Festive and Chic—20 Outdoor Christmas Decor Ideas to Welcome Santa in Style

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For some, the day after Thanksgiving means shopping Black Friday sales. While I love taking part in a good deal—who doesn’t?—for me, the last Friday in November is always the start of the Christmas season. You can catch me putting out my decor early in the AM (following a slice of pecan pie for breakfast, of course). I’m busy swapping out my home’s autumnal color palette for something a bit more holiday-appropriate. We’re talking all the silvers, reds, golds, and greens.

20 Outdoor Christmas Decorations Ideas to Make Your Home Merry & Bright

In the frenzy of making my space a winter wonderland, I sometimes get so caught up in decking the indoor halls that I forget about the all-important outdoor decor. Well, not this year. I’ve made 2024 all about spreading joy and bringing holiday cheer to everyone—and I’m putting as much time into my outdoor set-up as I am indoors. With that, I’ve come up with the best outdoor Christmas decorations ideas so you can join the festivities and fun.

Embrace your holiday aesthetic and decorate in whatever way feels most true for you. Classic, minimalist, and with a nod to tradition, the outdoor Christmas decoration ideas below fit best in nearly any holiday home. Let the list inspire you, and try incorporating a few of the products into your own unique outdoor decor.

Christmas Trees

Picking a Christmas tree is a meticulous and time-consuming tradition. Luckily, we’ve sorted through the faux tree options to find easy, reasonably sized picks with stunning additions like LED lights and dusted snow. (For more ideas, see our complete roundup of the best artificial Christmas trees.)

Wreaths

Wreaths are an outdoor Christmas decor staple. These options will help kickstart your inspiration for buying or designing your own outdoor wreath. Making sure you have the right hook and the right look are the two biggest boxes to check when curating the perfect front door decor.

Lanterns and Lights

If hanging Christmas lights isn’t your thing, or you happen to live in a smaller house or apartment where it’s just not possible, these lights and lanterns are a wonderful festive addition to keep your space cherry and bright.

Door Mats

If you’re hosting guests for the holidays, why not greet them with a welcoming doormat on their way in? Before they even set foot in your house, make sure to pick up a festive doormat that’ll double as a way to keep your indoor spaces clean (because who wants to sweep during holiday fun?) and add to your outdoor holiday decor space.

Yard Decor

Everyone wants to win the neighborhood outdoor decor contest, right? Maybe that’s just a me thing. Either way, these are minimal yet elegant picks for festive and fun sights. Friends and family will appreciate these small magic touches throughout the holiday season.