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Bistro & String Light Installation in Colleyville, TX
Bistro and string light installation for Colleyville estates, pool decks, pergolas and outdoor living spaces, plus restaurant and retail patios along Colleyville Boulevard.
✓ Tensioned support wire ✓ Warm-white LED bulbs ✓ Commercial-grade strands
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Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting installs bistro and string lights in Colleyville, TX. We light large backyards, pergolas, pool decks, outdoor kitchens and event lawns, along with restaurant and retail patios. Each project gets a layout plan, commercial-grade LED strands on tensioned support wire and service calls after install. Call 972-620-9560.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
Liability and workers’ comp
4.5★ Google
Rated by DFW clients
Café Lights for Colleyville Homes and Businesses
One crew and one plan, from a small patio to a full courtyard.
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Wineries and Tasting Rooms
Tasting patios and vineyard-style lawns suit long runs of warm Edison-style bulbs. The look stays relaxed while every span is secured for steady use through the year.
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Event Lawns
Lawns used for weddings, parties and community nights can carry permanent pole-mounted runs, so the space is ready for any gathering without renting and rigging lights every time.
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Bulb and Strand Choices
S14 and ST38 Edison shapes, round G40 globes and other styles, all in warm white tones. We help match bulb shape and spacing to the space and the mood you want.
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Backyard Patios
Straight runs or a zig-zag canopy over the seating area, hung high enough to clear heads and umbrellas. Strands ride on support wire so the lines stay crisp instead of drooping between anchor points.
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Courtyards
Enclosed courtyards are ideal for a crisscross canopy anchored to the surrounding walls. We find solid mounting points on each side and plan spans that read as one even ceiling of light.
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Pool Decks
Lights stay well above the water and back from the pool edge, with runs planned around ladders, slides and umbrellas. The result is a soft glow for evening swims without cords on the deck.
Three Layouts That Work
Most patios fit one of three patterns. A perimeter layout outlines the edge of the space and keeps the center open to the sky. A zig-zag canopy crisscrosses the seating area for a full ceiling of light. A center-pole layout radiates runs from one tall pole out to the edges, like a tent.
We sketch the options for your Colleyville space and show how each one will look from where you actually sit.
Perimeter: outlines the edges, open center
Zig-zag: full canopy over the seating
Center pole: tent-style radiating runs
Parallel runs: long tables and lawns
Our Five-Step Process in Colleyville
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Call the Office
Reach our Dallas office at 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, and tell us about the space in Colleyville you want lit.
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Measure and Map
We measure spans, check heights and note every possible anchor: walls, fascia, beams, sturdy trees and spots where a pole could stand.
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Review and Approve
We go over the drawing and scope together, adjust runs or bulb choices, and schedule installation once everything looks right to you.
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Light It Up
At the end of the install we power everything on, walk the space with you and adjust any run that sits too low or off line.
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Seasonal Check-Ins
Ask about a check before the spring and fall entertaining seasons to swap bulbs, re-tension spans and inspect every connection.
Colleyville Outdoor Living
Colleyville is known for large lots and custom homes, so outdoor living spaces here are often big, layered and built for hosting. Projects tend to tie several areas together, from pool to pergola to lawn.
Colleyville Boulevard
Restaurants and shops along Colleyville Boulevard serve a steady dinner crowd. Patio lighting helps them stand out from the road and gives guests a comfortable place to linger, with runs planned around umbrellas and planters. Timers and a dimmer let staff set the mood from early dinner to late service.
Estate Backyards
Large Colleyville backyards may have a pool, cabana, outdoor kitchen and lawn all in one view. We design a system of linked spans so each zone is lit and the whole yard reads as one plan. Zoned controls let you light one area for a quiet night or the whole yard for a party.
Event Lawns at Home
Many Colleyville families host graduations, showers and birthday parties at home. Permanent pole-mounted runs over the lawn make the yard ready for any gathering without renting lights each time. The same poles can carry extra runs later if the lawn layout changes.
Village at Colleyville
Retail and dining centers like the Village at Colleyville use walkway and courtyard lighting to set an evening mood. Commercial-grade runs and secure mounts keep the look consistent through the busiest seasons of the year. Zoned controls let the center light walkways and courtyards on separate schedules.
Pergolas and Cabanas
Custom pergolas and cabanas are common here. We fasten strands neatly along beams or across the top, match bulb shape to the architecture and route cords so they disappear into the structure. Hidden cords and matched finishes keep the structure looking custom, not cluttered.
