Christmas lights
Christmas light chains really bring the Christmas spirit to life, and at Biltema, you can choose between indoor and outdoor light chains in different colours and lengths.
Decorate for Christmas with Christmas light chains inside
As Christmas approaches and the dark winter nights descend, it's time to bring light and warmth into your home. One of the most popular ways to do this is with Christmas light chains.
Indoor Christmas light chains are versatile and can be used in many ways. A classic way to use string lights is to hang them along windows or doors. This creates a cosy atmosphere and provides a warm and inviting light when darkness falls. It's also a great idea to wrap beautiful Christmas light chains around the stair railing if you have one, or hang a light chain along the ceiling.
If you want to think outside the box, you can also use LED light strings to create decorative lighting - for example, by putting a light string in a glass vase or lantern. The only limit is your imagination.
Get out the Christmas light chains when decorating your tree
String lights are an important part of decorating a Christmas tree. In fact, there are several good reasons to choose decorative Christmas light chains over candles.
- With Christmas light chains, you can turn your Christmas tree lights on and off with the push of a button. It's both easy and convenient.
- Christmas light chains are also a safe choice. Unlike candles, there is no risk of strings of lights starting a fire. This provides an extra layer of security, especially if you have small children or pets at home.
- An LED light chain is also a sustainable choice. Unlike candles that burn out and need to be replaced, light strings can be reused year after year. A long lifespan is both good for the environment and your wallet.
- Christmas light chains are also energy efficient. Many strings of lights today are LED and use very little power. So you can keep your Christmas tree lit throughout December without spending a fortune on electricity.
So there's good reason to get out the string lights when decorating your Christmas tree. If you don't want to do it without candles, you can combine both types of lights on the tree.
Create Christmas cheer with outdoor string lights in your garden or patio
Christmas light chains are not only meant to create a cosy atmosphere indoors. You can also decorate with cosy Christmas light chains outdoors - for example, in the garden, on the terrace or balcony. There are many ways you can use fairy lights to create a cosy Christmas atmosphere outdoors.
An obvious option is to hang outdoor Christmas light chains in trees and bushes. It creates the ideal Christmas atmosphere when darkness falls. You can also wrap strings of lights around the railing on the terrace or hang them along the gutters of your house.
Take care of your Christmas light chains so you can use them next year
One of the benefits of investing in Christmas light chains is that they can last for many years, if you take good care of them. Here are some tips on how to best maintain your Christmas light chains.
- Check the lights: It's a good idea to check your Christmas light strings before you pack them away. Then check for loose bulbs and make sure all wires are intact. If there are any bulbs that don't work, it's a good idea to replace them before you pack them away. That way, you can be sure that the string of lights is ready for use when next Christmas arrives.
- Be careful: When packing up your Christmas light chains, it's important that you do it carefully. It can be tempting to just throw them in a box, but this can damage the lights. Instead, carefully wrap them up and store them in a box or bag.
- Proper storage: It is important to store the light chains in a dry and cool place. Storing them in a humid environment can damage both wires and bulbs.
There are several things you can do to take good care of your Christmas light chains. Then you can be sure that they will last for many years.
Remember the extension cords for your Christmas light chains
Do you have the extension cables ready for your LED light chains? Often, strings of lights don't have a cord long enough to reach from the socket to where you want the lights to hang. But by using an extension cord, you can easily and safely extend the cord, giving you more freedom to place your Christmas light strings exactly where you want them.
FAQ
What is the advantage of LED Christmas string lights?
Firstly, they are very energy efficient, which means that they consume very little power compared to traditional string lights. This is good for both the environment and your electricity bill. Second, LED Christmas light strings have a long lifespan, allowing you to use them year after year.
How can you decorate with Christmas string lights?
Christmas string lights are versatile and can be used in many different ways. Indoors, they can be hung along windows or doors, wrapped around a stair railing, or hung along the ceiling. Outdoors, they can be hung from trees and bushes, wrapped around the railing on the terrace or hung along the gutter.
How much power do string lights use?
The power consumption of string lights varies greatly. The power consumption of string lights depends largely on whether they are designed for indoor or outdoor use. The amount of power drawn by the string lights also depends on whether they use LED technology, for example. Power consumption also depends on how many hours a day the string lights are on. String lights usually draw 1 to 30 watts.
How much do strong lights cost to operate in terms of power consumption?
The cost can vary a great deal. The type of string lights also affects the cost to a large extent. LED string lights draw less power than string lights with incandescent or halogen bulbs for example. The cost also depends on the length of the string lights and the number of light bulbs. Electricity costs also depend largely on the duration of use. The longer the string lights are used on high power, the higher the cost.
Which string lights should I choose?
When choosing string lights, you first need to decide if they will be used indoors or outdoors. Next, consider which type of light bulbs best suit your needs. For example, LED string lights are a little cheaper and more environmentally friendly than string lights using other technologies. Also consider the duration of use. Will the string lights be on all day or for just a few hours.
