Decorative Lighting

What type of Christmas tree decorator are you? Does your tree reflect your personality? Maybe you match it to the decor in your home? Or maybe you go for a specific theme? Through the years the style of the Christmas trees has changed with the times and culture from a traditionally tinsel dripped creation with bold bulb lights, to something that's a personal...[...]

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to decorate with warm glowing accents. Fairy lights, string lights, and hanging lights create inviting spaces everywhere you look—especially at the table. Thanksgiving is a time for gathering together, showing hospitality, spending quality time, and reflecting on what we're thankful for. Setting an atmosphere for the occasion is important! Use string lights in your fall decor to...[...]

Some would say that there are two types of people in the world, crazy Christmas people and crazy Halloween people, so maybe this just makes us crazy people but we love both! A fully decked out holiday home is just as important as a super spooky one in our book. Plus, decorating your home for Halloween is a great way...[...]

Fairy lights may arguably be the most versatile lighting style for decorating any time of the year. Their bendable wires allow them to be twisted and turned into any shape around anything and they have a perfect soft twinkling glow. However, their time to shine brightest is definitely during autumn! Fall brings back the romantic feeling of a crisp breeze and...[...]

If you haven’t looked at LED lights in the last few years, their uses in your home might be limited to holiday lights. We love that LED Christmas lighting has earned a top spot in holiday decorating for their durability, ease, and longevity, but there are many uses for LED lights. LED Christmas lights can provide your home with beautiful...[...]

A statement lighting fixture can really step up the style of a room, but it's hard to come by a light that's both bold and inexpensive. When it comes to making a decision to splurge or save on statement lighting, you should always consider a high-end do-it-yourself option. Using everyday items such as string lights in innovative ways can produce results that look as...[...]

From pool parties to Christmas cocktail parties, a glowing garland is a perfect solution for any event's decor. It can be hard to find a string of lights for every theme, but the good news is you can make one yourself for just about any occasion! You just need a simple string of lights and a little imagination—it's easy! Here are some...[...]

Ah, the Parisian cafe, a locale which possesses a level of ambiance admired by all, with tables and chairs that keep friends and lovers seated close together placed on richly charactered cobblestone street side patios. And oh the lighting! Strings of glowing bulbs swag and arch back and forth to create a ceiling of light that perfectly lights the faces next...[...]

Keeping your spaces glowing through the holidays and beyond is easy, in fact, you can install string light displays that can stay put during the holiday season and every season between. These looks can be permanent fixtures of your interior décor that keep your home illuminated and warm. Here are some easy installations to get you going and glowing! Classic String Light...[...]

A glowing yard is a staple of summer nights and warm weather gatherings. While glimmering string light canopies and zigzagging patio lights are stunning displays, your yard may not always offer the perfect space for creating such grand illuminations. Here are a few great ways to light up your yard, garden, or porch in simple yet beautiful ways. 1. Under-Umbrella Lights...[...]

One of the hardest parts about seeing Christmas go each year is letting go of our bright, glowing, cheerful decorations. We know it's considered (in some circles) "tacky" to keep Christmas lights up too long during the rest of the year...of course if it was up to us this would not be the case! Luckily, we have figured out some...[...]

Gathering, harvesting, giving thanks—these are the sentiments that autumn is all about. The cool weather and invigoratingly crisp air make it the perfect time of year for dining alfresco, gathering by the fire, and making s'mores on the patio. We have a few tips in preparation of your outdoor spaces for hosting friends and family this fall. Here are your...[...]

The cooler of our two seasons are arguably some of the most exciting times of the year for decorating. This is true for both residential and commercial décor and displays. It’s all rich colors, lush textures, and (our personal favorite) bright lights. String lights, in particular, have gained immense popularity in the world of cozy home décor and DIY decorating...[...]

Use LED Christmas Lighting to Create a Warm and Cheery Ambiance for the Outdoors We're a big proponent of using LED bulbs for Christmas décor. But in truth, the very same LED bulbs that are used for Christmas lighting can be used for a wide range of purposes year round. One great example is using LED retrofit lights to cast...[...]

