Holiday lights set the mood for the whole season, and the biggest decision is not how many strands to buy. It is what color the light should be.
Warm white: the classic, cozy choice
Warm white lights have a soft, golden glow similar to candlelight. They suit traditional trees, natural greenery, wood and neutral interiors, and they are the most popular choice for a relaxed, elegant look. If you want your home to feel inviting rather than flashy, start here.
Cool white: crisp and wintry
Cool white lights have a bright, slightly blue tone that evokes snow and ice. They work beautifully on white or silver trees, icicle and snowflake curtain lights, and modern homes with gray and white palettes. Avoid mixing warm and cool white in the same display, because the difference is very noticeable side by side.
Multicolor: playful and nostalgic
Multicolor lights bring a fun, retro energy that kids love. Many of our string and curtain lights include a remote that switches between modes, so you can choose a calm warm white for dinner and a colorful twinkle for a party.
A few practical tips
- Indoor or outdoor: only use lights marked waterproof or outdoor rated outside, and check each product page.
- Power source: battery and USB lights are ideal for wreaths, mantels and jars; plug-in and solar lights suit larger trees and outdoor displays.
- Timers save effort: lights with a built-in timer or remote turn on automatically each evening.
- Measure first: a common rule of thumb is roughly 100 lights for every foot and a half of tree height for a full look.
- Order early: please allow 7 to 14 business days for delivery, as shown in our shipping policy.
Shop our Christmas lights and New Year's lights to find the right glow for your home.