Christmas lights are a must-have item for the holiday season. With a range of indoor and outdoor Christmas lights available, you can find what you need to add holiday spirit to every space. Whether you're looking for multi-colored string lights or classic white Christmas lights, you'll find a great selection of seasonal illumination at Ace.
Indoor Vs. Outdoor Christmas Lights
It’s important to understand the distinction between outdoor and indoor Christmas lights to increase safety and efficiency at home. Most Christmas lights are certified for indoor use, outdoor use or both—you can generally find this information on the packaging. Where indoor Christmas lights are designed not to pose a fire hazard when adorning a Christmas tree, outdoor lights are made to withstand the elements in harsh wintery conditions.
Types of Outdoor and Indoor Christmas Lights
Whether you’re looking for steady, blinking or twinkling Christmas lights, you'll get into the holiday spirit with our vast array of Christmas tree lights to add a festive flair to your home.
- Mini lights: Ideal for decorating your Christmas tree, mini lights offer a more subtle glow compared to traditional C9 lights. Available in colors like red, white or multicolor variations, these smaller string lights are perfect for adding a festive touch. Look for multi-pack sets to decorate multiple trees or extra-large Christmas trees with ease.
- Icicle lights: These hanging lights create an understated look. Use these in combination with multi-colored Christmas lights to complete your holiday décor. Look for outdoor-rated icicle lights to hang from your rain gutters and transform your exterior into a winter wonderland.
- Rope lights: Rope lights make it easy to decorate mantels and mirrors and illuminate certain decorations. They are also a viable option for lighting up decks, patios and walkways.
- Net lights: Place these durable, easy-to-use lights over your outdoor plants and shrubbery to make decorating easy. Consider using twist ties to hold your net lights in place throughout the holiday season.
- Projector lights: Use these modern lights to add unique colors and shapes to the front of your house. Find single-color projection lights, LED image displays of holiday themes and laser projections for clear Christmas images to decorate your front yard.
- Replacement bulbs: Have extra LED or incandescent bulbs on hand to ensure every lighting display will be functional and each bulb is brightly lit throughout the season.
Are LED Christmas Lights Better Than Incandescent Lights?
Incandescent Christmas lights are more affordable than LED lights, making them a budget-friendly alternative during the holiday season.
Although LED Christmas lights may be pricier up front, they have long-term energy-saving capabilities because they use less power than incandescent lights. What’s more, they’re highly durable and longer lasting.
Tips for Decorating with Christmas Lights
Follow these helpful tips for decorating with Christmas lights this holiday season:
- Plan ahead: Decide where you’ll hang up lights and measure the space to accommodate your plans accordingly. Also, ensure you have enough lights to accommodate your plans.
- Buy in bulk: Inexpensive Christmas lights purchased in multi-packs are ideal for decorating your entire home for the holiday season.
- Tangle-free precaution: Use cable ties or spools designed for ribbon or speaker cables to keep your holiday light strings organized during storage. That way, they'll be tangle-free and ready to put up next year.
- Practice safety: Use a safe and secure ladder when decorating your tree or hanging Christmas décor indoors or outside. For additional safety, have a spotter to help you as you work.
- Use surge protectors: Use outdoor-rated power strips and surge protectors to connect your Christmas lights.
Shop Christmas Lights Near You at Ace
Shop Christmas lights near you at Ace to help set the festive mood. Find icicle lights, rope lights and mini lights in a variety of lengths and festive colors from brands like Celebrations and Holiday Bright Lights.
Then, browse outdoor holiday décor, Christmas inflatables and wreaths to create a true winter wonderland.
