It seems we rarely remember the houses that are beautifully appointed for the holidays. No — we remember the garish displays, the crooked strings of Christmas lights, the army of gaudy inflatable characters in the lawn, the awkward blinking icicles.

You want your house to be remembered for all the right reasons. So why not consider hiring a professional Christmas decorator to do the work for you?

Perhaps our Christmas decor infographic will convince you to hire a professional this year. Here are 12 reasons you should hire a professional Christmas decorator this year.