8 Best Indoor Christmas Lights 2022: Shop Our Top Picks

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Light it up!

When you think about Christmas lights, images of tall ladders and someone slipping and sliding across the roof often come to mind. Today, get those thoughts out of your head because we're focusing on the creative ways you can set up the perfect indoor Christmas lights at home. The essential piece of decor has the power to spread holiday cheer instantly and with this guide, you'll learn that there are more ways to style lights than simply draping them around your tree.

There are smart lights that can be controlled from your phone, another that comes in garland form, and the list goes on. No matter which item you choose, these bright strings of light are ready to bring festive warmth and coziness to your celebratory setup. Start scrolling, get inspired, and plan to have a lighting extravaganza indoors this year. While your neighbors may not be able to catch everything that's happening, the friends and family you invite over will certainly appreciate your display.

You need Christmas lighting you won't run out of once you begin draping it around your tree (whether it's artificial or real). This first pick covers a whopping 33 feet with each set. For those with smaller fir, feel free to spread out the lights around a banister or perhaps the ceiling.

"Very happy with the brightness of these lights," shared a five-star review in a comment. "And the different modes are great!"

If classic white lights are not your style, then go with this set of multi-color string lights. It will add a playful look to your decor that's sure to stand out.

"I've had these lights for a couple of months, and have kept them hung and lit since Christmas," noted a five-star review. "They still shine bright and not one light has gone out yet."

Set the mood for your next Christmas party with these Smart String Lights. Hang them around your ceiling trim and simply program a lighting experience all from your phone. You can even coordinate the lights to your favorite Christmas carol.

"Some of the cool features are controlling the brightness, a timer, as well as being able to set the lights to music," explained a reviewer.

It can be difficult to find indoor Christmas lighting that doesn't have a yellow or blue undertone. To get closer to a true white hue, opt for clear bulbs. Wrap the white cable around your garland to run down the stairwell or attach it to your fireplace mantel for an extra whimsical touch.

Or buy an easy-to-use light-up garland. Make a stunning centerpiece out of it by placing it down the center of your dining table and mixing in some tall candle holders.

Go big with oversized lights. String them along the ceiling in a zig-zag formation and wow your guests in every way.

"Love the spool because it is so much easier to put up and take down The LED lights," shared a five-star review. They're colorful and bright."

Use these string lights to create a winter wonderland against a blank wall or have them float from the ceiling like a room divider. Or go all out with a curtain of snowball lights for the most unforgettable lighting experience ever.

This pinecone garland can go anywhere because it's entirely battery-operated. String it around your bar cart or use it as a focal point for a holiday charcuterie board.

LED lights are ideal because they're normally waterproof, shatterproof, and can last for up to seven years if you're just using them during the holiday season.

The classic color that everyone gravitates toward during the holiday season is warm white. It never goes out of style and as soon as it starts popping up everywhere, it'll begin to feel a lot like Christmas.

Not only did House Beautiful's contributing Assistant Shopping Editor Angela Belt provide the absolute best options for indoor Christmas lights, but she also gave styling tips that will hopefully enlighten you to do something different with your lighting setup this year.

Angela Belt is the contributing Assistant Shopping Editor at House Beautiful. She's also an interior designer and is the host of her own podcast, The Mood Board. When it comes to design, she's an esteemed expert with some of her work also appearing in HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, The Washington Post, and more.

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