Every year the requests shift a little. Here's what's actually driving bookings so far this season, straight from the quotes we're writing.
Warm white is still the default — but it's not boring
Warm white roofline lighting remains the most requested look by a wide margin. What's changed is how it's used: instead of a flat line along the gutter, more homeowners are asking for it to wrap gables, window trim, and porch columns too, so the house reads as fully lit rather than outlined.
Multi-color is coming back for families
After a few years of everyone leaning minimal, we're seeing more households — especially families with young kids — ask for classic multi-color lights again. Think a warm white roofline with a full-color wrapped tree out front, or color mixed into the bushes and landscaping. It reads as festive and a little nostalgic, and it's an easy way to make the house feel unmistakably "Christmas" the moment the sun goes down.
Wrapped trees are back in a big way
Bare tree trunks wrapped in warm white lights, paired with simple roofline, is one of the cleanest looks we install — and one of the most requested this year. It reads as intentional and upscale without needing color or a lot of extra elements.
Wreaths and simple accents over full displays
Fewer homeowners are asking for elaborate yard displays with inflatables or dense multicolor coverage. The trend is toward a well-lit roofline, a wreath or two, and maybe a wrapped tree — restrained, but sharp.
Booking early matters more than ever
Our calendar fills up well before Thanksgiving most years, and that trend has only gotten stronger. If you want your lights up before the neighborhood starts decorating, booking in September or early October gives you the best shot at your preferred install date.
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