Want your home to stay inviting throughout the winter? ‘Tis the season to take down the holiday décor and move into the new year. But there’s no need to settle for lackluster. Luminocity inspired outdoor lighting has some fun tips to keep your home looking cozy and inviting during winter’s dreary months. What’s keeping you from creating a comfortable and well-dressed home?
Keep inviting with twinkling lighting
We’re not saying you need to hold onto your Clark Griswold display for the next week months. But, there a0re no rules that say all the holiday lights must be down by mid-January. Why not keep a few lights around your front window? You can also add a strin0g of white lights to your mantelpiece for warm ambiance during the colder months.
Switch up your front door wreath
The lush green wreath with the streaming red ribbons looked lovely in December, but now it’s going back into the box in the attic. Instead, hang a plain grapevine wreath and add seasonal accessories, like snowflakes in January, hearts in February, and shamrocks in March. Or, get creative with online DIY ideas.
Play with inviting colors
Earthy tones, including whites and neutrals, can add warmth to a dismal gray day. Hang heavy draperies to keep the cold out and add an element of comfort inside. If neutrals aren’t your thing, add some pops of color to break up the monotony, like a bright pink floral welcome mat.
Recycle some of your holiday greenery into a DIY winter arrangement
Before you send your Christmas tree to the recycle bin, cut some branches and use the trunk to create a rustic winter arrangement for your front porch. Put away the holiday ornaments, but grab some pinecones and display everything in a white painted pot or wire basket to welcome guests to your home. This is another fun way to incorporate a short string of white holiday lights that will add a whimsical touch to your home.
Pay attention to your winter landscape
The plants and shrubbery that look so lush and inviting in the spring can create their own artistry during the winter months, when their bare branches stand out on a snow-covered landscape. Don’t forget to periodically pick up the branches and debris that likes to accumulate after a good Indiana winter storm blows through. Take advantage of a warmer weekend to clean your gutters, so you don’t have to deal with overflow during an evening of rain and almost-freezing temperatures.
During the winter, it’s also important to make sure your sidewalks, steps and driveway remain snow- and ice-free. Add some outdoor path lighting to help you watch your step when you’re venturing out at night.
Consider professional outdoor lighting by Luminocity
The darker winter months can be tough on the psyche and the soul. A professional outdoor lighting design by Luminocity will paint your home in light and highlight its best features. Our goal at Luminocity is to create a masterpiece that stands out in beauty and elegance. Our trained lighting technicians understand that there’s more to outdoor lighting than throwing out some spotlights. We will use quality lighting fixtures to create a design of light and shadows that gives your home the prominence it deserves. We can also set you up with our Annual Maintenance Plan, which means you don’t have to worry about loose wires and burned out bulbs.
The holidays may be winding down, but the season of light continues when you work with Luminocity to create an inspired outdoor lighting design. To find out more, call us at 317-537-8055, and we’ll start a conversation about keeping your home inviting throughout the year.
