Bring on the Celebratory Charm with These Festive Lighting Ideas

There is no strict day for jolly occasions. It might be right around the corner, which means precious family time, gift-giving, decorations, and festive lights. Set the scene for a magical time, and transform your home into a magical wonderland with some festive lighting.

If you’re a homeowner, you’d know just how much importance lighting holds when it comes to setting the festive mood. The right lighting helps you transform your home from ordinary and dull to bright and cheery. The same goes for the festive seasons as well. So, try out these easy and attractive festive lighting ideas for a bright, happy and jolly decoration.

LED String Lights

Perfect for adding a festive feel, string lights are a clever DIY alternative to installing lighting fixtures. While LED strings give off the same festive vibes, they save on space and budget too. Imagine a beautiful light tree adorning the walls of your living room. Who even needs an actual Christmas tree anymore? Here’s how you can make one.

Items Required:

• A pencil
• Card Board
• Double-sided tape
• LED string lights
• Pins or tape

Method:

• Using the pencil, lightly draw the shape you want on the cardboard.
• Cut along the shape and attach it to the wall you wish to decorate using double-sided tape.
• Plugin your string lights and fix them on the outline using tape or pins.

Time Required: 15 minutes

It’s that simple! Your make-shift light-up cut-out is ready for your guests to see.

Decorative Wreath with Lights

The wreath is a classic element that every homeowner attaches to the front of their door. This year, make your front door the most attractive in your neighbourhood and add on to your festive experience. Read on to find out how to brighten a common green wreath with lights.

Items Required:

• A wreath
• Red or yellow fairy lights
• A nail

Method:

• Wrap the string of lights onto the wreath to create any pattern of your choice.
• Hang the wreath on your door using a nail.

Time Required: 10 minute

That’s about it! Simple yet classy, this one’s a must-try.

Flameless DIY Faux Fire Pit

In India, it is rare to find houses with majestic fireplaces. One reason is that the weather in most cities is such that it makes fire pits useless, which can be disheartening. But what if you could create your own fire pit? Here’s how you can do it.

Items Required:

• A few stones
• A few short sticks
• A string of LED lights

Method:

• Arrange the stones in a circle.
• Arrange the sticks within the circumference of this circle to form a cone.
• Place the LED lights in the middle of the circle of the stones to mimic a fire pit.

Time Required: 10 minutes

This DIY light is one of our favourites. Just give it a try.

Fairy Light Jars

A jar full of light, a jar full of love. Fairy light jars make the most adorably festive upholstery to perch on your shelves. They invoke the true spirit of a merry occasion.

Items Required:

• Mason jars
• Battery operated fairy lights

Method:

• Place the fairy lights inside the mason jars and shut the lids.
• Place the jars as a decorative item on your shelves, coffee table, or any other surface.

Time Required: 5 minutes

Light up Make-Shift Present

Create a make-shift present that can also be used as a splendid decor element to complement your tree. And the best part is, it lights up! Check out how you can set up these DIY lights:

Items Required:

• Pencil
• Cardboard
• A pair of scissors
• Glue
• Translucent wrapping paper of your choice
• Tape
• Fairy lights

Method:

• Use the pencil to draw 12 thin rectangles of the same dimensions.
• Cut them out using a pair of scissors.
• Attach the 12 rectangles with glue to create a box-like structure.
• Place the fairy lights inside this box.
• Cover the box with translucent wrapping paper and secure it with tape.

Time Required: 20 minutes

Thus, you have a light-up present to compliment your bright smile!

Festive Makeover for Everyday Decor

If you’re not a fan of bold festive lighting, this DIY method is for you. Instead of putting up lights on conventional items like trees and wreaths, you can light up your vases, plants, showpieces, and even wall clocks. You can give your existing house decor items a festive makeover! This style of festive lighting is simple, sophisticated, and just what a minimalist needs.

Items Required:

• Fairy lights

Method:

• Put the fairy lights around the objects of your choice.

Time Required: 2 minutes

Yes, it is that simple.

Lanterns

Another simple yet easy trick—lanterns make for the perfect festive lighting decor that is eye-catching but also subtle. If you’re not too big on decoration, perch a couple of lanterns in your balcony or hallway and witness the charm!

Items Required:

• Lanterns

Method:

• Light the lanterns and perch them on different surfaces in your living space.

Time Required: 2 minutes

A magical cause for celebrations can come around anytime, anywhere and at any point during the year; so, be ready to be swamped by all the cheer and fun meetups with your family and friends. The above light decor ideas are enough to get you started. We at HomeLane hope you have many such sudden calls for a toast! Keep shining, always.