Festive outdoor Christmas décor is a wonderful way to welcome family and friends into your home, while spreading Christmas cheer to neighbours and passers-by. From greenery to glowing lights, discover elegant and timeless ways to decorate your outdoor spaces this festive season.
Step 1: Create a Décor Plan
Before you start, we recommend creating a timeline, list down a few Christmas decoration ideas for outdoors, and consider your:
- Home Style - Keep the architectural type, colour scheme, landscaping, and pathways in mind.
- Theme - Choose a theme such as winter wonderland, enchanted forest, or traditional Christmas charm. Identify signature pieces that bring your vision to life.
- Placement - Consider the scale of your garden or patio and place items thoughtfully so they enhance your space without obstructing walkways or views.
Step 2: Greet Guests With Festive Foliage
Christmas greenery instantly transforms your home’s exterior with effortless elegance. Try these outdoor decorating ideas for your porch or entryway:
- Hang an outdoor Christmas wreath, garland, or both on your front door and windows.
- Coordinate matching greenery in pots or baskets for a cohesive look.
- Add window boxes or decorate handrails and benches with fresh-looking foliage.
- Wind outdoor garlands around columns or drape them along railings and fences.
- Adorn your letterbox with a festive swag or greenery accent.
Step 3: Set Up a Christmas Tree
A Christmas tree adds instant magic to your outdoor display and is sure to delight guests and neighbours alike. Most Balsam Hill artificial trees are suitable for covered outdoor spaces, making them perfect for porches or verandas.
If you’re short on space, choose small or potted Christmas trees. Cluster them along steps or frame your doorway symmetrically for a charming entrance. You can leave them unadorned for a natural look or decorate them to match your indoor tree.
Step 4: Add Warm and Homey Accents
Add warmth an glow to entertaining spaces with plush textiles and lights. Try these Christmas decorating ideas for your deck or patio:
- String lights across fences or pergolas to create a cosy, twinkling atmosphere.
- Group flameless candles or lanterns on tables for a warm glow.
- Add outdoor cushions and throws to make your seating more comfortable.
- Style a beverage cart with festive mugs and all the fixings for hot chocolate or mulled wine.
Step 5: Design an Inviting Christmas Tablescape
If the weather permits, the back patio or deck is a lovely spot for entertaining family and friends. Create an elegant Christmas outdoor tablescape with these simple layering techniques:
- Instead of a regular runner, use a decorated Christmas garland that spans the length of your table.
- If you’re worried about the flame going out from the breeze, use LED flameless candles or set them inside glass hurricanes, cloches, or small lanterns.
- Layer your tableware. Start with a charger, dinner plate, and salad plate, then finish with a festive napkin and a handwritten place card.
Step 6: Make It Sparkle at Night
Let your outdoor Christmas décor shine after dark. Frame doors and windows with outdoor Christmas lights or hang them from trees and eaves. Add pre-lit wreaths, garlands, or potted trees for a radiant effect.
For a sophisticated glow, use lanterns and LED candles along pathways, steps, and porches. These provide a safe and elegant way to illuminate your home and guide guests inside.
The 10 Best Outdoor Christmas Decorations
Here are some of Balsam Hill’s most popular outdoor Christmas décor:
Outdoor Winter Evergreen Foliage
Capture the timeless beauty of winter with this elegant foliage collection featuring lifelike cedar and fir branches accented with red berries and natural pinecones. Pre-lit with warm LED lights, it adds a classic festive touch to your porch, doorway, or garden. Perfect for creating a welcoming Christmas display that shines through the season.
Outdoor Berry Burst Foliage
With its classic Christmas hues, this foliage collection brings holiday cheer to your outdoor spaces. Paired with lanterns and cone trees, this festive greenery creates a merry welcome for friends and family, as well as neighbours and passers-by.
Outdoor Magnolia Ridge Foliage
Designed with lifelike magnolia leaves, faux succulents, red berries, and natural pinecones, this is a lively addition to your outdoor décor. Hang it on your front door and flank both sides with the potted arrangement.
Outdoor White Berry Cypress Potted Tree
Bring refined festive charm to your outdoor spaces with our Outdoor White Berry Cypress Potted Tree. Featuring lifelike cypress foliage adorned with delicate white berries and pre-lit with warm LED lights, it adds a gentle glow to porches, patios, and entryways. Display individually or in pairs for a timeless, sophisticated Christmas look that lasts season after season.
Outdoor Happy Christmas Bauble
Coated with a clear UV-resistant finish to keep the colours vibrant through many seasons, a bauble designed with a flat base to keep them steady and secure. Set them on the steps or the yard to create a fun and festive look for your outdoor spaces.
Outdoor Letters to Santa Mailbox
Send your merry wishes on their happy way to the North Pole with this fun letters to Santa Mailbox. It features a functioning hatch so your loved ones can leave letters or surprise gifts just in time for Christmas Day.
Outdoor Lit Cluster Fairy Starburst Trees
Illuminate your garden or patio with the enchanting glow of our Outdoor Lit Cluster Fairy Starburst Trees. Featuring clusters of warm LED fairy lights that create a stunning starburst effect, these elegant trees bring a magical sparkle to your festive display. Arrange them in groups to line a pathway or use them as a captivating focal point for your outdoor Christmas décor.Christmas Classic Lantern with LED Candles
Equipped with three flameless candles, these lanterns add a warm festive glow to any space. They feature pinecones, red wired bow, bells, red berries, mixed foliage, red berries, and evergreens.
Outdoor Cluster Fairy Starburst Lights
Transform your outdoor spaces with the dazzling glow of our Outdoor Cluster Fairy Starburst Lights. Featuring clusters of warm LED micro lights that radiate in all directions, these starburst designs create a captivating twinkle perfect for festive evenings. Hang them from trees, eaves, or pergolas, or display them in groups to add a magical touch to your Christmas décor.
Outdoor Lit LED Reindeer Set
Add a touch of festive elegance to your garden or front lawn with our Outdoor Lit LED Reindeer Set. Crafted with a sleek, weather-resistant metal frame and pre-lit with warm LED lights, these graceful figures bring a magical glow to your outdoor display. Arrange them together for a charming scene that captures the wonder of Christmas night.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Do You Decorate a Patio With for Christmas?
Use a mix of festive greenery, string lights, and decorative accents such as lanterns or potted trees. Wreaths, garlands, and fairy lights create an inviting festive look.
How Can I Make My House Look Festive for Christmas?
Combine a Balsam Hill Christmas tree with wreaths, garlands, and warm lighting indoors and outdoors. Add baubles and ribbons in traditional colours for a timeless, cosy atmosphere.
How Do You Make a Porch Beautiful?
Start with a seasonal wreath and matching garlands. Add lanterns, planters, and festive touches like outdoor cushions and a themed doormat. Twinkling lights and greenery make any porch feel welcoming and warm.
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