A the heatwave continues, these Solar Hot Air Balloon Hanging Light adds a decorative glow
With summer now in full swing, many homeowners are turning their attention to sprucing up their gardens, transforming them into welcoming spaces for relaxing and entertaining during the warmer months. While the longer days mean the sun doesn’t set until after 9pm, outdoor lighting remains an important finishing touch for maintaining a cosy atmosphere once dusk arrives.
Solar-powered lights are a popular option, offering an energy-efficient way to brighten outdoor spaces without the need for mains electricity, batteries or unsightly cables. While festoon lights are ideal for illuminating patios and larger seating areas, those wanting to add a decorative feature can currently pick up a charming solar-powered hanging ornament for just £7.99.
The Solar Hot Air Balloon Hanging Light features six LED balloon-shaped lights suspended at varying heights, creating a striking cascading effect. Designed to emit a warm white glow, the lightweight decoration can be easily hung from a tree branch, pergola or garden hook.
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Its colourful ombre design adds a playful splash of colour, making it an eye-catching focal point for gardens, balconies and outdoor entertaining spaces. The bulbs live up to their name with an adorable decorative basket underneath, recreating the look of a traditional hot air balloon. The bulb itself also features subtle indentations that mirror the classic balloon shape.
While the balloon-inspired lights are charming and decorative, those wanting a more striking garden feature might prefer Argos’ Warm White Starburst Solar Stake Light, priced at £10, which produces a bold starburst effect and switches on automatically at dusk. Also solar powered, it’s another easy, low-maintenance option according to the Manchester Evening News.
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The Solar Hot Air Balloon Hanging Light features six bulbs/
It’s worth bearing in mind that the coloured design of the Solar Hot Air Balloon Hanging Light may diminish its overall brightness compared to clearer, more transparent bulbs. This makes it better suited for creating a gentle, atmospheric glow rather than providing robust, functional lighting.
With this in mind, gardening enthusiasts who prefer something more traditional with clear bulbs might be better off with a set of festoon lights, such as this £34.99 option from Amazon. Spanning 25ft, they’re perfect for lighting up larger areas and encircling a BARBECUE setup.
They would pair particularly well with the Texas Smoker BARBECUE from The Range, which has been discounted from £169.99 to £99.99, creating a practical and stylish outdoor entertaining area.
That said, we can effortlessly envision this suspended light appearing magnificent hanging over a patio furniture collection, such as the Avalon 5 Piece Rattan Sofa Set, which has been reduced by £50, now priced at £349.99 down from £399.99. Comprising two sofas, two ottomans, and a side table, this outdoor furniture collection is modular, allowing it to be reconfigured and arranged to accommodate however many visitors you’re welcoming.
With the World Cup just around the corner, it serves as a brilliant enhancement to any garden for those who enjoy entertaining, as it would be ideal for watching the match outdoors on a projector – like this Sensei Indoor WiFi Projector, £34.99 from £49.99.
Complete it with the brand’s 37L Cooler Bar Table Cooler Side Table (now £69.95 from £79.95), featuring an extendable tabletop and ample capacity able to maintain drinks cold for up to six hours, and you’ve created the perfect garden party arrangement for when the warmer weather returns.
While these products presently lack customer reviews on The Range’s own website, several items have received excellent feedback on TrustPilot. One satisfied shopper left a five-star review reading: “I’ve been shopping around for a corner garden set for a while and thought I’d have to spend nearly two thousand pounds for something decent but couldn’t believe how good this set was for comfort and build quality for under five hundred pounds, it was a no brainer.”
Regarding the brand’s solar lights, one customer commented: “I have tried to get 4 more of theses lovely solar hanging lights since last year. They look fantastic and are an excellent product.”
While the vast majority of purchasers were pleased with their lights, some shoppers knocked off stars for faulty bulbs – including one three-star review, which read: “When I received my solar lights 1 didn’t work and I had to take the re-chargeable battery out and put in one of my own.”
Despite this, another thrilled customer shared their experience with the solar lights, adding: “It was the first time I’ve ordered from the range and in it was easy to do, I ordered some solar balloons and I wasn’t disappointed, they were very vibrant in colour.”