Getting your property ready for the holiday can be a fun way to celebrate Christmas. In Scottsdale and Phoenix, where the mild winters allow for outdoor celebrations, decorating your outdoor space can create an inviting atmosphere. While commercial Christmas light installations are a popular choice, we have discussed genius holiday decoration tips to make your outdoor space ready for the holiday season.
Pick a Focal Point
You can create a holiday look that feels cohesive by choosing one central feature in your outdoor space as a focal point. This could be your front porch, where you can hang a wreath, wrap lights around railings, or add festive potted plants.
However, if your yard has features like a pergola or a stunning tree, you can decorate those instead. Add string lights and ornaments, or even create a festive display under the pergola to highlight it. A well-planned focal point keeps your decorations organized and ties every element together beautifully.
Light Up Your Landscape
Light up your outdoor space with festive lighting. Wrap trees and shrubs with twinkling lights, and line your hardscaped pathways to guide guests with a warm holiday glow. Highlight outdoor features like pergolas, fire pits, or seating areas by draping lights over them. Choose colors that reflect the holiday spirit to create a cheerful and inviting atmosphere in your yard.
Cozy Holiday Moments by the Fire
In Scottsdale’s cool desert evenings, an outdoor fireplace or fire pit can become a favored gathering spot. Picture cozying up with family and friends, wrapped in warm blankets, around the glow of a crackling fire.
Place outdoor holiday decorations, such as themed pillows, on outdoor seating, hang garlands on nearby pergolas or walls, and set up a hot cocoa station to keep everyone warm and cheerful.
Festive Dining Under the Stars
If you have an outdoor kitchen and dining area, you can turn it into a festive spot. Dress up the table with seasonal tablecloths, elegant centerpieces, and durable outdoor dinnerware.
String lights overhead to add warmth and ambiance. Use your outdoor kitchen to prepare a holiday feast, grill festive dishes, and serve warm drinks.
Illuminating Your Water Features for the Holidays
Enhance the charm of your outdoor space this holiday season by lighting up your water features. Whether it’s a cascading fountain, a serene pond, or a custom water feature, adding festive lighting instantly brings a holiday vibe to your property and highlights your water features.
Consider swapping out standard bulbs for seasonal shades like red, green, or icy blue to create a vibrant and cheerful atmosphere. This small change can have a big impact, especially when paired with other holiday decor in your yard. Simple yet effective, lit water features are a stunning addition to your holiday display that complements Arizona’s cool winter evenings.
Choosing the Right Lights for Your Landscape
When planning your outdoor holiday decor, selecting the right type of lighting is key to achieving the perfect look. Options like net lights for bushes, rope lights for pathways, or multicolored LEDs can beautifully highlight your outdoor features. You can also complement your existing landscape lighting with festive accents.
For a professional touch, check out our trusted partner, Hang Tight, for Christmas light installation. You can find them in our Referral Directory. Pairing expertly hung lights with landscape design helps create a festive and stunning display.
Transform your Scottsdale property into the perfect backdrop for holiday gatherings and beyond. From landscape design to hardscaping and water feature installation, our experts at Rising Tide Landscapes can make your outdoor space special for any occasion. Call us at 602-884-8433 for a free consultation, or visit our website to get started. We offer landscape design services in Phoenix, Arizona, and nearby areas.
