Beautiful Christmas Magazine 2017 | Page 11

ILLUMINATIONS: Tree lights Sparkle with strings Forget the frustration of filament bulbs and switch to the latest LEDs. The only dilemma is which great effect to choose? BE S T BUY Twinkle LEDs For great value, you can't beat traditional twinkle lights. Weave them around your tree for subtle, evenly spaced illumination. And because the twinkle comes from super energy-saving LEDs, you can afford to experiment with different looks. 240 LEDs, 19.1m with timer £19.99 480 LEDs, 38.5m with timer £29.99 Compact LEDs A more intense illumination is easy to achieve with strings of compact LEDs. The secret is in the spacing. With just a couple of cm between each diode, you'll enjoy around three times the sparkle you get from standard twinkle lights. 1,000 LEDs (22.5m) with timer £44.99 1,500 LEDs (34m) with timer £59.99 Cluster LEDs Cluster lights are even more densely packed with LEDs to give a luxurious, full appearance that achieves maximum coverage with the minimum cable on show. Wound around your Christmas tree, they will create an attractive ‘garland’ effect. 768 LEDs (6m) with timer £49.99 1,120 LEDs (10m) with timer £69.99 -11-