Permanent Architectural Lighting
Permanent architectural lighting is a smart LED system installed along your roofline that stays up year-round and blends seamlessly into your home’s architecture.
You control everything from an app on your phone: Christmas colors in December, Halloween in October, 4th of July, your team’s colors on game day, or a warm white glow every evening. One installation. Zero seasonal setup. Zero ladders. Zero tangled lights in the garage.
It’s a one-time investment that pays for itself over time by eliminating annual seasonal installation and removal costs. Our permanent lighting packages start at $X, with most residential projects ranging from $X to $X depending on the size of your home and the scope of the installation. [KELLY TO VERIFY: pricing range]
Professional Permanent Architectural Lighting | Light Up Your Holidays
Enhance your home or business year-round with professional permanent architectural lighting. Our skilled team designs and installs custom lighting solutions tailored to your property, creating a refined and visually striking appearance without the hassle of seasonal setups. From rooflines and façades to landscapes and commercial spaces, we use high-quality, weather-resistant systems built for durability and long-term performance. Enjoy a seamless experience as we handle everything from design and installation to ongoing support. Whether you prefer a subtle, elegant glow or a bold, dynamic display, we bring your vision to life with precision and creativity—transforming your property into a standout feature every day of the year.
What's Included
App-Controlled Colors
Change colors and patterns from your phone. Millions of color options. Schedule colors for holidays, events, or everyday use.
Seamless Integration
The fixtures are designed to blend into your roofline. When they're off during the day, you can barely see them.
Year-Round Use
Not just for holidays. Use them every night for architectural accent lighting, security, or ambiance.
Multiple Product Lines
We install several product lines with options for every budget and home style.
Professional Installation
Our trained crew handles the installation. No subcontractors, no shortcuts.
Long-Term Value
One installation cost versus annual seasonal installation and removal. Over time, permanent lighting often costs less than seasonal.

Schedule a free consultation. We'll talk about your home, your goals, and the product options.

We visit your property and assess your roofline for the best installation approach.

You choose your product line and approve the plan.

Our crew installs the system. Most residential installations take one day.

