This post will show you how to hang Christmas lights in your room, plus some super cute Christmas lights in room ideas, perfect for dorms or apartments.

Whether you’re a first-year or a seasoned upperclassman, you’ve undoubtedly seen plenty of other people’s dorm decor, and have mentally bookmarked a few good ideas to remember for your room next year.

But what if you want to take your room to the next level, quickly and easily? Maybe even add a cozy holiday feel? Today’s post will help you do that. It’s all about hanging Christmas lights in your room for maximum coziness.

Photo walls, which we wrote about recently, are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to decorating ideas. In this article, I’ll do a quick breakdown on dorm room lighting, specifically how to hang Christmas lights in your room for those cozy vibes.

Related reading: Our All-Time Favorite Christmas Dorm Decor Ideas

Without further ado, let’s get started!

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This is a classic way to deck out your room with string lights — it’s so pretty and allows you to add your favorite photos. We also love the idea of using these same lights to spell out words, as seen here.

Use them to illuminate your mirror, as seen below:

Recreate this look:

This has fairy tale vibes and we are here for it! It will make getting ready that much easier, too — you gotta have that good lighting.

Related reading: 16 Cute Room Ideas That’ll Make Your Space Instagram-Worthy

Hang them where the wall and the ceiling intersect.

Recreate this look:

You’ll get a pretty ring of light around your ceiling — I love how the photo above uses blue for this effect.

Or string them across your actual ceiling.

Recreate this look:

Note: Some dorms are going to tell you you can’t do this, as even if they’re LED they can be considered a fire hazard if your dorm is old school. Check if it’s OK first!