Permanent LED Lighting in Maryland: The Complete Homeowner's Guid

Permanent LED lighting is one of the fastest-growing home upgrades in Maryland, and it is easy to see why. One installation gives you holiday lights, game-day colors, and everyday accent lighting, all controlled from your phone and with no ladder required ever again. This guide covers what permanent LEDs are, how they work, and whether they are a good fit for your home.

What Is Permanent LED Lighting?

Permanent LED lighting is a system of small, color-changing LED lights installed along your roofline, eaves, and trim. Unlike seasonal strands, it stays up all year. During the day the lights are designed to blend in with your home. At night you choose the color, pattern, and brightness from an app.

How It Works

• Low-profile lights are mounted along the roofline, either in a color-matched track or as a discreet light strip, depending on the system.
• A controller connects the lights to your home Wi-Fi.
• An app lets you pick colors, set scenes, and schedule the lights to turn on and off automatically.

The Benefits of Permanent LEDs

• Install once, use all year. No more putting lights up in November and taking them down in January.
• Every holiday covered. Red and green for Christmas, orange for Halloween, red, white, and blue for the Fourth of July, purple for Ravens game days.
• Everyday curb appeal. A soft warm white makes your home look finished and welcoming every night.
• Added visibility. A well-lit exterior helps you and your guests see walkways and entries after dark.
• Energy efficient. LEDs use far less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs.
• No more ladders. Once the system is in, changing your display takes a few taps.

Where Can They Be Installed?

Most systems go along the front roofline, but many homeowners also add lighting to peaks and gables, side and rear rooflines, covered porches, decks, and patios. The more of the home you outline, the more complete the look.

What Affects the Cost?

Every home is different, so permanent LED lighting is quoted per project. The main factors are:

• Total linear feet of lighting
• The type of system you choose, track or strip
• Roofline height and complexity
• Number of stories, peaks, and corners
• Where power is available

Is Permanent LED Lighting Right for You?

Permanent LEDs are a great fit if you decorate for more than one holiday, want year-round accent lighting, or are simply done with hanging and removing lights every winter. If you only decorate for Christmas and like changing your display each year, seasonal installation may suit you better.

Get a Free Permanent LED Quote

Reno Restorations installs permanent LED lighting for homes in Howard County, MD and the surrounding area. We are locally owned, insured, and send quotes within one business day. Contact us today to see what permanent lighting would look like on your home.