Light up your holidays

Chicago's Only Woman-Owned Holiday Lighting Company

For over 20 years, we’ve been designing and installing Christmas and holiday lighting for Chicago-area families.

From classic Christmas displays and Halloween scenes to interior decorating, permanent architectural lighting, and year-round bistro and patio lighting, our team handles everything so you don’t have to lift a finger.

We celebrate every holiday tradition: Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Wonderland, and everything in between. Whether you want a classic, elegant look or something playful and colorful for the kids, we’ll design something you’ll love coming home to.

Chicago's Only Woman-Owned Holiday Lighting Company

For over 20 years, we’ve been creating holiday experiences for Chicago-area families.

From classic Christmas displays and Halloween scenes to interior decorating and year-round permanent lighting, our team designs, installs, maintains,
and removes everything so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Trusted by Homeowners & Commercial Clients Alike and Featured In

20+ Years

Serving Chicago families

 

Only Woman-Owned

Holiday Lighting Co. in Chicagoland

400+ Reviews

5 stars on Google

Fully Insured

Licensed and professional

Featured Services

Christmas & Holiday Lighting

This is what we’re known for. Thoughtful design, clean lines, and installations that just feel right on your home or business. We handle everything - design, install, service, and removal - so you get the full experience without the stress or the scramble.

Halloween Design & Decorating

Halloween should feel playful and impossible to ignore. We design and install custom lighting and décor that stops people mid-drive - whether you want elevated and eerie or fun for the whole neighborhood. Make Halloween lighting a tradition that kids of all ages adore!

Interior Holiday Decorating

Lit garland along your mantel and stairway wraps your home in a soft, festive warmth—something you feel in the quiet mornings and look forward to at night. A beautifully lit tree in your entryway or family room completes the experience - so every gathering feels effortlessly beautiful.

20+ Years

Serving Chicago families

 

Only Woman-Owned

Holiday Lighting Co.

in Chicagoland

400+ Reviews

5 stars on Google

Fully Insured

Licensed and professional

Our Services

Lighting Contractor

Our installation team handles every type of holiday and specialty lighting project across the greater Chicago area.

From Christmas and Halloween to commercial displays for restaurants, cafes, and retail, we bring the crew, the equipment, and the commercial-grade materials.

You tell us what you want, and we make it happen. Design, installation, season-long service, and complete removal are all included.

 

Lighting Consultant

Every project starts with a conversation. Our design team works with you to create a custom lighting plan that fits your home, your style, and your budget.

We’ll walk through options, show you examples of our work, and put together a personalized design before a single light goes up.

Our free design consultation is the first step.

 

Interior Holiday Home

We don’t just do the outside. Our interior holiday decorating service covers Christmas trees, mantels, staircase garlands, tableaux, and interior lighting. Imagine walking into your home and everything already feels like the holidays.

The tree is perfect, the mantel looks incredible, and you didn’t have to spend a weekend doing it.

We handle the entire interior, and it pairs beautifully with our exterior lighting for a full-home holiday experience.

 

Architectural Designer (Permanent Lighting)

Permanent architectural lighting is a one-time installation of smart LED lights along your roofline that you control from an app on your phone.

Change colors for Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July, or everyday ambiance.

One install, zero seasonal setup. We install permanent bistro and patio lighting and landscape lighting as part of our year-round lighting packages.

 

Lighting Contractor

Our installation team handles every type of holiday and specialty lighting project across the greater Chicago area. From Christmas and Halloween to commercial displays for restaurants, cafes, and retail, we bring the crew, the equipment, and the commercial-grade materials. You tell us what you want, and we make it happen. Design, installation, season-long service, and complete removal are all included.

 

Lighting Consultant

Every project starts with a conversation. Our design team works with you to create a custom lighting plan that fits your home, your style, and your budget. We’ll walk through options, show you examples of our work, and put together a personalized design before a single light goes up. Our free design consultation is the first step.

