16 simple Christmas decorations to make using outdoor lights
The arrival of the holiday season is experienced by many of us as an exciting time to dedicate to rest, family, and decorating our homes to make the days spent together even more enjoyable. On the other hand, there are those who find this time challenging due to the commitments it brings and struggle with the task of festively decorating their homes to welcome friends and family.
If you belong to the latter category, you might be concerned about the expenses associated with holiday decorations, which can seem excessively high if you need to save money. Additionally, the process may demand a lot of time that you don't have available due to your numerous existing commitments.
However, lighting is an excellent way to decorate your homes quickly and with minimal expense. It's also the perfect way to celebrate the festival of light par excellence. You can adapt the decoration to your decorating and lifestyle preferences, creating highly personalized decorations that make your home inviting with minimal resource expenditure.
Below, let's explore 16 simple holiday decorations that you can create in your homes using outdoor lighting.
1. A row of white lights
A simple row of white lights arranged along the outline of your house will be enough to illuminate it, offering a warm welcome to your guests.
2. Illuminated animals
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For those who are a "bit lazy" but don't want to miss out on having nice decorations, the ideal solution is illuminated animals. They will transform your garden or entryway into a charming and luminous zoo.
3. Colorful fairy lights
A simple row of colored fairy lights arranged around your balcony will be enough to celebrate the festival of lights.
4. A fairytale landscape
Transform your porch into a fantastic, fairy-tale landscape by filling it with delicate, small, white fairy lights.
5. Candy canes
Guide your guests into your home with a row of illuminated candy canes.
6. A fir tree full of lights
Hung up on a tree trunk, on a wall, or on a pole, a cascade of lights will instantly transform themselves into a luminous Christmas tree.
7. The magic of snow
Gift your home the magic of snow with a row of white lights which are shaped like snowflakes.
8. LED lights
Multicolored or in a single hue, LED lights are the perfect solution for your Christmas if you want to change them every year. Highly versatile, these lights can be used to create interesting luminous decorations, to adorn the trees in your garden, or your front door.
9. Laser projector
A laser projector will be great way to instantly transform your home into a triumph of lights. Choose a pattern you like and project it onto your exterior walls and/or your ceilings for a guaranteed magical effect.
10. Fluffy lights
These lights resemble soft, colorful tufts that you can use by arranging them into fluffy bundles or draping them over trees, rails, fences or wherever you like.
11. Stars in the windows
Hang luminous stars in your windows; they will be the perfect "guiding lights" for your guests.
12. Luminous characters
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Luminous snowmen, gingerbread men, and little Santa Clauses will make your garden look charming and joyful.
13. Little suns
Small, discreet, and elegant, these spheres of tiny lights resemble the rays of the rising sun.
14. Light fountains
If you want a unique effect, choose these light fountains; they look a little like cute jellyfish, no?
15. Solar lanterns
Choose small, colorful solar lanterns to light up your pathways.
16. Network of lights
Vibrantly colored and easy to install, light nets are perfect for quickly decorating hedges, fences, and railings.
Will you also use outdoor lights to decorate your home at Christmas?
