How to Choose the Right Holiday Lighting Package for Your Home

The holiday season is magical — and what better way to bring that magic home than with a professionally installed lighting display? If you’re thinking about hiring Midas Holiday Lighting (or another professional service), selecting the right lighting package can make all the difference. Here’s how to navigate the decision and ensure your home shines brilliantly, safely, and stress-free.

Choose the Right Holiday Lighting Package for Your Home

🎯 Understand What You Need First

Before you dive into packages, it’s important to consider your home, your style, and what you want from this season’s display:

Home type and layout. Is your home a modest suburban property, or a larger house with expansive rooflines, multiple trees, and a long driveway? A more complex home often benefits from a comprehensive package rather than a small-scale setup.
Your aesthetic vision. Do you want subtle elegance with warm white lights and gentle landscaping glow? Or do you prefer a festive, full-on “winter wonderland” display with roof outlines, window accents, shrub and pathway lighting?
Budget and convenience. Some homeowners want minimal maintenance and a quick setup; others view holiday lighting as a grand annual spectacle. Your budget and how much you care about “set it and forget it” matters.
Time and safety considerations. Climbing ladders in winter, dealing with extension cords, and wrestling with tangled lights is inconvenient — and potentially dangerous.

With those in mind, you’ll be better equipped to choose a package that fits both your home and holiday vision.

✅ What to Look for in a Holiday Lighting Package

When evaluating lighting packages — especially from Midas Holiday Lighting — these are the features and services you should expect (and demand):

Custom Design & Planning — The best lighting packages begin with a free visit and measure of your home. Professionals will plan a custom layout that suits your architecture, landscaping, and personal style. Midas does exactly this, offering a “custom design plan” before installation.
3D Mock-Up / Previews — A great option: before anything goes up, you get to see a preview of how your lights will look. This gives you a chance to adjust style or scale before committing.
Professional Installation — Trained, insured crews handle the hanging, wiring, and securing — no ladders, no risk, no fuss. This is especially valuable if you have a larger home or a complex layout.
Quality Materials & Weather-Resistance — Outdoor-rated, commercial-grade lighting that withstands snow, rain, and cold winters makes a big difference. Cheap store-bought sets often fade, fail, or pose safety risks.
Maintenance Service — If a bulb goes out, or a strand loosens after a storm, a good package includes mid-season fixes. Midas advertises “season-long maintenance.”
Removal & Storage — Taking down lights after the holidays can be a pain. The best packages include removal and storage, so you don’t have to wrestle with funky wires or risk damaging decorations. Midas includes takedown and storage in all packages.

📦 Sample Package Options (as Offered by Midas Holiday Lighting)

Here are the kinds of packages you’ll typically encounter — and how to pick among them:

Roofline & Light Outline Only — If you want subtle elegance and just basic holiday spirit, a simple package might include outlining the roof, some windows, and maybe a few shrubs or bushes. Great for smaller homes or minimalist tastes.
Partial Property + Landscaping Lights — This adds lights on shrubs, trees, pathways, maybe a few garden beds — a balanced choice if you want more than the basics, but don’t need a full-blown show.
Full Property / Premium Holiday Lighting Package — For medium-to-large homes, or if you want a “wow” effect, this package covers rooflines, windows, pillars, trees, walkways, gardens — basically your whole property. This typically includes custom design, installation, maintenance, removal & storage. On Midas’ site, their Premium Holiday Lighting option starts at around $1,850. Midas Holiday Lighting
Specialized Features (Optional Add-ons) — You may be able to customize further: maybe you prefer warm white lights, or multicolor, or accent uplighting — depending on what your provider offers.

🔒 Safety & Practical Considerations (Don’t Skip These)

Even when hiring professionals, it’s smart to know what keeps holiday lighting safe and smart:

Use outdoor-rated, safety-certified lights. Lights meant for indoor use don’t belong outside. Look for certification labels (e.g., UL, ETL) and weather-proof insulation.
Appropriate electrical setup. Avoid overloading circuits, use GFCI-protected outdoor outlets, and ensure extension cords are heavy-duty and rated for outdoor use.
Professional-grade installation methods. Good installers will use clips or other safe attachments — not nails or staples that pierce insulation. They’ll also secure cords properly to avoid tripping hazards or cord damage.
Maintenance and repairs. Over time, bulbs burn out, cords shift, and weather takes a toll. A maintenance-inclusive package ensures that your display stays perfect all season without you having to worry.

💡 How to Choose the Right Package for You

Here’s a rough decision flow to help you pick:

You have a small-to-medium home, and you want simple holiday cheer. → Go for a modest roofline + minimal landscaping package. It’s cost-effective and still adds festive ambiance.
You like decorative lighting but don’t want high maintenance. → Go for a partial property or landscaping lights package. You get a fuller look without a full-scale installation.
You have a larger home, want your house to stand out, or enjoy hosting get-togethers during the holidays. → The full property or premium package is worth it. The pre-design, installation, maintenance, and removal services will save you time and hassle — and ensure a show-stopping display.
You want a truly hands-off, stress-free holiday season. → Choose a package that includes design, installation, maintenance, takedown, and storage — exactly the kind offered by Midas Holiday Lighting.

🎉 Why It’s Smart to Choose Professionals (Especially Midas Holiday Lighting)

You save time and avoid risk. No cold ladders, no tangled wires, no guesswork — the pros handle everything. Especially with colder NJ winters, that peace of mind pays off.
You get high-quality, durable lights. Professionally installed lights withstand weather and tend to look more polished and evenly distributed than store-bought strands.
You avoid common safety mistakes. Professionals use proper outdoor-rated lights, follow electrical best practices, and avoid dangerous shortcuts.
You enjoy full-season support. From maintenance to post-holiday takedown and storage, a professional lighting company handles it all — saving you time, effort, and stress. As Midas promises: “100% hands-off for you.”

✅ Final Thoughts: Make This Holiday Season Shine — Without the Headaches

Choosing the right holiday lighting package isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about convenience, safety, and making sure your home reflects the warmth and joy of the season — without you needing to spend hours on ladders or untangle last year’s lights.

If you want a polished, beautiful holiday display with minimal effort, a professional solution like what Midas Holiday Lighting offers is often the smartest choice. Whether you’re going for a modest glow or a full-blown festive spectacle, planning ahead, assessing your home and needs, and picking a package that includes design, installation, maintenance, removal and storage can save you time, money, and stress — and give you a holiday setup that your neighbors and family remember for years.

📞 Call us today:

New Jersey & Staten Island: (732) 440-8060

Westchester County: (914) 214-7470⁩

Nashville Area: (615) 212-9404

🌐 Visit us online: www.midaslighting.com