{"title":"LED rope lights","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst count the distance to cover, then decide on the power supply and the protection rating: that is the order in which to choose a rope fairy lights. With a jute, cotton or PVC cord and warm white light points, it remains a decorative accent light that highlights a wall, a railing or a headboard without replacing the ceiling light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#definition\"\u003eWhat kind of light a rope light gives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#exterieur\"\u003eOutdoors: IP44 or IP65\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#alimentation\"\u003eMains, 24V, rechargeable or solar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#matiere\"\u003eJute, cotton or PVC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pieces\"\u003eWhere to install it in the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#accorder\"\u003eMatching it with a light fixture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#poser\"\u003eInstallation and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#budget\"\u003eBudget and ordering\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"definition\"\u003eWhat is a rope fairy lights and what kind of light does it give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rope fairy lights is a flexible cord, often in jute or cotton, with LED light points distributed along it. It gives a warm white, diffuse and decorative light that highlights a wall, a railing or a headboard without lighting an entire room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRope fairy lights: a warm white light, not a spotlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shade is generally around 2700 to 3000 K, that slightly amber white that warms a wall without straining the eye in the evening. The light comes out in small points spaced along the cord: it draws a line, it does not project a wide beam. Plan it as an accent, never as the only source in a room. It is the natural complement to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003edecorative string lights\u003c\/a\u003e in an interior that is already lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRope fairy lights: what it changes in a room\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a living room wall, it creates a horizontal line that structures an empty panel. At the head of a bed, it replaces a night light and lets you read for a few minutes without switching on the ceiling light. On a railing or a banister, it marks the edge of the stairs. On a dining table, stretched between two supports above the plates, it sets the tone for the evening. To place this type of product in the wider range, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eOutdoor rope fairy lights: which protection rating should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors, a rope fairy lights is chosen according to its protection rating: IP44 suits sheltered outdoor use, under an awning or on a covered terrace, while IP65 withstands rain and water splashes. An indoor model, without protection, must never stay outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIP44 or IP65: the difference on a terrace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP rating is read in two digits: the first concerns solids, the second water. IP44 stands up to small solids and water splashes from all directions, which is enough under an awning, on a sheltered balcony or a covered terrace. IP65 blocks dust and resists water jets: that is the level to aim for on a fence, a pergola or an exposed garden. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 string lights for sheltered outdoor use\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 waterproof string lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a rope fairy lights cannot withstand outdoors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not withstand immersion, even in IP65: a cord soaking in a puddle or a garden basin will be damaged. It also does not withstand an unprotected socket, or a connector laid on the ground. And a soaked plant-fibre cord holds moisture, which makes it dull and then mouldy: in an exposed outdoor setting, it is better to bring it in after the warm season or choose a model designed to stay in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"alimentation\"\u003eMains, solar or rechargeable rope fairy lights: which power supply?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn mains power, the rope fairy lights plugs into a socket and stays lit as long as it is powered. 24V versions run with a transformer, rechargeable models can be placed without a socket for an evening, and solar models need no cable but depend on sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMains rope fairy lights: the socket to plan for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220V is the simplest solution when a socket exists where you stretch the string light: no transformer to hide, no risk of electric shock to watch for. 24V, on the other hand, requires a transformer, which is often easier to tuck behind a piece of furniture than a plug block. Compare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V plug-in string lights\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low-voltage models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolar and rechargeable rope fairy lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rechargeable one can be placed on a table, a shelf or a balcony without a socket, provided you remember to recharge it between evenings. The solar one forgets the cable but depends on the panel: well exposed to daylight, it recharges the battery for nightfall. See the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable string lights to place anywhere\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003esolar string lights for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePower supply for a rope fairy lights: which solution for which use\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to place it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to plan for\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\u003e220V mains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace, living room, conservatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA socket nearby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe power cable must stay away from water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V low voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor decor, furniture, framing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA suitable transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the transformer compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTable, shelf, balcony without a socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA recharge before the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecharging needed between two uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, fence, pergola\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA panel well exposed to daylight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation depends on sunshine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matiere\"\u003eJute, cotton or PVC rope fairy lights: which material for which decor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA jute cord gives a natural, matt finish, suited to a terrace or a relaxed tavern-style look. Cotton is softer and gentler to the touch for a living room or a bedroom. PVC, smooth, can be wiped with a sponge and suits damp rooms as well as sheltered outdoor areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe jute cord for a relaxed tavern-style look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJute has a visible, matt fibre that absorbs light instead of reflecting it: the string light blends into a decor of wood, rattan or plants. It is the material for dining tables, pergolas and terraces. It dislikes prolonged damp, so bring it in during lasting rain, and dust it dry with a cloth or a soft brush. For a balcony or a terrace, also see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003estring lights for balcony and terrace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCotton and PVC: care and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton is the most flexible: it knots, coils and stretches without stiffness, which makes it suited to a headboard or a living room wall. It dislikes prolonged damp and is dusted dry. PVC, smooth and even, takes a wipe with a slightly damp sponge and keeps its look in a kitchen or a sheltered outdoor area. The choice therefore comes down to the desired finish as much as the care you are willing to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eCord material: finish, room and care\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoom or use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, matt, relaxed tavern style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, living room, dining table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, gentle, more intimate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBedroom, headboard, living room wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust, keep away from prolonged damp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth and even\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen, sheltered outdoor area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlightly damp sponge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pieces\"\u003eWhere to install an indoor rope fairy lights: living room, bedroom, kitchen, stairs?