{"title":"White garland","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart with the shade, then the protection rating, then the power source: these three decisions are enough to narrow down white fairy lights. Warm white for a living room in the evening, cool white for a Christmas tree or a facade, and a solar or rechargeable model when there is no socket nearby. Here is every case, from the living room wall to the stair railing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lumiere\"\u003eWarm white or cool white\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#interieur\"\u003eWhere to install them in the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#exterieur\"\u003eThe right choice for outdoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#sapin\"\u003eWhich colour on a white Christmas tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#lustre\"\u003eFairy lights or a white chandelier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#types\"\u003eThe types of fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#pose\"\u003eInstalling and maintaining\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#decor\"\u003eMatching the decor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat light do white fairy lights give, warm white or cool white?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white fairy lights collection has only one model. To find out its actual specifications, see its product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarm white fairy lights: the mood of a living room in the evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is golden, soft, almost like a candle placed up high. It suits wood, linen and beige walls, and sits happily behind a sofa or on a shelf. One thing to watch: on an already beige wall, the warm shade blends in and loses its contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCool white fairy lights: the crisp effect that highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe light is more graphic, slightly bluish, and clearly picks out outlines: shop window, facade, artificial tree, modern decor. Conversely, in a very wood-heavy room, it cools the atmosphere in the evening. Models with switchable warm and cool white are set after plugging in, to be checked once in place. To compare the effects, browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/guirlandes-led\"\u003eLED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWarm white, cool white or both: which effect for which room\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual effect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRooms and uses\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\u003eWarm white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden, soft light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room, bedroom, sideboard, Christmas tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan yellow an already beige wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrisp, slightly bluish light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModern decor, shop window, facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCools a very wood-heavy room in the evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm and cool white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo shades on the same string\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChristmas tree, terrace, versatile room\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the setting after plugging in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"interieur\"\u003eWhere to install white fairy lights in the home?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a living room wall, above a headboard, along a stair railing or above a wood and white sideboard, white fairy lights give the room structure without cluttering it. Choose them according to the distance to the socket and the surface: light fixings for a wall, hooks or clips for a staircase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you hang white fairy lights above a wood and white sideboard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the width of the piece, then allow a few centimetres of overhang on each side so the light frames the top. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-lumineuse-mural\"\u003ewall fairy light\u003c\/a\u003e is fixed with clips without drilling, or two small nails if the wall allows. Keep the cable flat against the wall and plan the socket before stringing the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich white fairy lights for a bedroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAround a headboard, grazing light avoids glare and keeps the room restful. A low-voltage or rechargeable model makes it easier to route the cable near the bed base. The guide to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-murale-chambre\"\u003edressing a bedroom\u003c\/a\u003e details short runs, and stair fixings can be found in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-escalier\"\u003estair railing fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"exterieur\"\u003eWhich white fairy lights for outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, white fairy lights must withstand water. An IP44 rating is suitable under a sheltered awning; an IP65 or IP67 rating withstands direct rain and splashes. The solar version avoids running an extension lead out to the terrace, and the guinguette style suits garden tables well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite outdoor fairy lights: what the protection rating changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe number describes resistance to dust and water, not the quality of the light. Under a covered pergola, an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip44\"\u003eIP44 rating\u003c\/a\u003e is enough. Exposed to rain, go for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-ip65\"\u003eIP65 versions\u003c\/a\u003e. For a terrace, balcony or facade, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-exterieur\"\u003eour outdoor fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e selection groups the suitable models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite fairy lights: solar or mains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolar can be placed without a socket, but depends on the day's sunshine; mains stays consistent all year and needs a nearby socket or an extension lead. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-solaire\"\u003esocket-free\u003c\/a\u003e fairy light suits the bottom of the garden, while the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlande-guinguette\"\u003eguinguette style\u003c\/a\u003e is happily plugged in near a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWhich protection rating to choose for white fairy lights\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProtection\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\u003eIP44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResists water splashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder an awning, a covered pergola, a sheltered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResists rain and dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerrace, balcony, facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResists temporary immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden, poolside, bad weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo outdoor protection required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiving room wall, bedroom, staircase, Christmas tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"sapin\"\u003eWhich colour of fairy lights for a white Christmas tree?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a white Christmas tree, avoid repeating white everywhere: warm white fairy lights make the pale branches stand out by contrast, while pure white fairy lights extend the wintry effect. Models with switchable warm and cool white let you change the mood from one year to the next, and the choice also depends on the colour of the baubles and the stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite fairy lights for a Christmas tree: fixing without damaging the branches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWind the fairy lights in a spiral from bottom to top, letting the branches breathe, and run the cable inside the tree rather than along the surface. A string pulled too tight breaks the artificial needles and shifts the light points to one side. Gather the plug at the foot of the tree, never up high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeather white fairy lights: what effect on a Christmas tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe feather format, fine and flexible, slips close to the branches and gives a diffuse light, softer than a classic cord. On a white tree, it extends the snowy effect; on a green tree, it adds a light outline. For other formats, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-lumineuses\"\u003eall fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e selection lets you compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lustre\"\u003eWhite fairy lights or a white chandelier: which lighting for a living room or bedroom?