
12. Pretty string lights make everything better.
String lights can bring a beautiful warmth to anything they’re added to. They come in electric or battery-operated options, so take your pick. Weave them around garlands, wreaths, or furniture – whatever you want for an extra twinkly, romantic mood. Put them in vases, add winter-themed vase fillers for an extra dose of soft lighting, or scatter LED candles throughout the room. Lanterns are gorgeous, too, though they can get expensive and take up space, so proceed with caution!

If you have a specific area in a room that you gather around, then you can highlight that space with string lights and candlelight instead of lamplight or overhead ceiling lights. Group some LED or regular candles on a coffee table, or hang string lights over your favorite seating area for maximum coziness. The ambiance of a candle or warm bulb is so much more intimate and allows for real relaxation and connection so that usual lights may not. If you want to go the extra mile, choose some scented candles to set the tone.