Netflix's Mr Christmas reveals the REAL reason why outdoor Christmas decorations are huge right now
Our streets are merry and BRIGHT this season, and it's no coincidence!
The rulebook for outdoor decorating in 2023 is well and truly out the window. More is more. The brighter the better. From rainbow fairy lights to giant inflatables, Christmas outdoor decorations trends are more popular and bolder than ever this year, as homeowners look to lift spirits on their streets, after an unprecedented year.
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Christmas outdoor decorations trends
Outdoor rainbow fairy lights
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The Times Property quotes Benjamin Bradley, Mr Christmas from Netflix’s Holiday Home Makeover With Mr Christmas. 'You will see more outdoor decorations than ever before, since that is how we are sharing our holiday spirit with friends and loved ones,' Benjamin says.
'Going all out with our decorating gives us a sense of release and is basically us saying to the world, "We are still here and we still have the holiday spirit".’
50 LED Solar Powered Crystal Ball Decorative Lights: was £12.99, now £9.59, Amazon
These jolly solar outdoor crystal ball lights comprise 50 LED bulbs adorning a generous 23ft string cable. The super bright lights are highly efficient, ideal for added extra festive cheer to exteriors for Christmas 2023.
800 LED Garland String Lights: was £48.99, Now £35.99, Wayfair
These garland door lights by Seasonal Aisle have 800 multi-colored or white led lights on a 5.4m, just the thing to add some sparkle above a front door. Simply place around the doorframe then plug in and switch on.
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This home is captivating with colour– embracing the more is more approach for exterior Christmas decorating for 2023.
‘I’ve gone all out this year with the lights on our house!' says the owner. 'I wanted to cheer the street up after this rubbish year.’
We must admit, this rainbow bright house certainly does look cheery.
Christmas Tree Silhouette Light Standing LED Outdoor Decoration: was £49.99, Now £39.99, eBay
The simple silhouette frame of this outdoor light is securely into the ground on a stake. Measures 4ft in height and shines bright with with 140 warm white LEDs
Christmas inflatables & figurines
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To spread cheer this homeowner says, 'This year is not a normal year and we need something to cheer us up, so I have broken one of my own rules and the outside lights have gone up 2 days early and they have a new friend too.' What an Raw-some display!
Stuart the Snowman Inflatable: was £32.99, Now £21.99, Wayfair
Welcome your own inflatable friend to your outdoor Christmas decorations this year – meet Stuart the Snowman : )
YUASIA 8 Foot Christmas Inflatables Nutcracker Decoration: was £59.99, now £54.99, Amazon
This fabulous inflatable 8Ft height Christmas Soldier Nutcracker is sure to bring some cheer to the street! Nutcrackers are VERY popular again this Christmas
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For morale this home put the lights up earlier than most years.
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Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.
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