{"title":"Multicolored string lights","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlan on one string per area to be coloured: small, closely spaced bulbs for a tree, visible round bulbs for a terrace, a fine, discreet wire for a bedroom wall. Multi-coloured fairy lights do not replace a main light fixture: they colour a corner, and are chosen on three points: bulb shape, colour and protection rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"types\"\u003eWhat are the different types of fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairy lights are chosen first by their use. The guinguette string with exposed round bulbs dresses a terrace or a pergola. The globe string, bulkier, marks a wall or a shelf. The tree string, with tiny, closely spaced bulbs, blends into the branches. The fine LED string suits a bedroom wall, and solar or rechargeable models settle the socket question. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eFairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e are therefore classified by use before being classified by colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-coloured guinguette string\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a terrace, it is the visible round bulbs that create the atmosphere, not the number of light points. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-guinguette\"\u003eguinguette string for a terrace\u003c\/a\u003e is stretched between two posts or along a wall, at a good distance from the walkway so nobody touches it. Multi-coloured works well there: it marks the dining area without lighting it strongly. Plan the cable length before choosing: a metre too much can be hidden, a metre missing is obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-coloured tree string\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a Christmas tree, colour stands out all the better when the bulbs are small and closely spaced. Install the string before the baubles, spreading the light towards the inside of the branches. A dark, lightly decorated tree shows off multi-coloured to advantage; on a pale tree already heavily decorated, it fades. For a change, a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e can also play the part of party decoration on a free stretch of wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"couleur\"\u003eWhich fairy light colour to choose, warm white or cool white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm white leans towards orange-yellow: it warms a living room, a bedroom or a party table and matches wood. Cool white leans towards blue: a more neutral rendering, useful in a workshop or on an outdoor area to be lit. For a coloured atmosphere, multi-coloured fairy lights remain the most direct choice, provided you concentrate them on a single area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich colour gives the most light?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt comparable power, cool white appears the brightest and most neutral, warm white appears softer, and multi-coloured colours without lighting much. In practice, a string never replaces the main lighting of a room: it serves as an accent. If you want to see clearly, go for cool white in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED strings, which use less power\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-coloured or warm white for a living room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a living room already furnished with wood and natural fabrics, warm white blends in and stays elegant all year. Multi-coloured, on the other hand, is reserved for a moment or a corner: a shelf, a tree, a stretch of wall behind the sofa. Mixing the two on the same length muddles the reading of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLight colour and desired atmosphere\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAtmosphere\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange-yellow, warm light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, party table, tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatches wood and natural fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral light leaning towards blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop, garage, outdoor area to be lit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess warm in a living room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-coloured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaried colours, festive effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree, terrace, child's bedroom, guinguette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrate on a single area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shade, graphic effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent colour, monochrome tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the exact shade on the product page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eWhat is the best fairy light for outdoor use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, the decisive criterion is the protection rating, not the number of bulbs. This collection has only one model: check its page for the IP rating and power supply, rather than generic criteria valid for any string. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003eStrings intended for outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e carry this rating on their page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-coloured outdoor string: IP44 or IP65?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder an awning, a pergola or a roof overhang, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 models for a sheltered terrace\u003c\/a\u003e are enough. In open ground, on a facade or a fence, choose \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 strings resistant to water jets\u003c\/a\u003e. The transformer should always be housed away from moisture, even when the string is intended for outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-coloured solar outdoor string\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no socket available, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003esolar strings without a socket\u003c\/a\u003e simplify installation in the garden: the panel is fixed facing direct sunlight and recharges the battery during the day. Battery life depends on sunshine and the model, indicated on the product page. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003eSolar LED strings\u003c\/a\u003e are well suited to a hedge or a railing far from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePower supply: what to plan for\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstraint\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains 220V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoors, terrace with protected socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket nearby, cable to protect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow voltage 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreas where you want to limit voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransformer to house away from moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, facade, place without a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanel to expose directly to the sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable, shelf, bedroom, terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemember to recharge before use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"poser\"\u003eHow to install fairy lights properly?