Giant ornaments are hard to picture from a product photo. Too small and they disappear on a big lawn, too large and they can overwhelm a porch. This guide helps you choose the right size for your space, so your display looks the way you imagined.
Quick Size Guide
These prices and weights are for the Big Shiny Ornament.
| Size | Best For | Fits Through | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ft / 60 cm | Porches, mantels, filling out a group | Standard door | ~3.5 lbs | $160 |
| 3 ft / 90 cm | Porches, small yards, entrances | Standard door (tight) | ~6.5 lbs | $265 |
| 4 ft / 120 cm | Front yards, lobbies, storefronts | Double door | ~12 lbs | $350 |
| 6 ft / 180 cm | Large yards, hotel lobbies, shopping centers | Inflate on site | ~22 lbs | $595 |
| 8 ft / 240 cm | Town squares, atriums, major displays | Inflate on site | ~35 lbs | $995 |
Choosing a Size for Your Space
Front Porch or Entryway
Go with 2–3 ft. These sizes fill the space beside a door without blocking the path. Three ornaments grouped together make a complete display.
Average Front Yard
Go with 3–4 ft, or mix 2, 3, and 4 ft. That combination costs $775 with the current Big Shiny Ornament prices, and gives the display real depth.
Large Yard or Long Driveway
Go with 6 ft as your main piece, with smaller ornaments around it. If your house sits far from the street, smaller ornaments can get lost. The Medium Ornament Assortment gives you 3, 4, and 6 ft ornaments, plus a pump.
Hotel Lobby or Office Atrium
Go with 4–6 ft for most lobbies, and up to 8 ft in a tall atrium. Keep your tallest ornament to about 60–70% of the ceiling height: roughly an 8 ft ceiling for a 4 ft ornament, 10 ft for 6 ft, and 12 ft for 8 ft. For more ideas, see Christmas decor for businesses.
Town Square or Shopping Center
Go with 8 ft ornaments or a pyramid. In a big open space, a pyramid gives you far more height than a single ornament.
Ornament Pyramid Sizes
Pyramids get their height from stacking, so the ornaments are smaller than the finished display.
| Set | Height | Ornament Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set of 4 | 4 ft | 2 ft | $709 |
| 6 ft | 3 ft | $1,129 | |
| 8 ft | 4 ft | $1,469 | |
| 12 ft | 6 ft | $2,449 | |
| 16 ft | 8 ft | $4,049 | |
| Set of 10 | 6 ft | 2 ft | $1,675 |
| 9 ft | 3 ft | $2,725 | |
| 12 ft | 4 ft | $3,595 | |
| 18 ft | 6 ft | $5,995 |
Three Rules for Getting It Right
- Measure from where people will see it. Stand on the street or at the door and picture the display from there, not from right beside it.
- When in doubt, go one size up. Outdoors especially, ornaments look smaller than you expect.
- Mix sizes. A group of different sizes looks more designed than several of the same. Odd numbers, like 3 or 5, look most natural.
Mark your space out with tape or cardboard before ordering. It takes a few minutes and makes the size much easier to picture.
Ready to Choose?
Once you know your size, our step-by-step display guide shows you how to build it, and the buyer's guide covers colors, lead times, and outdoor use. Hosting an event? See our holiday party decor ideas.
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