A pool party can be a great way for friends and family members to get together and have some fun while cooling off from the heat. With the summer approaching, these gatherings are going to play a big role in plans for many people. If you are planning one of these events and want to make sure that it stands...[...]

With the selection of modern outdoor lighting solutions, you have a variety of designs that are truly unique. Instead of the older designs that favored practical lighting over style, you can now choose from a range of lights that will allow the individual to add a more personal touch to outdoor spaces. The following includes some of the most unique outdoor...[...]

Pretty globe string lights are no longer used just for decorating the house and yard for Christmas. Many designs for outdoor areas, and a few inside, have come together using globe string lights, hung in an array of patterns to fit any area or event. Canopy Patterns When designing the canopy for any space, the first thing to decide is what...[...]

When deciding the main use of a pergola, people tend to focus on furniture needs, such as dining tables, outdoor patio chairs, and couches, or barbecues and fire pits. And at times, lighting is not decided until the furniture is picked out, and must then fit in with the rest of the décor. Whether looking for something simple, elegant, or...[...]

What's the most popular part of a wedding? For many people, it's the reception. In recent years, in fact, there's been a rather revealing trend: couples are spending more on the reception, and less on the ceremony. Another recent trend is the growing popularity of outdoor wedding receptions. It's a great way to escape the ordinary and boring. As one...[...]

Our patio string lights might be among the most underused and under-appreciated products we sell. That's a shame, because these lights are also among the most elegant and stylish of the many varieties of lights that we sell. And patio string lights are certainly not holiday-centric; they're quite appropriate to use for parties, gatherings, and outdoor décor at any time...[...]

More than 75% of homeowners are making updates to their outdoor living areas, and many of them are turning to the latest trends in backyard lighting to determine what would best suit their needs. Houzz Landscaping Study Energy Efficient Exterior Lighting As more options become available, many people are choosing products that are all-around more efficient. LED lights are rising...[...]

We sell many wonderful products at Christmas Designers. But one of our very favorite products tends to fly under the radar a little bit. And that's a shame, because it means lots of Christmas Enthusiasts are missing out on one of the most delightful of holiday decorations: animated snowfall tubes. Enchanting, and a Little Bit Magical The very best Christmas...[...]

Halloween decorating and light displays are increasingly found in neighborhoods around the country. As the light displays become more sophisticated, you find more Halloween enthusiasts lighting up their home and yard. Here are our top 10 picks for Halloween light displays in 2015. The Animated Ghostbusters At first glance, the lights display on this house appears to be just a...[...]

Wrapping outdoor trees in lights can elevate your outdoor party, wedding, or Christmas display from great to spectacular. It's a wonderful way to make sightseeing Christmas Enthusiasts say "ooh" and "ahh" as they slowly pass by your home. But for all the 'oomph' that wrapping trees will add to your display, it's really not a difficult task. Just follow a...[...]

If you're in charge of picking out the Christmas lights and decorations for your homeowner's association entrance, you have a weighty responsibility on your shoulders. That's because the entrance to your HOA forms visitors' very first impression of your neighborhood. And if you're not careful, you can give first time visitors the distinct impression that they're entering Scroogeville. But your...[...]

The kids are back in school, there's a nip in the night air, and football season is underway. That means that Halloween is right around the corner. And that's good news for most Americans. Everyone knows that the most popular holiday is Christmas. But did you know that the annual Fall Festival of Fright ranks third in popularity, just behind...[...]

You can do your part in shining a pink glow of hope upon the fight against breast cancer. Today - this very day - nearly 640 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the United States.* This hour - this very hour - more than 4 women will die from breast cancer in the United States.* According to...[...]

Crafty ideas for Halloween Someone who likes to craft hardly needs an excuse or reason to pick up a project. However, if you need some inspiration or an incentive to get creative Halloween is the perfect occasion to get motivated. Halloween has the advantage of being flexible. It allows each person their own individual style while only making the request...[...]

