Dec 1, 2024

Dec 1, 2024
Dec 1, 2024

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Grinchin' with Style

Grinchin' with Style

Grinchin' with Style

Champaign, IL

Category:

Residental

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Team members

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Members involved

Members

involved

Client:

Mike N.

Luke Severns

Designer

This project reminded us that bold installs can still be clean and intentional. When the theme is fun and the execution is sharp, even the most playful displays earn serious respect.

The vision was loud and clear: go all in on the Grinch theme without sacrificing clean lines or layout. We leaned into a single-color green palette and sharp architectural outlines to create a display that felt playful but still professionally built. The end result? Bright, bold, and unmistakably one of a kind.

The vision was loud and clear: go all in on the Grinch theme without sacrificing clean lines or layout. We leaned into a single-color green palette and sharp architectural outlines to create a display that felt playful but still professionally built. The end result? Bright, bold, and unmistakably one of a kind.

The green C9 roofline was matched with green mini lights on the front bush to carry the theme from top to ground. A Grinch stealing presents inflatable—our first inflatable install—was placed with purpose, not as an afterthought. Every element was there to support the story, with nothing feeling random or thrown together.

The green C9 roofline was matched with green mini lights on the front bush to carry the theme from top to ground. A Grinch stealing presents inflatable—our first inflatable install—was placed with purpose, not as an afterthought. Every element was there to support the story, with nothing feeling random or thrown together.

The green C9 roofline was matched with green mini lights on the front bush to carry the theme from top to ground. A Grinch stealing presents inflatable—our first inflatable install—was placed with purpose, not as an afterthought. Every element was there to support the story, with nothing feeling random or thrown together.

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Installation Highlights

Front Elevation

This home was fully wrapped in vivid green C9 bulbs across both stories—rooflines, peaks, and ridges all outlined with perfect spacing. The symmetry between levels gave the display a bold, polished look, while the single-color approach made it feel cohesive and confidently on-theme

Yard & Decor

Normally, we don’t do inflatables—but this one earned its spot. The client requested a Grinch stealing presents, and it ended up tying the whole look together. Set in the corner of the yard and subtly lit from below, the inflatable added just enough character to feel intentional, not gimmicky.

Overall Vibe

This wasn’t about subtlety—it was about owning a theme and executing it flawlessly. With one color, zero roofline gaps, and clean alignment across both stories, the Grinch House became one of our most visually striking installs of the season. Playful, bold, and done with total precision.

Installation Details

Color Palette

This project was unapologetically bold. A vivid, all-green lighting scheme wrapped both stories of the home, transforming it into a full-on Whoville-worthy display. The single-color approach made a loud statement without feeling messy—clean lines met festive attitude in the best way.

Materials and Textures

The home’s clean architecture gave us a perfect canvas to outline every edge in bright green C9s. Instead of clashing with the structure, the lights enhanced it—bringing playful contrast to the siding and creating a strong, uniform glow across the front elevation.

Structure & Layout

We outlined every peak, edge, and eave with precise spacing and a tight grid, giving the house a sharp silhouette under a bold color. The second-story lines flowed seamlessly into the lower roof, creating full-height symmetry with zero visual noise. Clean. Cohesive. Grinch-certified.

Lighting Design

Every bulb on this house was C9 LED green—and yes, it was intentional. For the first time ever, we also included a lawn inflatable: the Grinch himself stealing presents. It was a gamble, but with the lights framing the home so perfectly, it added the exact kind of mischief the client was going for.