The holiday season is one of the best times for landscape lighting design ideas. With days getting darker that much sooner and temperatures dropping that much lower, there’s no better way to brighten up the neighborhood than with good old-fashioned outdoor lighting.

Whether you prefer the charm of path lighting or decking the branches of your trees with lights, there’s a holiday lighting setup for your style. Consider the following ways you can light up the night with holiday lighting this season:

  1. Accent holiday lighting
    Spotlights are a great way to highlight some of your favorite features of your home. However, to give your home’s architectural features just a bit more holiday cheer, consider incorporating icicle lights. This delicate holiday lighting is just romantic and whimsical enough to make any homeowner feel the holiday spirit.

  2. Leave a candle in the window
    A single candle in each window of an otherwise dark house can appear like something out of Charles Dickens novel. However, with LED landscape lighting brightening the exterior of the home, the interior candles add a sense of depth.

  3. Light the way with lanterns
    Path lights are always a soft and romantic touch to any home’s walkway. However, by placing lantern covers over your path lights you can add a whole lot of character.

  4. Wrap your railing
    If you have a railing that follows your home’s steps, consider wrapping it in cascading white lights. Not only will it give your home’s path just a little more magic, but it also highlights an additional safety feature during those snowy nights.

  5. Oversized bulbs
    Oversized holiday bulbs in multiple colors are one of the best ways to add some holiday cheer to a home for those who prefer subtle simplicity. Simply light up your home’s exterior with landscape lighting and wrap the accents, such as trees or columns, in these large and whimsical bulbs. Even a few strings here and there can light up the darkest night.

Up to 73% of homeowners in 2016 report hiring a professional to setup their outdoor projects. To make your home one of the brightest on the block this holiday season, consider hiring a professional to do your landscape lighting installation this winter.


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