Lightscaping for the Holidays

The holiday season is a magical time of the year. There’s an excitement in the air as communities come alive with festive decorations. For many people, creating a captivating outdoor light display is a favorite way to celebrate the holidays.

We will explore some lightscaping options to illuminate your outdoor surroundings and spread holiday cheer.

Plan Your Design

What look do you want to achieve? Do you like colorful lights or a classic white light display? Maybe you want to combine the two styles.

Choose the Right Lights

Many people worry about the higher electric bills from a month of outdoor lighting. LED lights are energy-efficient and come in various colors, shapes, and sizes. Solar-powered lights are eco-friendly and can illuminate outdoor holiday displays without increasing electricity bills.

Light Up Architectural Features

Enhance the beauty of your home by using various lighting techniques, such as uplighting and outlining windows, door frames, and roof lines. White lights create a warm, cozy, inviting ambiance, while colored lights add charm and whimsy.

Lightscaping Trees and Plants

Wrap string lights around trees and shrubs to add depth and dimension to your outdoor display. Consider using net lights for bushes. Try the moonlighting technique that brings to mind “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” when the moon shining on the snow gave the luster of mid-day to the objects below.

A Magical Pathway

Guide visitors into your home with illuminated pathways. Lanterns and luminaries provide safety to your guests while adding a touch of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”

Consider Well-Placed Lawn Decorations

Charming lawn decorations can add character to your lighting display. Placing them strategically guides the eyes and captures the spirit of the season.

Add Smart Lights to Your Display

There are high-tech options that allow you to control your outdoor lighting with a phone app. You can change colors and add animation.

Remember Safety and Responsibility

Prevent a holiday tragedy by ensuring your outdoor light display is safe for family and guests. Use outdoor-rated extension cords, check for lights with the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) certification, and secure the lights and cords safely to prevent tripping hazards.

And, while it’s exciting to create a beautiful outdoor light display, be mindful of energy consumption and light pollution. Practice sustainability by using LED lights and timers to limit the display options.

Get Help From the Experts

The holiday season is the perfect time to take your outdoor space to new levels. Lightscaping adds sparkle and style to your yard and house and brings home the joyous feeling of the season.

If you need assistance preparing your property for a spectacular outdoor display, give Houston Lightscapes a call. We have provided outdoor illumination services to homes in the Houston area for over three decades. Our professional design team will assist you in creating a winter wonderland that will spread holiday cheer. 

Contact us for a free consultation by calling (713) 461-3600 or contact us here and bring the spirit of the holidays to your home this year.