We walk you through the app and show you how to control everything.
Permanent vs. Seasonal
Without Professional Help
Paying for installation and removal every year. Ladders every November. Storage every January. Same process, same cost, year after year.
With Light Up Your Holidays
One installation. Control from your phone. Every holiday covered. Every night of the year. And over time, you spend less than you would on annual seasonal installations.
Creating Experiences That Last
The thing we hear most from clients who have permanent lighting is: ‘I use it way more than I expected.’ They put it up for Christmas and then discovered they love it on a random Tuesday evening. Warm white glow on the roofline while they’re sitting on the patio. A soft blue for a dinner party. Green and gold on game day. It changes how you experience your own home. That’s the real value. Not just the holidays. Every night.
Permanent Architectural Lighting
Areas We Serve
We install across the greater Chicago area, including
North Shore
- Winnetka
- Wilmette
- Kenilworth
- Glencoe
- Evanston
- Highland Park
- Lake Forest
NW Corridor
- Arlington Heights
- Park Ridge
- Northbrook
- Glenview
- Barrington
- South Barrington
Lake County
- Vernon Hills
- Libertyville
- Lincolnshire
- Grayslake
Western
- Hinsdale
- Oak Brook
- Elmhurst
- Western Springs
- Barrington
- South Barrington
- Oak Park
- River Forest
- Burr Ridge
- Naperville
FAQ Questions
Permanent architectural lighting is a smart LED system installed along your roofline that stays up year-round. The fixtures blend into your home’s architecture and are controlled from an app on your phone. Change colors for holidays, events, or everyday ambiance. One installation, zero seasonal setup.
Permanent lighting packages typically start at $X with most residential projects ranging from $X to $X depending on the size of your home and the product line you choose. We provide a detailed quote after visiting your property. [KELLY TO VERIFY: pricing range]
Yes. Your permanent lighting system can display Christmas colors, patterns, and effects that rival traditional seasonal installations. And you get to use it the other 11 months of the year too. Over time, many homeowners save money compared to annual seasonal installation and removal.
Most residential permanent lighting installations are completed in one day. Larger homes or complex rooflines may take two days.
The fixtures are designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. They mount along your roofline and blend with your home’s trim and architecture. When they’re off during the day, they’re barely noticeable.
We install multiple permanent lighting product lines with options at different price points and feature levels. During your consultation, we’ll walk you through the options and help you choose the best fit for your home and budget. [KELLY TO VERIFY: specific product names if Kelly wants them listed]
What Our Clients Say
EXCELLENT Based on 184 reviews Posted on Kerri-Simone AdedejiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We gave used Light up your Holidays for two previous Christmases and have had great experiences. The from the design team to to the installation crew to troubleshooting during the season, everyone was great! And, most importantly, the lights look beautiful. The perfect touch to usher in the season and make it feel like the holidays. Our family loves the way the house looks and we get lots of compliments from our neighbors.( It’s also nice not to have to store the lights and wreath in the off-season. ;-). ) We will definitely continue to work with Light Up Your Holidays for Christmases to come.Posted on Katie McIntyreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Karla with Light Up Your Holidays was incredibly responsive, professional, and most of all creative with our somewhat unique request; a 3-story plain brick wall that needed some holiday cheer. Her team came up with a wonderful design and implemented their plan beautifully. We will be using them for years to come! Update 2025: We used Karla's team this year again and we are so happy with the results! We've gotten countless compliments from our neighbors and it was so easy to work with Light Up Your Holidays again. Thank you!Posted on Robyn-Ashley TaylorTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We reached out to Light Up Your Holidays to decorate the exterior of our home for Christmas, and they did a beautiful job. After sending them a photo of our home, they worked with us to develop several design options and refined the final plan until it perfectly matched both our vision and our budget. They handled the full install and uninstall, and the lights are set on a timer, making the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free for busy homeowners. I’ll definitely be using them again.Posted on Shanequia & Jarvis SeymoreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love having Light Up Your Holidays decorate our home for Christmas. It's the most talked about thing from our loved ones and our neighbors every year. We look forward to working with them again this year.Posted on Christina AlexTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best decorating experience. Super responsive and love the decor!Posted on Marleyna CarrilloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We finished our initial consultation, and I’m already beyond impressed! From the very first phone call, the team was warm, attentive, and incredibly thoughtful. They truly listened to what was important to us and found creative ways to maximize our holiday décor while staying within budget,something we really appreciate. We’re especially excited to have everything set up early this year so we can enjoy it with our family for even longer. It’s such a special feeling knowing it’s all in motion, and we can’t wait to see the final result. Thank you for making this process feel easy, exciting, and personal!Posted on Patti SaltielTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve used Light up your Holidays for my outdoor Christmas lighting for the past 3 yrs and each year the display gets better and better! I get so many compliments on my “Christmas house”.Posted on liliana minkowyczTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've used Light Up Your Holidays for the 2nd time this year for all of our Christmas holiday decorating. Not only were we super pleased with the outcome, attention to detail, and professionalism, but we are also excited to already have the opportunity to book them again for the 2025 holiday season! Light Up Your Holidays offers great early booking deals, allowing us to have no worries about holiday hassles! Highly recommend!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Posted on Ann CostelloTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m so pleased with the holiday design that Light Up Your Holidays executed on our home in Chicago for Christmas 2024! I was fortunate enough to have a voucher from a fundraiser to put towards our holiday lighting. Karla from LUYH reached out to me in June to begin the planning process. Even though it was early, I was so happy to have my decisions made well in advance. There are too many things to worry about around the holidays! My experience with Karla was wonderful. Karla is exceptional at her job. She presented and described options to me and was very patient while I made my decision. Once decided, a payment and installation schedule were presented to me. The entire process was so easy, from start to finish. Installation was very professional, as was the communication throughout the process, through removal of decorations/lighting. Text updates and reminders were helpful and appreciated. Installation was around Thanksgiving, but it was up to me when I wanted to flip the switch. I turned everything on when the install crew was present, and it looked outstanding! In fact, my next-door neighbor noticed and came outside to compliment me on our installation. The quality of the greenery and lights is really wonderful and clearly professional grade products are used. I may change my design for next year, and even though it’s only January, I’m already thinking of fresh design ideas for our home. I look forward to my conversations with Karla and her wonderful suggestions! Description of Work: Decorated the front of the home with lights and garlands.
Curious about permanent lighting for your home?
Schedule a free consultation or text us at (312) 728-8499. We’ll walk you through the options and help you decide if it makes sense.