Christmas LED lights aren't just for Christmas. They can brighten your life all year round.   At Christmas Designers, we sell Christmas LED lights. But while we're obviously huge fans of Christmas, we almost hate to use the term "Christmas lights" when referring to the lighting products we sell. That term is so limiting. It's true that our lights are...[...]

  Since their introduction, LED icicle Christmas lights have become one of the most popular types of Christmas lighting. But in truth, LED icicle lights are great for creating innovative and eye-catching décor at any time of the year. Icicle light sets are composed of short strings of M5 mini-bulbs dangling down from a main line. The strings of bulbs...[...]

Battery LED Christmas Lights are Great for More than Just Christmas   Battery-powered Christmas LED lights represent the perfect marriage of two modern technologies: LED lights and small batteries. It's a perfect marriage because modern batteries last longer than ever before. And LED lights consume energy in dainty little sips compared to the guzzling gulps of incandescent bulbs. So battery-powered...[...]

A child is born, a beautiful baby boy. As with most brand-new babies, he's the center of his family's attention. He's showered with the love of parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters. They dream the usual dreams inspired by the promise and potential of a new life: What will he grow to become? A schoolteacher? A scientist? President of the...[...]

Planning on buying some new lights for Christmas this year? Why not buy them early and get double-duty out of them? It's worth considering because those Christmas light sets can also be used to make great Halloween light displays. Though no holiday is as big as Christmas, Halloween is pretty popular in its own right. And lots of people that...[...]

Are you ready to celebrate this very green holiday? Green Shirt to wear so you don’t get pinched – CHECK Plenty of Shamrocks – CHECK “KISS ME I’M Irish” pin (even if you’re not!) - CHECK Reservations for the traditional meal of corn beef and cabbage - CHECK Plans to attend a local parade – CHECK Green Beer – CHECK...[...]

Summer's Here!!! So many families I know will be off this weekend to have a fabulous time camping in their pop up campers, travel trailers and even tents! Setting up camp becomes a little competitive so why not add some festive lights to your awning or hang our G50 bulbs and light line betwen the trees to say "Our camp...[...]

What type of Christmas tree decorator are you? Does your tree reflect your personality? Maybe you match it to the decor in your home? Or maybe you go for a specific theme? Through the years the style of the Christmas trees has changed with the times and culture from a traditionally tinsel dripped creation with bold bulb lights, to something that's a personal...[...]

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to decorate with warm glowing accents. Fairy lights, string lights, and hanging lights create inviting spaces everywhere you look—especially at the table. Thanksgiving is a time for gathering together, showing hospitality, spending quality time, and reflecting on what we're thankful for. Setting an atmosphere for the occasion is important! Use string lights in your fall decor to...[...]

Some would say that there are two types of people in the world, crazy Christmas people and crazy Halloween people, so maybe this just makes us crazy people but we love both! A fully decked out holiday home is just as important as a super spooky one in our book. Plus, decorating your home for Halloween is a great way...[...]

Fairy lights may arguably be the most versatile lighting style for decorating any time of the year. Their bendable wires allow them to be twisted and turned into any shape around anything and they have a perfect soft twinkling glow. However, their time to shine brightest is definitely during autumn! Fall brings back the romantic feeling of a crisp breeze and...[...]

If you haven’t looked at LED lights in the last few years, their uses in your home might be limited to holiday lights. We love that LED Christmas lighting has earned a top spot in holiday decorating for their durability, ease, and longevity, but there are many uses for LED lights. LED Christmas lights can provide your home with beautiful...[...]

A statement lighting fixture can really step up the style of a room, but it's hard to come by a light that's both bold and inexpensive. When it comes to making a decision to splurge or save on statement lighting, you should always consider a high-end do-it-yourself option. Using everyday items such as string lights in innovative ways can produce results that look as...[...]

