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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Bistro & String Light Installation in North Richland Hills, TX
Level lines, warm bulbs and hardware that lasts. We design and install bistro lighting for North Richland Hills backyards, pergolas, pool decks and the restaurant patios along Boulevard 26.
✓ Year-round systems ✓ Posts where needed ✓ Commercial-grade LED strands
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Bistro lighting uses large LED bulbs on heavy outdoor cable, hung overhead to light patios and yards. In North Richland Hills, Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting plans spans and power, sets anchors and posts, tensions steel wire where needed and installs strands for homes and businesses, with service after install.
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
Where We Hang Bistro Lights in North Richland Hills
Every space starts with how people use it after dark, then we pick spans, poles and bulbs to fit.
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Pergola and arbor lighting
Runs follow the beams or drape between them, fastened with clips that leave the wood intact. A pergola becomes the focal point of the yard at night instead of a dark frame.
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Event lawns and venues
Venue lawns and wedding sites use long parallel runs or a center canopy. Installs can be permanent for a property that books events week after week.
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Restaurant and brewery patios
Dining patios need even light for menus and faces, durable cable that survives nightly use, and a layout servers can walk under all evening without ducking.
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Poles where walls run out
No tree or wall where you need one? Steel posts set in concrete or heavy planter poles create anchor points anywhere, finished to look like they belong.
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Outdoor kitchens and bars
Task-friendly strands over a grill island or bar top let you see what you are cooking while the rest of the space stays soft and relaxed.
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Dimmers, timers and smart plugs
A dimmer sets the mood, a timer turns strands on at dusk, and a smart plug puts control on your phone. Most installs use at least one.
Bulbs, Cable and Wire That Last in North Richland Hills
Retail string lights are built for a season. Commercial-grade strands are built for years of nightly use: thicker cable, molded weatherproof sockets and LED bulbs that run cool to the touch.
We match the bulb to the space. S14 Edison-style bulbs give a classic café look, G40 globes read cleaner over seating, and ST38 shapes suit tighter spaces. On longer spans, a steel catenary wire carries the load so strands stay level through North Texas wind and heat.
S14, G40 and ST38 LED bulb shapes
Shatter-resistant bulbs near pools and play areas
Steel catenary wire on longer spans
Warm white tones from candle-soft to bright
Our String Light Process
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Call or request
Call our Dallas office at 972-620-9560 or send a request. We ask what you want lit and set a site visit.
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Measure and plan
On site we measure every span, test anchor surfaces and locate outlets, so the plan reflects your real space.
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Layout and pricing
We send a layout showing every run and post, with a quote based on your measurements rather than a guess.
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Hang and test
The crew mounts anchors, runs catenary wire, hangs strands and checks every bulb and connection after dark if possible.
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Ongoing care
After install we stay available for bulb replacement, re-tensioning after storms and new extensions as your space changes or grows.
Around North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills stretches from the Boulevard 26 corridor near Loop 820 up through Smithfield and the neighborhoods around Iron Horse Golf Course.
Boulevard 26
Restaurants and businesses along Boulevard 26 often have street-facing patios. Commercial strands with even spacing make outdoor seating visible to passing traffic and hold up to nightly use. Even socket spacing and straight lines make the patio look sharp from the road, and a timer keeps it lit through closing without staff stepping in.
Iron Horse neighborhoods
Homes around Iron Horse Golf Course often have open views at the back. A post-and-wire canopy lights the patio without blocking the view, and a dimmer keeps it soft. Posts set in concrete hold the canopy steady when wind crosses the open fairways, and shatter-resistant bulbs shrug off stray golf balls.
Smithfield
The historic Smithfield area and its newer development around the TEXRail station suit café-style lighting on small courtyards and dining patios, hung neatly from building to post. Low-profile hardware keeps the newer buildings looking clean, and dimmers help restaurants set a softer mood as evening service winds down.
NRH Centre area
Event and gathering spaces near the NRH Centre use overhead strands on terraces and lawns for evening functions, with permanent posts that keep lights ready between events. A timer brings the strands on before guests arrive, and heavy cable stands up to frequent use across a busy calendar of local gatherings.
