5 Festive Lighting Ideas

WORDS Malibongwe Tyilo

There is no denying the power of carefully placed lighting, whether it’s outdoor fairy lights for a bit of ambience, or strobe lights for a retro club feeling. Here are 5 festive lighting ideas.

We’ve put together a selection of illumination perfect for enhancing any party.

1. Great Balls of Fire: With a 40cm diameter, these portable LEDs are perfect to throw into the pool or spread around the garden. From R999, robert-thomson.com

2. Hollywood stars: Bring out the starlet in you and your guests with these showbiz-inspired letter lights. Made of mild steel and exposed energy-saving lightbulbs, they can also be lacquer-sprayed in a glossy paint colour. From R16 836, robert-thomson.com

3. Twinkle Berries: These battery-operated mini balls of light are less than 2cm in diameter, fade on and off for up to 20 hours, and are water resistant. It’s like having your own set of oversized fireflies to sprinkle around your house. R220, lightalantern.co.za

4. Snowfall lights: Bring life to patios and balconies with these snow-effect lights that will have everyone mesmerised. R770 for a set of five tubes (three x 60cm and two x 80cm), lightingupafrica.co.za 

5. Twig lights: If you’re looking for a touch of Christmas but don’t want to go all the way, these 60cm-tall twig lights are the perfect thing. R95 each, lightingupafrica.co.za