DIY Guide: Decorating for Christmas

Christmas is a time in which people gather and make good memories together. But those memories are not just about Christmas dinner and opening Christmas gifts; it is also about the fun that accompanies decorating for Christmas together. Here is a complete DIY guide that will help you in decorating your house with Christmas lights.

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1. General Christmas Decoration Planning

As with any project, the initial step is to create a plan. Write down your budget and how much time you have, how many Christmas string lights you have, and how many more you will need. And if you are living with a family, it is important to take their opinion and include them in the planning.

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2. Consider Where You Want to Decorate

Plan which areas you want to decorate and which places you want to focus more on. Also decide whether you want your LED Christmas string lights to be installed indoors or outdoors. And finally, decide which structures you will include in your decoration.

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3. Pick a Theme or Color Scheme

Many tend to skip on this step, but it is actually important. Choosing the color theme that you want allows you to be more selective regarding the Christmas lights and decorations that you will use. You can go with colors that are already present in your house.

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4. Budget, Energy Efficiency, and Power

One thing we surely cannot overlook when decorating with Christmas string lights is energy efficiency. There is a lot to consider when it comes to Christmas lights and power, for example:

Charging source.

Are the lights plug-in or battery-powered?

Are they energy-saving?

Is my budget enough to pay the bills?

For Christmas lights that are energy-saving, I recommend using LED Christmas string lights, as they can save you a ton of money every holiday season.

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5. Find Out Your Energy Usage During the Holiday

To determine your energy consumption, follow these steps:

Check how many watts your decorations will use, then convert watts to kilowatts using Google.

Choose the duration for which you want the lights to remain on. I recommend using a timer and setting your Christmas lights to 4 or 6 hours a day.

Get the average number of hours per day, then multiply it by the kilowatt figure you calculated earlier to determine your total kilowatt-hours (kWh) used.

You can multiply your kilowatts per day by the number of days to calculatethe number of kilowatt hours per season.

Lastly, find out the typical cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) in your area. You will probably find that in your bills. Multiply the kilowatt-hour cost in your area by the number of kilowatt-hours you calculated for the holiday, and you'll know how much it costs to power your decorations.

6. Decorating With Ollny Christmas Lights

Now that we are done with the technicality, let's jump to the fun part and see how we can use Ollny's Christmas lights for decoration.

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1. Ollny 800 LED Christmas String Lights

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Firstly, check out Ollny's 262-foot Christmas lights. They are characterized by:

Eight twinkling modes.

Being super long.

They are waterproof.

Versatile and can be used on different structures, such as patios, pergolas, and gazebos.

2. Ollny Christmas Curtain Lights

Curtain lights can give your house a sophisticated look that is suitable for Christmas. And to spare yourself some unnecessary work, go for Ollny's Christmas curtain lights. Since the rod is constructed from copper wire and soft rubber, it is flexible and can be placed in various locations.

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3. Ollny Icicle Lights

Ollny’s Christmas icicle lights give the place a magical winter feel. You can hang them on the railings, eaves, gutters, fences, or decks. Wherever you decide to place it, Ollny's icicle lights will bring your house a whimsical look for Christmas.

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4. Ollny Christmas Net Lights

If there is one thing I wouldn't skip decorating, it's trees. Decorating trees for Christmas has become part of the tradition now. To decorate your trees without effort, simply wrap them with Ollny's net lights.

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Features of Ollny's Net Lights:

Made of high-quality PVC and copper.

Comes in three connectable sets.

Durable and flexible.

5. Ollny Rope Lights

The last idea is to use Ollny's rope lights for decorating your patio or outdoor structures to enhance the outline.

Features of Ollny's Rope Lights

18 different colors to suit your taste.

IP68 waterproof.

Can withstand high winds and heavy snow.

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The Bottomline

Select decorations that represent your style and personality. It does not matter which one you choose, as long as you are keeping an eye on the details and making sure that the work is done properly.

For outdoor and indoor fabulous Christmas lights, visit Ollny's store.