From pool parties to Christmas cocktail parties, a glowing garland is a perfect solution for any event's decor. It can be hard to find a string of lights for every theme, but the good news is you can make one yourself for just about any occasion! You just need a simple string of lights and a little imagination—it's easy! Here are some...[...]

Ah, the Parisian cafe, a locale which possesses a level of ambiance admired by all, with tables and chairs that keep friends and lovers seated close together placed on richly charactered cobblestone street side patios. And oh the lighting! Strings of glowing bulbs swag and arch back and forth to create a ceiling of light that perfectly lights the faces next...[...]

Keeping your spaces glowing through the holidays and beyond is easy, in fact, you can install string light displays that can stay put during the holiday season and every season between. These looks can be permanent fixtures of your interior décor that keep your home illuminated and warm. Here are some easy installations to get you going and glowing! Classic String Light...[...]

A glowing yard is a staple of summer nights and warm weather gatherings. While glimmering string light canopies and zigzagging patio lights are stunning displays, your yard may not always offer the perfect space for creating such grand illuminations. Here are a few great ways to light up your yard, garden, or porch in simple yet beautiful ways. 1. Under-Umbrella Lights...[...]

One of the hardest parts about seeing Christmas go each year is letting go of our bright, glowing, cheerful decorations. We know it's considered (in some circles) "tacky" to keep Christmas lights up too long during the rest of the year...of course if it was up to us this would not be the case! Luckily, we have figured out some...[...]

Gathering, harvesting, giving thanks—these are the sentiments that autumn is all about. The cool weather and invigoratingly crisp air make it the perfect time of year for dining alfresco, gathering by the fire, and making s'mores on the patio. We have a few tips in preparation of your outdoor spaces for hosting friends and family this fall. Here are your...[...]

The cooler of our two seasons are arguably some of the most exciting times of the year for decorating. This is true for both residential and commercial décor and displays. It’s all rich colors, lush textures, and (our personal favorite) bright lights. String lights, in particular, have gained immense popularity in the world of cozy home décor and DIY decorating...[...]

Use LED Christmas Lighting to Create a Warm and Cheery Ambiance for the Outdoors We're a big proponent of using LED bulbs for Christmas décor. But in truth, the very same LED bulbs that are used for Christmas lighting can be used for a wide range of purposes year round. One great example is using LED retrofit lights to cast...[...]

A pool party can be a great way for friends and family members to get together and have some fun while cooling off from the heat. With the summer approaching, these gatherings are going to play a big role in plans for many people. If you are planning one of these events and want to make sure that it stands...[...]

With the selection of modern outdoor lighting solutions, you have a variety of designs that are truly unique. Instead of the older designs that favored practical lighting over style, you can now choose from a range of lights that will allow the individual to add a more personal touch to outdoor spaces. The following includes some of the most unique outdoor...[...]

Pretty globe string lights are no longer used just for decorating the house and yard for Christmas. Many designs for outdoor areas, and a few inside, have come together using globe string lights, hung in an array of patterns to fit any area or event. Canopy Patterns When designing the canopy for any space, the first thing to decide is what...[...]

When deciding the main use of a pergola, people tend to focus on furniture needs, such as dining tables, outdoor patio chairs, and couches, or barbecues and fire pits. And at times, lighting is not decided until the furniture is picked out, and must then fit in with the rest of the décor. Whether looking for something simple, elegant, or...[...]

What's the most popular part of a wedding? For many people, it's the reception. In recent years, in fact, there's been a rather revealing trend: couples are spending more on the reception, and less on the ceremony. Another recent trend is the growing popularity of outdoor wedding receptions. It's a great way to escape the ordinary and boring. As one...[...]

Our patio string lights might be among the most underused and under-appreciated products we sell. That's a shame, because these lights are also among the most elegant and stylish of the many varieties of lights that we sell. And patio string lights are certainly not holiday-centric; they're quite appropriate to use for parties, gatherings, and outdoor décor at any time...[...]