We Design, Install, Remove, Indoor & Outdoor holiday lighting for all occasions. From the initial design consultation to the final installation we decorate your home to reflect your style, creating an illuminated display that you are proud of.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering for family and friends, or planning the company party, Light Up Your Holidays creates just the right festive mood for your home or business.
From Chicago bungalows to Lake Forest estates, Light Up Your Holidays has professionally designed and decorated hundreds of homes for nearly a decade. The architecture of a home and our client’s personal style inspires each unique holiday home design.
Our décor gives an added sense of pride and joy to each home owner as they celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Holiday decorated homes creates family memories that last a life time. Whether you are hosting a large family party or simply aim to put a smile on your children’s faces, Christmas decor adds to the magic of this season.
Quality & Safety: We stay ahead of the curve. Manufacturers are continually developing new holiday lighting product designs and technologies. We've done the research so we can bring you the best of the best Christmas lighting. Safety is our top priority! You can relax knowing that all the holiday lighting products we offer have been tested to meet strict quality standards.
Installation & Removal: Our seasoned crew of professional installers are detail oriented so your bows are straight and the extension cords are hidden. Our sound installation practices ensure the safety of the crew and of your home. We promptly remove holiday lighting and décor and store it in our warehouse.
Complimentary Service: We provide 24-48hr response to any lighting issue to ensure that your lights are illuminated all season for maximum enjoyment.
Please see our gallery for ideas on how to decorate your home for the holidays.
Business highlights
25 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Chicago's Premier Outdoor Holiday Lighting Company serving Chicago & Suburbs. Our projects start at $2200. Please include a photo of your home for a custom Zoom digital design consultation. Best to email us at Kelly@LightUpYourHolidays.com
Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering for family and friends or planning the company party. We create just the right mood. We provide everything from start to finish. Your holiday lighting vision starts with a custom complimentary digital design consultation of your home or business to reflect your personal style and budget. We have lighting packages. See our website to view decorated homes!
Services we don't offer
Lights on roof top installation.
Interior Christmas decorating
Tree decorating above 20ft.
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 other 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.
Description of Work: Installation of holiday lights and decor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kevin B.
01/2025
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
I couldn’t be more thrilled with the incredible work that Light Up Your Holidays did on my multi-story home in Lincoln Park, Chicago! From the very beginning, their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and creativity, transforming my home and surrounding trees and bushes into a dazzling winter wonderland. The design work was truly a masterpiece. They carefully listened to my preferences and provided ideas that enhanced the beauty of my home while staying true to its character. The way they draped the holiday lights, added lush garlands, and accented everything with perfectly placed bows was nothing short of stunning. The warm glow of the lights and the festive decorations brought a magical spirit to the block. The setup process was seamless. The team worked efficiently and carefully, ensuring that every element was securely in place. I was particularly impressed with how meticulous they were, taking care not to damage any part of my property during the installation. Their attention to detail was remarkable, and it showed in the flawless results. Perhaps what stood out most was the number of compliments I received from neighbors. Several people stopped by to say how much they loved the decorations and how beautifully they lit up the block. One neighbor said, “Your home looks like it belongs on a holiday postcard!” Another shared that the display brought joy to their family every evening. It felt wonderful to know that Light Up Your Holidays helped create a festive spirit for the whole community. When the season was over, the takedown was just as smooth as the setup. The team returned promptly and removed everything with care and efficiency, leaving my property in perfect condition. It’s clear that they take pride in their work from start to finish. I highly recommend Light Up Your Holidays to anyone looking to make their home shine during the holiday season. Their design expertise, meticulous setup, and efficient takedown made the entire experience hassle-free and truly magical. I can’t wait to work with them again next year!
Description of Work: Decorated the front of the home with lights and garlands.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Liliana M.
11/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
This is our 2nd year using Light Up Your Holidays to beautify our family home during the Christmas Season, and we couldn't be more pleased!! We chose the same design from last year and also added 3 more rows of garland and bows in the center section - it looks amazing! Compliments and cheers to Karla and her wonderful decorating team once again!!Highly recommend Light Up Your Holidays - you will not be disappinted :) 5 stars!!
Description of Work: Decorating our home for the holiday season.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
Perry D.
11/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Great service and quick install! Can’t wait to enjoy the lights this holiday season. Annalynn was very helpful in the scheduling. Highly reccomend!
Description of Work: Lighting in front of house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joann F.
10/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Beautiful lights! Amazing presentation. Will use next year again for sure. Quick set up and removal as well.
Description of Work: Full house of lights.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Monique W.
08/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
This is My first time with this company, i spoke with Karla whom was very professional and patient with all my concerns and questions. Im looking forward to getting my home decorated for the Christmas season.
Description of Work: Decorating
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Michael F.
