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There are many Christmas lights to choose from when designing an indoor or outdoor lighting display. Use this guide to determine what kind of lights will best suit your decorating plans.

Where to Start

Ask yourself the following questions to decide which Christmas lights to buy.

Do I need incandescent or LED Christmas lights?
What bulb shape or style best suits my design requirements?
How many strands will it take to cover the area?
Do I want white, coloured or multicolour Christmas lights?
What are the energy requirements?

LED and Incandescent Christmas Lights

Although both LED and incandescent string lights come in various colours and bulb shapes, they have a few fundamental differences.

Incandescent Lights

Often cost less than LEDs
Have a warm glow

LED Lights

Use less energy than incandescent bulbs
Are longer lasting; some LEDs are rated up to 100,000 hours
Burn at a lower temperature
Come in both warm- and cool-glow varieties

Types of Christmas Lights

Mini String Lights

Mini-string lights have small bulbs and have remained popular for the past few decades.

Wide-Angle LED Mini Lights

Wide-angle LED mini-lights have low-profile, conical bulbs that give off more light than some varieties and blend seamlessly into their surroundings when not in use.

Large-Bulb Lights

Large-bulb lights (also known as C5, C7, C9, G40 and G50) create visual impact and lend a retro feel.

Battery-Operated Lights

Battery-operated Christmas lights are great for displays that aren’t near a power source or are located where cords could be unsafe.

Animated and Color-Changing Lights

Animated and colour-changing lights add eye-catching action to your holiday display.

Net Lights

Net lights are already strung together into forms, making it easy to achieve a uniform look when you drape them across shrubs or structures.

Icicle Lights

Icicle Christmas lights give your home a whimsical, snow-covered appearance.

LED Rope Lights

LED rope lights are ideal for outlining doorways, windows and walkways. They’re also an excellent option for creating intricate shapes and designs.

Christmas Light Show Projectors

Christmas light show projectors require no installation and are a timesaving alternative to traditional string lights. Simply plug them into an outlet, point them anywhere — at garage doors, indoor or outdoor trees, or dwellings — and instantly project vibrant LED patterns and colors.