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Create the mood and setting you want for your next holiday gathering with LED lights. They are more energy-efficient, last longer and are cooler to the touch, reducing the risk of fire, and thus a far more attractive option than the incandescent lights of yesteryear. Since there has been an increase in demand for LED lighting, there are now many types of lights available for purchase: light ropes, submersible lights and traditional holiday lights мейд with bulbs of various colors and sizes. Here are some tips for creating your perfectly lit party space:

Multi-Color LED Light Strings

Colorful light strings can brighten certain areas and add splashes of color around your party space. String lights around doorways, mantles, your fireplace, or even through large houseplants to create a fun atmosphere. You can even purchase LED strings that twinkle, chase, or fade in and out- all good ways to add excitement to your party space.

Submersible LED Lights

Add individual LEDs throughout your yard or entryway to help guide your guests in from the street or parking area. Submersible LEDs, which are battery-operated, can be dropped into flower vases, water features or centerpieces to create an interesting (and unusual) light source.

LED Light Ropes

Light ropes can be useful in tight spaces. They are available in traditional round styles or in a flat style, and can be installed pretty much anywhere. Light ropes don't have external bulbs, but instead have smaller internal ones, which create a more ambient light source than strings of LED lights. Position light ropes atop crown moldings or in the corners of the walls to replace overhead lights. For an upward radiance, install light ropes around baseboards. Use ropes to outline stairways or walkways for your guests. Since LEDs use lower amounts of energy, you can connect more strings together without much risk of blowing a fuse.

LED Lanterns

If you are utilizing an outdoor space for your party, there are even battery-powered and solar-powered LED lanterns available. LED lanterns have become increasing popular for use as outdoor and indoor lighting, and are available in many colors, patterns and sizes. Before you buy, check to see if the lantern is waterproof and safe for the outdoors. Lanterns can be hung from pretty much anywhere and add wonderful shine to any space. Smaller LED lanterns can be purchased in strung sets, which you can use to frame an undefined space or add color to fences, deck railings and even trees. Large lanterns can be hung from high ceilings to add a warm glow and highlight an otherwise unused space. When hosting a holiday gathering at your home, lighting is an easily overlooked detail, but it doesn't have to be. The lighting you use can be instrumental in creating the mood you want for your guests, and as you can see, party lighting options span as far as your imagination!

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