Lighted garland looks great draped over a mantle, hung above a headboard, traced around the perimeter of the ceiling, and more – the options are unlimited. Below are some string light ideas from creatives that you can recreate for an added glow in your room or on a patio. With a little effort your boring backyard or bedroom can also be turned into an enchanted space. If you love the ambiance Christmas lights create throughout the holidays and find yourself feeling reluctant to pack them away when the tree comes down, here are some other ways to use string lights throughout the rest of the year.

 

16.  YARN WRAPPED TWINKLE LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Yarn Wrapped Twinkle Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

17. STAR LIGHT STAR BRIGHT LIGHT GARLAND

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Star Garland Christmas Light DIY are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

18. STUNNING VINTAGE MIRROR STRING LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Vintage Mirror Christmas Light are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

19. BLACK WIRED STATEMENT LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Black Wired Statement Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

20.  ORIGAMI LIGHT GARLAND

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Origami Garland Hanging Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

21. PAPER DOILY WREATH LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Paper Doily Wreath Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

22. RATTAN BALL STRING LIGHT DECOR

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Rattan Ball Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

23. COTTON CANDY LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Cotton Candy Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

24. CUP CAKE FLOWER LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Cup Cake Flower Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

25. HULA HOOP STRING LIGHTS CHANDELIER

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Hula Hoop String Lights Chandelier are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

26. DIY AMPERSAND MARQUEE LIGHT

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | DIY Ampersand Marquee Light are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

27. ILLUMINATED CHALKBOARD MOVIE SIGN

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Illuminated Chalkboard Movie Sign are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

28. STARRY BED POST

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Starry Bed Post are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

29. 3-D GEOMETRIC HEXAHEDRON STRING LIGHTS

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | 3-D Geometric Hexahedron String Lights are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/

 

30. WINE BOTTLE LIGHT

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String Light DIY ideas for Cool Home Decor | Wine Bottle Light are Fun for Teens Room, Dorm, Apartment or Home | http://diyprojectsforteens.com/diy-string-light-ideas/