Traditional Christmas light bulbs may use more electricity than you think. According to Avista Connections, a 100-count string of incandescent bulbs is 40 watts. Your energy costs can quickly rise during the holiday months, especially if you use a lot of lights.
One way to cut down on your costs is by using LED outdoor Christmas lights. This blog will discuss our top ideas for incorporating LED outdoor holiday decor this upcoming year. Show off your holiday spirit while keeping more money in your pocket.
Colorful and Festive String Lights
You can’t go wrong with traditional LED lights. However, there are several ways you can accentuate your home and outdoor space with simple string lights. A few of these ways include:
- Highlighting your home’s roofline
- Framing your front door
- Wrapping around porch railings
Using string lights is a simple and cost-effective way to add festive decor to your home. You can also layer other decorations on top of them if you want to elevate your style.
Utilize Lanterns, Lighted Garlands, and Candles
No, we don’t expect you to line your walkways with actual candles. You can swap out regular candles for LED ones.
One of the great things about these types of candles is that not only do they have remote controls, but you can change their color. Switch up the colors to match your decor or whatever mood you’re in that day. Popular Christmas colors you can incorporate are:
- Red
- Green
- Gold
- White
- Silver
- Blue
Lighted garlands are the perfect choice if you have large columns in front of your home. You can also use these to wrap porch railings and handrails. They’ll also provide additional lighting leading to your front door, making it easier for guests to find their way.
You can pop small LED votive candles into store-bought or homemade lanterns for additional Christmas decorations. You can hang these lanterns from various spots, such as:
- Windows
- Trees
- Porch ceiling
Like with the candles, you can change the color of these smaller options.
Create a Front Yard Holiday Tree
One of our favorite LED outdoor holiday decor ideas is taking one of the trees in your front yard and decorating it. This is a great way to show your holiday spirit and give something for your neighbors to enjoy. Just be sure you’re being safe when putting ornaments and lights on tall trees.
If you don’t have a long enough extension cord to power your LED lights, you can explore battery-powered LED string lights. These come in various colors, including clear.
Elevate Your Home With LED Outdoor Holiday Decor
While the holidays can be costly, save money on your decorations by investing in LED outdoor holiday decor. LED options may be more of an investment at first, but they last a long time. You’ll be saving money on your holiday energy bills for many years.
Are you looking to create the perfect backdrop for your Christmas decor inspiration? Alpha to Omega Properties will help you create your dream home and the future destination of many memorable holiday celebrations. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.