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst locate the fixing points, then unroll the string without plugging it in: the cable should be slack, with no tension on the sockets and no contact with a hot surface. Then plug in, test that it lights up, and fix the last metres with a support suited to the wall. Unrolling flat before installation avoids knots and bulbs that stay unlit. For a banister, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estair string to wrap around the banister\u003c\/a\u003e follows the handrail without damaging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to hang multi-coloured fairy lights in the home?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaces that work: a headboard, a shelf, a stair banister, a window frame, the back of a low unit. Stay on one continuous line rather than several scattered sections. In a bedroom, a soft light away from the bed is better than multi-coloured right above the pillow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fix fairy lights without damaging the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a painted wall, repositionable adhesive hooks hold a light wire. On wood or a partition, a small screw eye or a cable clip works better. For a line stretched between two walls, a wire tensioner stops the cable sagging in the middle. Remove the fixings before repainting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"consommation\"\u003eDo fairy lights use a lot of electricity?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED string uses far less than an incandescent bulb string of the same length, and it gives off little heat: that is the criterion to watch for prolonged use. Solar and rechargeable remove consumption from the socket. Actual consumption depends on the number of bulbs and the hours of use, indicated on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED or classic bulbs: what is the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED gives off little heat and lasts longer; an incandescent string bulb heats up and copes poorly with continuous use. For a tree lit several hours a day, this point matters. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V mains LED strings\u003c\/a\u003e plug into a standard socket, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage LED strings\u003c\/a\u003e go through a transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar or rechargeable string: when to do without a socket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar is the obvious choice in a garden, on a facade or along a fence, far from any socket. Rechargeable suits mobile uses: a party table, a shelf, an unconnected terrace corner. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003eRechargeable strings to place wherever you like\u003c\/a\u003e are charged before the evening and leave no visible cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eHow to match multi-coloured fairy lights to a room's decor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a neutral wall, multi-coloured becomes the light point of the room: reserve it for one area, headboard, shelf or tree, rather than scattering it. In a child's bedroom or a reading corner, it brings colour without dazzling; in an already busy living room, it stays as an accent on a single stretch of wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBedroom fairy lights: how to install them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003ewall string for a bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e goes behind the headboard or along a high shelf, out of direct view from the pillow. The wire runs in a soft line, with no hanging loop. For a reading corner, pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003emain light fixture\u003c\/a\u003e that really lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulti-coloured Christmas string: where on the tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind from the bottom upwards, in a wide spiral, keeping the plug accessible. The light goes inside the branches, not on the surface. On an already very colourful tree, one well-distributed string is better than two crossing each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"entretien\"\u003eHow to care for and store fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug first, let cool, then dust dry without any product. Check the cable and sockets: a bare wire or a split socket should be replaced, not repaired. Wind loosely around a hand or a board, without bending the wires or forcing the bulbs. Store dry, in a closed box, away from sunlight and heat sources. Checking the cable when unpacking avoids nasty surprises from one season to the next. To replace a tired model, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003esee all available strings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: your order can be tracked, and any doubt about a model is settled with customer service before plugging in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eChoose your string according to use\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ecomplete with a main light fixture\u003c\/a\u003e for the room hosting the string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I find fairy lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesignix fairy lights are grouped in the dedicated collection, classified by use: guinguette, outdoor, stair, bedroom, solar, rechargeable. Start from where the string will live, then refine by colour and protection rating on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich colour gives the most light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt comparable power, cool white appears the brightest and most neutral, warm white appears softer, multi-coloured colours without lighting much. To really light a room, a string does not replace a main light fixture: it is used as an accent or decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat gives the whitest light, warm or cool white?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCool white gives a whiter, more neutral light than warm white, which leans towards orange-yellow. Warm white suits a bedroom or living room better, cool white a workshop, garage or outdoor area where you want to see clearly. The choice depends on the room, not only on taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eMulti-coloured solar outdoor string: does it work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the solar panel is exposed to direct light during the day. A solar string avoids running an extension lead to an outdoor socket, which simplifies installation in a garden or on a facade. Battery life depends on sunshine and the model, indicated on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan multi-coloured fairy lights be left outside all year?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the protection rating stated on the product: a string intended for outdoor use resists moisture, but salt, frost or prolonged sun wear the cables. For permanent use, choose a model explicitly suited to it and check the cable each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to install fairy lights properly on a tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstall the string first, then the decorations, starting from the bottom and spreading the light towards the inside of the branches rather than on the surface. Check that the cable is not taut and that the plug stays accessible. Multi-coloured stands out better on a dark, lightly decorated tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to store fairy lights without damaging them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnplug, let cool, dust dry, then wind loosely around a hand or a board, without bending the wires or forcing the sockets. Store dry, in a closed box, away from a heat source. 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