“I have tried to get 4 more of theses lovely solar hanging lights since last year. They look fantastic and are an excellent product.”
With summer finally here, many people are giving their gardens a seasonal refresh, creating inviting spaces to enjoy with friends during the warmer evenings. Although the sun now sets after 9pm, outdoor lighting is still essential for keeping the atmosphere cosy once daylight begins to fade.
Solar-powered lights are a practical choice as they run entirely on sunlight, eliminating the need for mains electricity, batteries or trailing wires. While festoon lights work well for illuminating larger areas, those looking to add a decorative touch can pick up a charming hanging ornament featuring six bulbs, currently reduced to £5.99.
The Solar Hot Air Balloon Hanging Light features six LED balloons suspended at different heights to create an eye-catching wave effect. Emitting a warm white glow, the lightweight design can be hung from a tree or hook, while its colourful ombre shades add character and a vibrant focal point to any outdoor space.
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 and is currently on sale.
It’s worth noting that the tinted design of the Solar Hot Air Balloon Hanging Light may reduce its overall brightness compared with clearer, more transparent bulbs. This makes it better suited to creating a soft, atmospheric glow rather than providing strong, functional lighting.
With this in mind, garden lovers who prefer something more traditional with clear bulbs may be better suited to a set of festoon lights, such as this £34.99 option from Amazon. Stretching 25ft, they’re ideal for illuminating larger spaces and surrounding a BBQ setup.
They would pair particularly well with the Texas Smoker BBQ from The Range, which has been reduced from £169.99 to £99.99, creating a practical and stylish outdoor entertaining area.
That said, we can easily picture this hanging light looking stunning suspended above a garden furniture set, such as the Avalon 5 Piece Rattan Sofa Set, which has been slashed by £50, now available for £349.99 down from £399.99. Made up of two sofas, two ottomans, and a side table, this outdoor furniture set is modular, meaning it can be rearranged and configured to suit however many guests you’re entertaining.
With the World Cup just around the corner, it makes for a fantastic addition to any garden for those who love hosting, as it would be perfect for catching the match outside on a projector – like this Sensei Indoor WiFi Projector, £34.99 from £49.99.
Round it off with the brand’s 37L Cooler Bar Table Cooler Side Table (now £69.95 from £79.95), complete with an extendable tabletop and generous capacity capable of keeping drinks chilled for up to six hours, and you’ve got the ultimate garden party setup for when the warm weather makes its return.
While these products currently lack customer reviews on The Range’s own website, several items have attracted glowing feedback on TrustPilot. One delighted 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 majority of buyers were satisfied with their lights, some shoppers docked stars for defective 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.”
Nevertheless, another delighted customer shared their thoughts on 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.”
