{"title":"Paper lantern string lights","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeasure the length of the cable and locate the socket before choosing a style: that route decides which room a lantern string lights can realistically live in. It brings together small diffusing spheres mounted on a light cable, to hang indoors or outdoors depending on its protection rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat light does a lantern string lights give\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#papier\"\u003ePaper lantern: where to install it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#interieur\"\u003eWhere to hang it in the house\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#exterieur\"\u003eOutdoors: rain and wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#solaire\"\u003eSolar in practice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#noel\"\u003eLong lengths and Christmas trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guinguette\"\u003eGuinguette or lantern\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#poser\"\u003eInstalling and maintaining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a lantern string lights and what light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lantern string lights is a light string made of small lanterns spaced along a cable. It gives a soft, warm light, often amber, suited to a decorative indoor or outdoor atmosphere. The Designix collection currently contains no products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLantern string lights: what light in the room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sphere diffuses the light instead of projecting it: the halo rises on the wall and the nearby ceiling, with no beam or sharp shadow. It is supplementary lighting, the kind that dresses a corner in the evening; for reading or cooking, a ceiling light remains necessary. Paper, fabric or diffusing plastic soften the source, hence a glow that never dazzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED lantern string lights: what it changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith LED lantern string lights, the sphere heats very little: you can leave it on for a long time and hang it near a curtain or a headboard without the same caution as with an incandescent source. Depending on the model, the source is integrated or replaceable with a small bulb, which extends the life of the fixture. Check this point before buying, along with the type of power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePaper, LED and solar lantern: what changes\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCriterion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePaper lantern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLED lantern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSolar lantern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry indoor use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor and outdoor depending on the rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor, full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains or battery depending on the model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains, 24 V, 220 V or battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotovoltaic panel and battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, highly diffused halo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSharp point, warm or cool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft halo, linked to the day's charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry dusting, away from moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDusting, bulb sometimes replaceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean the panel regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, headboard, party decor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEveryday use, terrace, facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, balcony, area without a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo compare the families, browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eall the light strings\u003c\/a\u003e and keep in mind the look you want, not just the number of light points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"papier\"\u003ePaper lantern string lights: where can it be installed safely?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper fears moisture and heat: a paper lantern string lights therefore stays indoors, in a dry room, away from a candle, a radiator or a cooker hood. You hang it above a bed, along a shelf or as a curtain in front of a window, on a taut wire or adhesive hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePaper lantern string lights: indoor use only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slightest condensation makes the sphere buckle and stains the paper; under a damp awning or on a balcony, it will not last a season. For outdoors, switch to a lantern in a material designed for moisture. Indoors, also keep a distance from a cooker hood, an oven or a nearby bare bulb. On a wall, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall light string\u003c\/a\u003e is easier to fix than a wire stretched across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to maintain a paper lantern string lights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDust the spheres while switched off, with a soft cloth or a soft brush, without wetting the cable or the connectors. When storing, coil the cable without a sharp fold and store flat in a closed box, away from moisture. A torn sphere is better replaced than repaired: check the cable fixing before stretching it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"interieur\"\u003eIndoor lantern string lights: where to hang it in the house?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the house, a lantern string lights goes where you want ambient light: headboard, wall behind a sofa, stair railing, shelf or window. Choose mains or rechargeable, and check the cable length before fixing, so you do not stretch the wire to the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBedroom lantern string lights: headboard and wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove a bed, generally allow 60 to 80 cm above the mattress base: high enough not to touch the pillow, low enough to stay in view. Without a nearby socket, a battery version avoids the wire crossing the room. Look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable models\u003c\/a\u003e before drilling anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDecorative lantern string lights: the other rooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, it runs behind the sofa or on a shelf, without blocking the way. In the hallway, it hangs as a vertical curtain along a bare wall. On the stairs, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estair light string\u003c\/a\u003e follows the climb while keeping the railing free: never attach anything that could be grabbed by the handrail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing your lantern string lights by room and use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePoint to watch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper or fabric lantern, mains or battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable length to the socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChild's bedroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiffusing lantern, heat-free LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing out of reach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room and shelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBall lantern, wall light string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRouting the wire along the wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlexible light string, high fixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not encroach on the railing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor lantern, LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWind and splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade and garden\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor lantern, solar or 220 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel without shade, sheltered socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eOutdoor lantern string lights: how to choose it for rain and wind?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, the lantern string lights must show a suitable protection rating: IP44 for a covered terrace or an awning, IP65 for an exposed facade or garden. Also check the fixing, the cable length and the power supply, and avoid paper, which does not withstand moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor lantern string lights: IP44 or IP65?