adhesive strips, poster clips or hooks ready. The 5ft x 3ft banners and door banners have brass eyelets.
- Choose your photos early. For photo designs, gather your favourite pictures before you start designing. Our guide on how to choose the best photo for personalised gifts covers lighting, resolution and cropping.
- Think beyond the house. Office parties, school fairs, nativity plays, community events and the local pub all need decorating too, and a personalised banner with the group's name feels much more special than a generic one.
- Order in good time. Everything is made to order, and December is our busiest month. Check the product page and our shipping policy for current production and delivery times, then order as early as you can.
Things to Consider Before You Order
- Not everything is personalised. The scenic 8ft x 5ft and 6ft x 4ft backdrops are ready-designed, whereas the door banners, 5ft x 3ft banners, bunting, door mats and bar runners can be personalised. Check the product page before you buy.
- Check your text carefully. Because each piece is printed to order with exactly what you type, a spelling mistake will be printed too. Read it back slowly, and get someone else to read it too.
- Photo quality matters. Phone photos usually work well, but very small, dark or blurry pictures won't print as clearly. Use the original image rather than a screenshot where you can.
- Indoor and outdoor use. Our banners are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, but if you're hanging one outside for weeks in a British winter, secure it well so it doesn't flap about in the wind.
- Allow time for production and delivery. Each piece is made to order at our Yorkshire factory, so it's not an overnight job. Leave yourself plenty of time before your party, and check the shipping policy for the latest timings.
- Who it might not suit. If you prefer a minimalist, neutral Christmas look, a giant Santa backdrop may be a bit much. A simple personalised door mat or understated bunting could be a better fit.
Personalised Christmas Decorations: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I reuse personalised Christmas decorations every year?
Yes. Our banners, bunting, door mats and bar runners are machine washable (drip dry only) and made to last, so they can come out every Christmas. If you'd like to reuse a banner for years, choose text that isn't tied to one year, such as a family surname.
How do I hang a Christmas backdrop banner?
The 8ft x 5ft and 6ft x 4ft Christmas backdrops come without eyelets, so you can hang them with adhesive strips, Velcro, poster clips, lightweight hooks, staples or thumb tacks. The 5ft x 3ft party banners have four brass eyelets, one in each corner, and the door banners also include brass eyelets.
Can I use a phone photo on photo bunting or a photo door banner?
In most cases, yes. Modern phone cameras take good quality photos. Use the original file rather than a screenshot or an image saved from social media, and choose well-lit photos where faces are clear.
Do I need to string the bunting together?
No. Our 3m fabric bunting is printed and cut as one whole piece, with 15 triangles, so it's ready to hang as soon as you take it out of the bag.
Are the Christmas banners suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. Our banners and backdrops are described as suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and the backdrops and 5ft x 3ft banners are made from weatherproof fabric. Make sure they're fixed securely if you're hanging them outside.
How long will my Christmas decorations take to arrive?
Production and delivery times change through the year, especially at Christmas. Please check the product page and our shipping policy for the latest information, and order as early as you can to avoid disappointment.
Make This Christmas Look Like Yours
Christmas is about the people you share it with, and personalised decorations are a lovely way to put them at the centre of it, whether that's the kids' names on the front door, a year of family photos on the bunting, or the whole office's name on a giant elf banner. If you've already been thinking about other festive projects, our guide to banners and bunting for community events shows how versatile these pieces can be. When you're ready, head over to our personalised Christmas banners collection and start designing. From all of us at the factory in Yorkshire, have a very merry Christmas.