Planned Around the Way You Use the Space
The right layout depends on how the space works at night. A dining patio needs light over the tables. A lounge area wants a lower, softer glow. A pool deck needs light at the edges and clear air above the water.
We ask where people sit, where they walk and what they look at, then place strands to match. The result feels designed rather than draped, and nobody walks into a sagging line or a pole in the middle of a path.
Brighter spans over dining tables
Softer, lower glow for lounge areas
Edge lighting with clear air over pools
Poles kept out of walking paths
How We Build a North Richland Hills Quote
Every quote is built from your space, so these are the details that move it.
Power and controls
Using an existing outdoor outlet is the simplest setup. Adding dimmers, timers, smart plugs or a new circuit from a licensed electrician changes the scope of the job.
Posts and poles
If there is nothing to attach to, we add steel posts in concrete or weighted planter poles. Each new anchor point adds material and install time.
Commercial requirements
Restaurants and venues often need heavier cable, more anchor points and service access that staff can reach. Those details add durability for nightly use and some cost.
Height and access
Second-story hang points, rooftops and high pergolas may need taller ladders or a lift, which adds labor and setup time compared with a single-story patio.
Site conditions
Slopes, tree canopies, pool decks and tight side yards can each add steps. We note them on the site visit so the quote has no surprises.
What DFW clients say
4.5-star average on Google from clients across Dallas-Fort Worth.
★★★★★
“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…”
Ellen Sterin
★★★★★
“These guys were amazing. Highly recommend them for all your decorative lighting needs.”
Alex Shaw
★★★★★
“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!”
Courtney Carrier
Before You Book: Common Questions
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
What happens if a bulb breaks?
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Not much. Shatter-resistant LED bulbs rarely break, and when one fails the rest of the run stays on. Replacement is a quick screw-in swap you can do yourself on low spans. For high or hard-to-reach spans, our crew can come out and handle it.
Can string lights stay up all year?
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Yes, when they are built for it. Outdoor-rated cable, catenary support and solid anchors let a system stay up through every season. Most of our installs are permanent, with an occasional bulb replacement as the only routine upkeep, and the hardware is chosen to last for years.
How long does a typical backyard install take?
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A typical backyard is a one-day job. Adding concrete-set posts, a large canopy or rooftop work can stretch it. You will know the plan, the crew size and the expected duration before install day, so you can plan guests, pets and parking around it.
Are you insured?
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Yes. Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting carries liability insurance and workers' compensation. We can provide certificates of insurance to homeowners, property managers and landlords before work begins, which many commercial sites require before any crew sets foot on the property.
Can a business patio get holiday décor too?
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Yes. Holiday lighting and décor is our main business. For North Richland Hills restaurants, venues and commercial properties, we can add wreaths, garland, lit trees and building lighting around the patio, with design, installation, in-season service and removal handled by one team.
Do you service lights another company installed?
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Often, yes. We look at the existing setup, replace dead bulbs, add guide wire to sagging spans or rebuild a run with commercial-grade cable. If a North Richland Hills system was built with light-duty retail strands, we will say plainly whether repair or replacement is the smarter call.
Can you run lights from the house to a tree line or pergola?
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Yes, that is one of the most popular layouts. A guide wire spans from the house to the destination point and carries the strand. On trees we use adjustable straps. On pergolas we use low-profile hardware that keeps the beams clean and the look tidy.
Will the strands sag or blow around in North Texas wind?
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Not when they are installed properly. Wind is the reason we use steel guide wire on longer spans in North Richland Hills: the wire holds tension and the strand simply rides along it. After a hard storm, a turnbuckle adjustment brings any span back to level.
What drives the cost of a string light install?
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Length of the runs, number of spans, whether posts are needed, bulb type and spacing, mounting surfaces, height and controls. Commercial sites in North Richland Hills may add heavier cable and service access. We measure during the site visit and build the quote from those numbers.