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, the rope fairy lights is placed across a wall or behind a sofa. In the bedroom, it serves as a night light. In the kitchen, it highlights a worktop or a shelf and complements the ceiling LED lighting without replacing it. On the stairs, it follows the banister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndoor rope fairy lights: living room and bedroom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the living room, stretch it across a bare panel, between two shelves or along a high skirting board: it fills a gap without cluttering the floor. In the bedroom, fix it behind the headboard or along a post, and keep it on a low light point so it does not dazzle you when you wake up. It complements \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003echoosing a light fixture for the home\u003c\/a\u003e without replacing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKitchen and stairs: where the rope light finds its place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, the cord highlights the edge of a shelf or the underside of a wall unit: it guides the eye, it does not light the worktop. On the stairs, it follows the banister or the handrail and makes the steps readable in the evening. In both cases, keep it out of hand-traffic areas and check that the surface accepts the fixing you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"accorder\"\u003eWhich light fixture should you pair with a rope fairy lights in a living room?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rope fairy lights remains an accent light: an LED ceiling light for the living room, an LED chandelier or a modern LED ceiling light provide the main light. An LED wall light, in a hallway or a living room, takes over for reading. The string light brings the decor, not the working light. To tell a powerful LED ceiling light or a powerful LED wall light from a simple accent, remember that a living room often needs 1500 to 3000 lumens, while an accent model makes do with 300 to 500 lumens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED living room ceiling light and LED chandelier: keeping a main light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern LED ceiling light in the centre of the room covers the surface when the string light only draws. An LED chandelier, lower and more striking, takes the lead over a dining table. In the evening, you can switch off the LED living room ceiling light and keep only the cord for a soft atmosphere. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eplug-in LED string lights\u003c\/a\u003e combine with these sources without competing with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLED wall light: the complement on the wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED living room wall light gives a directed light, useful for reading or moving along a hallway. It is placed where the string light is not enough to see clearly, at about shoulder height depending on the room. The wall light carries the use, the cord carries the atmosphere: the two coexist well if their shades of white stay close. To put it all together, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ethe Designix lighting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"poser\"\u003eHow do you install and care for a rope fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rope fairy lights is fixed with hooks, clips or adhesive fasteners depending on the surface. It is dusted dry and stored coiled. It cannot be cut: unlike a cuttable LED strip, the cord keeps the length and light points of the chosen model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to fix a rope fairy lights without drilling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a smooth wall, a lintel or a railing, adhesive hooks or clips are enough. On a fragile surface, prefer a thin screw eye or a wire stretched between two attachment points. Stretch the cord without deforming it: a cord pulled too tight warps and the light points fall out of line. Always leave a little slack at the ends, and keep the power block accessible. More ideas in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003estring lights\u003c\/a\u003e to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuttable LED strip: how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cuttable LED strip is cut at the printed marks along the tape, at marked intervals; the portion after the cut no longer lights up. A rope fairy lights cannot be cut: its length and light points remain those of the chosen model. Before buying, therefore measure the surface, not just the room, to avoid an improvised connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"budget\"\u003eWhat budget should you plan for and how do you order a rope fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRope fairy lights are mainly in the decorative entry-level range, with affordable models for a first installation and more refined jute finishes. At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are possible and customer service is available to help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat budget should you plan for a rope fairy lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe budget follows three factors: the length of the cord, the material and the power supply. A simple PVC cord for indoor use stays in the entry-level range; a more elaborate jute, a solar version with a panel or a more refined finish move up a notch. The right reflex is to compare at equal length and check the protection rating before looking at the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesignix payment, delivery and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your power supply and protection rating are chosen, all that remains is to decide on the material and the location. To finish composing the room, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003ebrowse the lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan an outdoor rope fairy lights be left outside all year round?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the protection rating. An IP44 string light holds up under an awning or on a covered terrace, away from direct splashes. An IP65 string light withstands rain and splashes. Below that, an indoor model must be brought in after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes a solar rope fairy lights give enough light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solar string light gives decorative light, not working lighting. It switches on at nightfall depending on the charge accumulated by its panel. Well exposed to the sun during the day, it suits a garden or a pergola, not a passage where you need to see clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere should you hang a jute rope fairy lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJute has a matt, natural finish that suits a terrace, a pergola, a living room wall or a dining table. It dislikes prolonged damp: in the rain, it is better to bring it in or choose a protected version. It is dusted dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eLED wall light or rope fairy lights for lighting a hallway?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn LED wall light, in a living room or a hallway, gives a directed light for moving around or reading. The rope fairy lights, on the other hand, highlights a wall and guides without lighting clearly. The two complement each other: the wall light for use, the string light for atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you fix a rope fairy lights without drilling?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdhesive hooks, clips or velcro fasteners are enough on a smooth wall, a lintel or a railing. On a fragile surface, a thin screw eye or a stretched wire is preferred. 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