decorative light

Pretty lamp fixture

A decorative light is a light fixture or bulb used primarily for aesthetic effect rather than illumination.

String lights, fairy lights, and novelty lamps fall into this category.

The term often appears in plural: We hung decorative lights on the patio.

Holiday decorations account for much of the market.

Related

twinkle · ambiance · LED strip · lampshade · table lamp · candle · luminous · festive · sparkle · ornamental · pendant · bulb · flickering · dimmer · garland · neon · accent · warm

Categories
Opposites
purpose/function

decorative lighttask light

Focused lamp for activities

reading lamp · work light · desk lamp · task lighting · shop light

utility vs. ornamentation

decorative lightfluorescent tube

Gas-discharge light source

strip light · emergency light · exit sign

visual emphasis

decorative lightrecessed lighting

Illumination installed within surfaces

cove lighting · indirect lighting · flush mount · can light · strip light

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G