08/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Light Up Your Holidays always does a superb job. From decorating the house to removing it… they are the best. Have used there services year after year and they never let me down. Again. Outstanding!!
Description of Work: Total house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Catherine B.
05/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Light Up Your Holidays created a beautiful Christmas design. The consultation, planning and service was excellent. The entire team was courteous and responsive. We highly recommend Light Up Your Holidays!
Description of Work: Holiday decorations
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Liliana M.
05/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
We used Light Up Your Holidays for the first time for the 2023 Christmas season and were thoroughly satisfied and extremely pleased with the company from start to finish! From the initial zoom meeting, to the detailed descriptions and pictures of the proposed lighting, to the set up and customer service interactions, to the removal of the decorations, and most importantly - to the beautiful overall appearance of the lighting of our home and gazebo!! Everything was top notch and we will definitely be hiring Light Up Your Holidays for future festivities! The owner Kelly and her staff were great to work with! Highly recommend!
Description of Work: Christmas lighting and decorations.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600
Carina S.
04/2024
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
I recently had the pleasure of working with Light Up Your Holidays to decorate my house for both Halloween and Christmas, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From start to finish, their team provided exceptional service and delivered stunning results. For Halloween, they created a spook-tacular display that wowed everyone in the neighborhood. The designs were intricate, the lighting was eerie, and the props were just the right amount of spooky. It truly transformed my home into a haunted masterpiece! The Christmas decorations were equally impressive. The festive lights, elegant wreaths, and charming accents brought warmth and holiday cheer to my house. I loved coming home each day to such a beautifully decorated space. Throughout the process, the Light Up Your Holidays team was professional, creative, and attentive to detail. They listened to my preferences and tailored the designs to suit my home perfectly. Their customer service was exceptional, and their dedication to ensuring my complete satisfaction was evident every step of the way. Not only were the designs and service top-notch, but the quality of the decorations was also outstanding. Everything was durable, well-crafted, and held up beautifully throughout the holiday season. Overall, I am thrilled with the services provided by Light Up Your Holidays. They exceeded my expectations in every way and made my holidays truly special. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to add some magic to their home during the holiday season. Carina
Description of Work: Holiday decorating
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Amy K.
12/2020
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
Kelly and her whole crew were AMAZING! She has incredible responsiveness, clean and modern design, and quality product. Then lights are interwoven within the greenery so you can't see an cords. The wreaths are breathlessly beautiful. I also love how the company donates time to decorate homes for people in need. I strongly recommend!!!
Description of Work: Holiday outdoor decorations
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Light Up Your Holidays
Thank you, [Member Name Removed]!! We love helping our clients celebrate the holidays with elegant and fun outdoor holiday lighting! Our classic (custom) designs enhance the details of each home so homeowners are proud to show off their lights! And we know that we are helping create family memories! Enjoy!
Lisa D.
03/2020
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Wonderful company. They do fabulous work!!! Tons of compliments.
Description of Work: Outdoor Christmas decor
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Response from Light Up Your Holidays
Wow, thank you [Member Name Removed]! So excited that you are enjoying your holiday décor! We love helping you celebrate. It is such an honor. Merry Christmas!
amy M.
12/2019
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
Wonderful. Kelly and her team really decked our halls. Four elves came to our home, measured, and selected appropriate ornamentation for our house. Very professional, nice, and did a great job. As a bonus, they remove and store in their workshop until next year. Will definitely use them again next year!
Description of Work: small hardware to hang/install decorations
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Response from Light Up Your Holidays
[Member Name Removed], you have been a blast to work with! I love the holiday design of your sweet home. Thank you for making our season bright!
colette O.
11/2019
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
Kelly and her crew did a great job. I had a budget to follow and Kelly was always willing to cooperate to make sure the budget was met. The crew were professional and on time.
Description of Work: decorating of lights and bows on bushes and trees
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Response from Light Up Your Holidays
[Member Name Removed], you have been so helpful in the success of this project. Thank you for the opportunity to help your condo association celebrate this magical season with outdoor holiday decor! We are passionate about decorating.
m D.
10/2019
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
have worked with Kelly for many many years and always love my lights!!
Description of Work: Christmas decorating
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Light Up Your Holidays
Thanks for being a client for over a decade! We love being a part of your tradition. We design each custom outdoor holiday lighting display to go beyond expectations so that the homeowner is proud to show off their decorated house!
Susan A.
09/2019
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
If you're not using Light Up Your Holidays, you need to as it is a great service at an economical price for your home. We turn our lights on the day after Thanksgiving and keep them going until the middle of January so we can enjoy how great our house looks because of Light Up Your Holidays.
Description of Work: Holiday Deocrating
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael F.
09/2019
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
They were great. Kelly and crew do a fantastic job and make the holiday season so easy. From start to finish they are the best. Happy to sign the 2019 contract. Looking forward to the start of the holidays.
