Every quote we give in Dallas starts with the same question: "Warm white, or multicolor?" It's the single biggest design choice you'll make. Here's how to choose.
Warm white: the luxury look
Warm white is the choice of luxury homes across Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow. It's the look you see on a country club at Christmas — refined, timeless, magazine-quality.
Pros: Looks elegant, doesn't compete with architecture, photographs beautifully, works for any holiday (not just Christmas), looks expensive.
Cons: Less "festive" in the traditional sense. Kids sometimes prefer color.
Multicolor: the joyful look
Multicolor (red, green, blue, gold) is the look most kids associate with Christmas. It's nostalgic, joyful, and absolutely a valid choice — especially for families with young kids who want a "Christmas-y" feel.
Pros: Energetic, kid-friendly, distinctly Christmas, stands out on the block.
Cons: Less neighbor-friendly if your HOA leans traditional. Doesn't photograph as cleanly. Reads "casual" rather than "luxury."
The hybrid approach
Our favorite recommendation for families who want both: warm white on the roofline + multicolor on a couple of trees in the front yard. You get the elegant frame plus joyful color.
Or: red and white roofline (alternating) for a candy-cane effect that's still polished. Very popular in Frisco and Plano.
What we recommend by neighborhood
Highland Park / Preston Hollow / Lucas: Warm white, always.
Plano / McKinney / Allen / Frisco family neighborhoods: Warm white on roof, multicolor on trees.
Anywhere with young kids: Multicolor in front, warm white in back. Both worlds.
Want help deciding? Get a free design consultation — we'll show you photos of similar homes in both styles.