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6 festive lighting options to go beyond fairy lights

  • Festive
Dec 20, 2024
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Ditch the strings, keep the sparkle—from paper lanterns to Nanoleaf lights, there are many more ideas to light up your home

Fairy lights remain a classic way of holiday decorations, spreading their twinkling magic in celebrations across the world. However, these lights are not the only way to add warmth and whimsy to your space. Be it a holiday gathering, a New Year's Eve party, or really any celebration, there is a long list of options available to brighten up your décor. Here are our six recommendations.

1. Paper Lanterns

Paper lanterns are the cuter cousins of fairy lights, bringing their traditional charm and versatility. They can be made to fit any festive theme, adding an extra dose of creativity to your setup. Paper lanterns are great for indoor events as well, and here’s how they can transform the vibe of any occasion:

 

  • Personalise your lanterns with festive designs—stencil or hand-painted snowflakes, stars, flowers or even perforation for some cool shadow effects.

  • You can suspend lanterns in rows above patios or dining areas to add playfulness, or they can be placed along pathways for that extra delight.
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Paper Lanterns. Image courtesy, Unsplash
  • Biodegradable materials with LED or solar-powered lights can be combined with lanterns to keep it eco-friendly.

2. LED Candles

Candles are all about cosy togetherness, but the traditional ones can sometimes be hazardous especially for homes that have kids or pets running around. LED candles offer the same warmth and glow without the risks, making them a great alternative:

 

●    Choose scented LED candles with fragrances of cinnamon, pine, or vanilla for that added holiday nostalgia.
 

●    Style the LED candles together on trays or mantel displays with greenery, ornaments, and ribbons for an array of styles.
       You can put waterproof LED candles in water bowls with floating petals to create a pretty centerpiece.

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LED Candles. Image courtesy, Shutterstock
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String Festoon Lights. Image courtesy, Shutterstock

3. String Festoon Lights

Festoon string lights is an alternative that exudes both nostalgia and style. These globe-shaped bulbs complement both indoor and outdoor setting. They are perfect for rustic, minimalist, and modern themes:
 

  • Ideal for garden parties, you can casually drape over fences, pergolas, or trees.

  • String them along walls and windows or above dining areas for a cozy, merry style.

  • Most of the festoon lights have dimming options, which can be changed to any brightness to fit the mood of your event.


 

4. Projection Lighting

Projection lights offer a simple yet dramatic way to decorate large spaces. These devices project static or moving patterns onto walls, ceilings, or outdoor areas for visual effects. Projection lighting is easy to set up with minimal effort:

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Projection Lighting. Image courtesy, Shutterstock
  • Select patterns of your choice to display, such as snowflakes for Christmas, fireworks for New Year's Day, or floral patterns in spring.

  • Most projection lights have colour-changing and motion settings to create animation in your décor.

  • Place projection lights to cover large areas or to highlight key features such as trees or entryways.

5. Nanoleaf Lights

While embracing state-of-the-art for decoration, go nano with the Nanoleaf light. These modular LED panels will let you create bespoke luminary layouts, marrying aesthetics to creativity like never before. These functional decoration items and conversation starters will suit the tech-friendly houses easily:
 

●    Triangular, hexagonal, or square panels may be fitted into star shapes, Christmas tree shapes, and other abstract shapes.
 

●    Change colour, brightness, and patterns through apps or voice. Synchronize them with music for a complete sensory

       experience.
 

●    Nanoleaf lights are power-saving, hence enabling one to use them for longer hours.

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Nanoleaf Lights. Image courtesy, Nanoleaf
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Solar Powered Lights. Image courtesy, IKEA

6. Solar Powered Lights

Solar lights are a great start to making your festivities sustainable. Charge them during the day to light up automatically at night:
 

  • Solar String Lights can be wrapped around trees, bushes, or even a fence to create a romantic garden vibe. They just might be perfect for pathways and open spaces.

  • Stars, snowflakes, flowers—the options go on when it comes to finding that perfect match for the type of celebration.

  • Solar lights are weather-resistant and low-maintenance, making them fairly economical for outdoor decoration.

 

Festive lighting is so much more than functionality—it sets a mood, tells a story. These are some innovative lighting solutions that merge style, creativity, and sustainability for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations. With these ideas, your festivities will shine brighter than ever, without relying on the life of a single string of fairy lights.

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