Most of us enjoy decorating our homes and yards for the holidays. Sparkling lights, bright colors, and following a specific theme all play a part in developing your custom holiday decorations. While you may want to trim your home in your unique style, certain rules of thumb can be utilized and given your distinctive twist.
Let it Shine
Whether you want your home to twinkle gently from down the street, or be bright enough to be seen from space, your decorating will likely include some lighting. There are straight-line or icicle-style lights for your roofline, netted lighting to drape over trees and bushes, and the popular new projectors to shine a bright shower of stars over your entire home for any occasion. Don’t forget to highlight focus areas such as a manger scene or a beautiful custom bunting hung in a window or along a railing with spotlighting.
Stick to a Theme
Whether you are using custom flag buntings to dress up your porch or balcony for a patriotic theme on the fourth of July, reindeer and a sleigh for a Christmas theme, or pumpkins and scarecrows for a fall harvest theme, make sure your colors and textures complement each other. Avoid mixing formal and rustic styles, and try to stay with one main idea and possibly one related sub-theme to avoid onlookers becoming confused about your message.
Play it Safe
Nothing puts a damper on your beautiful custom holiday decorations like an accident. Make sure any extension cords you may have used for lighting are well hidden and tucked away from walkways or stairs. Avoid using candles or lanterns lit with an open flame and opt instead for some battery operated candles or tea lights to add a dramatic flicker. If using a bunting or pleated fan, make sure to fasten them well, and see that there are no loose ends.
The holidays can be as safe as they are festive and exciting if reasonable care is taken. Sharing a little joy with your neighbors and friends with your custom holiday decorations is a way of sharing yourself. What better gift could you offer the ones you love?
