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Expert Holiday Lighting Services

Holiday Lighting Design in
Metro Atlanta, GA

  • Fully Custom, Never a Standard Pattern
  • Install, Service, and Takedown Handled
  • Storage Until Next Season
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Trusted Holiday Lighting Design and Christmas Light Installation Across Metro Atlanta

Illuminating Design creates custom holiday lighting displays across Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, and the surrounding metro for property owners who want professional results without the ladder. Our team handles design, installation, in-season service, removal, and storage.
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Why Do You Need Professional Holiday Lighting?

Staples driven into fascia and trim leave damage that stays long after January. Cords that were never rated for outdoor use sit exposed through a full Georgia winter. And every adjustment happens from a ladder, in the cold, after dark. Prime installation dates across Metro Atlanta are typically taken by early fall.
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Our Holiday Lighting Design Services

Illuminating Design plans every display around your property's focal points using commercial-grade LED products, then installs, services, and removes it. We work on residential, commercial, and municipal properties across Metro Atlanta.

Roofline Lighting

Large C9 or C7 bulbs outline your home's peaks and edges, emphasizing its structure after dark and defining the silhouette from the street.

Window and Icicle Lighting

Soft white or colored frames, or icicle effects hung along the eaves, create a winter wonderland look across the front of your property.

Tree and Shrub Lighting

Enhance your yard beyond the holidays by pairing holiday wraps with our year-round Landscape Lighting solutions for trees and pathways., turning mature landscaping into a focal point of the display rather than a dark gap.

Pathway Illumination

Lanterns, ground stakes, or string lights guide guests to your door and give walkways and landscaping a warm, inviting glow.

Decor and Festive Accents

Garlands, wreaths, and bows are selected to match your lighting design and complete the display around entryways, columns, and railings.

Permanent Trim Lighting

Year-round roofline lighting with our Permanent Trim Lighting systems stays in place for everyday illumination, then switches to full holiday color for the season.

We Offer Financing

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Why Choose Illuminating Design?

Fully Custom, Never a Standard Pattern

Every display is planned around your architecture and landscaping, not pulled from a package. We apply the 5–7 lighting rule to create a warm, layered atmosphere.

Install, Service, and Takedown Handled

In-season maintenance is included, with most service calls answered within 24–48 hours. We use clips instead of staples, along with UL-rated outdoor lights and outdoor-rated cords throughout.

Storage Until Next Season

Your components return to our warehouse, where we test every product and check for damage between seasons so they are ready to install the following year.

The Holiday Lighting Design Process

1. Start the Conversation

Fill out our lead form, and we will set up a phone consultation to discuss your lighting needs and what you want the finished display to look like.

2. On-Site Evaluation and Measurement

We’ll take measurements, provide a tailored quote, and review it with you to ensure everything meets your expectations.

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3. Your Free Custom Quote

We build a tailored, itemized proposal and review it with you so you can choose options that fit your budget and overall plan. Any changes to the proposal should be reviewed with the designer first to maintain the display's overall impact.

4. Professional Installation

Our team installs the display and guides you through each step. Timers can automate your lighting to turn on at dusk and off at bedtime. Permanent lighting options remain in place for year-round illumination and added security.

5. Service, Removal, and Storage

We stay available all season for repairs and adjustments. After the holidays, we return to safely remove the installation and store your components so your home stays clutter-free and everything is ready for next season.

Our Recent Projects

Large illuminated Christmas ornament lighting installation in a public park, featuring bright white and red LED lights that create a festive and eye-catching display for the holiday season.
Event lighting installation at Georgia Tech’s basketball arena, featuring stunning hanging LED lights in blue and white, creating a dynamic and immersive atmosphere for large-scale events.
Scenic landscape lighting along a wooden bridge in a park, with LED lights illuminating the edges in vibrant blue, adding a magical and peaceful ambiance to the outdoor space.
Holiday lighting on a residential home, featuring decorative red bows and LED lights wrapped around the columns, creating a festive and welcoming exterior for the holiday season.

Bringing Your Vision to Light

We've transformed over 3,000 spaces with our expert lighting solutions. With more than 10,000,000 lights installed and 20 years of experience, we offer unparalleled expertise in creating stunning and memorable lighting displays for any occasion.

