Top 10 Ways To Use Christmas Lights All Year Long

This is the season, but as soon as the winter and holidays wrap up, people start taking down their holiday lights. These lights add such an ambiance and charm to any street, and it’s a shame that they’re bundled up as soon as the cold weather goes away. Luckily, we found a few hacks for you to decorate with your string lights the whole year.

1. Put them in mason jars

If you have copper wired fairy lights, you can place them inside mason jars and make them look like lanterns. They add a touch of magic wherever they sit. Plus they’re portable, flame-fee and lightweight, so you can put them anywhere you’d like some dim lighting and added decor, from your kitchen island to your entry pathway.

2. Frame your headboard

Make your bedroom more romantic by framing your headboard (or the wall that your headboard is on) and get a statement-making result. It has a feminine effect that can be made more gender-neutral with certain colors, and opting for smaller bulbs. Consider using a unique color of lights to match other aspects of your bedroom.

3. Light your patio

If you have a backyard or patio, consider setting the mood with some Christmas string lights. Even if you don’t have a backyard, you can string these lights along a balcony or fire escape to enhance your outdoor decor. Plus, it acts as a means of practical illumination.

4. Show off the mantel

If you have a mantel, you can line it with Christmas lights, or place it in a unique pattern. It adds an extra source of light that draws eyes to the mantel and lets it act as a centerpiece. If you add decor like a wall mural or candles, it’ll enhance the effect even more. If your fireplace is flameless, you can wrap small logs in lights, weaving the string around to create a one-of-a-kind faux fireplace.