Things You'll Need:
- Real or fake Christmas tree
- Christmas lights
- Christmas garland
- Christmas wreath
- Christmas themed welcoming mat
- Luminaries
- Other decorations of your choice
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Step 1
Think lights. Outdoor Christmas decorations are all about the lights. Use lights to outline the windows and front door on your porch. If you have columns or a railing, outline those with lights too. Use white lights for an elegant look, or large, colorful lights for a more festive look.
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Step 2
Look up. Hang large, lit snowflakes or large, shimmering ornaments from the overhang on your porch, if you have one. Hang lit snowflakes or ornaments from the top of each window. Hang real or fake greenery in a garland around the top of your door to create a cozy feel. Replace the light bulbs in your porch lights with red and green ones.
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Step 3
Look down. Purchase a colorful Christmas themed welcome mat and place it in front of your door. If you have a large porch, consider scattering all-weather Christmas rugs around the porch. Place real or fake poinsettias in the corners of your porch, along with gaily wrapped packages. Line the walkway to your porch with luminaries.
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Step 4
Don't forget the door. Nothing is more welcoming than a large, real pine wreath. Real wreaths smell so wonderful, and when dressed up with pine cones, ornaments and a bow create a statement that shows your whole neighborhood that you have true Christmas spirit. You can even hang wreaths from your porch railing.
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Step 5
Make a statement. Consider setting up and decorating a Christmas tree on your front porch. Keep it simple with some white lights and a few white decorations, or go all out and create a lavish display. Put a bench near the tree so you can sit with some hot chocolate and enjoy it on a clear winter's night.
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Step 6
Many people love large, blow up Christmas displays or displays made with wires and lights. These tend to be very big, however, and will only overwhelm if placed on a porch. To create a truly festive, welcoming Christmas porch, it is best to stick to traditional decorations and an elegant design.
