Get Ahead and Plan Your Holiday Lighting and Décor Now
As the holiday season approaches, it’s never too early to start thinking about transforming your home into a winter wonderland
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While it may feel like summer just ended, now is the perfect time to begin planning your holiday lighting and décor. Booking professional services now guarantees you a prime spot on the installation calendar and maximizes your time to enjoy those stunning displays. The holiday season is notoriously busy, and professional decorators’ schedules fill up quickly. Lights can be installed as early as mid-October (without being turned on), depending on leaf fall, with the goal of having them ready by Thanksgiving. In addition, an early installation has other benefits as well.
Earlier is safer
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Installing holiday decor in late October to early November is safer for installation crews. With more moderate temperatures, it’s easier to use the necessary ladders and lifts, reducing the risk of accidents. In addition, early installation is better for the lights—their wire coating is less likely to get damaged in warmer temperatures. As the weather gets colder, the coating becomes more rigid, increasing the chance of damage.
Greater Variety of Lighting to Choose From
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Securing the right materials early is crucial while supplies are abundant. Waiting too long may result in having to use different brands, leading to mismatched light colors and brightness. Commercial light sets feature a more durable coating, providing longer-lasting performance. In past years, we’ve seen certain colors sell out quickly, and even standard white lights, particularly commercial-grade ones, can disappear fast.
The freshest greenery
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Many boughs, wreaths, and garland come from the upper Northwest or Michigan and must be pruned at the right time to ensure they last as long as possible without browning due to desiccation. By ordering early, we can secure freshly pruned materials that have been treated to delay drying out. Wreaths, in particular, should be ordered early to guarantee availability—especially larger wreaths or premium styles featuring cedar, juniper berries, cones, and other decorative elements.
Why use a professional?
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While decorating your home for the holidays can be a fun family tradition, hiring a professional service comes with a host of benefits. Experienced holiday designers can create a comprehensive lighting and decoration plan that matches your home’s unique architecture and your personal style, adding a special touch to the season. Commercial-grade lights typically last longer than those from local hardware stores, providing greater value over time. Finally, hiring a professional gives you peace of mind. Our professionals are trained to install lighting safely and efficiently, eliminating the hazards of DIY installations.
Brian Levins is Maintenance Team Manager at Designscapes Colorado, a landscape architecture and design/construction/maintenance firm based in Centennial, CO. View their profile or contact them at 303.721.9003.
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