Decorating Exterior Victorian House For Christmas
Decorating & Design
November 25, 2020
40 Outdoor Holiday Decorations That Deliver Christmas Curb Appeal
Holiday decorating should begin at your front door. It's the first thing your guests will see, so let your festive style shine! From illuminated garlands to lush wreaths studded with berries, the options are endless. This gallery of festive exteriors will inspire you to give the outside of your home a healthy dose of holiday cheer.
If your exterior reads more modern, try incorporating subtle touches of holiday, like tall birch logs casually leaning against one wall and plenty of fresh greenery.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home November 2020
Designer: Ami McKay, Pure Design Inc.
It doesn't get anymore classic Christmas than this merry front door! Evergreen garlands, bright red ribbon and berries are the key ingredients.
Photographer: Janet Kimber
Source: House & Home November 2020
Designer: Philip Mitchell
A fresh blanket of snow shouldn't stop you from bringing the gathering inside! Designer Kristen Vermeulen created a cozy outdoor entertaining area with a firepit, wooden benches draped with plush sheepskin and whimsical string lights.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home November 2018
Designer: Kristen Vermeulen
Luscious swags of greenery punctuated with feathery bouquets and string lights guide guests into this charming cabin's backyard.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home November 2018
Designer: Kristen Vermeulen
A hot chocolate station feels like the perfect place to gather when frosty temperatures hit.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home November 2018
Designer: Kristen Vermeulen
"I keep it simple and all-green with very little other color except for the chartreuse velvet ribbon; the ribbon color varies from year to year," says Lynda Reeves. "I don't like too much going on with exterior lights or decorations. Archie, our bearded collie, seems to agree!"
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Lynda Reeves
A canvas-covered "prospector's tent" near the ice rink is an ideal place to warm up cold fingers with a mug of hot chocolate in between laps.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Angela Wheeler
A garland with oversized pine cones that envelope the front door, plus urns gussied up with Norfolk Island pines, make a merry first impression on the porch of designer Nam Dang-Mitchell's 1912 home.
Photographer: Courtesy of Nam Dang-Mitchell
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Nam Dang-Mitchell
Designer Sarah Richardson doubled up on reusable birch bark door wreaths and the result compliments her contemporary casa.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Sarah Richardson
Luscious layers of magnolia, rather than an expected dash of evergreen, brings a chic dose of seasonal cheer to the face of designer Colette van den Thillart's neo-Georgian Toronto home.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Colette van den Thillart
"I would have loved to have hung a wreath on each of the narrow double doors, but it felt too cramped," says designer James Davie of his festive front door. "Hanging one on the street lantern was a better choice." The ribbon is the perfect mix of red and purple.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: James Davie
Designer Anne Hepfer embraced her front door's high-gloss blue hue with a lush wreath and urns covered in fresh snow.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Anne Hepfer
There's a reason this shot made the cover of our November 2020 issue! The rustic barn door feels festive on its own, but a natural wreath with pine cones amps up the holiday cheer.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home November 2020
Designer: Shannon Vosters
If "keep it simple" is your holiday decorating motto, simply hang a minimalist wreath on a black grosgrain ribbon for a sophisticated yet understated look.
Photographer: Robin Stubbert
Source: House & Home November 2019
Designer: Cynthia Zamaria
How sweet is this circa-1840 clapboard biscuit box house? The homeowner adorns the exterior with fresh evergreen boughs, red ribbons and clear twinkle light. The effect is even more magical once the sun sets.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2020
Two planted urns overflowing with evergreen boughs and a pinecone wreath on the door give designer Grace Castaneda's weekend home a Christmas-in-the-country feel.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2013
Designer: Grace Castaneda
This rustic barn gets an instant festive upgrade with an over-the-top wreath that you can see from miles away.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home November 2017
A lush garland of B.C. cedar draped around the door and window commands attention, especially when decorated with delicate twinkle lights that cast a warm glow.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Morgan Michener
This walkway has all of the holiday trimmings, from boughs of greenery to old-fashioned lanterns and a dusting of snow. Bright plaid bows add a pop of color and pattern.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2012
Designer: Christina Jeffrey
Large potted urns filled with evergreen sprigs and berries look extra festive when dusted with snow, and emphasize the pleasing symmetry of the lanterns.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home November 2010
A single wreath brings holiday cheer to the exterior of Jim and Susan Hill's French-inspired farmhouse. Rustic stone, shuttered windows and a tiled gable roof look extra dreamy with a fresh layer of snow.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home December 2011
Designer: Barbara Purdy
On designer and homeowner Jennifer Worts' front porch, two small Christmas trees welcome guests before they even enter the home. Burlap tree skirts bring a rustic look that feels right for the outdoors.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2013
Designer: Jennifer Worts
Corrine Isherwood, founder of Botany Living, added succulents to the wreath on her front door. "They're not too fussy, but they're nice accent pieces, plus they work in modern and traditional homes," she says.