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP44 rating covers water splashes and is suitable under an awning, where rain does not directly reach the cable. IP65 withstands jets and driving rain, which is what you need for a facade. The connector and the power supply unit remain the weak point: place them under a cover, out of reach of puddles. The catalogue of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 LED light strings\u003c\/a\u003e corresponds to the first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor light string: think about the wind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wire stretched too loosely slaps against the wall and eventually wears the sheath: fix it with a slight tension return and ties roughly every metre. For a durable installation, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 LED light strings\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003eoutdoor light strings\u003c\/a\u003e selection cover terrace and facade, to be chosen according to the actual exposure of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"solaire\"\u003eSolar lantern string lights: how does it work and where to place it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar lantern string lights includes a small photovoltaic panel that recharges the battery during the day and lights the spheres at dusk. The panel must receive several hours of direct sunlight, without shade: that is what decides the evening's autonomy, more than the size of the lanterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor solar lantern string lights: where to place the panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrient the panel towards the south when possible, clear of foliage, the blind and the wall that casts shade in the afternoon. Moving it a few dozen centimetres sometimes changes everything. For a balcony, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003esolar light string\u003c\/a\u003e avoids running an extension lead from indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar light string in winter: what you need to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShort days and a low sky reduce the charge: the light string comes on later and less brightly, without failing for all that. Clean the panel once a month, dust and dead leaves are enough to halve the output. Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003esolar LED light strings\u003c\/a\u003e if you are looking for an installation without cable or socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"noel\"\u003eLong outdoor Christmas light string: how to cover a facade or a tree?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a facade, first measure the diagonal or the planned zigzags, then add margin for the ties: it is the useful length, not the wall's, that counts. On a tree, start at the top and work down in a tight spiral. A long length can be connected as far as the power supply allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLong length: measure before fixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw the route on the ground or on a plan: a zigzag back and forth uses two to three times the width of the wall. Allow for the drop to the socket, which counts in the metreage. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED light string\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most flexible for following a window outline without breaking the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChristmas tree light string: from top to bottom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix the start at the top, then wind in a spiral, bringing the turns closer at the bottom, where the branches are wider. Spread the spheres outwards so they remain visible. For connection, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220 V LED light string\u003c\/a\u003e plugs directly into a socket, with no transformer to house in the branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"guinguette\"\u003eGuinguette light string or lantern string lights: which to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guinguette light string lines up bare bulbs on a cable, for a terrace or a courtyard; the lantern string lights dresses each light point in a sphere, which softens the light and makes it decorative even when switched off. The first lights more, the second decorates more: the choice depends on the use, not the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGlowing ball light string: the spherical version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sphere hides the source and rounds the light point, which limits glare when you sit underneath. Switched off, it remains a decorative object: that is what sets it apart from a bare bulb. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-guinguette\"\u003eguinguette light string\u003c\/a\u003e if the goal is to light a table rather than decorate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOutdoor light string: matching the furniture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wooden structure, a warm white blends with the slats; on black metal, the same wire disappears and only the spheres stand out. Height matters more than colour: above a table, allow about 2 m from the floor so as not to obstruct the view. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24 V installation\u003c\/a\u003e suits large tables, low voltage limiting the risk on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"poser\"\u003eHow to install and maintain a lantern string lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFix the lantern string lights with adhesive hooks, screw eyes or a taut wire, never with nails on a cable. Check that the wire does not pull on the socket, keep the power supply away from water, and dust the spheres dry, switched off, before storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fix a lantern string lights without drilling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdhesive hooks on a smooth painted wall, cable clips on a wire stretched between two screw eyes, small brackets screwed into a skirting board if the support allows: the right fixing depends on the weight and the length. Test the hold after a few hours, before adding an extension. For a large wall, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall installation\u003c\/a\u003e distributes the load better than a single wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to store a lantern string lights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power, dust dry, then coil onto a board or into a flexible hoop to avoid sharp angles. Store in a dry place, protected from frost. Check the sheath before plugging back in: a pinched wire can be spotted by eye, and a doubtful light string is better replaced than repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you order without going in blind, and the team answers if the length or the protection rating does not match your installation. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e to match the light string to the rest of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eOutdoor solar lantern string lights: does it light enough at night?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lights as ambience, not as functional lighting: it draws a halo in the garden or on the terrace. The evening brightness depends on the day's charge, so on the panel's exposure. Place it in full sun, without cast shade, and clean it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a paper lantern string lights be installed outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not outdoors exposed: the paper buckles and stains as soon as it takes on moisture, and it does not withstand wind. For a balcony or a terrace, choose a lantern designed for outdoors, with an IP44 or IP65 protection rating depending on exposure. Paper remains a dry indoor light string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIndoor lantern string lights: how to fix it without damaging the wall?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse adhesive hooks or cable clips on a wire stretched between two points, which avoids any drilling. Place the ties on solid areas, distribute the weight and keep the power cable along the wall. Check the hold after a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLong outdoor Christmas light string: what length to choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the actual route, not the wall: zigzags, a spiral around a tree or a window outline. Add a margin for the ties and connectors. A long length is therefore chosen once the route is decided, and its connection depends on the power available from the supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between a guinguette light string and a lantern string lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guinguette light string shows bare bulbs lined up on a cable: it lights more and structures a terrace. The lantern string lights covers each light point with a sphere, which diffuses the light and makes the light string decorative even when switched off. One lights, the other dresses. 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