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They're perfect for combating any post-Christmas decor depression.
There's something about taking down Christmas trees and holiday lights that can make our homes feel so sad in January. I know I'm not the only one who feels this way, as I recently saw TikTok creator @modernmomguide_ post about this exact sentiment. As an anti-big light design editor, I love keeping that soft, warm glow year-round, so I had to take action once my holiday decor was all boxed up in storage.
Below, you'll find eight ways to keep your lighting twinkling long after Christmas songs are off the radio. The key, of course, is in warm lighting. The soft-cozy feeling we associate with Christmas lights is usually due to lights with a color temperature below 3000K. Keep that in mind as you shop, whether you go for a new lamp or a set of LED strip lights. (Don't worry—I'll tell you how to make them look cute.)
I made sure to include other editor favorites, too. Senior Commerce Editor Marina Liao uses a pair of LED taper candles with a realistic flickering flame. They keep the magic going long past Christmas, and they're chic enough for a wedding reception. Go forth, dear reader, and keep that glow alive in your home. You deserve it.
Best DealPaper lanterns are one of the easiest ways to create that diffused light throughout your space, courtesy of the slightly off-white material that makes up the shade. This pendant softens your space, and it's super affordable.
If you want that twinkling feeling outdoors, but string lights are a bit too unwieldy, a few well-placed lanterns give the same effect. Whether they're flanking a walkway or illuminating a table, they add a faint glow that will keep you feeling cozy.
It can be hard to make strip lights look anything other than dorm room decor, but I have a hack for you. I put this strip along the back of my TV. They're only exposed to the wall, and when I turn it on, it looks backlit, like a solar eclipse.
Liao can personally attest to the warm feeling these LED tapers give her. She keeps them up on her mantel year-round, and they have a Disney magic in the flickering flame.
Don't underestimate the power of a glass vessel to radiate warmth throughout your home. I have a tall purple vase in my bedroom, and when I place a few of these pre-lit twigs inside it, it creates a purple-and-yellow glow that puts me at ease.
Designers love leaning into biophilic features to create a sense of "room serenity." These willow vines are lined with over 100 warm LEDs, creating an enchanted forest look. It's perfect for framing a bedroom wall or an interior archway.
If you come from a multicolored Christmas tree family, the rainbow lights coming from this mosaic lamp will keep that joy going. The look reminds us of a Tiffany stained-glass lamp, and the light coming from each colorful globe cascades through the twisted frame.
Designer Brigitte Romanek's design echoes the vintage IKEA lamp that started this trend, so if you're pining after that fixture, this is a close alternative. The linen shades diffuse the light, but the slightly off-center stack makes it a show-stopping addition.
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