Emma Ledger, Contributing Editor
Make your home stand out with 2025’s very best outdoor festive light designs
The best outdoor Christmas lights instantly give your home a magical festive makeover. Whether you want to light up the neighbourhood or just want to add some twinkle to your front door, we have outdoor lights that will effortlessly bring the magic. This is your chance to get creative with Christmas lights; but remember to check that the design of the wire is suitable for outdoor use, and use a ladder to hang lights high up with another adult holding the ladder. Here’s how to make your home shine.
Twinkle all the way
Hang strings of warm string lights around doors, guttering or fences for a showstopping, chic festive display. Most outdoor lighting uses LED bulbs which are super efficient, long-lasting and usually come supplied with a transformer that plugs into an indoor socket. If you don’t want to plug them indoors, go for rechargeable string lights.
Boldly go
Christmas is the time to go all out. One or two stand-out pieces in your front garden will make a big impact; try 3D models of reindeer, or a string of climbing Santas to make your place a festive destination - somewhere to visit when Santa’s grotto has been ticked off the list. Short on space? Simple solar lights will shine brightly on walls and fences.
Doorway gets lit
Make your entrance sing with a shining star or by weaving lights through the Christmas wreath. If your door is protected from the elements, a set of battery-operated string lights will be perfect - but if not go for rechargeable string LED lights. Try embellishing hedges or trees with warm lights too, or buy a pre-lit faux Christmas tree for your porch.
Neon and on
Bring a modern, playful edge to Christmas 2025 with a dazzling display of neon. With a selection of neon lights available, including polar bears and star shapes, kids will love this glowing decor which can be used to brighten pathways or emphasise garden features. Even better if there’s a dusting of snow...