 

Holiday Home

We don’t just do the outside. Our interior holiday decorating service covers Christmas trees, mantels, staircase garlands, tableaux, and interior lighting. Imagine walking into your home and everything already feels like the holidays. The tree is perfect, the mantel looks incredible, and you didn’t have to spend a weekend doing it. We handle the entire interior, and it pairs beautifully with our exterior lighting for a full-home holiday experience.

 

Architectural Designer (Permanent Lighting)

Permanent architectural lighting is a one-time installation of smart LED lights along your roofline that you control from an app on your phone. Change colors for Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July, or everyday ambiance. One install, zero seasonal setup. We install permanent bistro and patio lighting and landscape lighting as part of our year-round lighting packages.

 

We’re not a one-person setup with a ladder and a truck.

We’re a team of seasoned designers and installers, backed by a fleet of six fully equipped vans—built to handle both commercial and residential projects the right way, every time.

We show up prepared, precise, and ready to execute at a high level—whether it’s ground level or 40+ feet up.

How It Works

Schedule a Free Design Call. Tell us what you're envisioning. We'll talk through options, timing, and budget.

We Create Your Custom Design. You'll see a personalized mockup before we install a single light.

Our Crew Installs Everything. We arrive on your preferred date and handle every detail.

We Maintain All Season and Handle Removal. Something go out? We'll be there within 24-48 hours. When the season's over, we take it all down and store it.

Meet Kelly Christmas

Owner

I was decorating homes before this was even an industry. I come from photography, so I’ve always been passionate about design, balance, and how it all comes together. I was trained by an electrician and installed every project myself in the early days.

As the business grew, I built a team – and we’ve kept evolving our designs, décor, and installation as the technology has changed. But I’ve never lost focus on the client experience. That’s what this is about.

Everything we do is thoughtful and intentional – custom to each property, inside and out – so it feels inspiring.

After more than two decades, I’m still passionate about this work.

I’ve seen how lighting brings a place to life – lifting the mood of a home, welcoming people into a business, and even brightening a dark Chicago night so neighbors and communities feel more connected. 

Meet Kelly Christmas

Owner

I was decorating homes before this was even an industry. I come from photography, so I’ve always been passionate about design, balance, and how it all comes together. I was trained by an electrician and installed every project myself in the early days.

As the business grew, I built a team – and we’ve kept evolving our designs, décor, and installation as the technology has changed. But I’ve never lost focus on the client experience. That’s what this is about.

Everything we do is thoughtful and intentional – custom to each property, inside and out – so it feels inspiring.

After more than two decades, I’m still passionate about this work.

I’ve seen how lighting brings a place to life – lifting the mood of a home, welcoming people into a business, and even brightening a dark Chicago night so neighbors and communities feel more connected. 

What Our Clients Say

Giving Back to Our Community

Every year, we decorate group homes at no charge and donate to local silent auctions. It’s one of our favorite things we do. Know a family or group home that deserves a little extra light this season? Nominate them. We’d love to help.

Meet Kelly Christmas

Owner

I started this business out of the trunk of my car over 20 years ago. What began as decorating a few friends’ houses turned into something I never expected. 

My friends call me Kelly Christmas, and the name stuck. I still get just as excited about install day as I did on my very first job. If you see a woman in red glasses obsessing over the exact angle of your garland, that’s me.

What Our Clients Say

"Working with Light Up Your Holidays is like working with family. Family you like, that is!"
Client, Chicago
"The entire process was so easy, from start to finish..."
Client, Glenview

Giving Back to Our Community

Every year, we decorate group homes at no charge and donate to local silent auctions. It’s one of our favorite things we do. Know a family or group home that deserves a little extra light this season? Nominate them. We’d love to help.

We install across the greater Chicago area, including

Ready to create something special?

Ready to create something special?

Schedule a quick design call or text u s at 312-728-8499.

We’ll talk through what you’re looking for, share ideas, give you a clear sense of pricing, and find a date that feels right for you. 

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