Each holiday season, homeowners face the same question: Should I hang up traditional lights again, or is it time to invest in permanent holiday lighting?
While both have their place, one clearly stands out as the better long-term investment—for your wallet, safety, and time. Let’s break down the key differences and why more homeowners are upgrading to permanent holiday lighting.
Traditional Lights:
Sure, a box of lights might cost less upfront. But factor in annual replacements, electrical costs, and paying for professional installation every year—and the total adds up fast.
Permanent Lighting:
You pay once, and it’s done. No yearly installations. No replacing damaged strands. With durable LED tech and app control, permanent lights save homeowners hundreds (even thousands) in the long run.
Verdict: Permanent lighting wins on long-term savings.
Traditional Lights:
Every year, you’re climbing ladders, untangling cords, and hoping the lights still work. Even if you hire someone, it’s still time-consuming to schedule, supervise, and take down.
Permanent Lighting:
Once installed, you’re done forever. Just open the app, set your holiday lighting theme, and enjoy.
Verdict: Nothing beats the convenience of permanent lighting.
Traditional Lights:
Hanging lights involves ladders, slippery roofs, and exposure to the elements. Every year, thousands of injuries occur from decorating mishaps.
Permanent Lighting:
All lights are professionally installed, housed in sleek soffit tracks, and designed to withstand the weather. No more risky climbs or winter installations.
Verdict: Permanent lighting is far safer.
Traditional Lights:
They’re seasonal, limited in color options, and often look messy or uneven. Plus, once the holidays are over, they’re either removed or left hanging visibly out of season.
Permanent Lighting:
These lights are practically invisible during the day and stunningly vibrant at night. Use them for holidays, birthdays, backyard barbecues, or game days—anytime you want a custom look.
Verdict: Permanent lighting delivers beauty and versatility.
Traditional Lights:
Manually operated, or at best on a basic timer.
Permanent Lighting:
Control every aspect of your lighting—colors, patterns, brightness, and schedule—from your phone. Many systems offer 16 million color choices and 120+ preset animations.
Verdict: Permanent holiday lights offer complete customization at your fingertips.
If you're tired of the hassle, risk, and recurring costs of traditional lighting, it’s time to consider permanent holiday lighting. It’s not just a convenience—it’s a smart upgrade that modern homeowners love.
At On Point Holiday Lighting, we help transform homes with custom lighting systems that are built to last and designed to impress. From professional installation to full app control, our permanent lighting solutions are everything your traditional lights aren’t.
Make the switch today—and light up every season without lifting a finger.
