New Western New York Company Brightens Holiday Season

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The holiday season is in full swing, and that means it’s time to decorate. But be careful, tis’ the season for holiday injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says there are 200 decorating-related injuries that occur each day during the holiday season.

But there’s a new company that has opened just in time to keep the holidays happy and safe. Grand Illuminations of Western, New York can brighten the holidays safely for homeowners and businesses, truly making it the most wonderful time of year. Grand Illuminations is a full-service holiday decorating franchise that provides a complimentary consultation, professional exterior installation of lights and greenery, plus removal and storage, allowing customers to enjoy the season. This premium service helps customers bypass the danger of self-installation, the frustration of untangling lights, and the headache of any other lighting-related inconveniences.

Having a crew take care of your lights does more than safeguard your physical health, it is a boost to mental health as well. Research shows that seeing the twinkling of lights can release dopamine, the “happy hormone,” producing a feeling of well-being.

Holiday Decorating is also an expression of who you are. With more than 84% of Americans decorating for the holidays, Grand Illuminations is an in-demand service. They deliver classic, traditional, commercial- grade lighting that provides a customized look.

“We start with creating a design for homeowners based on their preference. Most are open to ideas, so we guide them through a plan,” Scott Franasiak, owner of Grand Illuminations of Western New York said. “It’s at the moment when the lights are up and we turn them on that becomes magical. We recently had a family where we got to see the kids’ expressions when they saw the lights for the first time. I can’t tell you the joy that brings us. To know we’ve helped a family celebrate the holidays is truly special.”

Beautifully decorated homes and businesses are catching the eye of many folks who love driving through neighborhoods and taking in the decorations.

A professionally trained crew is the best way to make the most of your holidays. The pros at Grand Illuminations have some decorating tips to make your home’s exterior a Winter Wonderland:

Tree Lighting: Focus on the interior of the tree. Wrapping the trunk and just some of the limbs brings a nice glow without overdoing it.

Shrubs: When looking at lighting shrubs or bushes it requires more mini lights than you might think so plan accordingly. Also, rather than going around the bush create an S with the mini light strands to fill in those darker areas. It also is more forgiving than trying to space the lights symmetrically.

House lighting: Having the exterior roof line lit is usually enough but depending on your roof adding lights to your roof ridge can create a spectacular display.

Lights: This year's go-to lighting color is warm white. It is timeless. The warm white lighting makes putting your lights up earlier and for longer a way to celebrate Thanksgiving through the New Year.

Outdoor greenery: Adding pre-lit wreaths and garland can complete your holiday "envy of the neighborhood" look. If you have handrails or columns adding pre-lit artificial garland is a simple way to increase Christmas appeal.

Wreath: A classic holiday look that never goes out of style is a simple wreath, just don't forget the bow.

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