Tips for Using Fairy Lights Around Your Home

Published: 31st Jan 2024

Written by: Amy Brennan

Using Fairy Lights around your home can create a cosy and magical atmosphere all year round; whether you’re warming up winter, or spicing up summer!

String Lights can be used in the home throughout the year, serving to add a touch of warmth and light. These twinkling wonders are incredibly versatile and can be incorporated into various elements of your home decor. To find out more, we have some tips and tricks to help you bring the magic of light into your home…

Fairy Lights for the Bedroom

One of the most popular uses for fairy lights is in the bedroom. These twinkling lights can add a decorative touch to your room, with a hint of light that brings positive vibes and sparkling lights!

Drape fairy lights around a head board, entwining them between the wood or allowing them to fall around the soft, plush fabric. Alternatively, they look amazing when twisted around a curtain pole, or a dressing table mirror.

To be honest, there isn’t a wrong way to decorate your bedroom with fairy lights!

Fairy Lights for the Living Room

Turn the big light on? Absolutely not!

It’s all about mood lighting (and you know, electric is expensive!). Battery lights offer three things; cheaper energy bills, warm, inviting light, and stylish home decoration.

Style your living room with battery powered string lights draped around mirrors. Alternatively, line the skirting boards around your room or doorway for a homely glow you’re sure to love.

Compliment your living room lights with cosy candles and seasonal foliage, bringing natural elements that capture the elegance of the lights, whether you choose white, warm white or even colour!

Lights For, Well…Anywhere!

It’s your house at the end of the day! You can place fairy lights anywhere you see fit, from kitchens, conservatories and even bathrooms. Just make sure to keep away from water to avoid any light themed accidents.

String lights are also great for your garden and outdoor spaces. Just be sure to choose lights that are suitable for outdoor use, with protection from the elements during those cold and rainy spells. Use outdoor lights to illuminate doors, guttering, fences or pergolas, just to name a few!

Incorporating fairy lights into your home decor is a delightful way to add warmth and magic to your living spaces. With a touch of creativity and a sprinkle of twinkling lights, you can transform your home into a haven of enchantment where every room tells a unique, illuminated story. Embrace the magic and let your creativity shine!

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