The brighter months are here and so is the warmer weather - hopefully - which will see more people using their outdoor spaces to lie back and relax, host BBQs or have a family night. Making a garden look and feel cosy is important for many people, and key to this is a great lighting system that means the family doesn't have to retreat indoors once the sun goes down.

With money, energy and the environment in mind, more shoppers are investing in solar powered lights. However finding the perfect set that keeps the garden looking aesthetically pleasing can be difficult. Shoppers may be in luck now, though, as they can grab the ExtraStar LED Solar String Lights for £18.67 down from £40 from Debenhams. 

These lights are said to elevate outdoor decor as they feature 10 G40 bulbs suspended along a 7.5-meter string, and emit a warm 2700K glow. They can be used for a number of outdoor spaces from patios to gazebos and are powered completely by solar energy, making them extra cost effective and eliminating the need to use mains electricity.

Shoppers don’t need to worry about the temperamental UK weather, either, as these lights are built to withstand any elements and are weather-resistant, ensuring long-lasting performance. They are also easy to install as shoppers simply have to hang them in their preferred location and let the sun recharge them during the day.

For some alternative buys, shoppers could also try the Habitat 20 Warm White Festoon Solar Lights for £15 from Argos which are also solar powered, have an on and off switch, have seven hours run time if fully charged, and emit a warm white light. If ground lights are more what shoppers desire the GIGALUMI Solar Lights come in a pack of 12 and are priced at £15.14 on Amazon. 

Shoppers have rated the Debenhams choice highly with one shopper saying: “Solar lights that work brilliantly. Bright enough and seem to be of real quality. Early days but impressive so far.”

Another said: “Great lights got on my garage lights up the garden look great. Good quality and very sturdy would definitely be re-purchased.”

“Well worth the money. Highly recommended. Looks really great in the garden at night. A must buy,” said another buyer. 

Others shared their mixed reviews on Debenhams as a brand on Trustpilot, as one shopper said: “Debenhams have wonderful products, however it is impossible to speak to a customer service agent online.”

Another said: “I received my refund but I did have to chase it.”

Despite this, the ExtraStar LED Solar String Lights seem like a great quality, solid choice for shoppers this summer.