Make the outside of your home as festive as the inside with these exterior Christmas decoration ideas. Be inspired by beautiful greenery, twinkling light displays and other outdoor Christmas decorations that bring seasonal cheer to your door.
You don’t have to limit your outdoor Christmas decorations to traditional red and green. Unexpected shades like fuchsia, teal, purple and royal blue can add an equally festive atmosphere to your front porch. Flank your front door with beautiful wrapped packages and oversized lanterns filled with multi-colored ornaments for a lively burst of seasonal cheer.
Hang grapevine wreaths in each of your front windows for outdoor holiday decor with simple charm. Wind string lights ($7, Walmart) around wreath forms to add sparkle, then hang them from burlap ribbon for a rustic touch. Tuck pine boughs into the ribbon to add seasonal color and richness.
Dig out your childhood skates for a DIY outdoor Christmas decoration that embraces nostalgia. If you don’t have your own set, look to antique stores or flea markets for a vintage pair. Stuff fresh greenery, such as sprigs of cedar, pine and holly, into the tops of the shoes and between the leaves, then hang the skates by their laces from a hook on your door.
Welcome guests with a porch decorated in bright red and emerald green. Cozy patio furniture with a blanket and cushions, then add a brilliantly lit evergreen tree to create an inviting outdoor dining area. When putting up a tree on your front porch, replace the skirt with a sturdier basket that won’t blow away in the wind.