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With the festive season just around the corner, you're thinking about your Christmas decorations. Among the essential elements, garlands are a must-have. Synonymous with beautiful decor, it must be chosen with care to offer safety and beauty. We tell you all about it.
During this time of year, we like to create a special decor that takes us back to our childhood. And the garland is the focal point. Illuminated or not, it creates a unique atmosphere.
When it comes to decorating your tree, garlands are simply indispensable. You can imagine a classic style with colorful garlands: red, gold, green, white... invite themselves in and combine with the baubles to make your tree the focal point of your decor. The choice is totally aesthetic, although a quality item will last longer.
When it comes to electric garlands, the choice can be a little more complicated. The "technical" aspect must also be taken into account.
Above all, don't buy just any garland just because it's cheap. For safety, you need to choose garlands that meet current standards. That's the basics.
You can also think about your budget by selecting LED models, a technology that obviously reduces running costs. You'll be able to run your garland all day without worrying about the bill. A perfect choice if you've installed garlands on the front of your house. To vary the mood, you can select a multi-speed garland. The longer you wait, the faster the lights flash. What's more, these lights don't heat up. So they're safer, since they won't catch fire in the tree.
For a pleasant, subdued decor, opt for warm white. Cool white will transport you to the North Pole and is ideal for a decor reminiscent of snow.
Your choice will also depend on the decorative style you intend to give this Christmas.
Do you like a classic look? You can choose garlands with simple, small bulbs. White or colored, flashing or fixed, the choice is vast. If you're going for a simple look. A fixed, warm-white garland will blend in perfectly with your golden baubles. Colored lights add gaiety and highlight more original Christmas decorations.
More unusual garlands are also available. Hearts, elves, stars, stalactites... you can let your imagination run wild.
As LEDs don't heat up, you can complete your table decorations with these string lights. They're also perfect for hanging in windows, on walls, over the fireplace... and, of course, outdoors.
Install an LED curtain on your facade to add a touch of enchantment. Choose animated garlands to transform your home into Santa's house. Create subjects with your garlands and introduce your children to DIY. Place Christmas cliparts on your facades, imagine a luminous wreath to adorn your door, fashion a reindeer...
You can also invest in a solar garland to further reduce your electricity costs. These models are perfect for simplifying your life. They light up automatically as soon as night falls, and consume nothing!
Last but not least, technology freaks can use connected garlands. You control the lighting from your smartphone or voice assistant.