Popsugar Living Christmas DIY Christmas Light Ideas For Year-Round Decorating 30 Unique Ways to Decorate With Christmas Lights 23 November 2019 by Tara Block Image Source: Getty / svetikd Christmas lights are a staple when it comes to holiday decor. Whether hung on the house, strung up in your room, or wrapped around the tree, these lights bring a warm and cosy feeling into any home. However, there are many alternative ways to decorate with Christmas lights both in and out of the holiday season. We've got 31 unique ways you can use Christmas lights to spice up your home even after the first of the year! — Additional reporting by Hilary White 1 Ramp Up Home Decor A post shared by Olivia Richards (@oliviarichardsphoto) on Nov 9, 2015 at 2:38pm PST Deck out your home by stringing twinkle lights on focal pieces to make your everyday decorations more festive! 1 / 30 2 Make a Cozy Corner View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ana Pierce Peterson (@indigostudioanddesign) on Nov 5, 2019 at 5:05pm PST Lights hung in a reading nook make it all the more cosy. 2 / 30 3 Light Up the Outdoors View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonnenglas ® (@sonnenglas) on Nov 3, 2019 at 9:20am PST Your backyard will be even more inviting with the addition of twinkle lights. 3 / 30 4 Create a Fairy Light Globe A post shared by Glam Event Stylist (@glameventstylist) on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:54am PST This DIY fairy light globe is the perfect decoration for any party — holiday related or beyond! 4 / 30 5 Light Up Bannister Garland View this post on Instagram A post shared by ERIN (@mytexashouse) on Nov 3, 2019 at 6:07pm PST String lights along with your green garland to highlight the staircase. 5 / 30 6 Include Lights In a Framed Card Display A post shared by The Willow Park Workshop (@the_willow_park_workshop) on Dec 21, 2016 at 11:10am PST Illuminate Christmas cards in this framed card display. 6 / 30 7 DIY a Lighted Bedroom Canopy A post shared by Jaki Portolese (@jakfruit) on Jan 17, 2017 at 9:07pm PST Give your bedroom a romantic vibe with this pretty light-up canopy. 7 / 30 8 Put Lights in a Bowl View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minni Korpinen (@minni.dreams) on Nov 6, 2019 at 10:18am PST Make a display even more festive with string lights. 8 / 30 9 Try Dressing Your Windows With Lights View this post on Instagram A post shared by Helena (@mylittleredhouse) on Nov 4, 2019 at 11:57am PST Hang lights vertically in your windows for an indoor and outdoor glow. 9 / 30 10 Add Lights to a Chandelier A post shared by Laura L. (@lauraavenue) on Jun 27, 2015 at 3:19pm PDT A strand of Christmas lights makes this DIY chandelier more of a moment. 10 / 30 11 Try Twinkle Lights at Home View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonnenglas ® (@sonnenglas) on Nov 5, 2019 at 10:00am PST Place twinkles lights anywhere in your home for instant warmth. 11 / 30 12 Make a Light Frame View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Amacker (@jenniferamacker) on Dec 2, 2017 at 5:40pm PST Highlight your favourite piece of art with a frame made of lights. 12 / 30 13 Light Up a Tree View this post on Instagram A post shared by 💙Bluestones17💙Zoe💙 (@bluestones17) on Nov 6, 2019 at 6:56am PST Why should Christmas trees get all the lights? 13 / 30 14 Fill a Glass Vessel With Lights View this post on Instagram A post shared by QJ (@queenboey) on Nov 6, 2019 at 6:35am PST Use different coloured lights in glass vessels for an easy accent. 14 / 30 15 Create a Sparkling Headboard View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Cottage at White Bear (@thecottageatwhitebear) on Nov 5, 2019 at 3:59pm PST Add lights to your headboard for a warm bedtime glow. 15 / 30 16 Make a Light Tree A post shared by Lenn Gueyger (@e_le_na_duh) on Dec 11, 2016 at 10:34pm PST This DIY light tree would be an excellent focus piece in any room. 16 / 30 17 Hang Strings of Vertical Lights View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marion Dvl (@travel_next_door) on Nov 6, 2019 at 11:11am PST Make a statement by hanging strings of lights vertically on your walls. 17 / 30 18 Photo Display A post shared by ☁Katelyn☁ (@craftydiys_kh) on Mar 11, 2017 at 8:35pm PST Create a pretty photo display for an adorable decoration both during the day and at night. 18 / 30 19 DIY a Christmas Shadow Box A post shared by dalton Hildebrand (@daltodity) on Dec 20, 2016 at 12:56pm PST An easy-to-create Christmas shadow box is even better with lights. 19 / 30 20 Light Up an Entryway View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tanya Preece (@tanyapreece) on Nov 6, 2019 at 9:11am PST Throw a string of lights on your entryway hooks for a sweet effect. 20 / 30 21 Illuminate a Hallway View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chelsea | Vintage Etsy Shop (@creatingcottersbay) on Dec 7, 2017 at 5:20pm PST Any shelf will pop with the addition of a string of lights. 21 / 30 22 Add Lights to a Room Divider A post shared by Do It Yourself (DIY) (@repostingdiys) on Nov 15, 2016 at 2:09pm PST Have fun with this easy DIY project to create a beautiful branch light room divider that will illuminate your space all year long. 22 / 30 23 Wrap Up Objects View this post on Instagram A post shared by Camcor Inc (@camcorinc) on Nov 4, 2019 at 9:24am PST A wheel gets new life with a string of lights wrapped around. 23 / 30 24 DIY a Heart Frame With Lights A post shared by P O S T A L P I X (@postalpix) on Feb 4, 2014 at 10:00am PST Create this gorgeous heart frame using only Christmas lights and personal photos. 24 / 30 25 Add Lights to Mantle Garland View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Christmas Feels (@thechristmasfeels) on Nov 6, 2019 at 8:15am PST Your mantle garland is just begging for brightness. 25 / 30 26 Wine-Bottle Accent Lights A post shared by Firefly Wine Lights | {Wendy} (@fireflywinelights) on Apr 18, 2017 at 5:38pm PDT Create wine-bottle accent lights for a festive table centrepiece. 26 / 30 27 Make a Wreath of Lights View this post on Instagram A post shared by HEYSTAR (@heystarlights) on Mar 12, 2019 at 8:45pm PDT Why not make the entire wreath out of lights? 27 / 30 28 DIY Festive Burlap Garland A post shared by Christine White (@cozyvintagenest) on Dec 24, 2016 at 8:47am PST Create a beautiful DIY burlap garland by sewing a strand of Christmas lights into a large piece of burlap, or simply tie them on with string or ribbons. 28 / 30 29 Drape Lights Above Your Mantle View this post on Instagram A post shared by SDP Home (@sdphome) on Nov 6, 2019 at 10:22am PST Your mantle will shine with strings of draped lights. 29 / 30 30 DIY Lanterns With Lights A post shared by Melody | Interiors🇬🇧 (@melody.remi) on Sep 11, 2017 at 6:31am PDT These light-filled lanterns are the easiest DIY decor hack. 30 / 30 ChristmasFestive DecorChristmas DecorationsHoliday DecorDIYHolidayHoliday LivingDecorating TipsDecor Inspiration