An outdoor Christmas light display is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home over the holidays. Tasteful, calming light shows are one of the best ways to make your home feel cozy and festive. However, it's easy to end up with a Christmas light display you don't like.
The wrong lights in the wrong place can ruin even the best-planned outdoor Christmas lighting . I spoke to design experts - including one who specializes in Christmas decor - about the most common outdoor Christmas lighting mistakes and how to avoid tacky lighting. 1.
Avoid bright white lights White lights are a popular choice, but the experts told me that there's a trick to getting them right. If you don't tone down your lights, the exterior of your house can look more like a hospital than a home. Christmas decor specialist Patricia Derpinski says 'All-white lights are a classic choice, and they’re incredibly versatile.
That being said, there’s a difference between cozy and clinical. Warm white lights are your best friend if you want that soft, inviting glow. Cool white lights can feel modern and sleek, but too many can come across as harsh and frigid.
' On top of buying warm white lights, the experts suggest varying the color tones, or introducing other decor to take the edge off the brightness. Designer Eve Jean says 'All-white lights can look elegant and timeless, especially when paired with greenery or metallic accents. The key is to vary textures - mix warm and cool white tones, or incorporate tw.
