60 Best Outdoor Christmas Lights Ideas
Deck your halls and the outside of your house with these Christmas lights ideas.
You're on your way home from work, driving your normal route through your neighborhood when you see it: the first house lit up in Christmas splendor. Within a few days, you notice more and more houses joining in on the festivity. Want in? We've got 60 outdoor Christmas lights ideas to inspire you!
All it takes is a few strands of lights here and there and the Christmas spirit grows so quickly! There are plenty of ways to decorate the exterior of your home for this special holiday, and we're here to help you decide which you prefer!
Sometimes simple is best, with just the right amount of lights to inspire a soothing reaction, and sometimes it's okay to go all out and make it as exciting as possible—there are plenty of options!
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60 Best Outdoor Christmas Lights Ideas
1. Simply Stunning
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This light display from katie_m_schaffer is simple yet stunning! It's especially nice that the tree is lighting up the window.
Get the look: Red and Green Net Lights, $26.99 on Amazon
2. Warm White
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Warm white accents like this design from festivelightsltd are never a wrong choice!
Get the look: Warm White Icicle Lights, $19.99 on Amazon
3. Matching Archway and Wreath
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These impressive matching archway and wreath decorations from our_golden_home_and_the_baby are outdoor Christmas goals!
Get the look: 60 Inch Pre-Lit Christmas Wreath, $169.99 on Amazon
4. Christmas Bauble
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Replicating this giant Christmas bauble provided by garibaldi1966 would be a dream!
Get the look: Inflatable Lit Christmas Ornament, $13.99 on Amazon
5. Multicolored Bliss
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This wonderful multicolored theme from theworldofdoug is giving the best hometown Christmas vibes.
Get the look: 15ft Outdoor Lighted Christmas Garland, $99.99 on Amazon (We're sorry to say, the cute puppy is not included!)
6. Vintage Lights
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Combine vintage-sized lights with a warm white glow and you get this beautiful effect from i_love_winnetka.
Get the look: Vintage Christmas Lights, $35.94 on Amazon
7. White With a Pop of Red
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Neat trimming of the window and artfully decorated trees give this look from _numberthirtyfive_ a clean and soothing effect.
Get the look: 20ft Waterproof Red String Lights, $10.99 on Amazon
8. Holiday Glow
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Adding uplighting in red and green like these decorations from janinegraffqvc is sure to inspire plenty of "ooh"s and "aah"s.
Get the look: Outdoor Waterproof Landscape Lighting, $18.96 on Amazon
9. Trim the Doorway
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Outlining the doorway and adding decorative strands like this display from thegrayhome is a great way to add some variety to your décor!
Get the look: Lighted Pinecone Wreath, $34.99 on Amazon
10. Red and White Trim
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Trimming your sidewalk and rooftops in red and white like this theme from hammonshavon is a beautiful way to go!
Get the look: 25ft Red and White C7 String Lights, $27.99 on Amazon
11. Classic Nativity Scene
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Arched lighted garland and a classic nativity scene give this Christmas light display by fieldsandvalleys a calming definition of the true spirit of the season.
Get the look: Weatherproof Nativity Set, $86.99 on Amazon
12. White Marquee Christmas
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This style of lights from 2509_s_seminole will have your house lit up just like a marquee!
Get the look: 25ft Outdoor String Lights, $17.98 on Amazon
13. Exciting Extravagance
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Display all the bright and cheery decorations like danceranddasher to let the world know just how much you love Christmas!
Get the look: Neon Christmas Tree, $16.99 on Amazon
14. Pretty Penguin
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This adorable lighted penguin from bentsgardenhome is the perfect way to display your enthusiasm for all things Christmas and winter!
Get the look: Outdoor Lighted Penguin Christmas Decoration, $28.99 on Amazon
15. Bright White and Just Right
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These outdoor lights and decorations by rootedinlove.design is a stunning combination of bright white and Christmas greenery! Our favorite is the strand above the door that looks like Christmas ornaments.
Get the look: Lighted Strand of Christmas Ornaments, $18.27 on Amazon
Related: 35 Best Christmas Porch Decorations
16. Colorful Christmas
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This photo provided by kimmithehat shows a wonderfully colorful Christmas display.
Get the look: Lighted Praying Angel, $27.97 on Amazon
17. Twinkling Display
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The lighted deer, net lights on the bushes, wreaths in the windows and bunches of hanging lights in the trees from ohlookitsanniee all make for a very impressive twinkling Christmas display!
Get the look: Outdoor Lighted Christmas Deer, $85.95 on Amazon
18. "Is Your House On Fire, Clark?"
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"No, Aunt Bethany. Those are the Christmas lights." This display from festivelightsltd definitely has Christmas Vacation vibes!
