One of the best parts about the run-up to Christmas is decorating the house and garden. Nothing beats the festive feeling you get from a dressed-up space, and the rights lights can really add some atmosphere. We have put together a guide for choosing the right outdoor and indoor Christmas lights for you.
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Before buying there are a few things to consider that will affect both where you put your lights, and if they are actually suitable for your space.
Suitability for the garden
Always remember to check the product carefully before buying, especially if you are decorating the outside of your house. Whilst most of our lights are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, indoor-only lights are not built to withstand wet and cold conditions, and some of the bulbs in outdoor only lights are not always safety tested for use on indoor furnishings.
Power
Your lights power source is also an important consideration when creating a lighting display:
Mains powered
The most reliable lights in winter, they allow you more control over when your lights are on.
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Battery-powered
These lights are a great option for smaller gardens, balconies or areas that cannot easily be connected to mains power. Just remember to keep a good store of the correct batteries to keep the display lit.
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Types of Light
Using a combination of different lights in your display is the best way to keep things interesting. We sell a variety of different light types:
String
These lights are the most common and versatile. You can wrap them around a tree or use them to border windows or guttering. String lights are the most popular choice because of their versatility. The basic forms of these lights are great for decorating trees or fences whilst the more decorative look great day or night.
Lights follow the same basic design of other string lights, but instead, the lights hang. These lights often look like hanging lightbulbs, but we also offer some more colourful options. These lights are great for hanging across fences or from porches and trees.
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Outdoor Lighting
Add a festive piece to your display with this classic Christmas symbol, the Christmas star! These lights make a perfect centrepiece, or a great starting point to build a display around.
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Projectors
Create a vibrant backdrop to your display by using a projector to create an image on any flat surface. Kids will love watching these projectors and they are perfect for blank spaces that are unsuitable for lights or other decorations.
Path Lights
The main feature of a stake light is the pointed end that lets you drive it into your lawn, borders or plant pots. The freestanding lights are great for lining pathways or adding colour accents to smaller spaces like balconies or courtyards.
Enjoy lights all year
An unfortunate outcome of putting up your Christmas lights, is having to take them down again. But make the right choice of lights and you might consider making your home and garden brighter all-year round! Granted light-up Christmas trees and parcels might feel strange as the months roll on, but choose a subtle light and it could see you through the year! Consider the timeless look of lights around or on a tree, for example these outdoor bulb lights offer a traditional aesthetic to any outdoor space. Also worth thinking about is path lights. Perhaps to guide Santa to your door, then yourself for the rest of the year. Regardless of how you chose to light-up your home and garden this year, may it bring you that festive feeling this Christmas and may Christmases to come.
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