{"title":"Gold-colored LED fairy lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gold finish refers to a warm white LED string light, in amber tones, whose wire stays decorative even when switched off. First choose the location, then the protection rating, power supply and length that go with it, before looking at the density of the light points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light does a gold LED string light give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold finish corresponds to a warm light, leaning towards yellow and amber rather than blue. The gold wire and LEDs stay discreet when switched off and become luminous when switched on. The result is an evening, party or reading corner mood, never task lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGold LED string lights: what does the light look like when switched on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen switched on, the string light draws a line of warm points that lights its surroundings without casting a beam downwards. On a pale wall, the light spreads and creates a soft halo; on dark wood, it brings out the material. It is used to read a page, to dine or to watch a film, but not to cook or do DIY: those uses need another light source. If you are interested in the overall mood of the room, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our decorative lighting\u003c\/a\u003e and compare the effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen switched off, does the gold string light stay decorative?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is what sets the gold finish apart from a white or green wire. The sheathed cable and the small gold holders show up on a shelf, a railing or a frame, even without power. A string light pulled neatly along a skirting board or a curtain rod still reads as a decorative object, not as a forgotten cable. That is an argument on a party table, where it is switched on intermittently. Find the other finishes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003edecorative string lights for the home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ou\"\u003eWhere to install a gold LED string light in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, it goes on a shelf, a frame or a curtain rod to create a warm corner without drilling. In the bedroom, it runs along a headboard. On a Christmas tree or a railing, it follows the structure in a regular spiral to avoid dark patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the living room and bedroom: hanging without drilling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable follows a line that already exists: top of the skirting board, moulding, curtain rod, frame upright. Avoid taut curves between two walls, which leave a wire hanging. On a headboard, a battery version avoids the cable running to the socket; see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable string lights without a plug\u003c\/a\u003e. For the light colour itself, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003ewarm LED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e and keep the same shade throughout the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChristmas tree, railing, staircase: the places that forgive accumulation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a tree, wind in a spiral from bottom to top, spacing the turns evenly: it is the regularity, more than the quantity, that avoids dark patches. On a railing or handrail, fix the string light every thirty to forty centimetres so it does not flap in the wind. Always include the drop to the socket in your measurement. A model intended for outdoors can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 string lights for a sheltered balcony\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing your gold string light according to location\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection rating to aim for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePractical power supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas tree, indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous warm halo around the branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor, no exposure to water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket close to the base of the tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room wall, frame, shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscreet line of light, decorative even when off\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or rechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadboard, bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft light, no direct glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable, no trailing cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalcony or terrace under an awning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString light that stays in place for several weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains if an outdoor socket exists\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, hedge, exposed railing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoints of light in the foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtected mains or solar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParty table, wedding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString light that moves and can be reused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ip\"\u003eIndoor or outdoor: which IP protection rating to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a sheltered balcony or a terrace under an awning, an IP44 rating is enough against splashes and humidity. For a hedge, an exposed railing or a tree, an IP65 is needed, intended for direct rain. An indoor string light placed outside will see its contacts oxidise within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44: what a gold string light withstands under an awning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first digit of the rating concerns solids, the second liquids. An IP44 therefore holds up against small dust particles and water splashes, which covers oblique rain and light jet cleaning on a covered terrace. It does not hold up against direct watering or immersion. This is the level suited to a balcony where the string light stays in place in spring and autumn. See also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003ea pendant for a covered terrace\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIP65: for full exposure in the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn IP65 resists dust and water jets, and therefore driving rain on a hedge or a railing without a roof. The weak point remains the power supply unit and the connectors: even on a waterproof model, place them under shelter if possible, dry and accessible. The models intended for these locations are grouped in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 waterproof string lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003eWhich power supply to choose: mains, 24V, rechargeable or solar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn 220V mains, the string light stays on for as long as you like, provided there is a socket nearby. A 24V model runs with a transformer and a lower voltage. Rechargeable and solar versions do without a socket: handy on a balcony or a railing, with a battery life that depends on the sun and the lighting duration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V socket or 24V transformer: when the cable has to disappear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e220V means hiding a cable to the socket: along a skirting board, behind a piece of furniture, under a thin rug. Include this distance in your plan, otherwise you will end up with a visible extension lead. The 24V transformer lowers the voltage and is placed near the socket, in a dry spot; it allows the string light to be fixed durably to a support. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V mains models\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage string light\u003c\/a\u003e cover these two cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable and solar: hanging where there is no socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rechargeable string light goes on a headboard, a shelf or a party table, then returns to its cable for recharging. Battery life depends on the lighting mode and the number of light points, and therefore on the time actually used each evening. Solar works without intervention, but the lighting is concentrated at the end of the day and the short winter days reduce the reserve. Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003esolar string lights for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003elighting a headboard without a cable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eMains, 24V, rechargeable or solar: what it changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it allows\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstraint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong lighting, no recharging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA socket is needed nearby and the cable must be hidden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas tree, living room wall, terrace with socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-voltage operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe transformer must stay dry and accessible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString light fixed durably, indoors or under shelter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo visible cable, easy to move\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharging to plan according to lighting duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadboard, party table, shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone installation, no socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on sunshine, lighting mainly in the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRailing, garden, very exposed balcony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"longueur\"\u003eWhat length and LED density to plan for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual run before choosing: circumference of the tree in a spiral, length of the curtain rod, circumference of the railing, adding the distance to the socket. The closer the LEDs, the more continuous the light appears; wide spacing gives a dotted effect, more discreet on a pale wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasuring the run before hanging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a flexible tape measure and follow the path the string light will take, not the length of the wall. On a tree, count each spiral turn and the drop to the socket. On a curtain rod, measure the rod plus both returns. The stated length is never entirely usable: the connector, the plug and the slack needed for hanging use up part of the cable. Keep a margin of about one metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED spacing: discreet light or dense halo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClosely spaced points give an almost continuous line, readable on a pale wall and in a photo. Widely spaced points produce a dotted effect, more understated, suited to a bedroom or foliage. A Christmas tree takes a high density without looking cluttered; a headboard does not. If you are hesitating between two effects, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e are easy to compare from one model to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accrocher\"\u003eHow to hang and maintain a gold string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHang a gold string light without pulling it taut, using adhesive hooks, clips or wire depending on the support, keeping the cable supple. Before storing it, check that the connectors are dry and wind it in a wide loop into a closed box, without a sharp fold in the same place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixings that do not mark the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a painted wall, an adhesive hook applied to a degreased surface holds a lightweight string light; on wood or a railing, a clip or thin wire will do. Space the fixings about thirty centimetres apart so the cable does not sag into a pocket. Never nail the cable: a pierced wire loses its waterproofing. For outdoor use, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003estring lights for a covered balcony\u003c\/a\u003e require the same precautions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring the string light from one season to the next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug, let it dry if it has been used outside, then wind it in a wide loop around a hand or a piece of cardboard. A tight fold in the same place eventually breaks the conductor. Store the box in a dry place, away from frost. When putting it back up, if an LED stays off, check the connector and the power supply unit first: that is often where humidity has done its work. On a supple cable, a dead LED does not stop the rest from working on most models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"erreurs\"\u003eWhich mistakes to avoid before buying a gold LED string light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most frequent mistakes are choosing on the stated length alone, forgetting the distance to the socket, mixing different light shades on the same tree and installing an indoor model outside. A suitable IP rating and a consistent shade change the whole effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelying on length alone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA generous length is useless if the last metre does not reach the socket, or if the transformer has to stay dry in a neighbouring room. Draw the route, note the distance to the socket and the position of the power supply unit before ordering. Also think about the cable return: it has to come back down discreetly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing light shades on the same Christmas tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo different gold string lights can produce two distinct yellows once switched on, and the tree then looks makeshift. Keep a single reference per set, or complete with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eall the decorative string lights\u003c\/a\u003e in the same tone. For the rest of the room, pair \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe home's decorative lighting\u003c\/a\u003e without changing the colour temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked and returns are possible. Customer service answers questions about measuring and location before ordering. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003edecorative string lights for the home\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003eplugging your string light into an outdoor socket\u003c\/a\u003e to prepare your installation, then complete with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ecompleting with a light fitting in the same mood\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about gold LED string lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGold LED string lights: can they stay outside all year round?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the protection rating, not the finish. An IP44 model withstands the humidity of a sheltered balcony or a terrace under an awning. For full exposure to rain, an IP65 is needed. An indoor string light left outside will see its contacts oxidise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes a gold LED string light heat up enough to be a worry on a Christmas tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEDs give off very little heat in operation, unlike string lights with conventional bulbs. The point to watch is the power supply unit or the battery box, which must stay accessible, ventilated and protected from water. Simply avoid placing it against a flammable material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan two gold string lights be connected end to end?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if the manufacturer provides for it and the connectors are identical. Many string lights end in a simple cable, with no connection socket. So check the connector before buying, and never improvise a connection yourself, especially outdoors where humidity gets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eGold LED string lights: how many are needed for a Christmas tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no single figure: it depends on the height of the tree and the desired density. The reliable method is to measure the circumference of the tree in a spiral, from bottom to top, then add the drop to the socket. Tight spacing gives a continuous halo, wide spacing a dotted effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to hang a gold string light on a wall without drilling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdhesive hooks, clips or thin wire are enough on most supports, provided the wall is degreased before sticking and the cable is not pulled taut. 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