Indoor Christmas Light Ideas & Tips

Well, duh, putting fairy lights in the living room isn’t exactly revolutionary! But hear us out. We just might have some tips up our sleeves that you haven’t heard before.

Of course, there are the failsafe focal points, like Christmas tree lights or draping lights along the mantlepiece. They’re classics for a reason. But we need to make sure we’re exploring every possibility.

How about Christmas window lights? Framing your living room window with string lights or using curtain lights to create a glowing cascade, can really amp up your festive style. This is great for both the interior and exterior aesthetic, a 2-in-1 win!

One mistake people make when considering where to hang Christmas lights, is neglecting the place that needs to be the cosiest – the bedroom.

Create a seasonal sanctuary by draping or hanging fairy lights on your headboard, or even across a feature wall. That’s where those curtain lights come in handy again, for the ideal cosy Boho aesthetic.

Don’t forget the strongest weapon in your lighting arsenal though, the trusty table lamp. It’s great to layer up your lighting for the dreamiest seasonal sleep space. For extra cosy points, think dimmable lights to set the mood.

Renting? No problem. You don’t have to drill any holes; you can use temporary adhesive hooks for hassle-free put up and take down.

Now, let’s talk about dining room lights. Create a spread that’s a feast for your eyes as well as your bellies. Weave in some soft twinkly lights and LED candles when styling your table centrepiece.

If access to power is an issue, then battery operated string lights are your friend. The freedom you get with battery fairy lights is ideal for table décor.

Adding a subtle yet impactful twinkling glow to garlands and wreaths is sure to set the perfect tinsel tone. Then, you can also layer up with Christmas candles for the finishing touch. 

There’s a direct correlation between glow and mood. More glow = better mood. It’s science, trust us.

When you plan your indoor Christmas lights, take a step back. Look at your whole space to see all the mood-boosting possibilities.

You’ve got your classic locations, but how about shelves? Rechargeable lights work well in hard-to-reach or hard-to-power places. Don’t forget you’ve also got those handy battery lights for that, too.

We did promise we’d get to this, and we know it’s the content you’re really here for. So, let’s get to it. Here are our top tips for the best ways to hang fairy lights: 

 ✨ Utilise any existing wall hangings and hooks – a no-brainer but worth mentioning

 ✨ Use adhesive fixings to avoid damaging walls. They're great for temporary displays you want to remove after the festivities (the misery!)

 ✨ Suction cup hooks - great to attach lights to a window

 ✨ Thumb tacks or drawing pins – give you the strength and support of nails, but without the impact on your walls

In short, there's an international code system. It was created to avoid confusion about how waterproof lighting is. It stands for International Protection Marking (some websites refer to IP as Ingress Protection, it's the same thing).

Your lights will need at least an IP44 rating to be used outdoors and the higher the number, the stronger the protection. For a more detailed explanation, check out our handy blog.

Absolutely! Just make sure not to try this the other way around though, as indoor lights must stay cosy, warm, and dry inside.

Even if you live in a bijou bedsit, your space deserves to sparkle. Your plug sockets will probably need to be reserved for essentials, like the TV and kettle, so battery lights will help you here. You can get short strings of lights too, which will be ideal for homes on the Hobbit side.

Tradition states that we should take down our Christmas lights and decorations on the 12th day of Christmas. But, honestly, it’s totally your choice. We say be a rebel and keep them up all year. The show must glow on!