Residential · Scotch Plains and Fanwood
Christmas light installation in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, NJ
Two towns, one warm glow.
Scotch Plains and Fanwood sit side by side, with a mix of Colonials, Tudors, Victorians, and Craftsman houses. Our Christmas light installation covers both towns, and each design is made for the house in front of us.
Yes, we light homes in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. We are about 22 minutes away, installs start in September, and our last install date before Christmas is December 10.
Next-door towns, varied homes
Scotch Plains has larger Colonials and Tudors on tree-lined streets and wooded lots. Fanwood is more compact and walkable, with Victorians and Craftsman homes near the train station.
A Craftsman with deep eaves and tapered porch columns calls for light that follows its low, wide lines. A large Colonial calls for crisp rooflines and a framed entry.
We learn what makes your house special before we design anything.
What we light in Scotch Plains and Fanwood
Colonials and Tudors
Even rooflines, steep gables, and framed entrances.
Craftsman homes
Low, wide rooflines and porch columns lit to keep their quiet character.
Victorians
Porches, gables, and trim in warm light.
Wooded lots and driveways
Tree wraps and driveway lights for larger properties.
Every design is made for your home.
Designs that fit the house
We visit your property in person and look at it from the street. The design follows your home's lines, so the lights look like they belong.
If you run a business in Scotch Plains or Fanwood, see our commercial Christmas lighting.
A closer look at Scotch Plains and Fanwood
Scotch Plains and Fanwood share a long border and a lot of community spirit. Fanwood has a walkable center and a train station, and Scotch Plains spreads out into quiet, tree-filled neighborhoods.
In December both towns have streets where families walk and drive to see the lights. The homes tell a story of two eras.
Older Victorians and Craftsman houses, especially near the Fanwood station, have porches, brackets, and strong rooflines. Larger Colonials and Tudors in Scotch Plains have symmetrical fronts and big trees.
Different houses need different treatments, and we tailor our designs accordingly. A Craftsman is a good example.
Its wide, low gables and tapered porch columns look best with simple lines of light that follow the shape. A grander Colonial can carry a more formal, symmetrical plan with matching details on each side.
Scotch Plains and Fanwood have strong community traditions, from parades and tree lightings to neighborhood walks. Many families make a ritual of driving or strolling through town to see the lights, and the streets with the best displays are well known.
We love helping a home join that tradition. Fanwood's older streets tend to have smaller lots and homes close to the sidewalk, so up-close detail matters.
In Scotch Plains, larger lots and longer drives mean that the view from the road matters more. We adapt our approach to each setting.
If you are not sure what suits your house, we will help you decide. Bring a photo, tell us what you like, and we will talk through the options at your visit.
Many customers start with a single package and grow it each year. Our Elf, Prancer, Dasher, and Santa packages are built to step up smoothly, so what you buy this season becomes the foundation for next season.
We store installed lights for you in January.
Holiday lighting designs for Scotch Plains and Fanwood
Most displays combine a few of these design types. Here is how each one works on Scotch Plains and Fanwood
homes.
Roofline lighting Roofline lighting follows the low, wide gables of a Craftsman or the steep peaks of a Tudor, with each home getting a line that suits its shape.
Wreaths
Wreaths on the door and matching ones in the windows suit Scotch Plains Colonials.
Garlands
Garland around Craftsman porch columns and along railings adds warmth to a quiet design.
Tree and shrub wraps
Wrapped trees on larger lots give height to the display.
Windows and doors
Window and door framing brings out the details of shutters, trim, and paneled doors.
Porches and pathways
Lit steps and walks welcome guests and suit the walkable streets of Fanwood.
Lighting ideas for Scotch Plains and Fanwood homes
Follow the Craftsman line
Trace the low, wide gables and the lines of the porch roof. The house keeps its calm character.
Wrap tapered columns
A light wrap on each porch column adds a rhythm to the front.
Balance the Colonial
Match lights on each side of the front door for a formal, classic look.
Use big trees
Wrap a trunk or two in the front lawn to give the display height.
How it works in Scotch Plains and Fanwood
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Get your design
Tell us about your home and see a lighting design made for it.
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Meet us for your quote
We visit, walk the property, and give you a clear quote.
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We install
Our licensed and insured crew hangs your lights with roof-safe clips.
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Takedown and storage
We take the lights down in January and store them until next season.
Why homeowners here choose Jolly Watts
Style-specific design
Craftsman, Colonial, Tudor, and Victorian each get their own plan.
Gentle on your home
Roof-safe clips and a clean takedown.
Full warranty
A full warranty on our installation. Storm and flood damage excluded.
Getting ready for your install
Tell us about the style of your home and anything you love about it. We will use that to guide the design.
We then quote, install, check, and care for the lights through the season, take them down in January, and store them.
Serving Scotch Plains and Fanwood and nearby
Scotch Plains and Fanwood is in Union County. We are about 22 minutes away at our base in Maplewood. We also light homes in nearby towns across New Jersey.
Plan early for the best results
Booking is open now, and installs start as early as September. This season, our last install date before Christmas is December 10. Homes fill up in the order people book, so the earlier we talk, the more choice you have.
Ready to see your home aglow?
Get my designQuestions, answered
Yes. We light homes in both towns.
Yes. We follow its low, wide lines with simple, warm lights.
Yes. Rooflines, trees, and driveway are planned together.
About 22 minutes from our Maplewood base.
Booking is open now, installs start as early as September, and the last install date before Christmas is December 10.
Both. We light homes in Scotch Plains and in Fanwood.
Yes. We can wrap the columns and light the porch roof.
Yes. We plan around shutters, windows, and trim so the house looks balanced.