Introduction
Fairy lights are the perfect way to add some festive cheer to your home this year, and are so easy to hang up. Whether you want colorful Christmas fairy lights or standard white and yellow lights, there are endless options which means you can get creative and have fun decorating. This blog post is going to talk you through the best way to hang Christmas fairy lights indoors, so read on to find out more.
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Measure for Lights
Get a tape measure and use it to measure the area that you are planning to hang the fairy lights up in. Write down the measurements so you can refer back to them later if you need to.
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Take Safety Precautions
Before you hang the indoor Christmas lights, test that they are working and are safe. To do this, plug them in and check that they work and there are no problems. For safety, make sure you don’t use a metal ladder when you are hanging your Christmas string lights.
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Choose Your Tools
There are different ways you can hang your indoor string lights, including using sturdy items like nails, or things that won’t leave permanent damage to your walls like adhesive hooks or clips. Decide what will be best depending on where you are hanging your lights.
Prepare to Secure the Lights
When you have decided where you are going to hang your LED Christmas lights, what items you need and how you are going to get the lights up, you can start securing your Christmas lights. Preparing a ladder and having everything to hand makes the hanging process a lot easier and means you can get your lights installed quickly.
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Start With the Ceiling
Starting at the ceiling is the best place when hanging your Christmas string lights, as it means you can work down. After planning where your lights are going to go, place the hooks or nails 2 meters apart and hang the lights up as you go along, with the light plug located nearest to the socket.
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Drape Lights Over Household Objects
Adding indoor Christmas lights to places like railings and bookshelves in your house is a great way to illuminate them and make them look festive and cozy this Christmas period. Simply plug the lights in near a power source and wrap the lights around whatever furniture you want. Combine them with other Christmas decorations to make your space look fully festive.
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Shine Your Lights All Season Long
LED Christmas lights look great and when the night’s draw out even longer, you have lots of time to show them off and enjoy them. If you are out of the house quite a lot, why not try adding timers or smart plugs onto your Christmas fairy lights so that they can be shining brightly even when you are not home. Don’t forget to be mindful about being energy efficient and the cost of electricity, and make sure all lights are off during the night.
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Conclusion
If you have been inspired to light up your home with indoor Christmas lights this year, check out Ollny’s wide selection of string lights and use them to transform your spaces into cozy and festive areas that you can share with friends and family this festive period. You are certain to find lights that suit your style and taste from our vast collection, so check them out and have fun getting creative.
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