Benefits of Permanent Holiday Lighting for Westmont and Chicago-Suburb Homes

Connor Tierney

2 days ago

5 min read

Permanent holiday lighting is a roofline track of smart RGBW LEDs that stays up all year. For homes in Westmont and the Chicago suburbs, the main benefits are no more ladders or yearly hang-and-remove, true 2700K warm-white curb appeal every night, any color for holidays, and a sealed system built for Illinois winters.

What are the benefits of permanent holiday lighting in Westmont and the Chicago suburbs?

Permanent holiday lighting replaces the yearly routine of hanging, taking down and storing strings of lights. Accu-Bright Lighting installs the Celebright system as the only Celebright Gold Partner dealer in the Chicago area (other area dealers are Silver tier), and homeowners in Westmont, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Naperville and across DuPage, Will and suburban Cook counties choose it for these reasons:

No ladders, no hang-and-remove every year. The track and smart RGBW LEDs are installed once along your roofline. Turning on your holiday display takes a tap in the app instead of a weekend on a ladder in November weather.
Every holiday, not just Christmas. One system covers Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July, St. Patrick's Day, game days, birthdays and awareness months. Pick a preset or build your own scene.
Everyday curb appeal. Every LED includes a dedicated 2700K warm-white channel with 90+ CRI, so on ordinary nights the home gets soft architectural lighting instead of "Christmas lights left up."
Nearly invisible by day. The enamel-coated aluminum track is color-matched to your trim from 100+ finishes, so it blends into the fascia during the day.
Built for Chicago weather. The Celebright system is IP68-rated, the top water-protection rating in the IP standard, which matters with freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams and wind-driven rain. See why IP68 matters for Chicago homes.
Smart-home control. Use the app, schedules, sunset timers, or Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit. More in how smart RGBW outdoor lights work.
Long-term coverage. Accu-Bright Lighting installations carry a 15-year product warranty and a 7-year transferable labor warranty.
Safety and security. Scheduled dusk-to-dawn lighting keeps entries and driveways lit, and timed scenes help the house look lived-in while you travel.

Want the full holiday overview? Start with our permanent holiday lighting page.

How does permanent lighting improve home appearance in the Chicago suburbs?

Most homes in the western and southwest suburbs (brick colonials in Hinsdale, newer two-stories in Naperville and Plainfield, ranches in Downers Grove and Westmont) disappear into the dark after sunset. Permanent lighting changes that in three ways:

It outlines the architecture. Light along the roofline traces gables, peaks and eaves, so the home's shape reads clearly at night instead of only the porch light.
It uses warm white that flatters brick, stone and siding. A dedicated 2700K warm white looks like traditional incandescent light. Many color-changing systems mix red, green and blue to fake white, which tends to look cool or bluish. RGBW avoids that. Read more about warm-white architectural LEDs and what RGBW lighting is.
It looks clean in daylight. No clips, cords or sagging strands. A matched track sits tight to the fascia. Our guide to choosing a track color shows how we match common home styles.

Homeowners who want an even softer, downward glow under the eaves can add soffit lighting to the roofline system.

What types of outdoor lighting are best for homes in Illinois?

Illinois homes deal with hot, humid summers, sub-zero cold, snow and ice, so the best outdoor lighting is sealed, low-maintenance and useful year-round. Here's how the common options compare:

Lighting type	Best for	Illinois considerations
Permanent roofline lighting (smart RGBW LEDs)	Year-round curb appeal plus holidays in one system	Look for IP68 sealing, a dedicated warm-white channel and a long warranty
Soffit lighting	A soft architectural glow under the eaves	Protected from direct snow and ice by the overhang
Warm-white architectural LEDs	Homeowners who mainly want elegant everyday lighting	2700K, 90+ CRI looks natural on brick and stone
Landscape lighting	Walkways, trees and garden beds	Fixtures and wiring need to handle frost heave and snow removal
Temporary plug-in holiday strings	Short-term decorating	Must be hung and removed every year, and cords and clips wear out in winter weather

For most Chicago-suburb homes we see, a permanent smart RGBW roofline system makes a good foundation, because it covers both everyday lighting and every holiday with one installation. Compare systems in our permanent lighting comparison.

One System. Every Season.

The same system that glows warm white on an ordinary Tuesday turns red and green in December, orange and purple in October, and your team's colors on game day. See year-round uses for permanent lights.

Serving Westmont, DuPage, Will and Suburban Cook Counties

Accu-Bright Lighting is based in Westmont and installs permanent lighting throughout the suburbs, including Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Lisle, Naperville, Wheaton, Elmhurst, La Grange, Western Springs, Lemont, Orland Park, Mokena, Plainfield, Joliet and Manhattan. Accu-Bright Lighting is a division of AccuDry Waterproofing, a Chicagoland company with more than 35 years in business. Learn more about why homeowners choose Accu-Bright.

Ready to see it on your home? Call (630) 663-4598 or request a free estimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of permanent holiday lighting in Westmont?

Permanent holiday lighting means no ladders and no hanging or removing lights every year. You can switch colors for any holiday from your phone, and the dedicated 2700K warm white gives the home everyday curb appeal. The track is color-matched to your trim, and the IP68-rated system is sealed for Illinois winters. Accu-Bright Lighting installs it in Westmont and nearby suburbs.

Do permanent lights look like Christmas lights left up all year?

No. The track is enamel-coated aluminum matched to your trim from 100+ finishes, so it blends into the fascia during the day. At night, most homeowners run the dedicated 2700K warm-white setting as everyday architectural lighting and switch to colors only for holidays and events.

How does permanent lighting improve the look of a home?

It outlines the roofline, gables and peaks so the home's architecture stands out at night. It uses natural 2700K warm white with 90+ CRI that flatters brick, stone and siding. It also looks clean in daylight, with no clips, cords or sagging strands.

Will permanent lights hold up to Chicago winters?

The Celebright system Accu-Bright Lighting installs is IP68-rated, the top water-protection rating in the IP standard. That matters for freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams and wind-driven rain. It is backed by a 15-year product warranty and a 7-year transferable labor warranty.

Can I use permanent lights for holidays other than Christmas?

Yes. The smart RGBW LEDs can display millions of colors, so one system covers Christmas, Halloween, the Fourth of July, St. Patrick's Day, game days, birthdays and awareness months. You can use presets or build custom scenes and schedules in the app.

What type of outdoor lighting is best for Illinois homes?

For year-round use in Illinois, a sealed, IP68-rated permanent roofline system with smart RGBW LEDs and a dedicated warm-white channel makes a good foundation, because it covers everyday lighting and every holiday. Soffit lighting and landscape lighting can be added for a softer glow under the eaves or along walkways.

Who installs Celebright permanent lighting near Westmont?

Celebright is sold only through authorized dealers. Accu-Bright Lighting in Westmont, IL is the only Celebright Gold Partner dealer in the Chicago area, serving DuPage, Will and suburban Cook counties. Call (630) 663-4598 for a free estimate.

What warranty comes with Accu-Bright Lighting permanent lighting?

Accu-Bright Lighting installations carry a 15-year product warranty and a 7-year transferable labor warranty. Because the labor warranty is transferable, it can pass to the next owner if you sell your home.

Which towns does Accu-Bright Lighting serve?

Accu-Bright Lighting is based in Westmont, IL and serves DuPage, Will and suburban Cook counties, including Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Naperville, Wheaton, Elmhurst, La Grange, Lemont, Orland Park, Mokena, Plainfield and Joliet. Call (630) 663-4598 for a free estimate.