Local Spotlight: Outside Lighting 101 with Brite Ideas Decorating

A handmade wreath tied with ribbon and bells. A festive snowman stationed in your yard. Twinkling lights that adorn your home. All of these can signal that the holiday season has arrived, but only one of these can cause intense frustration year after year. Putting up outdoor lighting is always a chore, but in some years due to weather, it can actually be quite dangerous. For homeowners who’ve considered outsourcing this tedious task, we’ve done the legwork for you! 

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To learn all about outdoor holiday lighting and more, we chatted with Josh Scearcy, the Vice President of Business Development at Brite Ideas Decorating. Brite Ideas is actually a longtime Omaha landmark; the company was founded in Omaha by Travis Freeman in 1992, and he still owns and operates 100% of the business. Scearcy added, “We [now] sell to all 50 states and now have a storefront in Colorado, but Omaha is our home.” 

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The VP explained that Brite Ideas manufactures, sells, and installs Wire Frame Christmas light displays, lights, and greenery. They also have retail stores in Omaha and Centennial, Colorado for those who want to come in and see the merchandise in person. Plus, for folks who want their holiday lights to dazzle but still assemble the lights themselves, Scearcy had this to say to Omaha residents, “Our retail store allows homeowners the unique option of buying commercial quality lights to install themselves.  That is an option that isn’t available in most places.” Buying commercial to install also helps keep costs lower. For homeowners outside the area, the company also sells wholesale directly to contractors in all 50 states. 

The Brite Ideas team will work with you and your budget to find creative solutions, using both their retail and online stores. Simply call to get a free, no obligation estimate and to start the lighting process. And the best part? Brite Ideas can also remove and store your decor after the holiday season, ensuring happy, stress-free holidays year after year. 

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Additionally, Scearcy shared that most potential customer questions can be answered on the company’s FAQ page, but he wanted readers to know his most asked question, which is “Can we custom decorate my home or business?”. The answer is yes, and they can specially design a display for their customers that will stand out from their neighbors. Brite Ideas is an expert in both types of projects, with roughly 60% of their business falling into the residential category and the remaining 40% considered commercial. 

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We also asked the Brite Ideas team if they had any advice for those who may want to consider working with them in the future. Scearcy provided his number one tip, “Planning ahead ensures that you will get the display you want, and have it done when you want it.  We started selling out of some products in early November this year.  So if you waited until around Thanksgiving to plan your decorating, you may not have had all the options you wanted.” 

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And for an uplifting closing note, you can feel great about shopping with this local purveyor, as they are responsible for the Omaha famous Salvation Army tree on 90th and Dodge each year. Scearcy shared that the tree remains his favorite project ever, saying, “ It’s a beautiful and impressive display that is for a great cause and so many people give their time to make it happen.” All in all, it’s easy to see that Brite Ideas certainly lives up to its name and can help make your holiday season shine even brighter.