Description of Work: Holiday Lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Peter M.
09/2018
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Our home holiday lighting is amazing and puts the whole family into a wonderful holiday mood every year. The lights are tastefully arranged and produce a classic look for our home. When a service issue arises which is rare, their service team arrives quickly to make the repair. Our holidays would not be the same without Kelly's special touch. We are very happy clients.
Description of Work: Holiday Lighting Installation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
karen S.
06/2018
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Wonderful, beautiful and great crew
Description of Work: Decorated my entire house for Christmas for the last 5 years
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Donna S.
06/2018
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
Kelly and her team do an amazing job! This year I had them decorate the outside of my home (front and back!) and they also did the interior. My family and I enjoyed every minute of the holidays - the place looked fantastic and there was no stress in putting the decorations up or taking them down. This was my second year with Light Up Your Holidays and I'm hooked - I wouldn't trust my holidays to anyone else.
Description of Work: Holiday Lighting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Richard S.
05/2018
5.0
lighting, holiday decorators
+ 0 more
Kelly and her team have been great to work with. She did a terrific job with the design and her installers are reliable, professional and detail oriented. Everything is ready to go and checked out before they arrive and all we have to do is flip the switch. And if there is any issue or outage, there is a dedicated response number and email that gets almost immediate response. We’ve been very happy, get compliments every year and have been using Light Up Your Holidays for the past 6 years as a result. We highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Exterior holiday lighting and decor
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Victoria S.
03/2017
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
Everything went as described in both our written and verbal contracts.
Description of Work: They decorated the outside of my home for Christmas and did an excellent job. I had an early little glitch and it was addressed ASAP to my complete satisfaction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Janet C.
03/2017
3.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
We have hired this company over the course of several years to install Christmas lights. Each year the price goes up and the quality goes down. Tree light strands are skimpy are seemingly tossed from branch to branch. Our complaints were apparently met with nonchalance, because no improvements were made. We will not be hiring this company next year.
Description of Work: Christmas lights installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$7,600
Response from Light Up Your Holidays
[Member Name Removed] was misinformed. For 2 years now we have decorated the common courtyard of [Member Information Removed] Village. Last year we received one service as a few strands of lights were loose in the trees due to high winds. We have a policy to rectify the issue that same day or within 24 hours. We fixed the issue and did not receive any further service calls. We have decorated for the association for 2 years and the price has not changed - we lock in our client's price for 3 consecutive years! Contract prices are based on the amount of lights that we install. We have installed the same amount of lights each year at [Member Information Removed] Village. If we had know during the season we could have addressed her issue.
Denise C.
02/2017
5.0
lighting
+ -1 more
We have hired Kelly Fitzsimmons, owner of "Light Up Your Holidays" Christmas Lighting service for almost 10 years. We are extremely pleased with the holiday decor they provide, their service, the professional installation crew and dependability. When Kelly tells you that your Christmas lights will be installed or removed on a certain week...you can rest assured the work will be done! If there is even the slightest issue with the holiday lighting installation or timers, her service crew is there ASAP to resolve it. We couldn't ask for more in quality and customer satisfaction for our outdoor holiday lighting!
Description of Work: Put up all exterior Christmas lights, decor and timers.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Peter A.
01/2017
5.0
holiday decorators
+ -1 more
We have been a customer with Light Up Your Holidays since 2007! It is one of the best decisions we have made in having our Christmas lights and décor installed by Kelly and her team. The process is seamless - it couldn't be easier. Kelly's crew is neat, organized and treats my home and the trees like they are their own - and that is very important to us. The service is unbelievable - we wanted another strand of lights on a tress and Kelly had it taken care of within hours our request. They even come back periodically to check on the lights to ensure they are working properly. Many neighbors tell us they can't wait every year to see how our house is decorated. You won't be disappointed when you hire Kelly - she has a great eye for design and her products are of great quality! We always ask Kelly to put us last on the list at the end of the season for removal because we love the way the house looks.
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Service Categories
Holiday Decorating,
Lighting
FAQ
Light Up Your Holidays is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Light Up Your Holidays accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers free project estimates.
No, Light Up Your Holidays does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers emergency services.
Yes, Light Up Your Holidays offers warranties.
Light Up Your Holidays offers the following services: Chicago's Premier Outdoor Holiday Lighting Company serving Chicago & Suburbs. Our projects start at $2200. Please include a photo of your home for a custom Zoom digital design consultation. Best to email us at Kelly@LightUpYourHolidays.com
Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering for family and friends or planning the company party. We create just the right mood. We provide everything from start to finish. Your holiday lighting vision starts with a custom complimentary digital design consultation of your home or business to reflect your personal style and budget. We have lighting packages. See our website to view decorated homes!
Lights on roof top installation.
Interior Christmas decorating
Tree decorating above 20ft.