18 Christmas Stocking Display Ideas

Get creative and hang traditional stockings on a bookshelf. The shelf acts as a mantel when you don't have a fireplace, and adding a festive garland to the shelf will give your living room that touch of Christmas cheer.

The easiest way to hang stockings from a shelf, like this, is to simply add a Command hook to the top of the shelf and hang the stockings from the hook.

This is how we hung the stockings on our shelves last year, all huddled at one end for an asymmetrical look. I also added garland asymmetrical on the top and the opposite side of the shelves for balance.

Minimal and modern stocking holders are easy to make and look great on a fireplace mantel or shelf when you display your stockings across in a row. This creative idea could also be used on an entertainment center or TV stand.

A staircase railing decked with holiday garland is the perfect place for hanging Christmas stockings. Everyone will love grabbing their stocking on the way down the stairs on Christmas morning.  

Attach them with command hooks that can easily be removed, leaving no damage behind. 

Displaying stockings on a wall-mounted shelf is a great option to show them off in a small space. Add other seasonal decor to add holiday cheer to your space. 

Use an existing shelf or build your own with these plans from Woodshop Diaries.

I love this idea! It's a creative way to display all the family's stockings when you don't have a fireplace mantel. It can sit anywhere you want, and adding garland adds more holiday charm.

You can buy a stocking stand or make your own with the plans from Ana White. After Christmas, use it as a way to store and display blankets.

Instead of displaying all your stockings in a row across the fireplace, group them all for a modern look to one side. I love this asymmetrical look! This is an ideal way to add them to a working fireplace to be sure they don't catch on fire.

Use Christmas stocking hangers to display stockings on a mantle. They save your mantle from damage, and you can get them in any style.

I love the boho look of these stocking holders, and you can DIY your own with the tutorial from The Turquoise Home.

You can't forget the Christmas stockings even if you have a small space! These wall hooks are easy to make from scrap wood, and you can hang them anywhere. Add them to a gallery wall or on the wall next to the fireplace.

Keep the stockings out of the hands of little ones by hanging them from a curtain rod. Whether you use handmade stockings or you have stockings you purchased, they will be front and center when hanging in the window.

Be sure your stocking stuffers don't weigh a lot because you don't want to bend your rod or risk it pulling out fo the wall.

How fun is this stocking holder you can use on a window sill?! The bright colors are cheery and festive. Simple cup hooks hold the stocking loop so that the stockings hang perfectly.

You can still hang Christmas stockings on a modern fireplace surround without a mantel. Add rustic charm to your holiday decorations using wood slices. Command hooks adhere to the fireplace and will come off without any damage.

Go minimal with your Christmas stocking display, and use a tree branch to hang them. It brings a natural touch to your decor and is a simple way to add holiday charm to your space.

Hang stockings by the loop over the branches or add a small finishing nail to keep them in place. Simple faux greenery added completes the look.

Light the way for Santa with this light post stocking holder. It can be made as tall as needed to accommodate more stockings.

Not ready to DIY? Consider using a free-standing coat rack decorated with garland for your stockings.

One of my favorite ways to use stockings in your Christmas decorations is to make great utensil holders for holiday place settings! Add a custom monogram tag for each family member to personalize the stocking so they can take it home.

There are so many ways to decorate with mini stockings, but you can set this banner display anywhere. Set it on the mantle, hang it on the wall, or place it on a console table in your entryway.

Use mini stockings to decorate your tree by making them into a garland. Choose bright and cheery colors and patterns, or customize them to match your Christmas tree color scheme. You can even hang it on a mantle or anywhere else you want for a fun touch of holiday cheer.

What welcomes guests better than a festive stocking wreath on the front door? This colorful stocking is easy to make, and if this style doesn't fit your decor, you can easily make one that does.