Projects Completed

3000+

Our team has successfully completed over 3,000 installations, ensuring each project is tailored to meet the client's unique needs.

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Years of Experience

20+

With over 20 years in the industry, our expertise and commitment to quality shine through in every project we undertake.

Lights Installed

10M+

We have illuminated spaces with over 10,000,000 lights, bringing creativity and innovation to every design.

Beautifully lit residential property showcasing landscape lighting that highlights architectural features, pathways, and trees. The professional lighting design creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for enhancing curb appeal and outdoor spaces in residential areas.

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Serving Metro Atlanta’s Homes & Businesses

We provide professional holiday and Christmas lighting across metro Atlanta — helping homeowners and local commercial lighting clients transform outdoor spaces with elegant, energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Have a project outside these areas? Contact us to see if we can help — or request your free quote today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Included in a Full-Service Holiday Lighting Design Package?

A full-service holiday lighting design includes custom layout planning, commercial-grade products, professional installation, in-season maintenance, and post-season removal. We provide commercial-grade lights, secure roofline mounting, and clean wiring organization using clips rather than staples to help prevent surface damage. After the holidays, we return to safely remove and store all lighting components so your home stays clutter-free and everything is ready for the next season.

How Early Should I Schedule Holiday Light Installation?

We book for the holiday season all year. Most years, prime installation slots are taken by early fall. The earlier you book, the better the selection of installation dates. Early scheduling guarantees design planning time and avoids peak-season calendar limitations.

Do You Offer Custom Holiday Lighting Designs Instead of Standard Patterns?

Yes, we create fully custom holiday lighting designs tailored to your home's architecture and landscaping. Each design highlights the best your property has to offer—rooflines, peaks, entryways, trees, and pathways—for balanced illumination. We also apply the 5–7 lighting rule to create a warm, layered atmosphere. Custom layouts provide a polished, professional look that stands out from basic installations.

What Happens if a Bulb Goes Out During the Holiday Season?

If a bulb or strand stops working, we provide maintenance service as part of our holiday lighting package—typically within 24–48 hours. Our team responds promptly during the season to repair or replace affected sections, so your home stays fully illuminated throughout the holidays without homeowner troubleshooting. We limit service issues by testing all products in our warehouse and checking for damage after each installation season to confirm they are in good condition for the following year. We also use outdoor-rated extension cords and UL-rated outdoor lights for safety.

Can Your Holiday Lighting Designs Be Customized to Fit Different Budgets?

Absolutely. We work closely with customers to create holiday lighting designs that fit a range of budgets. Our itemized proposals allow you to select decorations and features that best suit your financial plans while still achieving the holiday lighting effect you want. We recommend discussing your budget early in the process so we can tailor your design and materials accordingly.

What Are Common Features of Your Holiday Lighting Designs?

Whether you are dreaming of a timeless white glow or a vibrant, colorful display, Illuminating Design creates holiday lighting that complements your architecture and brings your property to life. Every design is thoughtfully planned around focal points to highlight your home's best features, often using LED lighting for an efficient, brighter, longer-lasting, and environmentally friendly result. Common features include roofline lighting that outlines your home's peaks and edges with large C9 or C7 bulbs, window lighting with soft white or colorful lights or icicle effects, tree and shrub lighting that wraps trunks and branches in high-quality lights, pathway illumination with lanterns, stakes, or string lights, and festive accents like garlands, wreaths, and bows to complete the elegant holiday look.

Do You Provide Commercial Holiday Lighting for Businesses and Municipalities?

We provide holiday lighting programs for commercial spaces, as well as specialized Event Lighting setups for municipal gatherings and corporate venues. Our municipal work includes large community holiday displays, downtown streetscape lighting, and tree-wrapping installations. We also offer design and consultation services for organizations that want to plan in-house but need expert guidance on product selection, layout, and budgeting.

Outdoor event lighting setup featuring string lights creating a vibrant atmosphere for a gathering. The scene shows people enjoying the event in a well-lit space, highlighting the transformative effect of custom lighting solutions for parties, celebrations, and social events.

Get Your Holiday Display Designed by Metro Atlanta's Lighting Specialists

With 3,000+ projects completed and more than 10,000,000 lights installed since 2004, Illuminating Design designs, installs, services, removes, and stores custom holiday displays for homes, businesses, and municipalities across Metro Atlanta.
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