Solar or wired string lights? Which should you choose?
The garland: an essential element for THE decorative touch for your exterior
If you're lazy, opt for a solar string light, you don't have to worry about it. You'll just have to wait and let the sun do the work for you. Despite what you might think, a string light serves primarily as a decoration . The lighting from a garland is not as powerful as that of a simple lamp. It will add the decorative touch that will make your garden, terrace, pergola or balcony, the essential place of your exterior. Depending on the garland chosen, you will create a warm, festive, romantic, rustic or vintage atmosphere. It's up to you to choose and why not change according to your desires !
Whether solar or wired, with warm white or cool white lighting or even multi-colored, the garland is the key element of your outdoor decoration.
Where should you install your garland? Again, there are many possibilities: under a pergola, on a fence, in a tree, in a pot, hanging from your balcony... Let your imagination run wild!
And the environment What's the deal with all this? Most string lights are equipped with LED bulbs. This is the best part, as these bulbs have very low energy consumption. All you have to do is make your choice to turn your outdoor space into a living space in its own right for the sunny days.
Choose the garland that suits you best
Indeed, choosing a garland does not only depend on its design, you also have to see what is most practical for you. Solar panel or electrical outlet It's up to you to choose what's most practical. Solar string lights are becoming increasingly popular because they don't consume electricity. However, they do have a few drawbacks. Solar string lights are recharged using solar energy, so if the weather isn't nice, you're out!
If you live in an area that is often cloudy or rainy, we recommend opting for wired string lights like the Party Clear or Fantasy Star string lights. These are wired string lights that will add a simple yet trendy style to your decor. These string lights are ideal for adding a decorative touch to your interior or exterior. It's up to you to choose the best location for them.
The advantages and disadvantages of a solar garland and a wire garland:
Let's start with the wired garland . Its advantage is powerful lighting compared to the solar garland due to the energy source. Indeed, solar energy is less powerful than electric. In addition, it can be used both indoors and outdoors. As for its negative points, the wired garland is often more expensive and requires a nearby outlet. And unfortunately, the connection cable is not always very discreet and can disturb your decoration!
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As for the solar garland , it has a cheaper price and an advantage ecological And economic. Indeed, no electricity is needed to use it, so it saves energy and is good for the planet! You don't need to take care of it, it's very easy to use. For the disadvantages, the solar panel must be exposed to the sun for several hours, so you have to find a strategic location! In addition, the garland will have a limited autonomy and will only be usable outdoors. As we mentioned above, it is important to live in a sunny region to be able to recharge its garland. Finally, its lighting remains less powerful than a wired garland.
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So have you made your choice? Let us know in the comments!
Sources and inspirations:
http://www.jardingue.fr/choose-outdoor-solar-light-garlands/