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA designer white chandelier provides main light, directed downwards, illuminating a table or a reading corner. White fairy lights work as an accompaniment: they highlight a wall, a headboard or a shelf. In a living room, the two complement each other; in a bedroom, the fairy lights are often enough on their own in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite living room chandelier: when it replaces the fairy lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs soon as you need to see clearly to read, eat or entertain, the pendant above the table becomes the main source and the fairy lights become an accent. In that case, keep a single shade of white between the two sources, otherwise the difference is immediately visible on a pale wall. Our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003edesigner lighting\u003c\/a\u003e covers this centrepiece role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite bedroom chandelier: the evening light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a bedroom, a diffused ceiling light placed in the centre lights the room for getting dressed, then goes off in favour of low-level points. The fairy lights take over for reading and the evening, provided they stay out of the line of sight from the pillow. Two sources, two moments, one well-placed switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"types\"\u003eWhat are the different types of fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are mains fairy lights that plug into a socket, self-contained solar fairy lights, rechargeable models that can be moved around, and low-voltage fairy lights powered by a transformer. Each comes in wall, curtain or guinguette versions, with a choice of warm white, cool white or steady and twinkling light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite fairy lights: steady or twinkling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteady light suits everyday use, above a headboard or a sideboard, because twinkling becomes tiring over time. Twinkle mode is best kept for parties and Christmas trees, often with several speeds. Many models offer both, which saves buying two strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite fairy lights: rechargeable or mains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRechargeable ones can go anywhere, with no visible cable, but need regular recharging. Mains, in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-220v\"\u003e220V LED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e, worries about neither battery nor time. In between, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-24v\"\u003e24V low voltage\u003c\/a\u003e requires a transformer near the socket, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-rechargeables\"\u003erechargeable fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e win out on shelves and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"pose\"\u003eHow do you install and maintain white fairy lights?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the fairy lights with the power off, check that the cable is not stretched and avoid letting it hang in a walkway. A wipe with a dry cloth is enough, with no product and no immersion. For outdoor use, keep the connector raised above the ground and store the cable without bending it tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many strings do you need for a wall or a staircase?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure the length to be covered, then add the distance to the socket: that total decides, not the wall length alone. For a railing, count the run of the rises and landings. Always allow a little slack for the fixings. Self-contained models in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guirlandes-led-solaires\"\u003esolar LED fairy lights\u003c\/a\u003e avoid this extension lead calculation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED fairy lights and fire risk: what to check\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLED fairy lights give off little heat; the risk comes from the cable, the transformer and the connectors. Check the condition of the plug and the wire before each season, do not cover the transformer, do not improvise connections with tape and unplug any model that twinkles abnormally or whose cable grows warm. Outdoor use requires a raised connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"decor\"\u003eHow do you match white fairy lights with the rest of the decor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite goes with pale wood, off-white, linen and neutral walls; on a coloured wall, it stands out and becomes the bright point. Keep a single shade of white per area to avoid a yellow and blue mix, and repeat the fairy lights on two surfaces to create a rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite fairy lights and off-white: avoiding a clash of shades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn off-white wall leans towards cream: cool white fairy lights create a bluish patch on it, whereas warm white blends in. In a room already dressed in different whites, choose the shade closest to the main wall and keep the other for a separate room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite fairy lights on a coloured wall\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn a deep blue or a dark green, warm white warms the contrast and cool white hardens it. Test the fairy lights switched on in the evening before fixing them: that is when the difference with the paint shows. The light then highlights the wall without competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure payment on the Designix store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracked delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer service to confirm a format or an IP rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo go further, compare the models in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eDesignix lighting catalogue\u003c\/a\u003e and check the shade, the protection rating and the power source before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about white fairy lights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich colour of fairy lights should I choose, warm white or cool white?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm white, slightly yellow, warms a living room and goes with wood; cool white, crisper, suits modern decor, shop windows and facades. On a classic Christmas tree, warm white makes the branches stand out. Models with switchable warm and cool white leave the choice open at the time of installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the best fairy lights for outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook first at the protection rating: IP44 for sheltered use under an awning, IP65 or IP67 for direct rain. Solar fairy lights avoid extension leads in a garden, the mains version stays more consistent when sunshine is low. The connector must stay raised above the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the fire risk with LED fairy lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED fairy lights give off little heat, but the risk comes from the cable, the transformer and the connectors: a damaged power supply, a makeshift setup or a crushed cable can overheat. Plug into a socket in good condition, avoid covering the transformer and unplug any string that twinkles abnormally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich colour is the brightest?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt comparable power, cool white appears the brightest, because it contrasts more with the shadows. Warm white lights just as much but seems softer. To actually light a room, look at the power and the number of light points rather than the shade alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the three types of lighting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is general lighting, which lights a whole room, task lighting, used for reading or cooking, and accent lighting, which highlights a wall, a picture or a Christmas tree. 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