Decorating the exterior of your home for the holidays doesn’t have to be complicated or labor-intensive. By using the tips below, you can create a festive holiday look without having to face a lot of un-decorating after the holidays. If it’s difficult for you to get a ladder close to your home, you can still easily add lights for a bit of sparkle.
1) Change the Color of Your Exterior Light Bulbs
If you have a white bulb in your porch light, either change out the globe or the bulb to something green or red. If you use a green bulb, add red lights around your doorframe. If you prefer to stick with a white bulb, run red and green lights around your doorframe.
2) Add Net Lights to Your Shrubs
Net lights are a quick way to brighten up the shrubs along the front of your house. They’re fairly easy to drape over your bare shrubs and will quickly come down after the holidays are over. If you expect snow before the holidays, white lights will be especially pretty.
3) Hang a Wreath on Your Door
Make sure your front door shares your holiday spirit. A festive or natural-looking wreath with a red ribbon and battery-operated lights will make your house stand out.
4) Add a Festive Doormat
Add a hearty doormat with a cheery Christmas message for all your guests. You can add a yarn rug inside your front door as well. Not only will you increase the welcome of your home, but you can reduce snow and mud entering your home.
5) Hang Lights from a Balcony
If you have a second-floor balcony, wrap outdoor-rated string lights around the top and bottom of your banister. Your home will offer a cozy glow! If you use clear Christmas lights, you can leave them up all year round.
6) Put Bunting or Greenery on Your Porch Rail
Cheery artificial greenery or a bold red bunting will dress up your home from the street. If you have extra, string white lights with the greenery for brighter beauty.
7) Change Out Your Window Boxes
If the flowers in your window boxes have been cleared away, fill the window boxes with picks of greenery and shiny ornaments. Those with metal-framed window boxes can loop white lights through the grating for an even more eye-catching holiday feeling. Tiny trees with battery-operated lights can also be a nice touch.
8) Put Electric Candles in Your Windows
Electric candles that offer a soft glow to the street are a gentle way of brightening the exterior of your home. Even if the weather after the holidays is grim, you can easily take these down from the comfort of your space. If you have little ones in the home looking for a project, make sure to put up some freshly cut snowflakes to boost the beauty of your decorations.
Decorating for the holidays can be a fun way to connect with family and friends. If weather conditions are looking treacherous, there are many ways that you can brighten your home for the holidays without risking time on a ladder.
