Four cool ways to decorate with string lights
String lights
Industrial chic
A mess of bulb string lights become a stunning focal point in this minimalist room. Tip: For additional lighting, choose simple lamps to avoid a cluttered look.
Source: Sarah Widman via doorsixteen.com
Add dimension
The simplest idea can sometimes have the most striking effect. Just hammer a nail into the wall to hang string lights overtop and voila! an instant and whimsical decorative.
Source: Plaza Interior via hannasroom.blogspot.ca
Fun with lights
Dress up a kid’s room with cheerful, mini paper lantern string lights. Let the wee ones play around with a variety of looks: hang them along the door frame, above a headboard or a window.
Source: Petra Bindel via agentbauer.com
Festive look
Amp up any shindig with a dazzling display of pretty hanging lights. Then keep them up post-party to carry the festive atmosphere in your home all year round.
Source: (Left) Ariel Dearie Flowers; (Right) Petra Bindel via agentbauer.com
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