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Q: How to hang outdoor festoon lights?

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Q: What is the difference between festoon lights and string lights?

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Q: Why are they called festoon lights?

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Outdoor Festoon Lights

Delivering on vibrance and style, festoon lights have a joyful charm that transforms your outside space. With a soothing glow, they create an ambience that invites you outside to unwind. Whether you’re brightening your space for a garden party or are simply looking for calming patio lights, outdoor festoon lights illuminate life’s biggest celebrations, as well as the quieter, meaningful moments spent in your garden.

Discover our versatile collection of festoon lights for outside today. With solar festoon lights, pro-connect festoon lights, and more, embrace Lights4fun’s range today.

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FAQs

How to hang outdoor festoon lights?

You have a number of options when it comes to hanging outdoor festoon lights, so get creative.

Guide Wire Systems: Ideal for permanent installations, guide wire systems involve threading your wire through eye hooks across your wall or fence.
Adhesive Hooks: A temporary solution, these adhesive hooks are perfect for parties.
Tree-to-Tree: Attach your lights from one tree to another with cable ties and bungee cords.
Festoon Poles: Get creative with your display and hang your lights from freestanding festoon poles.

For more information, take a look at our blog, ‘Practical Tips on How to Hang Festoon Lights.’

What is the difference between festoon lights and string lights?

Whereas string lights typically feature smaller bulbs and thinner wires, festoon lights are characterised by their heavy-duty design. With thicker wires and larger bulbs, festoon lights are more durable and offer fuller coverage than smaller outdoor fairy lights and string lights.

Why are they called festoon lights?

Festoon lights take their name from the Latin word ‘festum’, meaning either 'feast' or 'festival'. Recognised for their distinct bohemian look, outdoor festoon lights offer your space immediate style.

Embrace the Stylings of Outdoor Festoon Lights

Festoon lights are recognised for their signature design and effortless calming quality. Blanketing your garden with a gentle glow, relaxing into your outside space comes easy with outdoor festoon lights. Hang your lights from fences, trees, and walls, or get creative with festoon poles to achieve that dreamy festival look. From BBQs to garden parties, outdoor festoon lights deliver on ambience.

Create a Calming Glow with Festoon Lights for Outdoors

Illuminate your garden with outdoor festoon lights that best light your space. Lights4fun’s collection offers mains-powered garden lights, battery-operated outdoor lights, and outdoor solar lights in festoon styles. Our designs are available in a variety of lengths, ideal for lighting larger gardens or creating a warm and inviting party space. Discover the outdoor festoon lights that are the best fit for your space and achieve the effortless glow you’re looking for.

Shop Outdoor Festoon Lights at Lights4fun

Elevate your space with Lights4fun’s outdoor festoon lights. Capable of transforming a house into a home, our lights are the backdrop for special occasions, illuminating moments worth remembering. So, embrace your inner homebody and order from our tasteful selection of lights today.