Make It Pop
The Creativity Exchange Interior designer Cyndy Aldred worked with her neighbor to create decorations made of sage, eucalyptus, fir, and salal leaves so the greenery would really pop against her dark wooden door. The silk plaid ribbon adds a little rustic farmhouse charm.
Dine in a Winter Wonderland
Kara Williams Maybe we wouldn't suggest actually dining in the snow, but an outdoor table with a festive centerpiece is such a cute setup for a stylish Christmas party. This alfresco scene created by decorator Kara Williams is all the inspiration we need to get an outdoor heater for moments like these.
Lose the Wreath
dszc//Getty Images Some front doors look better without a wreath covering their pretty design. If that's the case with your door, decorate around the entry into your home instead. The snow-dusted garland wrapped around these columns looks so elegant and festive.
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Consider the Details
The Creativity Exchange Sure, your entryway may be what always draws the eye, but don't forget about the rest of your front porch when adding Christmas decorations. Cyndy Aldred placed some festive greenery on her outdoor table and set a mini Christmas tree to the side to tie the whole look together.
Let Your Home's Personality Shine
Merrill Images//Getty Images A vibrant paint color can make any outdoor decorations seem a bit busy, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't still decorate for the holidays. Keep it simple with a traditional wreath and some garland around the frame.
Throw in a Mini Sleigh
Anastasiia Krivenok//Getty Images Play up the childhood wonder of the holidays with a mini wooden sleigh display outside your door. It's the perfect festive touch that still looks stylish.
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Light Up the Town
bauhaus1000//Getty Images Go all out with your twinkling lights (and don't even think about your electric bill). Make sure you buy warm LEDs so the bulbs don't heat up while giving off a welcoming glow.
Trace Your Tree
Karl Hendon//Getty Images Don't want to put up a real tree in your yard? No problem! As long as you have some hooks, you can easily set up a tree—or an entire forest—made completely out of string lights. It'll definitely catch eyes as admirers pass by.
Bring Your Tree Outside
AleksandarNakic//Getty Images Or if you do want an actual Christmas tree outside your door, make it a big one. Go all out and welcome guests into your home with the holiday spirit as soon as they step onto your porch.
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Display a DIY Wreath
Melissa Ross//Getty Images You know what they say: A family that crafts together stays together! Proudly display one of your Christmas crafts for all the world (or your neighborhood) to see.
Make a Meltproof Snowman
svetikd//Getty Images No snow? No problem. Put up a fake snowman to capture that holiday vibe who won't change with the temperature.
Decorate All Parts of Your Property
Kristen Prahl//Getty Images Barn, garage, she shed—don't forget a single space around your home as you're setting up your Christmas decorations. Even a simple, classic wreath can tie in the whole festive look.
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Embellish the Outdoor Lamps
Matt Champlin//Getty Images Guests may not be looking for holiday greenery and ribbons on your lanterns, but they'll definitely notice that your house looks a bit more festive than the one next door.
Don't Forget the Backyard
Kara Williams You may be thinking to yourself that it's time to pack up the outdoor furniture for the year, but we wouldn't be so quick—and neither would decorator Kara Williams. Decorate a tree or two in your backyard, throw some pillows and blankets onto your outdoor couch, and light up the fire pit for a cozy evening with your family.
Add Poolside Decorations
onurdongel//Getty Images While we wouldn't recommend having this much water in your pool when there's snow on the ground (that's well past time to winterize it), adding some elegant lanterns and a chic wreath on the deck is a great way to incorporate Christmas everywhere.
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Think of the Lovebirds
KristianSeptimiusKrogh//Getty Images Whether you're trying to set up two of your friends or simply love love, a huge bundle of mistletoe is the way to go for your Christmas decor. That way, you can make sure every single person who enters your home has to step under the festive plant.
Ditch the Red
2Mmedia//Getty Images Silver and gold, silver and gold... Make an elegant statement with greens, golds, and silvers on your front door display. This glamorous decor really sets the vibe going forward for your guests, so make sure to dazzle them!
Cover All Your Bases
Lisa Hilderbrand "An antique home is the perfect backdrop for classic decorations. I weave together fir, cedar, white pine, and boxwood for a door garland. hang matching window wreaths, and fill the holly with white lights," says interior designer Lisa Hilderbrand of her festive outdoor decorating traditions at this Connecticut house.
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Keep It Understated
Sara Ligorria Tramp For a front porch holiday display that's equal parts festive and chic, decorate a tree with metallic ornaments, hang a garland around the door, and make it glow with string lights. Emily Henderson also gave this front porch a seasonal update with a plaid doormat.
Turn It Into a Winter Wonderland
JAMES MERRELL Charlotte Moss's Manhattan townhouse gets the full holiday decorating treatment, which includes the patio, even if guests won't even set foot out there. She made the outdoor fireplace as welcome as possible by hanging whimsical Spanish moss on the trees and a large wreath. "Step outside and it feels like you're entering the world of Narnia," she says.
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