{"title":"20-meter outdoor string lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eCount on 20 metres of flexible cable strung in a single line, with evenly spaced light points: this length follows a pergola, a railing or two sides of a terrace without a visible joint. The right model stays outside, plugs into the mains, runs on a solar panel or recharges, and its protection rating must match its exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ce-quoi\"\u003eWhat is a 20m outdoor string lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 20m outdoor string lights is a flexible cord fitted with sockets or integrated LEDs, designed to withstand humidity and temperature swings. It differs from an indoor string light by its sheathed cable, its protection rating and its power supply suited to the outdoors. Length makes the difference in use: it lets you keep a single continuous run instead of lining up several small string lights and as many sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20m outdoor string lights: what the length covers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty metres cover a long side of a terrace, the underside of a pergola or a garden fence, provided you count the detours and fixing points before buying. Allow a slack loop between two fixings: a cord that is too taut works and wears out its attachments. For a full loop around a gazebo or a stairway descent, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estair string light\u003c\/a\u003e usefully complements the main line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuinguette string light or globe string light: which effect to create?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-guinguette\"\u003eguinguette string light\u003c\/a\u003e lines up small bulbs on a flexible cord and creates an outdoor dining mood, close to cafe terraces. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eglobe string light\u003c\/a\u003e plays on larger spheres, visible from afar, that draw round points above a table. Both families are found in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor string light for terrace and garden\u003c\/a\u003e, to be chosen according to viewing distance: fine for a pergola, generous for a large garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order, from choosing the model to installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"couleur\"\u003eWhich light colour to choose for a living room or a terrace?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree moods are enough to decide: warm white, softer and welcoming; neutral white, more readable for moving around and eating; multicolour, reserved for festive moments. Warm white suits meals and relaxation corners, neutral white suits areas where you need to see clearly. On an outdoor string light, the colour is chosen as much for the terrace as for the living room that sees it in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight colour for a living room: warm white or neutral white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, warm white flatters materials and relaxes the atmosphere, while neutral white stays more comfortable for reading or entertaining. If the string light is visible from the room, its hue extends the living room outwards: a warm light softens the transition, a neutral light keeps an impression of clarity. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003ewall string light for bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same logic, in an indoor version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnd on a terrace, which light colour in the evening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a terrace, warm white sets the mood for long meals and stays discreet seen from the garden. Multicolour is reserved for occasional evenings, birthdays or end-of-year parties, as it tires with daily use. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall string light\u003c\/a\u003e fixed near the door can stay in warm white all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLight colour and mood by room or outdoor area\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it works\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTo avoid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft light, dining and evening effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, living room, relaxation corner, bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreas where you need to read a plan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhiter, more readable light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHallway, dining area, outdoor workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFestive moods and relaxation corners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticolour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParty effect, changing colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBirthday, Christmas tree, occasional evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaily use on a quiet terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlobe lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound points, guinguette effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePergola, gazebo, garden tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall spaces where globes get in the way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003e20m solar string light or mains string light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 20m solar string light is installed without a socket or cable to run: the panel charges during the day and powers the LEDs in the evening. A mains string light offers more regular light and does not depend on sunshine. The choice depends mainly on the distance to an outdoor socket and the consistency of lighting expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20m outdoor solar string light: what to know before installing it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel must catch the sun for a good part of the day: face it south, away from the shade of a wall or tree, and check the cable length between the panel and the first light point. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-solaires-ext%C3%A9rieures\"\u003eOutdoor solar string lights\u003c\/a\u003e suit a fence or a garden corner far from any socket. On overcast days, the light dims and the operating time shortens, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220 V LED string lights or 24 V low voltage: what difference in use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220 V LED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e plug directly into a socket, without an intermediate transformer, which simplifies installation when the socket is nearby. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24 V low voltage string lights\u003c\/a\u003e go through a transformer that must be kept dry: a little more equipment, but a lower voltage near damp areas. In both cases, the connection block remains the point to protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePower supply for a 20-metre string light: which model for which use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain constraint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, fence, pergola far from a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel sunlight, cable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess regular light on overcast days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace or balcony near a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection of the connection block, IP rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtension lead needed if the socket is far\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePergola, garden shed, damp area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransformer to keep dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on the transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony, garden table, furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStated battery life and charging method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharging needed between uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"bande-led\"\u003eString light or 20m outdoor LED strip: are they interchangeable?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A 20m string light is a flexible cord with spaced light points: it draws a line, stretches between two supports and can be moved. A 20m outdoor LED strip is a continuous ribbon stuck to a smooth surface, giving a linear, grazing light, without the string light effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e20m outdoor LED strip: when it is the better choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED strip has the advantage when the light must follow a flat surface: under a handrail, behind a bench, along a step or in a recess. It does not stretch into empty space and therefore does not replace a line suspended above a table. For under-cabinet or indirect wall installation, browse the available \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e and compare the effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobe string lights: which size and spacing to look for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger the globe string lights, the more they read from afar and the more space you need between them to avoid overloading the eye. On a pergola, medium spheres spaced regularly give a clean pattern; on a balcony railing, smaller globes avoid a heavy effect. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003esolar string light\u003c\/a\u003e with globes suits a fence seen from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ip\"\u003eWhich IP protection rating to choose for an outdoor string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating indicates resistance to dust and water. IP44 protects against splashes and suits under an awning or a covered pergola. IP65 resists water jets and withstands direct exposure to rain. For an open garden, aim for IP65; under shelter, IP44 is often enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44 or IP65 LED string lights: the right choice by exposure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 models\u003c\/a\u003e are intended for a sheltered balcony, a conservatory or a pergola with a roof, where rain does not directly reach the cord. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 LED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e hold up on a fence, a tree or an uncovered terrace. The luminaire rating does not remove the need to protect the connection: socket, transformer and solar panel remain the sensitive points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need an outdoor socket to plug in a 20-metre string light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. A solar version or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable string light\u003c\/a\u003e does without a socket outdoors: the first charges in the sun, the second is brought inside to recharge. If you go for a mains version, a protected outdoor socket is preferable to an extension lead crossing the terrace. Otherwise, keep the connection sheltered from water, under a cover or behind a door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"e27\"\u003eWhich outdoor E27 bulb to provide for a string light with sockets?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a string light with sockets, each light point takes an E27 screw bulb. Choose an outdoor E27 bulb, meaning designed for humidity and temperature swings, in LED to limit heat. Check the maximum wattage indicated on the string light before screwing one in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor E27 bulb: LED or filament, what holds up outside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED bulb heats little, which limits stress on the sockets and cable, and uses less for extended evening use. A filament bulb gives a warm hue appreciated in guinguette settings, but remains more fragile to shocks and humidity. In both cases, the outdoor use marking and respect for the maximum wattage take priority over aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScrew socket or integrated LED: which to choose for a 20-metre string light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe screw socket lets you replace a burnt-out bulb without changing the string light and vary the hue with the season. Integrated LEDs avoid bulbs to buy again and age with the cord: simpler, less modular. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse\"\u003estring light\u003c\/a\u003e with sockets remains the flexible choice for a pergola you want to evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow to install and hang a 20-metre string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst stretch a cable or a line between two fixed points, then fix the string light to it with hooks or ties, without over-tightening. Leave a slack loop and keep the socket dry. In autumn, take it down and store it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAt what height should a string light be hung above a terrace table?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe line must pass above the heads of seated and standing guests: a little higher than head height, so the cord does not touch hair and the light is not in the eyes. A terrace table suits a regular horizontal run, with a fixing point at each end. For a descent of steps, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor string light\u003c\/a\u003e is stretched following the handrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to make 20 metres hold between two posts or on a railing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween two distant posts, a support cable stretched first carries the string light and prevents the cord from sagging in the middle. On a railing, regular ties about every metre are enough, avoiding pinching the cable. For an indoor stairway start, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estair string light\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same method. Take it down and store it off-season to extend its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"applique\"\u003eString light or outdoor terrace wall light: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor terrace wall light is fixed to the wall and lights downwards or upwards, in a fixed way, for reading or moving around. A string light brings a decorative line and ambient lighting. The two complement each other: the wall light for useful light, the string light for atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor terrace wall light: when it replaces the string light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wall light takes over where you need to see clearly: near a front door, a staircase or a dining corner used late. It gives a fixed, directional light and does not depend on hanging at height. Its protection rating is chosen like that of a string light, depending on whether it is under shelter or exposed. For lighting the rest of the house, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall Designix luminaires\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWall string light: the version to hang or stick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall string light\u003c\/a\u003e is fixed along a wall, a headboard or a beam and replaces a light panel with little effort. On a balcony, it draws a frame above the railing. Indoors, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003ebedroom wall string light\u003c\/a\u003e extends the terrace into the room with the same hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice comes down to three concrete points: the distance to a socket, the real exposure to rain and the length of run to cover. Once these three answers are set, the power supply and IP rating follow on their own. Find all the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring lights\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eluminaire range\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the outdoors as well as the indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich light colour for a living room?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a living room, warm white sets a relaxed mood and flatters materials, neutral white stays more readable for reading or entertaining. For an outdoor string light visible from the living room, warm white extends the room towards the terrace in the evening, multicolour is reserved for festive occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich outdoor E27 bulb to choose for a string light with sockets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake an E27 bulb marked for outdoor use, therefore designed for humidity and temperature variations, preferably LED to limit heat near the cable. Respect the maximum wattage indicated on the string light and screw in without forcing so as not to damage the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich outdoor terrace wall light to install next to a string light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor terrace wall light is chosen for its use: lighting a door, a passage or a dining corner in a fixed way. It must display a protection rating consistent with its exposure, like the string light. Place it as useful light and let the string light draw the mood above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a 20m outdoor string lights cover an entire terrace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty metres allow you to follow a pergola, a railing or two sides of a terrace in a single line, without a visible joint. The useful length depends on the available fixing points and detours: measure the planned route, add the slack between fixings, then compare with the stated length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a 20m solar string light light enough in the evening?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 20m solar string light gives ambient lighting: it outlines the terrace and lets you move around, without replacing useful lighting. Its effect depends on the day's sunshine and the orientation of the panel. For constant, stronger light, prefer a mains version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e20m outdoor LED strip or string light: which to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 20m outdoor LED strip sticks to a smooth surface and gives continuous light, ideal under a handrail or behind a bench. The string light stretches into empty space, between two posts, and structures the space. The choice depends on the available surface and the desired effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan an outdoor string light be left outside all year?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on its protection rating: an IP65 model is designed for direct exposure to rain, an IP44 for a sheltered area. The sensitive point remains the connection: socket, transformer or solar panel must stay dry. Taking it down off-season extends its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to connect a 20m outdoor string light without an outdoor socket?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree solutions exist: a solar version with panel, a rechargeable version to bring inside for charging, or an extension lead connected to a protected indoor socket. In the latter case, keep the connection sheltered from water and check that the whole remains compatible with outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"20m outdoor string lights: the guide to choosing well\",\"description\":\"20m outdoor string lights: which light colour, which IP rating, solar or mains, E27 socket and fixing. 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