Get the look: 20ft X 10ft Waterproof Curtain Lights, $35.99 on Amazon
19. The Grinch Mention
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These red, green and white lights are perfect enough, and then it's taken to another level with that larger-than-life Grinch! kenna.rose.thompson provides the perfect combination of sophistication and fun with these decorations.
Get the look: 11ft Lighted Grinch, $137.70 on Amazon
20. Vintage Splendor
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A gorgeous double strand of vintage lights and matching wreath and garland from welivedhappilyeverafter is one of our favorite looks of the season!
Get the look: 25ft Multicolor Vintage Christmas Lights, $36.98 on Amazon
21. A Moving Display
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jessefuller_sw gives twinkling vibes with this constantly changing display!
Get the look: Snowman Juggling Gifts Light Display, $97.99 on Amazon
22. It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas
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The combination of trim lights on the house and bushes and the multicolor tree in the yard from theworldofdoug is one of the best ways to celebrate Christmas!
Get the look: 49ft Waterproof C9 Christmas Lights $24.98 on Amazon
23. Christmas Festivity
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There are a lot of wonderful elements that make up this light display from nettiesworld4u, but our favorite has to be the projected lights on the garage door.
Get the look: Moving Effect Snowflake Projector Lights, $42.99 on Amazon
24. Cozy Cottage Lights
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farfarawaycottages provides a wonderfully simplistic Christmas look with red and green string lights.
Get the look: Outdoor Red and Green C9 Christmas Lights, $32.99 on Amazon
25. Santa's Playground
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These inflatable Christmas decorations from mummyholk make it seem like Santa's playground right in the front yard!
Get the look: Inflatable Santa Claus and Reindeer with Sleigh, $67.99 on Amazon
26. Festive Front Yard
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kirstie_leanne_home provides the perfect example of including your front yard in your outdoor Christmas lights display.
Get the look: 7ft Inflatable Lighted Penguin, $34.99 on Amazon
27. All White Everything
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This monotone look from hold_my_eggnog is anything but boring. All those white lights on every surface imaginable boast a pretty impressive sight!
Get the look: 132ft Outdoor String Lights, $35.99 on Amazon
28. Key West Christmas
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Lighted palm trees and pink lit-up deer from heathertique make for a unique and fun Christmas display.
Get the look: Set of 3 Lighted Deer, $149.99 on Amazon
29. Icicle Effect
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theperfectpoodle provides a glowing icicle effect with lights on both the house and the tree in the front yard. We can't wait to get our hands on some of these lights to recreate this look!
Get the look: 39ft Outdoor Icicle Lights, $26.99 on Amazon
30. White Wonderland
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Hanging lighted snowflakes, net lights and lighted deer from i_love_winnetka provide a white winter wonderland scene perfect for the Christmas season.
Get the look: 4 Pack 3D Christmas Star Outdoor Hanging Lights, $67.99 on Amazon
Related: 50 Best Christmas Lights Displays in Each State
31. Candy Cane Lane
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A candy cane entrance like this display from whitefamilyhomesteaders is definitely an exciting greeting for anyone who is lucky enough to visit such a sight!
Get the look: 2.8ft Lighted Candy Canes, $65.99 on Amazon
32. Home For The Holidays
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This photo from gatheredliving seems like the welcoming beacon of going home for the holidays.
Get the look: Pre-Lit 3ft Hickory Cedar Tree, $35.99 on Amazon
33. Christmas Lights Goals
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From each window being trimmed in lights, to the deer family and lighted tree and bushes, this display from festivelightsltd is #decoratinggoals!
Get the look: Lighted Christmas Deer Family, $149.99 on Amazon
34. Magical Winter Scene
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keans_claremorris_ provides nothing short of a magical winter scene with those icy lights, snowman and snowflakes.
Get the look: 20 Inch Snowflake Neon Light, $59.99 on Amazon
35. Beautiful Multicolored Variety
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Even though these lights from theendofthegraveldrive aren't lit, we can tell they would be absolutely beautiful when they are!
Get the look: 25ft C9 String Lights, $22.99 on Amazon
36. Matching Icicles
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These bright icicle lights by welsh_new_build_2018 provide the perfect bright décor for Christmas.
Get the look: 35ft Icicle Lights, $21.23 on Amazon
37. Lit Christmas Display
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we_dabble is giving warm Christmas welcome vibes with this lit-up entrance!
Get the look: 100ft Clear Globe Lights, $38.50 on Amazon
38. Landscape Lights
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Who says Christmas lights should only be put on houses? These beautifully lit trees from rpmarzillilandscape have us wanting to wrap our trees ASAP!
Get the look: 262ft Outdoor String Lights, $47.99 on Amazon
39. Red and White Christmas
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Red and white vintage-sized bulbs from kellyscasa make for an impressive "all is bright" scene.
Get the look: 16ft Red and White C9 Christmas Lights, $18.99 on Amazon
40. Lit Up Lawn
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Lighted Christmas decorations in the front yard like these from i_love_winnetka are a fun way to display outdoor lights!
