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THE COLONY, TEXAS
Permanent Lighting in The Colony, TX
Straightforward rooflines make The Colony a natural fit for permanent lighting. One clean PermaLites 365 run, controlled from your phone, handles Christmas, Cougars nights and every evening on the lake.
✓ Clean single-line looks ✓ Lakeside and Grandscape ✓ Insured install team
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Permanent lighting in The Colony is a slim LED track mounted along your roof edge that stays up year-round. Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting installs PermaLites 365, which runs from a phone app. Set warm white for nightly curb appeal, switch to color for Christmas or Cougars games, and add a lake-facing zone if your home backs up to Lewisville Lake.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years in lighting
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
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Included With Every Install in The Colony
Simple rooflines still need a careful plan to look clean at night.
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Continuous-line layout
Many homes here have single-story or modest two-story rooflines. We plan a continuous run with clean start and end points, so the outline reads as one smooth line from the curb.
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App scenes and timers
We load a nightly warm white, a Christmas palette, Fourth of July colors and a Cougars scene. Timers run everything automatically, starting at dusk and shutting off when you choose.
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Trim-matched channel
We compare channel colors against your fascia and soffit in daylight and choose the closest match. The result is a roofline that looks neat by day and bright at night.
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Tidy controller and wiring
The controller usually lives in the garage, with a short, neat power run. Nothing hangs loose along the walls, and the setup stays protected from weather.
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Lake-facing zone option
Homes near Lewisville Lake can add a rear zone for the water side. Keep it soft for evenings outside, or bring it into the same scene as the front for holidays.
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Same-team service
If anything needs attention, call the team that installed it. We handle service calls on our systems from the Dallas office and keep a record of your layout.
Simple Rooflines, Striking Results
Many neighborhoods in The Colony were built with uncomplicated rooflines: long eaves, a front gable or two and attached garages. Those shapes are ideal for permanent lighting, because a single continuous line looks crisp and the install moves quickly.
The payoff shows up every night. A warm white outline makes the house look finished, lights the path to the door and gives the street a welcoming feel, then switches to holiday color on schedule.
Long eaves create one smooth line
Fewer corners mean a faster installation
Nightly warm white brightens entries and walks
Holiday color switches on by date
How We Light Homes in The Colony
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Get in touch
Call 972-620-9560 or request a design visit. Tell us if your home faces the lake or sits near a greenbelt.
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Measure and sample
We measure each roof edge, hold channel samples against your trim and find the nearest outlet for a short, clean power run.
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Confirm the plan
You approve the layout, zones and starter scenes. If your HOA needs to review it, we supply written system details.
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Install the system
Our insured crew mounts the track and controller, routes wiring neatly and tests every section before cleaning up.
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Light it tonight
We pair the app with your phone, set the dusk timer and save your first holiday scene so the house glows that evening.
Around The Colony
The Colony sits on the east shore of Lewisville Lake in Denton County, with SH-121 running along its southern edge.
Lewisville Lake shoreline
Homes near the lake are seen from the water and from neighbors across coves. A separate rear zone lets the lake side glow softly on summer nights and join the full display for the Fourth of July and Christmas, all controlled from the same app.
SH-121 corridor
Commercial properties along SH-121 are seen by heavy evening traffic. A discreet outline in brand colors helps drivers spot the building, and schedules run the lights on business hours so they switch off automatically after closing. Holiday looks run on dates you set.
Stewart Creek Park area
Neighborhoods near Stewart Creek Park enjoy lake views and evening walks. A warm white roofline adds light along sidewalks and entries every night, and the same system switches to Cougars colors or holiday scenes whenever you want. Neighbors often coordinate scenes.
Grandscape
Restaurants, shops and offices around Grandscape draw evening crowds year-round. Nearby businesses can use permanent lighting for brand colors after dark and switch to holiday scenes in late November, keeping their buildings bright without booking a seasonal crew. Lit entries also help guests find the door.
The Tribute
Homes in The Tribute golf community often have larger elevations and rear views toward the course and lake. We trace the main gables and can add a back zone, so the house looks finished from the street, the fairways and the water.
Year-Round Track or Seasonal Display?
As a Christmas Decor franchise, we design seasonal holiday displays and permanent systems. In The Colony, our seasonal Christmas service is for businesses, HOA entrances and larger commercial sites: custom design, leased commercial-grade LEDs, installation, in-season service, removal and storage.
For homeowners in The Colony, permanent lighting is the service we provide. It replaces the yearly cycle of hanging and removing lights, then keeps working for game nights, summer holidays and everyday curb appeal.
Seasonal: Grandscape-area businesses and HOA entrances
Seasonal: removed and stored after the holidays
Permanent: homes in The Colony, lit all year
No yearly hanging or takedown at home
Factors in a Quote for The Colony
We measure first, then price the project using these variables.
Length of the run
Total track length is the biggest factor. Outlining only the front of a single-story home is a smaller job than wrapping the full roofline with a rear lake zone.
Outlet placement
An outlet near the start of the run keeps power simple. Longer wire runs or a new outlet add time, especially for rear zones on lakeside homes.
Number of stories
Single-story eaves install quickly and need less equipment. Two-story gables and steeper pitches add setup time and safety planning on install day. Most homes here are single-story.
Zones you want
One zone is the simplest setup. Adding separate front, rear or garage zones increases controller capacity and wiring but gives you more ways to use the lights.
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!”
Courtney Carrier
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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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The Colony Permanent Lighting FAQ
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
What is permanent holiday lighting, exactly?
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It is an LED track installed along the roof edge that stays up all year. Instead of hanging and removing strands each season, you control the lights from an app, choosing colors, effects and schedules for holidays, game nights and everyday evenings.
How does it compare to seasonal Christmas lights?
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Seasonal displays are designed, installed, serviced, removed and stored each year, which suits large commercial and HOA sites. Permanent lighting is installed once and used all year. In The Colony, seasonal service is for businesses and HOAs, while homes get permanent lighting.
Is a single-story home worth lighting permanently?
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Yes. Long, single-story eaves make one of the cleanest outlines, and they install quickly. Many owners use a nightly warm white for curb appeal and switch to color for holidays, so the system works year-round, not just in December. It also adds light along the front walk.
Can I add a zone for the lake side?
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Yes. A rear zone can run its own scene, such as a soft white for evenings outdoors, or join the front for holiday displays. We plan it during the design visit so wiring and controller capacity are ready. It can also be added later if you prefer.
Do I need an electrician?
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Usually not. Most systems plug into an existing exterior or garage outlet near the start of the run. If no outlet is close enough, we explain the options during the design visit, and that factor is reflected in your quote.
Will installation harm my gutters or roof?
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The track mounts to the fascia or under the roof edge, not through the shingles. We plan fastening points around gutters and trim and show you the mounting method before work begins, so there are no surprises on install day.
How long does installation take?
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Most homes in The Colony take about a day, and single-story homes often go faster. We test every section, set the timer and walk you through the app before the crew leaves, so you can change scenes that night. Nothing else is needed.
Can businesses near Grandscape use permanent lighting?
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Yes. Restaurants, shops and offices can show brand colors after dark, switch to holiday scenes on a schedule and keep entries well lit. Certificates of insurance are available for landlords and property managers who need them. Schedules can match business hours and seasonal events at Grandscape.
Who do I call if something stops working?
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Call Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting at 972-620-9560, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. We handle service calls on systems we install and keep your layout on file, so the technician arrives prepared to fix it. Most issues are resolved in one visit.