How Many Lights Do I Need on my Christmas Tree?

When it comes to decorating your home, tree or garden, we find that the big question that is always asked is “how many lights will I need?” 

Ultimately it comes down to the lit length of the lights vs the length where they will be going. However, Christmas Trees can be a little more difficult to figure out how many lights you require. Our experts at Ruxley have made this simple for you with our guide to lights for your Christmas Tree! But always remember, each type of light style will create a different effect when placed on your tree, so always be sure to look at those on display first!

Light Up Your Tree the Right Way

Here you’ll find the most popular types of lights used on trees (and our personal favourites!) and the best amount of lights to suit all Christmas Tree sizes! Have an even bigger or smaller tree than we have list? Don’t hesitate to get in contact with our experts in store who will be happy to assist you with choosing the lights that are perfect for your Christmas tree size.

Tips & Tricks from our Visual Merchandising Team

This question pops up all the time, so we’ve asked for the expertise from Cathy, our Visual Merchandising Manager and Christmas decoration maestro, on how many lights you’ll need for your tree. Cathy and her team are responsible for the beautiful displays you see when visiting Ruxley Manor and our Father Christmas’ Grotto.

"As a general guide we start designing our trees with a 100 twinkle lights per 1.5ft of height. This gives us an even covering of lights across the whole tree with enough room to add decorations and accents to the tree. However, there are no set rules – if you prefer minimalist trees with more lights you can double or triple this amount, or use layering. With certain displays we like to wrap Micro Lights close the trunk of the tree and then compliment them with twinkle lights towards the middle of the branches to create a dramatic visual with multiple layers of depth."

Cathy, Visual Merchandising Manager

Shine Bright This Christmas

No matter your style — from classic twinkle to modern sparkle — the key is finding the perfect balance of lights to bring your Christmas tree to life. With a little planning and creativity, you can transform your tree into a glowing centrepiece that captures the magic of the season. And if you’re ever unsure, our friendly experts at Ruxley are always on hand to help you choose the lights that will make your home truly shine this Christmas.