Christmas lighting

New Year is coming, so it's time to think about creating a festive atmosphere around you. And if everything inside the dwelling is made in the old manner (Christmas tree, garland, Santa Claus and Snow Maiden figurines), then the decor of the house's facade evokes a number of questions. How many garlands will it take to decorate the cottage? How to decorate the yard and porch? Do I need to use illumination on trees? These questions arise due to the fact that in Russia the New Year's lighting of houses has not yet managed to acquire such popularity as in the US and Europe, therefore, people do not have enough elementary practice. But if you are burning with the desire to make a fairy tale house out of your home, then no one can prevent you from doing this.

New Year's lighting of a country house: the basic techniques

Today, there are many interesting options for illuminations, which will be relevant in the case of private homes. Among them we can distinguish the following methods:

1. LED garlands . What is the New Year without garlands? But in the case of a house decor you will not be enough for a thin garland, which you decorated the tree with. To do this, you have to shell out for a large garland "grid" or "curtain". It takes more space on the facade of the house and draws attention with its pronounced glow. Suspend the LED garland can be under the roof or in the window opening.
2. Glowing figures . The LED lights of Santa Claus, deer teams, snowmen and angels will help create the holiday atmosphere. Very beautiful look large LED snowflakes, which can decorate the trees and the facade of the house.
3. Bows. Scarlet bows will give the site a really presentable look. You can hang them on a fence, stair railings, lampposts or wall lights. To glow inside the bows, insert thin LED garlands.
4. Luminous icicles. The original element of the decor, which perfectly complements the facade of the house. They can be hung under the roof or decorate or fence.

As you can see, there are a lot of New Year's lighting options. But for the illuminations to look organic, you need to dilute it with classic ornaments. Use large boxes for gifts, Christmas toys, Christmas wreaths. In the yard you can install compositions from hanging garden pots and outdoor pots. The end result will pleasantly surprise you, and people who pass by your house will not be able to hold back a smile.