There’s something irresistibly cozy about a home that glows warmly against a dark winter sky. It’s a vibe, a little bit of holiday magic, a little bit of everyday comfort, all stirred up into a space that just works.
But how do you strike that perfect balance without making your yard look like an airport runway or a tangled mess? That’s where the art of exterior winter lighting comes in.
Classic White Lights
White lights are hands down the perfect choice for an outdoor lighting fixture. I love that you can use them all around the exterior of your home. Think about wrapping your staircase or even using them to create a pathway.
Your options are seriously endless when you’re working with white lights. You can even add them to your backyard for an extra charming touch.
Magical Lanterns
I just love the idea of using lanterns throughout the entire year. But, they really take on a magical quality when they are used in the winter.
This is so true because lanterns give off such a bold light, which I think is just perfect for creating a pathway that is both well lit and absolutely beautiful.
Easy Prelit Garland
If you want a really simple way to add lights outside, prelit garland is the way to go. You can forget about the hassle of wrapping lights around the garland you already have.
Instead, just think about buying some prelit garland and wrapping it all around the structure of your house. Doing that will add light and still be so beautiful to look at.
Bright Bushes
Winter is the time to be a little more creative and a bit more festive. So, if you have ever wanted to have a beautifully lit bush or tree, now is the time to do it.
In fact, I love the idea of using multiple different colors of lights, like blue, red, green, or white, and just getting creative with any bushes you might have outside.
Using those bold colors will help separate your light fixtures from the landscape while creating a gorgeous walkway.
Create Your Own Mix
Mixing and matching different light fixtures together is such a great idea to create the perfect custom lighting, especially when you want to have a variety of fixtures across the front of your home.
You can use tall light structures, holiday lights, or small light bulbs for a look that illuminates the outside of your house in a really unique way.
Lighted Wreaths
Wreaths are just quintessential for the holiday and winter months. I’ve heard many people say that wreaths are a staple for the colder season.
Keeping that in mind, you can add lighting wreaths to your doors and even to your gate. The brighter the lights are, the more light your wreaths will give off. If you want to make this decor even more festive, try swapping your lights for green or red ones.
Illuminated Trees
Even though these can be seen as festive holiday decor, they look absolutely beautiful placed outside your home. Having a few of them as part of your outdoor space in a mix of different sizes adds a simple yet unique twist to your lighting.
These can work so great together or with other light fixtures to bring even more illumination to your outdoor area.
Welcoming Porch Lights
If you really want to add some bold lighting to your home, consider adding lights to your entire porch area. I love this idea!
You can dangle lights from the ceiling, wrap them around your porch structure, or place them around your front door. This creates a well lit porch that becomes your very own winter wonderland.
Festive Holiday Lights
The winter season is the perfect time to use holiday decor on the outside of your home. You can use bold lights that add a classic holiday feel for a well lit space that just screams holiday cheer.
You can get as creative as you want with these lights, as they let you match your festive indoor decor with the outside of your home.
Simply Elegant
For a simple look that works all year long and not just in the winter, add a few simple outdoor light fixtures to the front of your home.
I think simple fixtures can be exactly what a home needs for an elegant outdoor appeal. But don’t forget your backyard, because that space needs some lighting too.