Photographer: Tracey Ayton
Source: House & Home December 2016
A pile of wood can double as fuel for a roaring fire and a festive feature for your front door — and it'll look great all winter long.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home December 2012
Designer and homeowner Kate Thornley-Hall's cabin looks straight out of Nancy Meyers' The Holiday. Her hideaway looks extra special with a wreath, new cedar dormers and shutters painted a sweet pastel hue.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home December 2010
Designer: Kate Thornley-Hall
This statement star made out of birch bark and grapevine serves as a tree-topper for your front door. A string of lush B.C. cedar garland adds even more natural texture.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Produced by Meredyth Hilton
Homeowners Miranda Ogilvie and Dana Hanson's quaint shingled farmhouse feels extra special during the holiday season with a string of twinkle lights draped from the ceiling.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2014
Designer: Gwen Krieger & Mary Jane Ridley, Blue Hat Studio
Branches adorned with silver and blue baubles add interest to this front porch. Black urns filled with evergreens and lanterns create symmetry.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2012
Designer: Ingrid Oomen
Magnolia garlands in rich evergreen, brown and burnt orange hues create a harmonious look. Homeowner Bryn Currie "likes clean and simple, nothing fussy or overly embellished," says floral designer Gisele Sterling, who designed the garlands.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2012
Designer: David Overholt
Sliding barn doors get an instant holiday makeover with a fresh coat of ruby red paint. Let the statement-making hue take center stage by adding a simple twine wreath and undone greenery to the front door.
Photographer: Monic Richard
Source: Maison & Demuere November 2010
Designer: Nicola Marc
If you want to move beyond the traditional evergreen wreath this holiday season, why not try a textured twine version adorned with dried berries in sweet sugar plum hues, gold leaves and tiny star motifs.
Photographer: Chris Tubbs
Source: House & Home December 2014
Take a page from homeowner Pheona Wright's book and match your holiday decorations with the exterior of your home.The orange-tinted twine wreath pairs perfectly with her Georgian manor's warm brick hue.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2015
Shop owners Janaki Larsen and Pascal Roy of Le Marché St. George added warmth to their seasonal seating area with a shag throw and pillows for customers to cozy up to during the winter months.
Photographer: Kim Christie
Source: House & Home December 2013
For a festive message on your front porch, all you need is bend energy-efficient LED rope lights — they can easily maneuver into any shape or saying, so let your imagination run wild.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Morgan Michener
For this Georgian-style new-build, dramatic urns filled with birch and evergreen branches of varying heights add visual interest. Big baubles in an elegant rust color add a dash of metallic to the mix.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home December 2015
Designer: Sylvia D'Addazio
"Christmas, for me, lives everywhere," says designer and homeowner Sarah Richardson, who dressed her apple tree with luminous bulbs.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Sarah Richardson
Boxwood plants covered in burlap and evergreen garlands wrapped around the columns make this stately home entrance look festive all season long.
Photographer: Mark Burstyn
Source: House & Home November 2007
Designer: Michael Angus
Turn your patio into a winter oasis with festive urns packed with fresh foliage and glistening ornaments. Plus, French doors lined with lights and a fresh coat of snow only add to this holiday hideaway.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Morgan Michener
Matte black urns overflowing with seasonal greenery and branches pair perfectly with the dark double doors of this home's grand entrance.
Photographer: Kim Christie
Source: House & Home December 2011
Designer: David Zacharko & David Yustin
This festive front porch is trimmed with tartan, seen in the eye-catching plaid pillows and plush ribbons. The ideal way to add holiday cheer!
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2012
Designer: Christina Jeffrey
Author: Victoria Christie & Harleen Sidhu
Decorating Exterior Victorian House For Christmas
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