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A couple of metres is often enough, but if you’ve envisioned a garland of fairy lights along all four walls or a ‘curtain’ effect covering a large space for example, take the time to check out the length on the side of the box to avoid being caught short, so to speak.
If you’d rather bunch your lights up, perhaps in a glass jar or inside an empty fireplace, you may not need to worry so much about length. On the other hand, if you’ve got a large space to fill, a longer string of lights will create a more impressive final effect.
If you do want to create a talking point with lights, you can use small, plain bulbs to make a striking nest of lights in a big glass jar or lantern. Bigger decorative pieces will be cumbersome in a bunch, and could get damaged too.
Depending on how you’ve already decorated, it’s good to choose a bulb-shape and design that works with your current interior. Perhaps there’s a recurring theme already in your decor that could be echoed in the bulbs you choose.
If you’d rather create a noticeable contrast, choose a statement shape that tells a particular story. Patterned lanterns give a hint of Morocco, while a big sheet of lights brings the disco to your bedroom door.
As fairy lights are such a big decorating trend these days, we can sometimes forget they serve as a light source! The light from fairy lights can help to show off your excellent taste in home décor. But it’s the temperature of the light that really affects the ambience your fairy lights will create in your home. Here are the temperatures that are available.
Fairy light bulbs in a range of colours suit a Bohemian-style room, with patterned fabrics, unique furniture and flamboyant accessories, but they can also be the simple touch that adds a sense of fun to an understated, minimal bedroom.
All this means is that LED lights won’t get hot to the touch when they light up. Overall, LED fairy lights will be safer and better for the environment too, as they’re far more energy efficient.
Another thing worth keeping in mind is that LED light is measured in ‘lumens’ not watts. So when you’re picking out the brightness you want, lumens are what you need to look out for.
Other types of lights gently move through a series of patterns. These flashing effects can be a great way to set different moods in your bedroom or get yourself and your friends in the mood for a big night out.
Most lights you can buy online are labelled with information about these flashing sequences and have a switch that lets you choose. Decide whether your lights need to be fun and flashy or maintain a steady glow before you shop online.
The most popular fairy lights you can buy online have either very fine transparent plastic wires, chunkier clear cables or silvery threads. Some are attached to fine copper wire which you can re-shape into any pattern you like. Other types of fairy light also come attached to a black, dark green or navy blue wire, which is worth keeping in mind.
A dark-coloured, chunky, plastic wire doesn’t look good if you want tiny golden twinkles dotted across whitewashed minimalist walls. If you’re draping lights over plants however, the fir-tree green of Christmas-style lights could work in your favour.
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When turned on these lights make a bright, sparkly glow, but what makes them different from there rest is that they stand out even when unlit! They also have a generous 20 bulbs which means you can use them to decorate your bedroom in any way you want.
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Thinking twice about what you want from your lights will help you avoid a 100 watt disaster, so be sure to know exactly what you want before shopping. We hope this shortlist of the top buys for 2020 has shed some light on the subject...
Author: Annie Hopkins
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