34 Homes With Classic Christmas Curb Appeal

Whether you hold off until after Thanksgiving or are one of those people who start stringing lights the second Halloween is over, we've got you covered with 36 ways to craft the ultimate Christmas curb appeal. From houses that look straight out of a Christmas movie with classy greenery and bright red bows to understated abodes that take a minimalistic-yet-merry approach, there's no shortage of outdoor Christmas decorating ideas to dress up your home's exterior for the holidays.

We can’t get enough of this elegant American Foursquare. With rich, green garland framing the front stoop and a vintage, wreath-clad car sitting the driveway, this home looks like a scene from a classic Christmas card. The only thing that’s missing is snow!

This head-turning Atlanta home is draped in festive greenery to highlight the holiday season. It just goes to show, when it comes to design, sometimes simple is best.

Red and green aren’t the only colors of the season. This fresh take on holiday curb appeal employs wintery whites and crisp blues to bring the cheer. Flocked garland adorns the railings while matching flocked wreaths hang on the windows framing the front door. And the large white stars hanging from the porch's ceiling? A perfectly starry touch.

’Tis the season to be jolly, and this home makes us oh-so-jolly. From the bright red bows to the matching wreaths to the perfectly placed lanterns, every inch of this home’s exterior is decked out. Recreate this look for yourself with real or faux garlands. Even if you don’t have dramatic double-decker porches, nothing says Christmas quite like some draped greenery.

Lighting the way for Santa, this home looks like it is straight out of a Christmas card. With every window and roofline covered in lights, there’s no missing the Christmassy curb appeal that’s oozing from this cozy abode. The colorful pompom wreath and ornament-filled window boxes add just the right amount of color, making this home one of our festive faves.

This modern home is decked to the nines! And not in a flashy, festive way, but in an understated winter wonderland kind of way. Flocked garlands frame the paned garage doors and a matching garland adorns the front entrance, while bright stars hang in the landscaping. But what we may love most are the lanterns lining the sidewalk and the driveway.

Short on yard space? Let your porch do the talking! Matching jute stockings overflowing with festive boughs and pinecones add a touch of the holiday spirit without being too Christmassy. With coordinating planters and a door-trimming garland, this front porch is welcoming the season in style.

This home, straight out of a holiday movie, looks like the perfect place to spend the season. Every single window houses a wreath adorned with a classic red Christmas bow, making the home look like one giant, snow-covered present.

Just because your home isn't visible from the curb doesn't mean you can't turn up the Christmas appeal. Use whatever you can to usher in the festive spirit. Have a driveway gate? Hang some oversized wreaths. Have a long fence? Cover it entirely with draped greenery and bows. Unique properties call for unique holiday decorating solutions.

Jawdropping architecture like that of Atlanta's Callanwolde mansion needs little adornment to look seasonally stunning. Some simple wreaths, garlands of greenery and softly glowing lights are sometimes all that's needed.

You can't go wrong with a wreath in every window. This classic Christmas look is beautiful with or without lights, meaning your home's Christmas curb appeal stays at its best throughout the day.

Let's face it, white houses were practically made for Christmas greenery. So, if you aren't adorning your white house's exterior with it, you're seriously missing out.

Our recipe for killer Christmas curb appeal? White holiday lights, loads of fresh greenery and pops of red and green decor throughout. This dazzling home checks all the boxes — and then some.

A personalized touch is always nice, and this bright white monogram wreath is no exception. The ruby-hued ornaments add a glamorous touch to the wreath, potted plant and glass lanterns. (P.S. — the snowy white pup peeking out the door is the best accessory a home could ever ask for!)

Oh, don’t you want to head inside this lovely house for some cookies and hot cocoa? This inviting North Carolina home features a pretty pinecone garland over the door and a show-stopping evergreen wreath with a fancy, red ticking-stripe bow.

Give the classic Christmas garland a whole new purpose while decorating the exterior of your home. We’re enamored with how gorgeous the fresh greenery, ribbon and twinkle lights look here, wrapped in unison around the front posts of this charming home.

When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a simple green wreath and bright red ribbon. Add one to each window for sophisticated, traditional Christmas curb appeal.

Nothing says, "Christmas Curb Appeal" like a stately, snow-covered home illuminated by twisted twinkle lights and accessorized in classic, red-ribboned wreaths

This mailbox is dressed for the occasion and ready for Christmas cards galore. Recreate this darling look on your mailbox with a garland, bright faux berries and red ribbon.

This home's crisp white exterior is decked out with all the classic trimmings of the Christmas season. The evergreen garland above the door and potted pinecone-and-berry arrangements work together to create an inviting, elegant entrance.

A grand upcycled pallet tree, a garland arch and twinkle lights for as far as the eyes can see? Yes, please. Don’t be afraid to go the extra mile and add creative structures to your front yard for the holiday season. The simple materials used here are anything but tacky and add loads of Christmas joy to the exterior of this home.

This white home rocked streams of red snowflakes like we’ve never seen before. The door is dressed to impress, pairing the red snowflakes with polished boxwood topiaries and a simple, sophisticated garland above the door.

Start the holiday spirit at the very edge of your property. This light-wrapped sleigh is the perfect preview to the rest of the home's decorations, adding interest and charm before guests even roll down your driveway.

Oh hello, classic Christmas storybook home. This ivy-covered front entry is illuminated with creative wine bottles used as candle holders flanking the brick stairs. The flickering flames give a twinkling effect for a beautiful ambiance that leads up to two small trees topped with bows. Framed by the trees and a decorative, wooden reindeer and sled, the front doors are accessorized with square wreaths hung by traditional red ribbon.

This modern, streamlined home is softened for the season with snowy wreaths, matching garland and classic red ribbon. Crafted paper bag luminaries glow through the night, guiding guests to the festive front door.

There’s something oh-so-magical and whimsical about this cheerful yellow home. The garland-wrapped posts, fir-framed windows and bright, sparkling lights bring the home to life.

This snowy stoop is enhanced with spirited red-and-white pennant garland, a hand-stamped doormat and a cozy red scarf. These simple, DIY touches cost next to nothing, and bring this entryway to life for the holidays.

These warm, wooden Christmas trees almost look like iced gingerbread cookies, don’t you think? The woodsy cut-outs are the perfect complement to the classic holiday colors, red and green.

Shining Moravian stars dangle from this Japanese red maple, making for a whimsical seasonal display. The large star lanterns are a quick and easy alternative to wrapping a tree with string lights, without having to sacrifice on Christmas curb appeal.

This snow-covered cabin takes the "less is more" approach to Christmas decorating — and the results are nothing short of magical. A single pine is wrapped from top-to-bottom with sparkling string lights to illuminate the frosted front yard and lend the home storybook Christmas curb appeal.

These handsome, double doors shine on their own but positively sparkle when wrapped in lush pine garland and flanked by two grand bows. Twinkle lights and glints of gold add to the display for a head-turning holiday glow.

This head-turning double porch boasts killer curb appeal all year long. To up the ante for the holiday season, the home is draped in lush pine garland, twinkling string lights and lively, red poinsettias.

This handsome snowman extends season’s greetings to neighbors and passersby throughout the holiday season. Fashion a melt-proof character of your own using evergreen wreaths, lumber and a cozy plaid scarf.