Make the season extra merry and bright with these Christmas 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 cosy 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 Christmas lighting technology uses a Computer Vision Mapping System, so you can change light colours, 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 Christmas 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 centrepieces, the mantel, or porch steps.
Indoor Lighting Ideas
It's all about creating a cosy and magical space with these trendy Christmas 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 with illuminated shapes made from outdoor-safe LED lights. These festive designs add both charm and function to your exterior décor and can be displayed on your porch, along pathways, or across the yard to create a warm, cosy, and welcoming Christmas atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Christmas Lights Are in Fashion?
App-controlled and smart LED lights are currently the top trend, allowing for full customisation of colours, patterns, and music synchronisation 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 Christmas display.
Can You Mix Warm and Cool White Christmas Lights?
Yes, mixing these light types can create a dynamic and layered look. Combining the cosy, 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 multicolour or colour-changing strands.
What Is an Alternative to Christmas Lights?
Try illuminated décor like lanterns with battery-operated string lights or Christmas-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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