Light up the sky in your room by installing battery-powered lights that look like a starry night or make faux firefly lamps with a mason jar – the possibilities are endless. Without a doubt, the best items to use to transform a room are fairy lights and a creative spirit.
In the age of social media, any pretty background is an opportunity to share a lovely picture. Create your very own influencer set with the lovely selection of party lights that we have put together. These are not your grandma’s holiday lights so get ready to be amazed by their versatility of use. Take a look at our favorites and let your imagination light the way with the help of our favorite fairy lights.
In the age of social media, any pretty background is an opportunity to share a lovely picture. Create your very own influencer set with the lovely selection of party lights that we have put together. These are not your grandma’s holiday lights so get ready to be amazed by their versatility of use. Take a look at our favorites and let your imagination light the way with the help of our favorite fairy lights.
Twinkle Star LED String Lights
Best fairy lights overall
Create a whole new world with the Twinkle Star LED String Lights. This whimsical fairy light is perfect for creating colorful bright walls in a room or special lighting effects when hung from the ceiling. With eight built-in flashing patterns and widespread lighting, this is one of our top options. Simply plug it into a standard outlet and witness the magic of these fairy lights.
$18 FROM AMAZON $26 FROM WALMART
Create a whole new world with the Twinkle Star LED String Lights. This whimsical fairy light is perfect for creating colorful bright walls in a room or special lighting effects when hung from the ceiling. With eight built-in flashing patterns and widespread lighting, this is one of our top options. Simply plug it into a standard outlet and witness the magic of these fairy lights.
$18 FROM AMAZON $26 FROM WALMART
Govee Battery Operated Fairy Lights
Best fairy lights for parties
Bring your inner party planner out and take your decorations to the next level with the Govee Battery Operated Fairy Lights. This value pack contains 12 amazingly bright, battery-operated string lights with 20 micro-LED beads. Each of these beads provides 360 degrees of shining power. A perfect way to create a cool party vibe that can also be used as individual light sources.
$11 FROM AMAZON $19 FROM WALMART
GDEALER Fairy Lights with Remote Control
Best remote control fairy lights
For advanced applications, the GDEALER Fairy Lights with Remote Control feature heavy-duty construction. Perfect for outdoor use, these lights feature a convenient waterproof battery box and reliable remote-control operation. Make the most of your lights by creating amazing effects, adjusting the brightness to your liking, and using the eight different programmed light moods.
$27 FROM AMAZON $35 FROM WALMART
Refresh your home decor easily and stylishly with our incredible list of fairy lights. These tiny glimmers of brightness pack a punch that will liven any party or outdoor get together. Illuminate your room, backyard or balcony and introduce a whole new vibe to your place.
Bring your inner party planner out and take your decorations to the next level with the Govee Battery Operated Fairy Lights. This value pack contains 12 amazingly bright, battery-operated string lights with 20 micro-LED beads. Each of these beads provides 360 degrees of shining power. A perfect way to create a cool party vibe that can also be used as individual light sources.
$11 FROM AMAZON $19 FROM WALMART
GDEALER Fairy Lights with Remote Control
Best remote control fairy lights
For advanced applications, the GDEALER Fairy Lights with Remote Control feature heavy-duty construction. Perfect for outdoor use, these lights feature a convenient waterproof battery box and reliable remote-control operation. Make the most of your lights by creating amazing effects, adjusting the brightness to your liking, and using the eight different programmed light moods.
$27 FROM AMAZON $35 FROM WALMART
Refresh your home decor easily and stylishly with our incredible list of fairy lights. These tiny glimmers of brightness pack a punch that will liven any party or outdoor get together. Illuminate your room, backyard or balcony and introduce a whole new vibe to your place.
How to light an entryway so guests feel welcome
Guests can immediately form opinions about the rest of your home when they walk into your entryway. It’s their first clue as to whether you’re into minimalist design or modern farmhouse, nautical style or traditional. Do you prefer mirrors or artwork? Wall sconces or pillar candles? No matter your taste, you can make your entryway an inviting and comfortable space that welcomes visitors and makes them feel right at home.
Make a good impression
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and that’s usually formed in about 3 seconds after a person walks into a home. A good rule of thumb to consider if you opt for electric lighting in your foyer is to use warm-color light bulbs such as incandescent or halogen. If you want something high efficiency like LED bulbs make sure to use a 2700K temperature.
Keep in mind that scale is as important as the lighting you choose. For example, is your entryway single story or double story in height? What are the other furnishings in the room? Can you view the outdoors from this space?
Here are a few ways to make your space feel welcoming.
Mirrors
Woman welcoming friends at front door
Courtneyk/Getty Images
Bright spaces are more inviting than dark spaces that make it hard to see where you’re going! One way to bring light to your entryway is through a decorative mirror. Mirrors reflect light making a space feel bigger than it actually is. Depending on the mirror you choose, it can also be a statement piece in your entryway. A mirror in your foyer is also handy for last-minute touch ups before you rush out the door.
$36 FROM AMAZON $36 FROM WALMART
Pendant lights
If your foyer is tall and open, one or several modern pendant lights can be very effective, providing sufficient light while becoming a central focus point. There are also mini pendant lights if your entryway lacks height. These will draw the eye upward, giving the illusion of a taller space. There are so many styles to choose from that this type of light works well in both modern and traditional entryways.
$15 FROM AMAZON $15 FROM WALMART
Sconces
With the right sconces, you can create a warm glow that is inviting for your guests without taking up valuable floor space. These are available in numerous finishes and styles to give your space the vibe you’re trying to achieve. You can also choose from sconces that come with uplighting, downlighting, and multidirectional lighting if you want to highlight a particular object in your entryway. A set of sconces on either side of a mirror can be stunning.
