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How to get the ultimate festive look for your front yard
How to get the ultimate festive look for your front yard
Overview
Spread and share holiday cheer this year by creating a festive front yard that your family can enjoy with the entire neighbourhood. Light up your trees, brighten up your lawn and illuminate your property exterior with these top tips.
Steps
Identify your focal point
First, figure out which part of your yard you’d like to draw the most attention to. Do you have a large tree that will be your focal point? Or will the exterior of your home be the main attraction?
Match light strands with your exterior
If your fence is white, use white light strands where possible. This will create a subtle effect that doesn’t detract from the main event. You can use more than one strand of lights for more impact.
Group your lights
Using too many hues at once can repel the eye and create a chaotic look. To avoid this, group your lights together – coloured, white or warm white.
Test your lights
Before hanging any lights, test each set so you know they will work. (The last thing you want is to go to the trouble of hanging your lights, only to find they don’t work!)
Attach easily
Make the hanging process easier by attaching light clips or using cable ties to ensure the lights are running in the same direction.
Work from the ground up
The best way to hang lights is to work from the ground up – start with net lights in the bushes, before hanging lights in trees using a broom. Don’t forget to step back every now and then to inspect your progress and make sure it looks like what you’ve envisioned.
Double layers
Doubling the layers of your lights creates a bigger wow factor.
Drape curtain lights on fencing
Enhance your lighting by installing curtain lights on your fencing. This is a great idea if you have a long driveway or a picket fence.
Style your front door
Continue the festive styling by decorating your front door. Install a garland around the edge, hang a wreath and place mini-trees on your porch. You can also wind lights through your garland and wreath for a festive first impression.
Fill the deck with props
Accompany your front door decorations with some layered decorations – think bunches of natural foliage from the garden or surrounding area, baskets of display presents or props like rocking horses.
Collection of ornaments
Add a collection of ornaments throughout your garden – a cluster of baubles, pine cones or fairy light lanterns.
Make your own decorations
It’s time to get creative with D.I.Y. Christmas decorations. From candy canes made from pool noodles, to illuminated ‘snowballs’ and light trees made from spiral obelisks, you can add your own personal touches to your festive front yard.
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Health & Safety
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.