Christmas Décor for Front Porches

A decked-out live or artificial wreath is the perfect addition to any front door around the holidays. You can buy one completely pre-made or accessorize your own. For curb appeal even at night, look for a pre-lit wreath.

Also, you can give your front porch a greenery greeting by hanging live or artificial garland around doorways and windows, and from porch and stair railings. Choose from traditional, pre-lit or flocked varieties.

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When you're decorating your front porch, the finishing touches often make the biggest impact. Here are a few ideas.

• Whimsical outdoor decorations, like this adorable snowman and red gift boxes, can add character and tie together a decorating theme.
• Use a Christmas pillow and throw on a chair or loveseat. This plaid throw pillow is a cheerful nod to the holidays.
• Greet guests with a festive sign or door mat.
• Decorative outdoor lanterns with battery-operated candles create a cozy and warm entrance for visitors.
• Adorn mini trees, wreaths, stair railings and more with weather-resistant velvet or metallic bows.
• Use luminaries on the sidewalk as you approach the porch.

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Brighten up your home at night with a variety of outdoor holiday lights. They’ll create a great first impression on guests and make the front porch stand out in your neighborhood. Choose from colored lights for a fun, modern look or all white for a more traditional and elegant feel.

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In the last few years, inflatables have taken over front yards. If you have the space on your front porch, a Santa, snowman, dog or penguin inflatable will charm kids and adults alike.

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Once the holidays are over, it's time to put everything away. It'll make it even easier to decorate next season if you have your holiday items neatly stored and labeled. Here are a few storage items that we recommend to organize your front porch decor.

• Use string light reels, so your lights won't be a tangled mess next year.
• Place your wreath in a nylon, polyester or plastic storage container to protect it from damage.
• Protect garland and artificial trees with a Christmas tree storage bag.
• Use ornament storage boxes to prevent breakage.

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This holiday season greet your guests and charm the neighbors with a festive front porch. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

• Line doorways, railings, ceilings and more with Christmas lights.
• Use a fresh or artificial wreath on your door.
• Adorn the doorway and stair railings with fresh or artificial garland.
• Place mini trees on either side of the door. Decorate them with lights, ornaments and bows.
• Add outdoor holiday decor such as a Santa, snowman or reindeer.
• If your space is large enough, use a holiday-themed inflatable.
• Finish with a seasonal door mat, signage, pillows and a throw.

From Christmas trees and decorations to lights and ornaments, Lowe's has everything you need to make your front porch look great for the season. Shop online or visit your local Lowe's.

How do you decorate a small front porch for Christmas?
There's a lot you can do with a small front porch. Hang a wreath and place small trees in containers on either side of your door. Add lighted garland around your door frame. Finish it off with a holiday-themed door mat or sign.

What lighting is best for outdoor Christmas porches?
We recommend using LED lights. They may be more expensive up front, but they last much longer. Hang icicle lights from the porch ceiling or along railings. Layer net lights on bushes next to the porch for additional decoration.

How early should you decorate your front porch for Christmas?
There's no set date to start showing your Christmas cheer. Typically, the day after Thanksgiving is considered the kickoff to the season, so you can start decorating your front porch that weekend. Some prefer to start decorating earlier, while others wait until December. If you have a HOA, check the rules to see if your decorations have to go up and come down by a certain date.