String lights aren’t only for Christmas, they can be used throughout your home and outdoors to illuminate any space, and you can rock them to add a layer of light to any room of your home. We’ve prepared some ideas to use string lights in your living room but first here are some advantages of this type of light to inspire you.
What Are String Lights Advantages?
String lights are easy to get and they are very budget-friendly, anyone can buy them or just take those that you usually use for Christmas decor. String lights are a budget-friendly alternative to ambient lights, and they create an effect no worse than that. There are many types and shapes of string lights, so you’ll easily find what you like. String lights are easy to take with you, if you move from place to place or travel. They are also very easy to apply to an interior, you just need a socket or some batteries. String lights create a cozy mood with a holiday feel and they can be integrated into your space in many ways.
String Lights On The Wall
The easiest idea is to hang string lights on the wall as an additional layer of light. It can be a single string or a whole wall of light, it depends on the effect you want. You can accent a sitting zone, a piece of furniture or a gallery wall this way. At night you’ll get a super cozy ambience.
This welcoming space is with string lights and gorgeous wall decor: pendants, photos and a sign.
This light wall is a cool idea for any room, if you love much light and want a holiday mood every time you enter this space.
The wall is styled with lights, art and candles, it's a cool idea to fill in a blank wall.
Accent your gallery wall with string lights to make it seen better, and candles around will create a cozy feel. (via courtneysworld).
The gallery wall looks even bolder and catchier thanks to the potted plants and lights over the artwork.
The white living room is illuminated with a floor lamp, string lights on the trellis and on the wall.
The wall decor is done with ledges that display vases, candles, signs and art, and string lights over it accents the space.
The string lights on the wall can be a nice alternative to usual ambient lights, they are more budget-friendly.
This light wall accents the nook and makes it cozy and welcoming.
Add string lights to the wall, and you won't need any ambient lighting or additional lamps.
This built-in fireplace, pendant lamps and string lights in the corner make the room welcoming.
Go for a whole light wall to fill your space with warmth and create an inviting and mood-raising space.
String Lights On The Window
The good thing about lights on the window is that they will be seen both indoors and outdoors. They can frame the window or can be added to the curtains, it’s up to you, any of these ideas looks very nice in the interior.
If you don't like too much and too bright light, adding some string lights here and there will be a good idea.
Accent sheer curtains with string lights to add an additional layer of light to the space.
Lights over the curtains are an additional source of lights in this cheerful dopamine decor space.
The string lights on the wall make the space cozy, welcoming and lovely.
I love the idea of adding string lights to the window as they will be seen not only indoors but also outdoors.
Hanging string lights on the curtain will add coziness to the space, especially at night, they will create an ambience.
This small nook is illuminated with lights on curtains and a pendant chair is accented with them, too.
String Lights In The Fireplace
String lights are very cool to imitate a fire in the fireplace, they are absolutely safe. All you need to do is to place some firewood in the fireplace and add lights or even add some greenery, on top, too. Lights are much easier to handle than candles, so it’s a nice option.
The welcoming living room is accented with lights on the window and a large glass cube with candles for more coziness.
The mantel is styled with blooms, candles and some string lights on the mirror.
A bit of string lights in the firewood will imitate fire in a beautiful and cool way. (via stylebyemilyhenderson).
Put string lights in the fireplace and around it to imitate light and make the space cozy. (via apartmenttherapy).
This creative arrangement of a copper bucket, firewood and lights contrasts the refined fireplace of marble.
Lights inside a fireplace are a cool way to add coziness to the room and make it more welcoming.
Lights on the firewood add coziness to this dark nook next to the hearth.
Other Ideas
String lights are great for every nook of your living room, you can hang them on the ceiling, on the mirror (it will reflect a lot of light), around the reading corner and on a statement plant to show it to advantage (at Christmas it can be a tree alternative). Choose the idea that inspires you and bring it to life!
The arrangement inside the fireplace includes firewood, greenery and lights and looks natural and cozy.
Style the mantel with wooden beads, lights and jars putting string lights and a candle inside.
This little pendant chair is styled with lights, faux fur and a knotted pillow, it's the main thing in this cozy nook.
If you have some plants in the living room, accent them with string lights.
This gallery wall is composed of open shelves with clocks, artworks, decor and string lights for an accent.
The living room is made cozy and welcoming with a hearth, candles and string lights over the fireplace.
A cozy little nook is done with faux fur pillows, potted plants and candles, tassel garlands and string lights.
This cozy reading corner is done with corner shelves, books and vases, star-shaped lights.
The tall statement plant is accented with lights to make it bolder and better seen.
This welcoming corner is done with a round chair with upholstery, lights and greenery hanging on the strings.
The built-in shelves are accented with lights on them and around. (via hyggeandhome).
The corner shelf is styled with potted plants and artwork, it's accented with string lights on it. (via dijbi).
If you have a mirror, cover it with lights, and the mirror will reflect the light very well. (via thespruce).
Big plants look verynice with string lights on them, and this is a creative way to add light to the space. (via thespruce).