{"title":"Red garlands","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart by measuring the length of the support, then decide on the cable colour and the protection rating: red fairy lights colour a tree, a window or a railing, they are not meant to light a room. Red reads from a distance, which is why it is best kept to a single line or a backdrop rather than scattered across the whole display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cnav\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eThe red light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#emplacements\"\u003eWhere to install them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#baies-boules\"\u003eBerries or bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indice-ip\"\u003eIndoor or outdoor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#rouge-blanc\"\u003eRed and white\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#alimentation\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#longueur\"\u003eLength\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#installer\"\u003eInstallation and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light do red fairy lights give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed fairy lights emit coloured, not white, light: they tint the display without acting as working light. In LED, they give off little heat and use little power. Red is visible from afar and pairs better with white or green than with several bright colours placed on the same support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed fairy lights: what red changes in a room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed draws the eye before anything else: placed on a single line, it marks an entrance, a window frame or the edge of a table. Spread everywhere, it saturates the room and swallows the other materials. In a bright living room, a few metres are enough to warm a stretch of wall without lighting the floor, which remains the job of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our lighting ideas\u003c\/a\u003e for classic fixtures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED red: little heat, little power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e give off little heat, so they can be left on for a long time and brought close to a tree or fabric without worry. On a string of classic bulbs, the heat is more noticeable: keep it away from flammable materials and do not leave it on unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"emplacements\"\u003eWhere to install red fairy lights indoors and outside?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a tree, red fairy lights are placed from the base up to the top, in a spiral, so they are seen from every side. On a window or a railing, they underline a line. At the head of a bed, they set the mood. Outdoors, you need a model whose protection rating suits the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFairy lights for a tree: where exactly to place them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the bottom, near the base, and work up in a regular spiral: fairy lights for a tree look better when they wind around the branches than when they are pressed flat against one side. Leave the plug sticking out at the foot of the tree, reachable without taking the display apart. For a wide tree, cross two passes rather than stretching a single strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWindows, railings, headboards: the placements that work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a window, the cable follows the frame and the red stands out against the glass. On a balcony railing or a covered terrace, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003esheltered outdoor solutions\u003c\/a\u003e such as IP44 are enough. At the head of a bed, a fine string replaces a night light. The rest of the festive display can be found in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003efairy lights for the holidays\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"baies-boules\"\u003eHow to choose between red berry fairy lights and red bulb fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed berry fairy lights use small, closely spaced lamps: the line is continuous and discreet, ideal on fine branches. Red bulb fairy lights create larger volumes, which are visible from afar and suit wide trees, shop windows and large displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eBerries or red bulbs: which effect for which use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePresence in the display\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to install\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed berry fairy lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, closely spaced lamps, continuous line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscreet, blends into the branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTree, fine branch, window, mirror\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed bulb fairy lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger luminous volumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong, reads from afar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide tree, shop window, railing, large wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed and white fairy lights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo shades on the same display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructured, graphic effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindow, staircase, festive table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed berry fairy lights: the continuous line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a tree, berries trace the shape of the branches instead of hiding them: a line of light, not a string of dots. The display stays readable up close, in a living room as well as on a small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed bulb fairy lights: the volume that shows from afar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eBulb fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e create volumes visible from several metres away, which matters for a shop window, a facade or a large tree. They need a solid support and regular spacing to stay harmonious. The rest of the selection can be browsed in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eour selection of fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"indice-ip\"\u003eRed fairy lights indoor or outdoor: how to read the protection rating?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA model with no waterproofing indication stays indoors. IP44 resists water splashes, so under a canopy, in a conservatory or on a sheltered railing. IP65 withstands dust and water jets, allowing a more exposed outdoor position, including in the rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich protection rating for which location\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable location\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\u003eNo waterproofing indication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry indoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, tree, headboard, indoor shop window\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, balcony, outdoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResists water splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder a canopy, conservatory, covered terrace, sheltered railing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImmersion and direct driving rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust-tight and jet-proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFacade, balcony, garden, hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProlonged immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 waterproof fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e connect like any other, but their connection box must stay out of the water. For a covered terrace, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 fairy lights for a covered terrace\u003c\/a\u003e cover most needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"rouge-blanc\"\u003eHow to compose a red and white display without overloading it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistribute the two colours by zones rather than alternating them at random: white on the upper branches or in the background, red in front and on the lines to be highlighted. Two separate strings are simpler to install than a pre-wired mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed and white fairy lights: how to distribute them by zone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite structures, red underlines. On a tree, white fills the background of the tree and red the outer branches. On a staircase, the handrail takes the red and the wall stays white. This hierarchy avoids the multicoloured tree effect, and can be adjusted simply by moving one string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe green of the tree as a third colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe green of the needles counts as a colour in its own right: with red and white, the display already holds on three shades. Adding blue or gold overloads the reading. If you are looking for an extra light for the room, go to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoosing a light for the room\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003eWhich power supply to choose: mains, low voltage, rechargeable or solar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMains when a socket is nearby: nothing to recharge. Low voltage for an installation where the transformer stays sheltered. Rechargeable when the string needs to move. Solar on an exposed railing or balcony, accepting dimmer light on overcast days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e220V LED fairy lights: the nearest socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003eMains 220 V models\u003c\/a\u003e plug in directly and keep shining through long evenings. They require a socket within reach, or an extension lead neatly routed along the support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRechargeable or solar: when there is no socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003eRechargeable fairy lights without a socket\u003c\/a\u003e follow the table or the headboard. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003eSolar fairy lights for a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e sit on a railing exposed to daylight: the panel must stay clear so the evening light lasts. For a fixed, tidy installation, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003elow-voltage fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e keep the transformer dry, behind a piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"longueur\"\u003eWhat length of red fairy lights to plan and how to distribute them?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the length of the support, mentally multiply by the number of passes you want to see, then add the distance to the socket. A green cable disappears in a tree or a hedge, a transparent cable is less noticeable on a light wall or a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLength and number of passes: measure before hanging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA tree is worked in a spiral: two crossed passes cover better than a single stretched strand. For a railing, count the total length plus the return to the socket, without pulling the cable tight. An extra metre tucks into the branches, a missing metre shows immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGreen cable or transparent cable: which shows least\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA green cable fades into a tree, a hedge or an already green tree garland. Transparent suits better on a light wall, a window or a lacquered piece of furniture. This cable colour matters as much as the red of the lamps when the string stays on during the day. More installation ideas can be found in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eall fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installer\"\u003eHow to install and care for red fairy lights so they last?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWrap the string around the branches or the support without tightening the cable, and keep the plug accessible. To fix without drilling, clips and adhesive hooks are enough on most supports. When storing, avoid sharp folds and keep it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFixing without drilling: clips, hooks and thin wire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a railing, a moulding or a frame, adhesive hooks and clips avoid a hole in the wall. On a tree, wrapping around the branches is enough. Thin wire replaces a fixing when the support is irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStoring the string from one year to the next\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the season, wind the string loosely around a board or into a box, without tight bends: it is the fold that damages the cable. Dry storage, away from moisture, protects the contacts. Check that it lights before putting it away, you will know straight away whether it needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne last point before ordering: measure the support, choose the cable colour, then the protection rating. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eBrowse the Designix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions about red fairy lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich red fairy lights to choose for a Christmas tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a tree, prefer red berry fairy lights if you want a fine light that lets the branches show, or bulb lights if the tree is wide and seen from afar. Plan enough to wrap from base to top and check the socket available nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan red and white fairy lights be mixed on the same tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the colours are distributed by zones rather than alternated at random. White structures, red underlines: place white in the background or high up, red in front and on the lines to highlight. Two separate strings are more flexible than a pre-wired mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between red berry fairy lights and red bulb fairy lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed berry fairy lights have small, closely spaced lamps, so a continuous, discreet line that blends into the branches. Red bulb fairy lights create larger volumes, visible from afar, which suit wide trees, shop windows and large displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan red fairy lights stay outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if the protection rating is suitable. An IP44 model resists water splashes under a canopy or on a covered terrace. An IP65 model withstands dust and water jets, so a fully exposed position. With no waterproofing indication, the string stays indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo red fairy lights give off heat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED fairy lights give off little heat, so they can be left on for a long time and brought close to a tree or fabric without worry. 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