Make the season extra merry and bright with these holiday lighting trends and ideas. From the most cutting-edge smart lighting technology to the most adorable illuminated critters, Balsam Hill has everything you need to capture the essence of a warm and cozy Christmas.
1. App-Controlled Pre-Lit Christmas Trees
Twinkly artificial Christmas trees from Balsam Hill allow you complete control to design your light displays right from your phone. This smart holiday lighting technology uses a Computer Vision Mapping System, so you can change light colors, animate patterns, and even sync your light show to music, with just a few taps on the Twinkly app.
2. Sustainable Lighting
People are now trying to find more eco-friendly ways to celebrate the season. This includes choosing energy-saving LED light strings over traditional incandescent Christmas lights or exploring the use of solar-powered outdoor Christmas lighting.
Eager to give it a try? Try solar pathway lights or stake lights for this year's outdoor Christmas decorations, or shifting to a tree pre-lit with LED lights.
3. Fairy Lights
Despite the smaller bulbs, LED fairy lights deliver quite the impact. They're also versatile when it comes to holiday lighting. Cluster them on your displays or wrap them around your wreaths and garlands to give them a timeless glow. You can also fill lanterns or hurricanes with fairy light strings and use them to illuminate Christmas table centerpieces, the mantel, or porch steps.
Indoor Lighting Ideas
It's all about creating a cozy and magical space with these trendy holiday lighting ideas.
Lit Figurines
Lit glass or ceramic critters, mini trees, or other figurines add a whimsical ambiance to your lighted Christmas displays. Place them on mantels, console tables, or even around the Christmas tree.
Staircase Lights
Don't overlook this prime decorating area. Try lining the steps with lanterns filled with fairy lights, hurricanes, or LED candles.
Flameless Fireplaces
If you have a faux fireplace, fill the mantel and hearth with LED candles, lighted decorations, and fairy lights to recreate a festive focal point without having to tend to a fire.
Outdoor Christmas Light Ideas
Spread Christmas cheer to all you hold dear the moment they come to your door.
Cascading Lights
Drape cascading light strings on tree branches, porch beams, and other al fresco gathering areas to give the area a soft yet festive ambience.
Illuminated Shapes
Outdoor-safe LED lights in festive shapes serve as functional décor. Hanging them or displaying them on the porch or yard helps set a rustic and cozy atmosphere perfect for the season.
Dramatic Façade
Santa can't miss the most festive house on the block. Use Twinkly light strings to create a custom light show with your home as the canvas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Christmas Lights Are in Fashion?
App-controlled and smart LED lights are currently the top trend, allowing for full customization of colors, patterns, and music synchronization from a dedicated mobile app on your phone. Additionally, eco-friendly options like energy-efficient LEDs and solar-powered lights are increasingly popular for creating a sustainable holiday display.
Can You Mix Warm and Cool White Christmas Lights?
Yes, you mixing these light types can create a dynamic and layered look. Combining the cozy, classic glow of warm white lights with the crisp, icy feel of cool white lights can add visual depth and interest to your Christmas tree.
What Are the Different Christmas Light Themes?
Popular themes range from the traditional red, green, and warm white lights, to a minimalist "winter wonderland" with cool white and blue bulbs. Other trending themes include bold, monochromatic displays, retro-vintage using oversized bulbs, and whimsical looks with multicolor or color-changing strands.
What Is an Alternative to Christmas Lights?
Try illuminated décor like lanterns with battery-operated string lights or holiday-themed light projectors. You can also use non-electric options like flameless LED candles, glass orbs, and lanterns to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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