$50 FROM AMAZON
entryway color wall
New Africa/Shutterstock
Floor lamps
This style of lighting might not be the first thing you think of when considering light for your entryway. But floor lamps on either side of a console table are not only functional but can bring symmetry to your furnishings. Floor lamps can also add a stately presence to your room. If you’re into DIY projects, you can make custom lamp shades to make the space truly unique and reflect even more of your personality.
$155 FROM AMAZON $155 FROM WALMART
Table lamps
Besides being cozy and inviting, table lamps can add visual interest to your room. The options are endless for table lamps, but for your foyer we suggest keeping the lamp simple and top it with an interesting shade. These can be used on side tables or shelving. You can also move them around in your space for an immediate refresh. Here again, you can make your own lamp shade or look for one that’s unusual and unexpected.
$24 FROM AMAZON $20 FROM ZORO
Ceiling lights
Chandeliers are one type of ceiling light that is traditional but has never gone out of style. Instead, the fixture has just changed and morphed through the generations. They are definitely not your grandma’s crystal monstrosity anymore! Available in a variety of metals and styles to fit any modern decor, they also can be a showstopper when your guests first enter your home. Of course, there are also countless low-profile ceiling lights if your room isn’t conducive to a chandelier. Flush mount and semi-flush mount fixtures are great choices for attractive ambient lighting. They come in every finish and style you can think of, from formal to rustic to contemporary.
$50 FROM AMAZON $26 FROM WALMART
Lighting for artwork
Track lighting is a good option for highlighting that piece of artwork hanging in your foyer that cost a fortune! Picture lights are also ideal and come in a variety of styles and finishes. Before you purchasing lighting, though, one thing to consider is what type of artwork you have. Different types of lighting are required for oil paintings versus acrylic paintings versus artwork that has been placed behind glass. You may want to check with a framing company or a local art gallery before you decide.
Lighting up your entryway can be as fun and exciting as your style dictates. You can make a grand statement, even if you’re working with a small space. The main thing is to have an area that immediately says to your guests, “Welcome to my home!”
Make a good impression
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and that’s usually formed in about 3 seconds after a person walks into a home. A good rule of thumb to consider if you opt for electric lighting in your foyer is to use warm-color light bulbs such as incandescent or halogen. If you want something high efficiency like LED bulbs make sure to use a 2700K temperature.
Keep in mind that scale is as important as the lighting you choose. For example, is your entryway single story or double story in height? What are the other furnishings in the room? Can you view the outdoors from this space?
Here are a few ways to make your space feel welcoming.
Mirrors
Woman welcoming friends at front door
Courtneyk/Getty Images
Bright spaces are more inviting than dark spaces that make it hard to see where you’re going! One way to bring light to your entryway is through a decorative mirror. Mirrors reflect light making a space feel bigger than it actually is. Depending on the mirror you choose, it can also be a statement piece in your entryway. A mirror in your foyer is also handy for last-minute touch ups before you rush out the door.
$36 FROM AMAZON $36 FROM WALMART
Pendant lights
If your foyer is tall and open, one or several modern pendant lights can be very effective, providing sufficient light while becoming a central focus point. There are also mini pendant lights if your entryway lacks height. These will draw the eye upward, giving the illusion of a taller space. There are so many styles to choose from that this type of light works well in both modern and traditional entryways.
$15 FROM AMAZON $15 FROM WALMART
Sconces
With the right sconces, you can create a warm glow that is inviting for your guests without taking up valuable floor space. These are available in numerous finishes and styles to give your space the vibe you’re trying to achieve. You can also choose from sconces that come with uplighting, downlighting, and multidirectional lighting if you want to highlight a particular object in your entryway. A set of sconces on either side of a mirror can be stunning.
$50 FROM AMAZON
entryway color wall
New Africa/Shutterstock
Floor lamps
This style of lighting might not be the first thing you think of when considering light for your entryway. But floor lamps on either side of a console table are not only functional but can bring symmetry to your furnishings. Floor lamps can also add a stately presence to your room. If you’re into DIY projects, you can make custom lamp shades to make the space truly unique and reflect even more of your personality.
$155 FROM AMAZON $155 FROM WALMART
Table lamps
Besides being cozy and inviting, table lamps can add visual interest to your room. The options are endless for table lamps, but for your foyer we suggest keeping the lamp simple and top it with an interesting shade. These can be used on side tables or shelving. You can also move them around in your space for an immediate refresh. Here again, you can make your own lamp shade or look for one that’s unusual and unexpected.
$24 FROM AMAZON $20 FROM ZORO
Ceiling lights
Chandeliers are one type of ceiling light that is traditional but has never gone out of style. Instead, the fixture has just changed and morphed through the generations. They are definitely not your grandma’s crystal monstrosity anymore! Available in a variety of metals and styles to fit any modern decor, they also can be a showstopper when your guests first enter your home. Of course, there are also countless low-profile ceiling lights if your room isn’t conducive to a chandelier. Flush mount and semi-flush mount fixtures are great choices for attractive ambient lighting. They come in every finish and style you can think of, from formal to rustic to contemporary.
$50 FROM AMAZON $26 FROM WALMART
Lighting for artwork
Track lighting is a good option for highlighting that piece of artwork hanging in your foyer that cost a fortune! Picture lights are also ideal and come in a variety of styles and finishes. Before you purchasing lighting, though, one thing to consider is what type of artwork you have. Different types of lighting are required for oil paintings versus acrylic paintings versus artwork that has been placed behind glass. You may want to check with a framing company or a local art gallery before you decide.
Lighting up your entryway can be as fun and exciting as your style dictates. You can make a grand statement, even if you’re working with a small space. The main thing is to have an area that immediately says to your guests, “Welcome to my home!”