A Complete Guide to Christmas Lights

Brightening your home, both inside and out, is easy when you know exactly what Christmas lights you need to complete each job. Today, there are so many different types of lights available. It can be difficult to know exactly what lights to use for each decorating project. Let’s break down our most popular types of Christmas lights so you know exactly what you need to decorate for the holidays.

Mini Lights Mini lights are one of the most popular varieties of Christmas lights because of both their size and their versatility. These lights are what everyone thinks of when they decorate their tree each year. In addition to decorating trees, these lights can also be used to wrap garlands, wreaths, banisters, and more. If there is one type of light you keep in stock, these would be the lights. They are available with your choice of white, brown or green wire and bases and come in a variety of lighting colors. The length of strand you purchase determines how many lights you will have. There are 35, 50 and 100-light strands available.

Wide-Angle LED Lights This is a modern take on the traditional mini lights. These LED lights are designed to put out more light with a smaller and more energy- efficient bulb. Like the mini lights, these light strands are used to wrap Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and more. If you are looking to change out your Christmas lights, consider changing them out for these contemporary beauties. They are available in a rainbow of colors, with each color more beautiful than the last.

Battery-Operated Lights Battery-operated lights are one of our favorite items to have on hand for the holidays. The reason we love them so much is because they can be used in so many different ways. Each strand has a battery pack attached to the end, eliminating the need to run a plug to an outlet. This allows you to use them to decorate a wreath, wrap a banister, or illuminate the top of your kitchen cabinets. Just pop in some batteries and your decorating is done.

Icicle Lights Extend your holiday decor with beautiful icicle lights. These lights look like mini lights but are arranged on the wire so they hang down to simulate the look of icicles. These are a fantastic addition to the edge of a mantle. They can also be used to line a banister, decorate an architectural ledge, and more. Because they are available in so many different styles, it is easy to coordinate these lights with the rest of the light strands you use around the holidays.

Italian LED Lights These Christmas lights are low on energy but big on style. The shape of the lights loosely resembles traditional mini lights but are reimagined in a whole new way. If you are tired of buying inexpensive lights and replacing them year after year, make the switch to LED lights. They look great and come with a 5-year limited warranty. These lights are available in a wide range of wire and light colors, making it easy to pick the perfect combination for every Christmas decorating project.

G-12 Christmas Lights When you catch a glimpse of those beautiful round Christmas lights but have no idea what they are or what they are called, G-12 lights are what you have discovered. These statement-making Christmas lights are slightly more expensive than traditional mini lights or LED lights but they look amazing. These lights come in a wide range of colors and because they don’t look like traditional Christmas lights, they can be used to decorate for virtually any holiday. Add them to a Halloween tree, Valentine’s Day Wreath, or Easter mantle.

C6 LED These lights look like little cut glass cones and have a way of really dressing up a tree, wreath, or mantle. These lights are a great addition to traditional homes with some historic elements. The shape provides a soft glow as opposed to a bright glare. Like our other Christmas lights, the C6 strands are available in many different bulb and wire colors. They also come in a variety of different strand lengths, allowing you to illuminate any project you want.

Rope Lights When you want to add a graphic element or outline to your holiday decorations, rope lights can help you do just that. These lights feature a tube that is filled with lights. These tubes can be used to outline a piece of furniture, add a subtle glow to the upper or lower lip of your kitchen cabinets, or back light an art piece. While rope lights are very popular during the Christmas season, they are aslo popular at other times of the year as well. These lights come in many different lengths and multiple strands can be connected together to create a longer strand.