The Summer Olympics is an exciting event that brings the world together, showcasing the heights of athletic achievement and national pride. Whether you are watching the games alone or are having an Olympic-themed party with friends and family, what better way to celebrate than by decorating with smart LED lights?
Transforming your indoor and outdoor space with an Olympic theme is simple with Twinkly smart LED lights. With Twinkly’s customizable smart LED lights, you can bring the spirit of the Olympics to your home, inside and out. Exclusive mapping technology for lights allows you to easily play complex patterns with just a tap on your smartphone screen using the Twinkly app.
The ultra-vibrant smart LEDs shine in over 16 million colors, and the high-tech features offer endless possibilities to celebrate the Olympic spirit and make your gatherings record-breaking, gold-medal events. All of your Twinkly lights can be grouped and mapped together for synchronized effects.
Whether you want to represent the five Olympic rings, showcase national colors, or create a dynamic, sports-inspired atmosphere, you can make it happen with Twinkly lights. Get creative, have fun, and let Twinkly lights bring the magic of the Olympics to your space. Turn your living room, patio, garden, or pool area into a shining Olympic retreat with this guide to creating an Olympic-themed ambiance using Twinkly LED lights.
Decide where to hang your Twinkly lights
Deciding where to hang your lights will help you identify which lights to use. You want your summer lights to be near you and your guests to elevate the mood. If you're staying indoors, hang them around your entryway or over windows. String them on house plants and check out Twinkly’s indoor LED wall art like Squares and Flex to decorate walls around the TV, all described below.
If you’re going to be outdoors, evaluate areas to decorate. For example, hang them over guest areas and patios, deck railings, fences and exterior home walls. Before diving into your Olympic-themed lighting setup, measure your space to ensure you have enough outdoor lights. Identify where outdoor power outlets are located and gather supplies like hooks or nails to secure your outdoor lights.
Choose a style of decorative lighting for your space
Twinkly Curtain
Twinkly Curtain lights add instant flair to your Olympic-themed décor. Perfect for hanging on windows, patio overhangs, or deck railings, they illuminate the background with vibrant color effects. Just hang your Curtain, connect to the app and map the LED lights. Choose from tons of ready-to-play effects and make your own that echo the Olympic rings' colors. Go one step further and, in just a couple steps, group multiple curtain lightstogether via the app for a bigger or denser summer light display.
Twinkly Strings
String lights are incredibly versatile and a timeless choice for outdoor lighting decorations. Use them to highlight your garden by wrapping them around trees or over greenery for a fairy light effect. They can also be wrapped around railings or support columns on your porch or patio. Set the outdoor lights to warm or cool summer shades that match your Olympic theme using the Twinkly app. The more closely the LEDs are positioned, the more your display acts like a screen to play your custom summer lighting effects.
Twinkly Festoon
Twinkly Festoon lights are perfect for creating an outdoor festive atmosphere for Olympic celebrations. Hang them above your yard, around your patio or seating area to cast an energizing glow over your guests. For larger areas, string the summer lights along perimeter fences or use trees as anchors. Festoon lights are perfect for providing a bright, colorful touch without being harsh.
Twinkly Squares
For indoor decoration, Twinkly Squares LED panels add Olympic-worthy style to your interior design with creative digital light wall art. Hang them on any wall space, - ideally near a power outlet – and connect them to the app. Customize and play animated effects that represent the Olympic spirit. Use the playlist feature so your favorite effects automatically play on rotation. Twinkly Screen Mirror Tool for Windows can stream pixelated Olympic themes like the Olympic rings onto Twinkly Squares.
For more ideas, read how to decorate your home with Twinkly Squares.
Twinkly Flex
Another amazing indoor LED display for custom decoration is Twinkly Flex. This neon-like LED light tube can be shaped into any form to match your theme or décor – imagine a gold medal or the Olympic rings. Once Twinkly Flex is set up, the app guides you through the quick and easy mapping process which gives you control each smart LED light in the light tubes. Play colorful, dynamic animations, and sparkling patterns, and create your own effects to match the Olympic theme.
Find ideas for a color scheme
The Olympics are represented by five interlaced rings, each a different color: blue, yellow, black, green, and red. These colors can serve as the base for your summer lighting decoration. For example, use the Twinkly app to set your smart lights to cycle through these five colors or create custom lighting patterns that incorporate all of them. You can customize any preset effect to play the Olympic colors.
Another option is to decorate with the colors of your country's flag. An exclusive selection of flags is available for download in the Explore Section of the Twinkly app. If you don’t find yours, use the FX Wizard to design flag effects from scratch by starting with a template and modifying the colors and speed of the animation. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Try customizing any preset effects in the Effects Gallery to represent your nation.
Since Twinkly lights are completely customizable, you can leave them up as everyday decor or use them for any other special occasions and gatherings.
