Choosing the Right Types of Holiday Lights

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Everybody knows what holiday lights are – they’re the colorful bulbs you string along the house and yard to add a yuletide glow to your landscaping décor. What most people do not realize is the wide assortment of types of holiday lights available to choose from. From LED holiday lights to the classic incandescent, each light has its own unique effect. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of all types of holiday lights is essential to creating the perfect holiday light design.   

Depending on your home and landscaping style, you may benefit most from using only one style of holiday lighting. In some cases, a carefully chosen combination of types of holiday lights will work best. A holiday lighting contractor will assist you in choosing the right type of holiday lighting for your home’s unique needs.

Incandescent Holiday Lights Incandescent lights are the most commonly used types of holiday lights. They are the classic string of light bulbs painted in alternating colors often seen strung along overhangs and wrapped around towering evergreen trees.  The main advantage of these types of holiday lights is they are relatively cheap.  However, weather can cause the colored paint to quickly fade and chip, incandescent holiday lights often have to be replaced every few years.
LED Holiday Lights LED holiday lights are quickly gaining in popularity. Unlike incandescent lights, LED holiday lights come in both white and color assortments. The color LED holiday lights use a special bulb to produce a vibrant color that is enhanced as it travels through a color tinted transparent lens.  LED holiday lights benefit from their remarkably low energy use and ability to produce crisp, bright colors. LED holiday lights can suffer from color fading or yellowing if left in the sun for extended periods of time.
Fiber Optic Holiday Lights Fiber optics is a unique lighting technique that incorporates various types of holiday lights right into such decorations as a Christmas tree. A fiber optic tree uses different types of holiday lights, including incandescent and LED holiday lights that are placed directly in the base of the tree. The light is then transmitted throughout the tree’s branches via fiber optics. Fiber optic lights are a unique way to enhance the look of a common holiday decoration.  Yet, they are limited in use and, due to their high-tech nature, are oftentimes expensive to both purchase and maintain.
Bubble Holiday Lights Although originally popular during the 1950s, bubble holiday lights are making a comeback due to their nostalgic sense of a classic Christmas. These types of holiday lights are an incandescent light that use a sealed glass tube filled with colored, bubble like liquid.  EnhanceScape is the industry leader in providing expert advice and knowledge on selecting the right types of holiday lights for your Christmas decorating needs. They have been providing expert holiday lighting design and installation since 2005.