Inflatable Christmas decorations – some people love them, others hate them. Us? We love to look at them outside other people's houses, but we wouldn't want them outside ours. So, we've been hunting for the most over the top inflatable Christmas decorations for 2020, and we've popped them below. Underneath them, we've also listed what we would buy instead (read it as a less tacky version). Our picks are slightly more subtle and definitely smaller in size. Some of these inflatables are eight-foot tall!
Check out our Christmas decoration ideas page for more inspiration. See our Christmas page for more great buys – from gifts to indoor decor and outdoor lights.
5 OTT inflatable Christmas decorations for 2020
1. Firstly, this inflatable snowman...
This inflatable snowman from Amazon is large – at 4.9 feet tall – and he comes complete with a broom (?). The kids would love him, but our Instagram feed? Not so much.
Buy this small(er) guy, instead...
Argos Home Pop Up Light Up Snowman| £25 at Argos
This guy has some rave reviews! Super easy to put up and pre lit, he is just waiting to bring some festive onto your front step – oh order quickly though he is veeeerrrryyy popular. View Deal
2. This (quite scary, actually) giant gingerbread man
Measuring eight-foot-tall (yes, you read that right) this giant inflatable gingerbread man is pretty insane. Your neighbours may hate you if you put this up, but we can appreciate the effort. It's also on sale for £29... tempting?
Buy this cute gingerbread man bunting instead...
BettysInteriors Gingerbread Bunting | £12 at Etsy
This definitely less obtrusive gingerbread decoration would look lovely hung on a fireplace. Or in the kids' room. Small, easy to store and it won't get on your neighbours' nerves.View Deal
3. An inflatable Santa, on a sleigh, with reindeer
This smaller (in height) yet still inflatable Christmas decoration would most probably get a five-star rating from every child in your neighbourhood, but it's quite an eyesore. At 5.9 foot long, this inflatable Santa on a sleigh, complete with reindeer, could end up taking up your entire front garden. One of the reindeer is even winking for some strange reason.
Buy this reindeer and sleigh instead (sorry, Santa isn't included!)...
LED Acrylic Reindeer and Sleigh | £34.99 £21.99 at Studio
Check out these LED light-up reindeer which come complete with a sleigh, ready to be displayed on your front garden. Choose from a blue set or one that lights up all different colours. The kids will love it!View Deal
4. A blow up Christmas tree – because who needs to see out of their windows?
This inflatable Christmas tree measures 180cm and, for some reason, it has a Santa climbing up it with a dog at the bottom, biting on Santa's trousers to pull them down. We don't really need to say much else...
Instead, opt for this...
Indoor Outdoor Black Light Up Tree | £125 at Cox & Cox
We love how magical this outdoor Christmas decoration is! If you don't have trees in your garden to hang lights from then do not worry. You can fake it until you make it with this!View Deal
5. Last but definitely not least, an 8ft inflatable nutcracker...
This large inflatable nutcracker is, to be fair, quite a rare inflatable but unfortunately, that still doesn't make us want it any more. Standing taller than you, it lights up so that people can see it even at nighttime.
Please, buy this instead...
gerFogoo 17" Traditional Soldier Nutcracker | £17.99 at Amazon
This lovely nutcracker decoration fits in with our decor scheme a lot better, and it measures just 46cm tall. Lovely. Place it on a table, bedside table, mantlepiece and more. It comes in gold, silver or white. Or, you could buy both (they are quite affordable).View Deal
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