The year is coming to an end and Christmas is right around the corner. People decorate their homes in various ways during this occasion. One of the most crucial aspects of Christmas decoration is the lighting. This is where most people get confused. There are lots of different lighting choices one can choose from. Even though people can manage living room or bedroom decor lighting, home exterior design lighting proves to be more difficult. Unfortunately, that is also more crucial as it impacts the kerb appeal of your home. Here are a few Christmas home exterior design lighting ideas you can consider:

01 of 05 Amp up your porch

Give your home entrance a magical look by going all-out with your lights. Fill the porch with various types of fairy lights and floor lanterns to light up the space. Make sure you place them in groups for an appealing look. Moreover, you should invest in a statement lighting fixture for making your porch more appealing. Look for something fun that will complement your Christmas theme. For instance, you can get a majestic stag or a pair of deer that will light up the space perfectly and place it by the door. 

02 of 05 Focus on the door

You need to create a focal point just like your living room or bedroom decor when designing the entrance of your home. The door could be the focal point for this space. Lighting it up nicely will elevate the aesthetic appeal of your entrance. You can come up with various lighting ideas for your door according to your liking. For instance, if you hang festoon lighting in front of your door, it will automatically attract the eyes to the doors. This will make it the focal point of the space. Similarly, you can hang fairy lights around the door frame to keep it highlighted. In case it is not possible, hang fairy lights around the header only. 

Fairy lights are not enough. You should add a few other lighting fixtures as well to light up the space. For instance, standing floor lights and lanterns can be placed on one side of the door. In case you want a more balanced look, place them on both sides. Also, place them in groups for a brighter and more appealing look. 

03 of 05 Add as many festoon strings as possible

Festoon lights are one of the best lighting fixtures you can use to light up your home during Christmas. You can hang them anywhere, in the front of your house or your backyard. Their versatile look makes them a great choice for all types of home designs as well. Also, you can come up with various ideas to add this light to your home exterior design. For instance, you can attach these lights around your door frames and windows. However, do not drill them. Use adhesive hooks for this purpose instead. Also, stick to battery-operated lights only if you do not have an outdoor power supply.

04 of 05 Choose a Christmas tree with built-in lighting

Most people light up Christmas trees using various types of lighting fixtures. Although it can be a fun experience, it is a complicated and time-consuming process. If you are looking for a hassle-free solution, you should get one of those Christmas trees that come with a built-in lighting system. Although it may be more expensive than regular Christmas trees, you will surely be able to save a lot of time and effort. Place one of these small Christmas trees by your door for giving the entrance a Christmassy feel. You can go for two as well on either side for a balanced look. Also, you will not have to worry about a power supply as they are mostly battery-operated. Just make sure you choose a Christmas tree with long battery life.

05 of 05 Create an outdoor gathering space

People often gather outdoors during Christmas parties. The garden or backyard is mostly used for this purpose. You can create a very cosy gathering space with lighting there. A well-lit space will appear warm and more inviting to people. You can use various types of lighting fixtures for this. For instance, fairy lights can be wrapped around your tree trunks for lighting them up. Similarly, you can hang festoon light strings from the tree branches above the seating area. Moreover, get a few floor lamps and keep them by the chairs and sofas.  

You can get lanterns and candle votives to create focused lighting on tabletops. It will give the seating area a magical look. If you still feel that the space is not properly lit, you can bring in a large mirror. Mirrors reflect light and can make any space appear brighter.