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See Houses Decorated
with Christmas Lights

Sparkle Up Your Home and Front Porch

Use these photos of houses decorated with Christmas lights to get ideas for displaying lights on your home and front porch this holiday season. Either duplicate lighting schemes you see or modify them to fit your own decorating style.

Mary and I have selected homes with Christmas light displays that not only reflect the spirit of the holiday but also offer simple lighting ideas you can easily duplicate.

We also offer tips to make your outdoor Christmas lighting easy and fun to do.


We have a collection of houses decorated with Christmas lights. Come see on Front Porch Ideas And More


Gallery of Houses Decorated with Christmas Lights

House decorated with Christmas lights by Christmas Lites.com
Outside Christmas Lights on Display by Christmas Lites.com



mobile home porch decorated for Christmas
Photo by Kevin Moore Photography
Very festive mobile home porch decorated for Christmas



Brooklyn Christmas light ideas by Becca Dorstek Although we do love extravagant holiday lighting displays, not everyone can or wants to go to the expense and time it takes to create them.


We've selected Christmas house lighting photos for this gallery that depict what we believe are aesthetically beautiful without being "over the top".

We thank and appreciate both professional and amateur photographers who have graciously shared their photos with us. Shamrock green Christmas lights on home for Christmas
Photographer Dean Forbes
Subtle Shamrock Green Christmas Lighting



Photographer Dean Forbes Professional photographer Dean Forbes, who likes to focus on street and cultural subjects, has also traveled to India to do volunteer documentary photography for NGOs managing potable water projects in rural villages.

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holiday wreaths displayed in windows of Victorian style home
Photographer Bill T
Beautiful lighted Christmas wreaths



Photographer Bill T Photographer Bill T bought his 1st camera while in the Navy. A Crime Scene Investigator by profession, Bill loves photographing architecture, scenery, autumn, ocean shots, hot rods and classic cars. See more of Bill's photography.




ranch style home decorated with Christmas lights
Photographer Carole Julius
Wonders what a little Christmas lighting can do



Photographer Carole Julius Carole Julius is a freelance photographer and blogger, illustrating lives and sharing stories with photographs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and wherever else her heart takes her.

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beautifully lit home with Christmas lights
Photographer Dave Thomas
Like frosting on a cake!



Dave Thomas Photography photo Dave, a biology professor at Lyon College (Batesville, Arkansas), is an amateur photographer. He writes, "Many if not most of my photos were taken simply to document the episodes of many people's lives. Sometimes, I happen to get shots that are also striking or beautiful."

See more Dave Thomas' Photography.



The Williams House Bed And Breakfast, Amelia Island, Florida at Christmas
photographer Dawna Moore
Christmas lights at Amelia Island Williams House Inn,
Amelia Island, Florida



Dawna Moore, Photographer Dawna's interest in photography started early when shooting with a Fischer Price 110 film camera. She is a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography and a member of the North American Nature Photographers Association (NANPA), a board member for Wild Amelia and her local co-op art gallery, Island Art Association.

See more of Dawna's photography.



Christmas Lights at the MacCallum House Inn and Restaurant, Mendocino, California

Christmas lights on MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant; photo by Rita Crane Photography


Christmas lights on MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant gable and handrails; photo by Rita Crane Photography
Photos by Rita Crane Photography



Rita Crane, Photographer As a photographer, Rita Crane has traveled extensively through France, Switzerland, Germany, Tahiti, the American Southwest, and the Rocky Mountain front range. Although Rita's first love is photography, her artistic talents also include stain glass, lapidary, silversmithing, and has helped designed and build an authentic Territorial Style adobe home.

See more of Rita's photographic work.



collage of Christmas outdoor lights

Video: Tips for Hanging Exterior Christmas Lights



When decorating your house for Christmas, you might want to use some of these tips for how to hang exterior Christmas lights - to make it easier, without so much hassle and hopefully with no surprises when you turn them on.




Small front porch and home decorated with Christmas lights
Small front porch Christmas lighting
photo by Barb Lawrence



Barb Lawrence, Photographer Barb, a pet sitter and animal lover, is owner of a fun blog called Woof Nanny. A collector of vintage sea gulls, Barb enjoys coffee and conversation with friends, retro / mid-century / tiki stuff, and the beach.

See more of Barb's photographic work.



Here's an interesting mirror image Christmas lighting photo of a duplex by Rob Bishop.

stunning Christmas lights on duplex home
photo by Rob Bishop
Light up the season!



