Your bedroom might feel a little more magical just by adding some string lights. They're seriously great for creating a warm, inviting vibe on a budget. These 24 ideas will show you smart ways to hang them, whether that's around a mirror or above your bed. You're sure to get some ideas for how to make your own room feel unique.
Drape String Lights Over Sheer Curtains For a Soft Glow
Drape delicate string lights over your sheer white curtains. You'll get a dreamy, diffused light that softens the space.
String Lights Create a Canopy Above the Bed
If you want to mimic a starry night or a whimsical canopy, drape string lights across the ceiling above your bed. Weave them through sheer fabric for a magical glow.
Form a Geometric Sculpture Above Your Bed
Above your bed, arrange string lights into a large, geometric triangle shape. The interconnected lines form a wall art piece with a warm, ambient glow.
Weave Lights Around a Tapestry for a Bohemian Vibe
Hang a patterned textile on your wall, weaving delicate string lights around it to soften the room's overall look and make the wall art pop. It adds texture and a warm glow.
String Lights Add a Gentle Arc Above the Bed
Drape a string of large bulb lights in a gentle curve across the wall above your bed. This will create a soft, ambient glow.
Frame Your Window With Lights for Cozy Ambiance
Drape small, warm-toned fairy lights around your window frame. Their delicate glow will soften the light.
Outline Artwork and Shelves for a Gallery Wall Effect
Delicate string lights can outline your favorite prints and photos. These lights draw attention to a collection of framed art and small shelves, with a warm glow.
Drape Lights Down Sheer Fabric Pillars
Hang sheer fabric from the ceiling with a hoop, weaving warm-toned string lights down its length.
Weave Lights Through a Plush Throw for Cozy Ambiance
The soft, faux fur throw woven with small, warm-toned string lights brings gentle illumination and an extra layer of cozy texture to your bed, setting the scene for relaxing evenings.
String Lights Display Your Favorite Photos On The Wall
Strings of small, warm-toned lights can be draped across your wall in wavy lines. Attach your favorite photos with mini clothespins to create a personalized gallery wall. It's a useful setup that doubles as ambient lighting, casting a cozy glow.
Tuck Lights Underneath a Chunky Knit Throw
Weave small, warm-toned string lights underneath a thick, chunky knit throw on your bed. It's a warm detail.
Frame Your Mirror for a Cozy Glow
If you want to add a soft, welcoming ambiance, wrap a string of warm white lights around the frame of a full-length mirror. Its gentle illumination will reflect beautifully.
Wooden Ladder Display for Orb String Lights
Against a wall, lean a rustic wooden ladder. Wrap a strand of globe-shaped lights around its rungs.
Sheer Fabric Canopy With Cascading String Lights
If you want a canopy over your bed, drape sheer white fabric from the ceiling. Then, weave strands of small, warm-toned string lights through the fabric, letting them cascade down the sides.
Sheer Canopy With Twinkling Lights Creates a Dreamy Atmosphere
Drape lightweight, sheer fabric over your bed frame to create a canopy. Then, weave small, warm-toned string lights throughout the fabric for a magical glow.
Drape Lights Across a Bed Canopy for a Magical Glow
If you want to create a whimsical atmosphere, drape strings of small, warm-toned lights across the top of a sheer bed canopy. Their delicate glow filters through the fabric, casting a soft light.
String Lights Hung Across a Four-Poster Bed Frame
If you want a canopy effect, drape a strand of small, clear bulb string lights across the top of your four-poster bed frame. This adds a soft glow and highlights the bed's architectural lines.
Drape Lights Behind Textured Curtains for a Soft Glow
Sheer, textured curtains can have string lights hung behind them. The delicate lights will shine through the fabric, casting a warm, diffused glow.
Outline a House Shape Above Your Bed
You can trace a house silhouette on a boldly colored wall directly over your bed using strands of small bulbs. This playful outline is formed with understated, dark-wired illuminators.
Outline Artwork for a Cozy Focal Point
For a cozy display, encircle the edge of a piece of framed artwork or a decorative sign with a single chain of amber-colored bulbs. This highlights your selected wall decoration, drawing the eye and providing a gentle, welcoming illumination around the border.
Spell Out a Word Above Your Bed With Wire Lights
Thin wire string lights can be shaped into a word or phrase, like "Dreamer," above your headboard. These warm white lights are visible against a neutral wall.
Drape Lights Across Rustic Wooden Beams
On a sloped ceiling, stretch strands of bulbs over exposed wooden beams. These unadorned, amber-colored bulbs impart a welcoming glow, drawing attention to the room's structural elements.
Repurposed Doors Create A Unique Headboard
Old doors can form a headboard alternative behind your bed. The setup features two pale blue doors and one white door.
Cascading String Lights Create a Soft, Diffused Glow
From your ceiling or beams, hang strands of fairy lights vertically. These multiple strings will form a curtain of soft, diffused light.