Get the look: 6 Pack Candy Cane Pathway Markers, $29.99 on Amazon
41. Santa's Candyland
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Peppermint candies, big red bows and Santa himself make these Christmas light decorations from homeofcontour a joy to behold!
Get the look: Lighted Tinsel Santa, $69.99 on Amazon
42. Snowy Effect
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These lights from farahjmerhi on the bushes and in the trees mimic the beautifully fallen snow. And that Christmas glow is magical!
Get the look: 33ft Bright White Outdoor Christmas Lights, $28.99 on Amazon
43. Warm White Welcome
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Displaying warm white trim on all the windows and roofline like this example from christmasland.ie is a classically simple way to decorate for Christmas. What more could you need?
Get the look: 22ft Warm White Christmas Lights, $10.99 on Amazon
44. Oh, Christmas Tree
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The combination of icicle lights, real snow and that lit tree from prettypinkplane is a wonderful Christmas scene to behold.
Get the look: 5ft Lighted Spiral Tree, $49.90 on Amazon
45. Sparkling Display
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This warm and bright display from festivelightsltd is a wonderful mixture of Christmas lights that we can't wait to try!
Get the look: Prelit Iridescent Tinsel Reindeer, $122.99 on Amazon
Related: 25 Best Christmas Tree Decor Ideas
46. 'Tis The Season To Sparkle
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Lining each window, the roofline, the garage and fence with bright Christmas lights like townhousefiftyseven has is a great way to really make your house sparkle!
Get the look: 39ft Bright White Icicle Lights, $19.99 on Amazon
47. The Stars Are Shining Brightly
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Using lighted stars in your Christmas display like this one from the_hewicks_home will always be a hit!
Get the look: Christmas Star Icicle Lights, $29.99 on Amazon
48. Winter Wonderland Walkway
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This line walkway of lights from christmashyped is the perfect inspiration to light your driveway this Christmas.
Get the look: 98ft Outdoor Christmas Lights, $30.99 on Amazon
49. Simply Christmas
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This scene from theworldofdoug is exactly what comes to mind when the words "Christmas Lights" are heard. The wreaths, garland, lighted bushes and that multicolored tree are all simply splendid.
Get the look: 39ft Lighted Outdoor Garland, $17.99 on Amazon
50. Red and White Entrance
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aheidistylehome has mixed bright white lights with pops of red to perfectly capture the colors of Christmas.
Get the look: Red and White Icicle Lights, $22.99 on Amazon
51. Beautiful Christmas Nostalgia
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This lovely light display including Santa and his reindeer, carolers and nutcrackers from farmhandmike is making us feel nostalgic in all the best ways!
Get the look: 24 Inch Lighted Snowman Blow Mold Sculpture, $84.99 on Amazon
52. Stunning Arch
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This lighted archway to the front door from thegrayhome is seriously stunning!
Get the look: Black and White Shatterproof Ornaments, $15.99 on Amazon
53. Christmas Creatures
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henllyshouse shows off that a winter wonderland full of lighted animals is the perfect Christmas display!
Get the look: Lighted Wire Deer, $40.25 on Amazon
54. Gingerbread Man Scene
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A giant lighted gingerbread man is the highlight of this Christmas display from shelford_interior, but we love the wreath and candy canes just as much!
Get the look: 8ft Inflatable Gingerbread Man, $49.99 on Amazon
55. Festive Greeter
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Greet your guests this holiday season with an impressive lighted reindeer like this one from project_buxton.
Get the look: 48 Inch Pre-lit Reindeer, $74.99 on Amazon
Related: 40 Best DIY Ornaments
56. Warm and Bright
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Lighted stars, warm icicles, and strands of lights over the bushes like this display from festivelightsltd provide an enticing Christmas scene.
Get the look: 32 Inch Lighted Outdoor Christmas Star, $49.99 on Amazon
57. Lighted Presents
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You can't go wrong with lighted Christmas presents like these from christmashyped!
Get the look: Set of 3 Lighted Gift Boxes, $27.99 on Amazon
58. White Simplicity
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i_love_winnetka provides a delightful display of bright white lights that accent the snow so beautifully.
Get the look: Clear White Outdoor Christmas Lights, $23.99 on Amazon
59. Christmas Glow
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We can't wait to recreate lit Christmas trees and garland over the doorway like this display from danceranddasher.
Get the look: Pre-lit Mini Christmas Tree, $36.99 on Amazon
60. White Lights and Hot Cocoa
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What better way is there to admire your hard work of installing all those beautiful outdoor lights than to sip hot cocoa from an equally festive mug? We think romelia__ has the right idea!
Get the look: Set of 3 Lighted Spiral Trees, $95.08 on Amazon; Snowman Mug, $17.96 on Amazon
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