It’s a summer of multiple heatwaves and it’s given us lots of chances to enjoy outdoor spaces deep into those long summer evenings, both at home and when socialising. These hot months will have also presented you the chance to see one of the most popular types of outdoor lighting of the moment, festoon lights.
Whether you’re relaxing at home, eating out al fresco or enjoying your local beer garden, festoon lights are a brilliant compliment to all these spaces, enhancing surroundings to provide the glorious mid-summer vibes we all love.
It’s also important to note that festoon lights aren’t just for summer either, with their decadent aesthetic ideal for those with the endeavour to create magical winter gardens, illuminate Christmas or create a beautiful ambience and joyous memories at milestone occasions such as weddings.
Getting outdoor lighting at commercial venues such as pubs, bars and restaurants just right is imperative to creating a lasting impression on guests. And with that in mind, whilst it’s important they match the décor of the environment they’re in, their quality as a product has even more significance so it’s crucial to think about what you’re buying.
There are many options on the market but it’s the quality of our festoon lights which helps them stand out from the rest. Part of the Elipta product range, a name synonymous with professional quality in the lighting industry, they are equipped for any environment and built to last. It's a quality that's equally important in-home garden landscapes and projects.
Having so many uses shows their versatility for both commercial and home environments, and also establishes the need for a quality product that can be used repeatedly in all weathers. These festoon lights are incredibly durable and fully weatherproof with an IP44 rating that protects from water, heat, wind and snow.
Our festoon light kit comes in a 5-metre kit with 10 golf ball lamps and a 3-metre lead that has a 13 amp plug and terminal connector, which allows the festoon cable to be plugged into the mains. This kit has everything you need to get your festoon lighting rig up and running. The bulb we recommend, FE27 Golf Ball LED, provides 80 lumens so the brightness is more subtle and the 2700k warm white colour creates the perfect ambience you’re looking for to create a perfect summer evening. Brighter lights are available if required.
In addition to the festoon light kit, a 5-metre extension cable, 3 metre mains lead with 13a plug, 5 metre festoon cable with E27 sockets and E27 golf ball bulbs are also available so you can add to your set up and have as many festoon lights as you require.