Brighten Holiday Parties with These 4 Innovative Christmas Light Ideas

 
woman decorating

The best Christmas parties involve family, friends and an abundance of all kinds of treats. And what’s even better? Parties decked out in brilliant holiday décor. We all know that a fully decorated Christmas tree is the essential, but consider the lights—and not just those on the tree or windows. Holiday lights can act as twinkling beacons of cheer with so many more places to shine.

 
 
 

Try these colorful ideas to brighten up your holiday party this year.

1. Rust Joy

Let natural greenery elevate your space with these sparkling bushels. Ideal for a last-minute option, you don’t need much to create a lasting impression. Place these sprigs on the stairs or at your home’s entryway to greet guests with jolly winter imagery.

 
 

What You Need 

  • 3 bunches of greenery 

  • Strips of red velvet fabric 

  • White marker  

  • 3 sets of Christmas lights  

  • 3 metal vintage milk cans 


How to Set Up 

  1. Place the greenery into each can and style them to look lush and full 

  2. Write a letter on each of the cans to spell “joy,” using the white marker 

  3. Wrap the strips of red velvet around each can’s rim 

  4. String each set of lights around the conifers

 

2. Coastal Christmas

Channel your inner Martha Stewart by sprucing up a wall with a homemade driftwood tree. Well-known among interior designers, this tree is ideal for those who want a minimalist look with sophisticated beauty.

 
 

What You Need 

  • Assortment of driftwood in various lengths 

  • 1 hand saw 

  • 1 spool of twine 

  • 1 set of indoor Christmas lights  

  • Ornaments   

  • Adhesive hook   


How to Set Up 

  1. Arrange your driftwood from smallest to largest: use the saw to cut them to size if needed 

  2. Space the wood pieces out on the floor to create a tree shape 

  3. Cut 2 long lengths of twine at 2 m each 

  4. Start at the left side of the largest branch and work the twine along each branch edge, tying a knot on each end until you reach the last branch 

  5. Repeat this process on the right side  

  6. Tie a knot with both ends of the twine and form a loop 

  7. Use the loop to hang the tree from a strong adhesive hook 

  8. Decorate with lights and ornaments  

 

3. Starry Sky

Cast a heavenly glow with this unexpected LED light installation. Hang the lights from a hallway ceiling to give your guests a magical experience – especially the littler ones. Choosing the right lights is paramount, so we recommend icicle-shaped Christmas lights that are perfect for hanging. They are also easy to stick up using adhesive hooks – so there’s no need for unnecessary drilling.

 
 

Source: Nest of Posies

What You Need

How to Set Up 

  1. Climb a ladder and use tape measure to measure the width of the ceiling 

  2. Mark with pencil where you will secure the hooks on each side of the wall widthways  

  3. Stick 1 set of hooks across each edge of the hallway ceiling 

  4. String lights from one end to the other and secure them onto the hooks 

  5. Plug in using extension cord 

 

4. Triple the Festive Fun

Hanging just one wreath on the door is so last year. How about three? A stack of dazzling wreaths all tied up like a fantastic gift is something your guests won’t expect when they ring the doorbell. For a no-fuss light show, use wreaths that come with their own battery-operated LED lights. Add multicolor LED snowflake markers leading to the front door. With a wireless music conductor speaker, you can easily sync all your lights to holiday music for a unique Christmas display.

Source: Decor & Dog

What You Need 

  • 2 pre-it 24” wreaths  

  • 1 pre-lit 30” wreath  

  • 1 large red bow  

  • 1 nail or heavy-duty adhesive hook 

  • 1 spool of Christmas ribbon  

  • 1 spool of hobby wire 

  • 1 wreath hanger: make sure it’s strong enough to hold the weight  

 

How to Set Up: 

  1. Lay the 3 wreaths front side down on the floor and connect them together with hobby wire 

  2. Cut a large ribbon to the desired size 

  3. Secure it vertically and then across the wreaths to make a “present”  

  4. Tie the bow to the middle wreath using the hobby wire 

  5. Hang the wreath trio on the door using a nail and hanger  

 
 

Decorating your Christmas party is a prime opportunity to experiment with something new. Grab those Christmas lights and take the unconventional route – your holiday spirit will shine through.

 
LumationsPolygroup