5 Great Ways to Spice Up Your New Home Exterior with Holiday Lights

The holiday season is finally here and new homes for sale in Ft. Collins and Loveland are blank canvases awaiting Northern Colorado’s finest holiday light displays. Hanging exterior lights can often seem intimidating, but we’ve compiled some of our best tips for getting your new home at The Lakes at Centerra to look merry and bright.

 

Start Small

If you’re a holiday light novice when it comes to outdoor decor, pick just two or three items to start with, like small trees or bushes. There’s an elegance to simplicity, and you can always choose to add on additional displays if you’re wanting more sparkle.

Pick a Focal Point

Identify where the focal point of your home is because this is where holiday lights will be best served. For example, the eye is naturally drawn to columns that frame the entryway. By draping or wrapping lights here you will achieve a clean and mapped out look, rather than a busy mess of lit up strands.

Light It Up

The number of lights you’ll need to decorate is a matter of personal preference, but a good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every two feet you want to cover. LEDs are a great option and will save you money on energy costs.

 

Add Dimension

Consider adding lights to the ground for some added dimension. Multicolored lights work well for outlining walks, paths, and driveways, giving the space an added pop of holiday color.

Group Colors

Grouping light colors is a simple trick for achieving pattern in your exterior display. For example, it creates a pop when you use white lights on your bushes, but a different color lights on your house features. Adding white icicle lights along your roofline is another great way to spice it up.

You can find more holiday decorating tips on The Lakes at Centerra Pinterest.

If you’re looking at new homes for sale in Loveland, The Lakes at Centerra embodies a vibrant community spirit. Minutes from Downtown Loveland, a short car ride from I-25 and The Promenade Shops, and mere steps from a new Pre-K-8 school, The Lakes residents can still enjoy snowcapped mountain views from their living room.

Visit us to tour any one of our 9 beautifully decorated model homes, open daily for your convenience.