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Outdoor Holiday Lighting Ideas

Brian Gregory

By Brian Gregory
Updated October 2, 2025

Delight guests and neighbors with outdoor lighting that conveys the joy of the season. We’ll show you some of the latest outdoor lighting ideas for Christmas, including some LED, novelty and smart varieties.

All-White Christmas Lights

If sophistication and nostalgia are what you look for in a holiday lighting display for outdoors, give an all-white theme a try. Whether you opt for white string lights, net lights, pathway markers or a combination of all of these, it’s easy to coordinate a design to wow yourself, your guests and passersby.

Pre-Lit Garland and Wreathes

Pre-lit garlands and wreathes are a classic way to add a festive touch both indoors and outdoors during the holidays. Smaller wreathes are perfect for beautifying front doors and windows, while oversized wreaths can help create a dramatic entryway when used in combination with other outdoor holiday lighting. Garland can be used to frame doorways and wrapped around porch railings and posts. It also makes for a fun and unexpected mailbox décor.

Outdoor Christmas Decorations

Light-up outdoor holiday decorations add whimsy and character to your front yard or porch display. Choose from a variety of animals, popular cartoon characters and more, including snowmen, reindeer, Santas, Christmas trees and your favorite Disney friends.

Outdoor Christmas Trees

There’s no rule that says Christmas trees are only for indoors. If you’re creative enough, you can transform any tree in your yard into a beautiful holiday display. All you have to do is select lights and ornaments that suit the shape and the size of the tree, and make sure you select string lights and novelty lights rated for outdoor use.

Novelty Lights

When it comes to decorating your home for the season, you aren’t only limited to traditional white and colored string lights. Snowflake, star, icicle and other novelty lighting can add a special touch along a walkway or hanging from eaves.

Permanent Outdoor String Lights

If you love decorating your home exterior for Christmas but hate putting up and taking down lights year after year, permanent outdoor string lights are the perfect solution. These lights are designed to stand up against sun, wind and rain, and can be controlled with your smart phone via a user-friendly app. Most products are color-changing, so you can customize the look to your taste or even change hues to suit different holiday seasons.

Ready to Design an Outdoor Lighting Theme of Your Own?

It’s easy to find the lights you need at Lowe’s. Shop instore and get personalized help from a Lowe’s Red Vest associate or shop online and take advantage of our convenient curbside pick-up service on eligible items. Choose from a plethora of pre-lit holiday décor items, including these popular lighting categories:

Christmas Lights

Christmas String Lights

Christmas Decorations

Artificial Christmas Trees

Christmas Ornaments

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