'Tis not the season to repaint the front door or replace the fence. But a well-placed garland over an entryway or the golden glow from a candle in the window can add instant curb appeal (and make guests feel welcome). Here are 11 ways to spruce up for the holiday season:
Outdoor Ornaments
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Above: A tree adorned with apples as ornaments. Photograph via Vita Verandan.
Hang baubles on a tree or shrub near the front door.
Double Up
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Above: Photograph via Little Villa Vita.
Twin wreaths, or any mirror-image decor, will create a pleasing symmetry.
Light the Way
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Above: Botanical ice lanterns; for step-by-step instructions, see DIY: Botanical Ice Lanterns.
Place candles, lanterns, or luminaria lanterns on stoops or alongside paths.
Swag Swagger
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Above: Photograph via Little Villa Vita.
Drape a garland over a railing. For evergreen garlands or roping, see 10 Easy Pieces: Garlands and Boughs to Deck Halls.
Tiny Tree
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Above: Photograph via Pinterest.
Put a miniature holiday tree on the front porch.
White Light
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Above: Photograph via Brian Gille Architects.
If your house is painted white, light the facade with floodlights to make it look snowy (even in a warm climate).
Multiplier Effect
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Above: Photograph via Armelle.
Hang identical wreaths in the windows to match the one on the front door.
Dress Window Boxes for the Weather
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Above: Photograph by Liesa Johannssen.
Add evergreen boughs, small birch logs, and twinkly lights to create a woodland vignette in a window box.
Fire Escape
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Above: Photograph by Erin Boyle.
Garlands and a strand of little white lights goes a long way in the city.
Candlelight
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Above: Photograph via Min Lilla Veranda.
Put a candle in the window—or even better, several candles in several windows—to welcome guests with golden light.
Shovel a Front Stoop
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Above: Photograph via Bob Vila.
It makes it look like you're ready for company—and it's easier for the mail carrier to deliver holiday cards.
For more holiday curb appeal inspiration, see:
- 10 Festive Front Doors for the Holidays.
- 10 Easy Pieces: Garlands and Boughs to Deck Halls.
- Steal This Look: Deck the Mudroom to Greet Holiday Guests.
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