Light shapes the mood at Christmas. Indoors, the right mix brings warmth, sparkle, and depth. With Premier Decorations, use simple layers to enrich every evening of the festive season. 

Christmas tree lights: start with the tree

Your Christmas tree sets the tone for the whole room. Build light from the centre outwards so the display feels rich and balanced. A steady inner glow helps baubles shine and keeps the natural shape clear.

TreeBrights® for indoor trees

TreeBrights® are purpose-made for Christmas trees. With 2.5 cm LED spacing, they blanket branches evenly from trunk to tip. Long continuous runs minimise the number of transformers, whilst the green cable is discreet amongst foliage. The timer runs 8 hours on and 16 hours off.
Start at the transformer, feed to the trunk, then run out and back along each branch, pulling light into the centre, returning it to the tips. As a guide, use 100 to 150 LEDs per foot of tree height, with extra for heavily flocked trees. Keep the controller low and reachable. 

 

Warm white, bright white, and rainbow

Warm white feels cosy and candlelit and is most frequently found in indoor Christmas displays. Bright white is crisp and modern, enhancing glass, silver, and mirrors. Rainbow and multi-coloured LEDs are playful for children’s rooms and lively corners. 

Windows that glow from inside the home

Keep window lighting simple and consistent with your indoor and outdoor lighting so the view feels unified. All options come in many colours, including warm white, white, and multi-coloured.

• Curtain lights create an even wall of glow across windows. Available in varying styles, and you can choose ones tipped with small icons such as stars, trees, or candy canes for a playful finish.
• Window motifs on stands look beautiful from the street when stood on windowsills.  Choose stars, hearts, snowflakes, trees, holly, candy canes, penguins, reindeer, or Santa Claus, with colourways to match your scheme.

Choose battery-operated products for sills to avoid having to trail wires to sockets that may not be close.

Mantels and shelves

Aim for a soft fringe of glow to uplift darker spots.

• Run a slim garland and weave lights through the foliage.
• Set the battery pack at an edge for quick access.
• Keep candles in front of greenery, not inside it. Flickabrights® are realistic, battery-operated candles and are a great way of including candles safely.

 

End tables, hallways, stairs and porches

Small features add charm where people sit and chat.

• Tuck a short string behind a wreath so bulbs glow through greenery.
• Keep spare cable discreetly looped under a runner or behind other elements.

Carry the mood through the hall with one confident line. Dress a staircase garland and weave a light string through foliage. Where you need more presence, TreeBrights® deliver a brighter band with fewer passes. Keep ties short, cabling on the rail side, and controllers near the bottom step. Avoid loops near treads. Match colour temperature to the nearby tree or doorway for a cohesive glow.
For porches and covered doorways, run lights along the frame to echo the indoor tone. ClusterBrights® give a full garland effect and are ideal for this application. Keep pieces simple so the entrance stays practical. A pair of modest Christmas figures can frame the step, whilst battery-operated string lights in a porch planter give a welcoming glint without glare.

Colour, brightness, and modes

Test new sets beside the tree layer before installing. Dim the main lights and choose static or slow twinkle for depth without distraction. Balance matters more than the number of modes. In kitchens and utility spaces, brighter festive lights help counters feel cheerful. Keep cables tucked along the back edge for safety and neatness.

 

Timers, cabling, and controller placement

Timers save time and energy, and most sets have memory to remember the last mode. Set once and relax. Label controllers if several sets share a room. Hide cabling along furniture edges and under runners. Keep joints off carpets and avoid tight bends near plugs. Where a cable crosses an open area, route it along skirting or behind furniture so walkways stay clear without trip hazards.
Keep controllers reachable. At the trunk base for trees, mantel ends for fireplaces, and shelf edges for displays.

 

Room-by-room quick plan

 

Living room

• TreeBrights® on the tree for depth and balance.
• Curtain or net lights at the window to match the tree tone.
• Glitter water spinners on a side table or shelf for gentle movement.
• Lit stained glass decorations in the window for colour and glow.

Dining area

• Battery-operated lights can be wound into table decorations.
• Lit village scenes on a sideboard for a festive focal point.
• Battery-operated lights in a lantern for a delicate glow.

Hallway

• A lit garland on the bannister to carry the mood through.
• A compact console display with glitter water spinners.
• Window motifs near the door to welcome guests indoors.

Bedrooms

• Steady, battery-operated lights can be draped on mirrors, headboards, or shelves for a calm glow.
• A small lit village scene on a dresser for soft interest.
• Lit stained glass decorations at the window to add colour without glare.

Simple checks for a polished finish

• Test sets before installing and confirm your preferred mode.
• Keep cables clear of door gaps and drawers.
• Lift spare cable off floors and secure controllers.
• Step back, take a photo, and adjust any hot spots or dark corners.

Light should support the room, not fight it. Lead with TreeBrights® on the tree, then echo that glow in windows, on mantels, and across shelves. Keep wiring tidy, controllers reachable, and timers set. With a few thoughtful choices, Premier Decorations enables you to create a balanced festive display all season with reliable results.


 

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