Rob Bishop, Photographer Rob, a graphic designer, is a photographer and illustrator by choice and collects Volkswagens for fun.

See more of Rob Bishop's photographic work.



black and white photo of Christmas lights on home
photo by Jeff Burton
Christmas lights in black and white



jeff burton photographer Jeff writes: "A great image invokes emotion in the viewer. I am working towards the day when I can consistently capture that 'WOW' image." We think he's got it!




multi-light strings on two story home for Christmas
Dan Huntley Photography
Use multi-colored light strings



dan huntley photographer Dan Huntley is a Dallas, TX based photographer and enjoys shooting travel and landscape photography. He has been published in guide books, magazines and on numerous websites.

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older house decorated with Christmas lights
photo by hpaich
A real holiday charmer



Victorian home outlined in Christmas lights
photographer Cragin Spring
Outline your entire home for extra sparkle



Christmas lights on ranch home in Torrance, California
Photo by Painted Bench Photography
Gorgeous Christmas lights on a California bungalow



Christmas Lighting Options

  • For outdoor Christmas try to use either singularly or a mix of C7s or C9s
  • If using miniatures the light string will stay lit if a bulb filament fails. Try to replace the burned-out bulb quickly as the shunt allows the remaining lights to remain lit; however, it will increase the voltage for the other bulbs which may reduce their longevity.
  • Net lighting (which is a mesh of interconnected mini LED lights) easily drapes over your landscaping.
  • Shimmer spheres come in various designs like snowballs or stars and stripes. They consist of different sized lights and some twinkle.
  • Icicle lights are ideal for gables and to outline your eaves.


More Houses Decorated With Christmas Light Ideas

Enjoy these homes so elegantly decorated with Christmas lights to give you even more ideas for your home.

Outdoor Christmas light display idea on beautiful home with wrap around front porch
An elegant outdoor Christmas light display idea
Outlining your roof outline gives your home an appealing perspective. Note in the photo below how outlining the Romanesque style columns and adding a contrasting light color to the shrubs together enhance this home's overall appeal.

red, white, and blue Christmas lights on home
A charming Christmas light display
Talk about charm! This outdoor Christmas light display is one you just have to stop the car and enjoy. Notice how the garland is strung between the porch columns in lieu of just outlining them.

The wreaths hung in front of windows and the lights on the shrub at left all add visual interest. Most fun is how the porch itself is decorated with a little Santa and other holiday decor to make this a very merry porch.

front of home and porch illuminated with Christmas lights
A very merry porch!



What fun! Imagine walking along these homes all decorated for the season. The lollipop yard ornaments and lights add an almost magical and mirthful appeal to this community.

Christmas lights on a row of homes make an amazing outdoor Christmas light display
Lighthearted outdoor displays makes for a wonderful Christmas light image



This is one of our favorites. We like the subtle feel of this delightful cottage style home with lights on the picket fence. The Christmas decorations add lots of charisma and allure.

Christmas lights outlining home's roof line and on picket fence
Subtle yet effective Christmas lighting

Compare This Outdoor Christmas Light Display Idea

Note the different appeal of each of the two homes shown below. The lighting is very similar in style and color, yet the results are somewhat different. Copying a style you've seen on other homes may look different on yours depending the the style of home.

Why do the Christmas lights, although similar on these two homes, each have a different pizzazz?

Red and White Lights on front porch landscaping with Reindeer And Snowmen
Red and white lights with a flair



Christmas lighting display with a candy dish appeal
Enchanting Christmas lights


Wow Your Neighbors!

We don't believe any other color of lights would have this same dramatic effect! It is a home you can be sure that will be driven by many times during the season; perhaps warranting a "you gotta see this one!".

Christmas lighting idea on brick home to inspire your creativity
Captivating picture of outdoor Christmas lights



Christmas Lites.com

christmas lites.com logo At Christmaslites.com, they hold holiday storage and decor close to the heart.

Decorate your home like a professional with their lighting products and accessories.


House decorated with Christmas lights by Christmas Lites.com

Their exclusive pre-lit decorated wreaths and garlands are not only gorgeous but also very life-like.


beautiful House decorated with Christmas lights by Christmas Lites.com


another beautiful House decorated with Christmas lights by Christmas Lites.com

Their Customer Service team is dedicated to making sure you are thrilled with your purchase and is available to answer questions via phone, email, or chat.

Enjoy visiting Christmaslites.com.



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