Lights are an integral part of any Christmas decorations. But there are a lot of them to choose from. Instead of spending hours in the hardware store trying to figure out which is best for your home, it’s advisable to get educated in advance.
Here are some tips for finding the lights you will want to use this Christmas.
Bulb Styles
There are several bulb styles to choose from. These include:
Specialty: Specialty bulbs can be any shape you choose.
Globe: Globes have a circular shape and are cut out in the middle, kind of like a doughnut.
Long: Long lights have a long rectangular shape that comes to a point at the top. They are available in three sizes; polka dot, G12 and mini.
Traditional: A traditional bulb looks like, well, a traditional bulb. It comes in various sizes including C3, C6, C7, and C9.
LED vs. Incandescent
You’ll also want to decide whether you want to go with LED or incandescent lights. LED lights are energy-saving and will last longer than incandescent bulbs. They are also nice and bright and will stay cool to the touch while burning. You may find them in color-changing options.
Incandescent bulbs are a more affordable option, but they won’t save energy as well. They are bright but will only feature one color per bulb. They also heat up while burning.
Color
Christmas lights come in a variety of colors and the ones you choose will depend on personal taste and your home and holiday décor. Here are some of the more popular choices.
White: White has a frosted, twinkling look. It’s available in warm, cool, and clear varieties.
Red: Red is a classic. It will add warmth to your display.
Blue: Blue has an icy effect. It is often used to celebrate Hanukkah.
Multi-Color: Multi-color lights are bright and festive. They will go with just about anything.
Green: Green is another classic choice. It will bring life to your display.
Color Changing: Color-changing lights will change from one color to another. They can switch randomly, or you can program a pattern in advance.
Light Design Options
Here are some light design options you can choose from:
Icicle Lights: As the name suggests, these lights look like icicles.
Net Christmas Lights: These can be netted around bushes.
String Christmas Lights: These traditional Christmas favorites can be hung around the roof or anywhere inside or outside the home.
Solar Christmas Lights: These globe-like lights turn on and off automatically.
Mini and Microdot Lights: These are small lights that sit inside a rope-like structure.
If you are getting ready to decorate this Christmas, knowing your lights will save you a lot of time and trouble. Which of these will you be incorporating into your décor this holiday season?
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