Holiday Lighting Trends & Smart Technology
Let Smart Lighting Help You Make the Most of this Special Season
Classic red is out, and aqua blue is in. Jewel tones paired with metallic accents are also trending, while bright, flashing lights are considered passé. In the modern design world, it’s hard to keep up with what’s in and what’s out in holiday lighting.
And that’s where smart technology comes in.
Here, we’ll explore how holiday lighting and smart technology are making headlines in Houston, TX, creating flexible, intriguing illumination that adapts to moods, festivities, and friends.
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Year-Round Illumination
There was a time the beginning of December meant hauling boxes from the attic and spending hours installing temporary lights around your home. The beauty, community spirit, and joy were tangible as one home after another lit up the night sky. However, the seasonal installation and dismantling, along with the associated tangled cords, left a little of the holiday magic on the table.
Intelligent lighting systems have changed that. In fact, they’ve become so popular that you’ll find them in the number one spot on many of the top holiday lighting trends reports. These lighting systems are smart enough to add a touch of beauty and grace to your property year-round—and you don’t have to lift a finger!
Landscape Lights
Instead of outlining homes with lights and adding some sparkle on a tree or two, a full landscape lighting design provides holiday cheer throughout your whole property. From pathway lights to wall washing, highlighting trees and shrubs, and cascading light that resembles moonbeams, this holiday lighting seems to move and breathe, creating a one-of-a-kind, stunning display.
The best news is that, along with your discrete, permanent roofline systems, these remain installed year-round. You can easily shift the hues and temperatures with a single command, tailoring the display to the season.
LED Lighting and Sustainability
Sustainability has been trending for some time, and it's also found its place in holiday lighting. Today’s outdoor LED lighting has created a level of illumination that used to be the stuff of dreams. It’s also energy-efficient, using much less electricity and lasting longer than incandescent lights.
Soft & Warm or Brilliant & Bright
This lighting integrates with your home automation system, changing at the touch of a button or with a voice command. By setting scenes, such as “Christmas,” “New Year's,” “Hanukkah,” and “Winter,” not only do the lights transform for the occasion, but the perfect playlist streams through your outdoor audio system. Imagine battle red, deep steel blue, and striking white illuminating your home on game day.
This year, natural warm lighting remains a favorite for both indoor and outdoor illumination. Emerald green, icy silver, and arctic blue are also trend-forward. With millions of different shades and hues to choose from, if you don’t like one look, one touch selects another.
Setting the Celebratory Mood Indoors
Want to bring the holiday joy inside? Never fear! You can manage interior lighting with the same ease and limitless palette as your outdoor lighting, effortlessly synchronizing fixtures to complement your exterior. When gathering with friends and family, sync classic holiday music with indoor lighting for the ultimate holiday spirit.
At Relative Home Systems, our lighting design and automation experts are ready to transform your lighting for the holiday season and beyond. To learn more about smart holiday lighting or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Relative Home Systems today.
