Wednesday, October 15, 2014

By Patty Goff


As every holiday season approaches, homeowners, renters, and business managers alike struggle to find new looks to bring on this beautiful time of year. There are many festivities throughout each calendar year, and many can be beautifully lit up using holiday lighting. Unfortunately, there are those that will stick to ideas that have been overly used time and again. With just a few extra dollars and being slightly more open to ideas, consumers can welcome this season with more enthusiasm.

Professional help is often what's called on in Plymoth, MN when people really want something special. They know how to put things together that will get a business or even a home noticed. Certainly, there are amateurs, or average consumers who can also do it, but it will take much more time and effort to complete it. Additionally, but consumers should be prepared to have a thorough plan, pick up some more supplies, and put the time and effort into the completion of the project.

Many ideas can be had simply by flipping through some magazines, watching television shows, and from online sources. Of course, the ideas can be had, but it's not always as easy for the individual to carry them through. Sometimes, they can be altered, through using one's creativity, to fit in with one's skill level and budget.

A good thing when working with the experts is the clients needs are put first, considering the size of the project, the budget, and so on. The end results will always be the same, however, strictly professional looking. When it comes to an amateur, there may be some very difficult and more challenging installations that would have to be altered for a number of reasons. Safety should be the first reason.

Nonetheless, one can take on some beautiful exterior lighting decor with a good step ladder, a very long extension cord, and lots of joyful lights. Ornaments would also play a big role in completing the look. There are some obviously over-sized ornaments that are meant to capture the eye of passersby, as well.

Some smaller and interesting ornaments can also be used, such as two miniature Christmas trees on each window sill. Think velour ribbon is also a good choice to wrap around stately white decorative columns. They can also be wrapped around the garage or front door with a big bow to make it appear as if it were a gift.

Do one or the other, but never both because it's easy to go overboard. Simplicity is the key to a beautiful lighting design for the holidays. The choice of lights to use, meaning clear or colored it is up to the individual. Some believe clear lights look more sophisticated, while multicolored lights indicate a more playful design.

Certainly do consider the lawn. Use illuminated animals or other festive items that can be placed right on the ground. Definitely decorate the tree as with lots of well-placed lights. Gift boxes resting by the front door are also eye-catching and interesting touches. Still though, keep it simple, and if it's difficult to do so, call in the experts.




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