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Poinsettias, backyard cedar and holly warm a cottage entry.
25 Bedecked Entryways by Houzzers
A dusting of snow turns a classic porch into a postcard.
by Rikki Snyder
Luminarias light the way in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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A cow skull and garlands made of free scraps from the tree lot transform a Dallas entry.
25 Bedecked Entryways by Houzzers
A Christmas tree on the porch says "Happy Holidays" to the neighborhood.
by Rikki Snyder
Even Frank Lloyd Wright's house celebrates the day with handmade decorations and greenery.
by Cynthia Lynn Photography
This New York porch creates its own starry night.
by Rikki Snyder
A large-scale wreath looks luxe against lilac siding.
by Rikki Snyder
Every welcoming entry needs its greeter.
by Julie Ranee Photography
Ribbon-trimmed Christmas trees and a garland create a grand entrance to the historic DeGolyer House in Dallas.
by Sarah Greenman
His work done for the year, Santa takes in a Boston view.
by Mary Prince
Each Christmas a California family decorates their trellis gate with a wood plaque printed with words from a popular seasonal song.
by Janet Paik
Crisp white: the classic background for forest greens.
by Rikki Snyder
A wreath of dried citrus, berries, pinecones and faux fruits by Battenfeld Christmas Tree Farm greets visitors at the entry to the Wilderstein House in New York
by Rikki Snyder
A pair of skis offers a graphical anchor for greens and a luxurious bow.
by Mary Prince
A skate filled with cuttings is one of the simplest high-impact decorations you can make.
by Barbara Pintozzi
Symmetrical wreaths and topiaries suit a jewel-toned exterior in Rhinebeck, New York.
by Rikki Snyder
A 100-year-old iron gate adorned with a wreath designed by Marisa Lyssand opens up to a traditional-style home in Atherton, California.
by Janet Paik
A bright bow lights the way to the Village Hall in Millbrook, New York.
by Rikki Snyder
A red door definitely has its day on Christmas. The window on this one offers a peek at an indoor tree's twinkling lights.
by Rikki Snyder
In Boston, oversize pinecones and a red ribbon fill a front window.
by Mary Prince
Wreaths hung at railing level combine with garlands for an elegantly simple holiday house.
by Allison Ramsey Architects
Silver baubles transform a year-round topiary in Boston.
by Mary Prince
This home's large pillars create a dramatic look wrapped in lush boughs of evergreens and oversize red ornaments.
by Mary Prince
Multiple wreaths get the whole home involved.
by Rikki Snyder
Greenery involves the whole yard in the festivities.
by Rikki Snyder
Faux garlands and loads of shine turn black doors into a party.
by Rikki Snyder
Snowy white architectural details frame an entry decorated with greens, pods and berries.
by Rikki Snyder
Oversize real wreaths make an impact in New York.
by Greystone Interiors
The perfect pairing of wreath and urn puts a festive flourish on a traditional holiday entry.
by Mary Prince
Apple green and blue bring updated color to a traditional porch.
by Rikki Snyder
Lush greens and a simple bow are all that's needed against a door that already has turquoise and lace going for it.
by Rikki Snyder
Jingle bells on bare trees and oversize ornaments on the porch create a joyful scene at this rehabbed 1870s Victorian in Philadelphia.
by Colleen Steixner
A wreath and jingle bells wink from a New York porch.
by Rikki Snyder
Bells, berries and branches deck an entry in Ottawa, Ontario.
by Bernacki & Beaudry Design Corp.
Silver ornaments on a wreath of greens add sparkle to a classic brick exterior.
by Rikki Snyder
A basket on a traditional picket fence provides a pretty resting place for an armful of pinecones.
by Rikki Snyder
Two wreaths punctuate a series of doorways.
by Rikki Snyder
A wreath and eyebrow garland frame an offset peekaboo window.
by Rikki Snyder
The classic shapes of tree and swag strike a perfect balance in this entryway vignette.
by Rikki Snyder
A bare fruit tree in New York dresses up for the holidays.
by Rikki Snyder
Garlands and window box–style greens drape a home in cozy.
by Rikki Snyder
On this traditional porch, wreaths keep the rocking chairs company until it's time to watch the leaves come back.
by Rikki Snyder
Classic Christmas style inspired the designer who dressed up this California house for a holiday home tour.
by Janet Paik
A clematis vine adds its natural greenery to a 1930s Stratton Blue–painted door in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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A winter container arrangement helps light up the dormant season.
by Rikki Snyder
When the trees go bare, this fence goes green.
by Rikki Snyder
Add to the tour: Share your own holiday home below!
by Mary Prince

Comments

stlouisgaltoo All are beautiful. I wish that i could decorate outside but with the prairie winds, the decorations just blow away.....oh, the ountry lfe! Grrrrrr. :).
6 months ago · ·
Tile-Stones These homes are so wonderful and inviting! Bravo Houzzers!
6 months ago ·
JAN MOYER In the dark of night...the lights! My client lights it up the Georgian! : )
6 months ago ·
katie32123 As far as my husband is concerned, it's all about the lights. This is a view from our front porch on Christmas Eve with luminaries all around the pond. The second is how our house looks from the other side of the pond. The star effect from the streetlight was a happy accident.
6 months ago · ·
Susan Smith My favorite time of year. But my best memory of Christmas was in Santa Fe. We lived on Hillside St. and there was a path from the bottom of the hill to the top and every Christmas Eve about 200 people have candles in their hand and walk up the path to the top of the hill. It's just beautiful! And in Santa Fe, luminarias everywhere!
5 months ago ·
Mike Larkin Philadelphia twin in Manayunk.
5 months ago ·
photogirl333 I tried to do something a little different -- more "winter" instead of Christmas. Now i have an excuse to not take it down for another month or so after Christmas! :)
5 months ago · ·
fredericklc There are wonderful ideas here for next year's Christmas season.
5 months ago ·
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