The Complete Guide to Custom Christmas Lights - mersano/Article GitHub Wiki

Even when Christmas is a few months away, it never hurts to begin planning for the perfect holiday lights display. There are many different components involved in creating a lights display and paying attention to the important details can really make a difference. Though you may have a general idea regarding the type of light display you hope to create, it is still likely worth taking the time to understand your available options.

As time has gone on, more people have decided to create a custom Christmas lights display that is unique to their personal tastes and preferences. Consequently, there are many different companies and decorating businesses that are willing to help you develop the Christmas display of your dreams.

Customizing a holiday lighting display may be much easier and affordable than you might initially assume. By taking the time to understand the options you have available and the details involved in the planning process, you will be in a position to create the display of your dreams. In this brief guide, we will discuss the most important things you need to know when creating a custom lighting display.

There are many different reasons someone might want to consider installing a customized lighting display, rather than using the more traditional one-size-fits-all options. One of the most overlooked benefits is that—by using a professional holiday decorator or other comparable outlet—you may actually be able to save on the overall cost of your lighting display. This is because instead of initially investing in the wrong lights (as many people do) and having to go back to make adjustments, you can get the perfect lighting display on your very first try.

Additionally, taking the time to customize a display will make it much easier for you adhere to a specific theme. “Christmas” is a very broad holiday—the ways people might celebrate Christmas will vary tremendously from household to household. If you want to focus on a nativity scene or something more religious, this should be accounted for before you purchase any lights. If you prefer to focus on a winter theme, a Santa theme, or just a general red and green theme, these will all need to be thought about in advance as well.

Other benefits of customization include the options to get lights that are an appropriate length, lights that are a specific color scheme, and mixed strings of lights that incorporate different shapes. Usually, customization will require you to begin planning your display a little further in advance. However, there are still many different decorating specialists who can help you produce and assemble your final product rather quickly.

 

What are some of the customized lighting options currently available?

Every year, over 100 million American households will install at least some type of holiday display. Because the holiday season is shared by nearly everyone (of all faiths), there are many different decorating options available for you to choose from. Contrary to older points in time, holiday lights are more adaptable and customizable than ever before.

Things to consider when you are creating a custom lighting display include lighting type, styles, color schemes, wire coloring, bulbs per string, bulb sizes, and special features. Taking the time to research all of the different options you currently have available will make it much easier for you to make the correct decision.

• Lighting Type: though candescent and fluorescent lights used to be more popular, LED lighting has now become the most popular option. These lights are just as bright but are more adaptable and energy efficient than their predecessors.
• Bulb colors and styles: the specific bulb that is right for you will depend on where your display is located. You will have the option to choose very small (5mm wide angle), small (M5 or T5 mini), medium (G12 raspberry or C6 strawberry), and large (C7 and C9) lighting options.
• Color schemes: the most popular color schemes are all white, rainbow, and red and green. However, if you are customizing your lights, these can be easily changed.
• Wire coloring: green is the most popular wire color because it matches a Christmas tree, but white is also quite popular as well.
• Bulbs per string: most LED lights will feature 100 or 300 lights on a string. You can also customize this figure in accordance with your space.

The ability to incorporate special features is also quite valuable. This might include the addition of music, moving or flashing lights, and pre-lit trees. Customization is the surest way to help your creative vision come to life.

 

Customizing a Christmas light display is relatively straightforward. As stated, if you are someone who will need to have lights specially made for you, then you should begin planning your display a little bit further in advance. The exact amount of time it takes to customize a lighting display will depend on which specialist you end up using.

• Research different Christmas lights—consider looking at older displays online in order to get a source of inspiration
• Create a budget and decide what kind of lights you believe will be best for you
• Choose a designer or decorating specialist—this is something that can be done either online or through various different specialty stores
• Create a plan for your specific yard (or indoor space)
• Wait for the lights to be delivered, hire an installation team (if necessary), and enjoy!

Once you have gone through all of these steps—and any others that are required along the way—you can take pride in the fact that you have successfully created something unique.

 

Conclusion

If you are hoping to create a beautiful, yet original, lighting display this holiday season, you are certainly not without options. By taking the time to understand the process involved in installing custom Christmas lights, you will finally be able to enjoy the fantastic lighting display you have always hoped for.