How can I hang string lights indoors?

Sugar
by Sugar

I have a music room with no ceiling light. I am looking for an idea to hang string lights on the ceiling using command strips. I want no holes in the wall. I have some thoughts, but please, inspire me!

  4 answers
  • Zard Pocleeb Zard Pocleeb on Nov 03, 2019

    Your idea of Command Strips is probably the best way to go. Other ways of hanging the lights will damage the drywall.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Nov 03, 2019
    I love the newer Edison type lights that are on a wire. Had you thought about hanging pendant lights using the same method of attaching them? I use Command strips and hooks for everything, so I am sure it can be done.
  • Gk Gk on Nov 03, 2019

    www.prettydesigns.com/20-ways-to-decorate-your-home-with-string-lights

    https://www.lovelyetc.com/make-super-cheap-hanging-light

  • Deb K Deb K on Nov 03, 2019

    Hello Sugar, you can use push pins as they don't leave much of a mark, or

    1. Drawing Pins. Probably the default option for many people, drawing pins (we find that brass drawing pins are often best) can be pushed between the twisted wires that often make up fairy lights, as indicated in the image below. ...
    2. Blu-Tack. ...
    3. Wrapping around household objects. ...
    4. Wire Suckers. ...
    5. Damage-free Adhesive Hooks.