Keeping the Lights On
Even a well-built system needs a little care. Bulbs eventually fail, a storm can loosen a span and trees grow into runs. We service the systems we install: replacing bulbs, re-tensioning wire, trimming back conflicts and checking connections.
Many Colleyville restaurants and venues like a check before the busy spring and fall patio seasons. Homeowners usually call when something looks off. Either way, the office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Bulb replacement with matching bulbs
Re-tensioning of loose spans
Connection and control checks
Pre-season checks for busy patios
Budget Drivers to Know
These choices have the biggest effect on scope and cost.
Span Length
Longer spans need stronger support wire, more tension and sometimes an intermediate pole. A compact courtyard takes less material and labor than a lawn stretching out to a distant tree line.
Site Conditions
Slopes, tight side yards, landscape beds and pool equipment can complicate pole placement and ladder setup, which adds time compared with an open, level patio.
Number of Runs
A single perimeter outline uses far fewer strands, clips and anchors than a dense zig-zag canopy. The pattern you choose sets most of the material list for the job.
Tree Anchors
Trees can save the cost of poles, but large trees may need tree-safe straps, higher reach and occasional adjustment as trunks and limbs keep growing.
Mounting Surfaces
Brick, stone, stucco, wood and metal each need different hardware. Hard-to-drill surfaces and historic materials take more time, more care and sometimes specialty anchors to mount correctly.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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“First season with them and hands down best service I’ve had. Very impressed with their service and communication. David was very professional and made the entire experience easy and worry free. Will definitely be keeping my business with them!”
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“Fast and courteous office staff and installers. Abraham my installer was excellent!”
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“This is the first year I have used this company, & I can say I am absolutely pleased! The designer and I agreed on the overall design, and the team executed it properly. Any issues that have arisen since install, they have been very prompt in their…”
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What Colleyville Customers Ask
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
Can you install string lights on a rooftop deck or bar?
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Yes. Rooftops need extra planning for wind, scarce anchor points and roof protection. We use weighted or fixed pole bases, tension every span and coordinate access, elevator use and roof protection with building management. Certificates of insurance are provided before work begins.
How do you hang lights where there is no wall or tree?
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We set freestanding poles. Depending on the site, that means steel posts in concrete footings, poles mounted to deck framing or weighted planters where digging is not an option. Support wire runs between the poles and the house so the strands stay tight across the open space.
Can you tie a Colleyville pool, pergola and lawn into one lighting plan?
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Yes. Large yards are where planning matters most. We map each zone, choose shared anchor points and poles, and group runs onto controls so you can light the pool, pergola and lawn together or separately. The same layout can later share power with landscape lighting if you add it.
Can permanent string lights be used for events at my property?
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Yes, and that is one of the strongest reasons to install them. A permanent canopy over a lawn or patio is ready for birthdays, graduations, receptions and community nights without renting and rigging lights. For larger events, we also offer special event lighting.
How high should string lights hang?
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High enough to clear heads, umbrellas and anything guests carry, but low enough to feel like a ceiling over the space. On most patios that means anchor points around the height of the eaves or higher. We set heights during the layout and adjust them on install day if needed.
How long do LED bistro bulbs last?
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LED bistro bulbs last many times longer than old incandescent bulbs and run much cooler, which makes them the right choice for permanent installs. Actual life depends on hours of use, heat and weather exposure. When one does fail, it unscrews and swaps out without taking the strand down.
Do you install string lights at apartment communities?
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Yes. Apartment courtyards, pool decks, grilling areas and rooftop lounges are a strong fit for commercial-grade runs. We coordinate scheduling through the property manager, set controls on timers and handle service calls so residents and prospective tenants always see a finished, well-kept amenity.
Can a business swap patio lights for holiday lighting?
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Yes. Because we are also a Christmas Decor franchise, commercial properties can use the same anchors and power for holiday lighting during the season. We install the holiday design, maintain it, then remove and store it after the holidays while the bistro strands carry on.
Are string lights safe near a pool or hot tub?
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They can be, with the right planning. Strands stay high and well back from the water, power comes only from GFCI-protected circuits, and no cord crosses the deck. Shatter-resistant LED bulbs are the usual choice around pools and spas, and a dimmer keeps the glow soft on the water.