Choosing Outdoor Christmas Decorations

Choosing Outdoor Christmas Decorations

Can you believe how many amazing outdoor Christmas decorating ideas there are? At first, the ideas are impressive but can be a little intimidating. If your mind is bouncing around with too many options, the next step will help you narrow it down and focus on the locations and items you want most. Remember, you're just getting started, so while it may be tempting to do everything, it's also a good idea to take this Christmas decorating adventure one step at a time.

During this planning phase, we'll help you decide where you want to decorate and what types of lights and decorations you might use for each location. We also won't let you forget about accessories you might need; they aren't as fun as lights and decorations, but these items are just as important to a successful outdoor Christmas display.

Popular Christmas Lights by Region

After browsing the ideas and checking out the decorating guides we linked to earlier, you may already be familiar with many of the most popular Christmas light styles and decorations. The following list can serve as a quick reference for when you finally decide which lights to use for your display.

Roof Lights and Walkway Lights - C7 and C9 Christmas Lights, Icicle Lights (commonly used on roofs, but can also be hung from shepherds hooks for walkway lighting), Walkway Trees, Rope Lights

Posts and Railings - Mini Lights, Icicle Lights

Lights to Wrap Around Trees - Wide angle 5mm LED mini lights are most popular for their intensity, but any mini light can be used to wrap around trees. C7 bulbs are also used to wrap around large trunks and evergreens.

Uniform Shrubs and Trunks - Net Lights and Trunk Wrap Lights

Hanging Decorations for Tree Branches and Covered Porches - Starlight Balls, Christmas Star Decorations, Christmas Light Balls, Starburst Light Branches

Yard Decorations - 3D Christmas Decorations, Topiary Reindeer, Outdoor Christmas Trees, Starlight Stakes, Starburst Stakes

Accessories to Consider - Christmas Light Clips, Light Stakes, Extension Cords, Timers, Christmas Storage Solutions