The lights we usually think of as holiday lights are the smallest available, known as mini lights. Mini lights can be a dynamic decoration element because they draw the eye but put out very soft light over a large area. This means that displays with mini lights can be included indoors in a setting where you want darkness or romantic light. We sell mini lights in many different solid-color packages which give you a palette to work your magic with. For instance, imagine if the borders of all the rooms at your party had blue mini lights, or pink. These lights can contribute greatly to setting a mood without becoming too bright or dominating the space.

The larger, rounded string lights are known as globe lights. Globe lights come in several different sizes and styles but they all tend to be a bit brighter than mini lights which makes them great for outdoor use. Whereas mini lights form a soft, generalized twinkling, globe lights can clearly illuminate the edges of building or other features. Because the bulbs are heavier they also tend to all point downward, which means the strings can form straight rows of light. This can be a powerful element to make a structure highly visible from a distance.

Because they are brighter, globe lights can also be used to create soft or ambient light outdoors. A number of globe strings can be hung overhead, for example, to create a  “ceiling of light” over a garden or other outdoor area. The result is a generalized soft lighting that goes great with candles on tables and other indirect lighting. It’s easy to anchor these string lights to trellises, fences or other features to create this effect and even just five or six strings parallel to each other will completely transform the area beneath them.

These are just a few of the many great ways you can use string lights to transform your event space. Check out our selection today!