There are many ways to hang garland, but none are quite as clever as this viral TikTok shower rod hack. Dozens of users recorded themselves trying the hack, which involves placing a tension shower rod in a doorway or between a set of cabinets and then wrapping garland around it.

Using a tension rod doesn’t require nail holes or drilling, and most shower rods adjust from 43 to 72 inches, making them fit lots of different spaces.

Damage Free Garland Hanging Hack

The Kwendy Home creates a luxe look by wrapping two pieces of evergreen garland around a shower rod, adding twinkle lights, and an accent garland featuring stars. She then stands on a chair and moves the tension rod to the top of the door frame for an easy, damage-free, and festive look.

@thekwendyhome Here’s a Christmas decorating hack for you! Damage free garland hanging with a shower curtain rod! I had to try it for myself after seeing @Letneeutro do it! I took the shower curtain from our guest bathroom and tested this out for myself. It has held up really well! I even put my heavy Norfolk pine garlands on and it didn’t budge. This is perfect for renters and those who don’t want to put nails in their walls. And an added bonus is that you don’t get a crick in your neck or get tired arms from decorating 😅 I linked everything on my LTK in my bio. Now go forth and deck those halls. #deckthehalls #christmasdecorating #christmas #christmas2023 #christmasdecor #decorhack #decorhacks #christmashack #christmashacks #garland #christmasgarland #christmasgarlandhack #homedecor #damagefreedecor #rentalfriendlydecor ♬ Twinkling Lights (Reimagined) – Auni

The Shower Rod Hack Between Kitchen Cabinets

Rather than nailing into her window frame, Tori Gerbig uses a tension shower rod to hang garland over her kitchen window. She positions the rod in the space between two kitchen cabinets. Using this method allows her to layer in several pieces of garland. Then, she can simply remove the shower rod when Christmas is over.

@tori.gerbig My after work activity today #garlandrod #showerrodhack #garland #christmas #vlog #christmasspirit #christmasdecor ♬ Holly Jolly Christmas (Sped Up) – Michael Bublé & Sped Up Songs + Nightcore

The Shower Rod Hack to Decorate a Window

The shower rod hack is perfect for those who want festive-looking windows but aren’t keen on adding hooks or nails. (Perfect for renters!) If your windows are deep set, you can place a shower rod between the frame and wrap it with garland or hang ornaments. The Cheshire Grey Home left her rod midway down the window and loaded it with greenery and hanging decorations for a texturized look.

@thecheshiregreyhome_ This was really easy to do! Tension rods were from a local DIY shop and the garland is @balsamhilluk 🎄❤️🎁. #christmastiktok #christmasdiy #christmasdecor #christmasgarland #christmasshowertok #christmasshowercurtain #viraltiktok ♬ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

Layering Garlands for a Fuller Look

Most shower rods can handle the weight of several garlands or ornaments combined. For a fuller-looking doorway, consider a style like this one from Brooke Skinnerr. She started with an evergreen garland as a base and layered in ribbon, wooden beads, star garland, and Christmas ornaments.

@brooke.skinnerr I’m sorry… I’m just still obsessed. #tensionrodgarland #christmasgarlandhack #garlandinspo #christmasdecorating #whimsicalchristmas ♬ Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Michael Bublé