How to Hang String Lights Indoors Without Nails

String lights can instantly transform the ambiance of any indoor space, adding a warm and cozy glow.

However, the thought of using nails to hang them may not be appealing, especially if you’re renting or want to avoid damaging your walls (I’m firmly included in this list!).

Fortunately, there are some damage-free (read: nail-free) ways to illuminate your living space with string lights.

Let’s take a look.

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Adhesive Hooks

Adhesive hooks provide a hassle-free way to hang string lights without any damage to your walls. The simplicity of their application, requiring just a clean surface and a firm press, makes them an incredibly convenient option.

These hooks come in various sizes, which dictate how much weight they can support. So, no matter how long (and therefore heavy) your string lights are, they’ll be an adhesive hook for you.

As well, not only do they offer an easy setup, but they also allow for flexibility in adjusting the placement of your lights whenever you need! Most good adhesive hooks use an adhesive that won’t take the paint off with it when you remove it from the wall.

Hanging String Lights with Adhesive Hooks (Step-by-Step)

1. Clean the surface where you plan to attach the hooks to with rubbing alcohol to ensure better adhesion.
2. Attach the adhesive hooks as required along the chosen area.
3. Hang the string lights on the hooks, making sure they are secure.

Command Strips

Next up we have command strips.

Command strips offer a temporary yet elegant solution for hanging string lights indoors, when the goal is to avoid using nails.

I say temporary, but they can be as long-lasting as you need them to be – I rent an apartment and command strips hold all of my artwork and mirrors on the walls, and they’re still going strong after 2 and a half years!

Their effortless application and damage-free removal make them an ideal choice for renters like me, or those who enjoy changing their décor frequently.

Another benefit of doing it this way is that with command strips, you can experiment with different lighting configurations without any commitment to a permanent setup. Don’t like the way you put your lights up? Just detach the strips from the wall and put them up somewhere else!

Hanging String Lights with Command Strips (Step-by-Step)

1. Clean the surface where you plan to attach the command strips to with rubbing alcohol to ensure better adhesion.
2. Attach the back of the command strips as required along the chosen area.
3. Line the wire of the string lights over the top of the command strip backing you just attached to the wall, and then press the top half of the command strip on top, securing the wire in the middle.

Hang from Furniture or Décor

Last but not least we have the age-old option of utilising your current furniture and décor to wrap your string lights around.

This involves draping your string lights over bedposts, curtain rods, or the back of furniture to effortlessly integrate them into your space.

This approach not only eliminates the need for nails, but it also allows you to leverage the room’s existing elements for a cohesive and stylish display, meaning no additional purchases (with maybe the exception of some clips!) to attach your string lights to the walls.

Hanging String Lights with Command Strips (Step-by-Step)

1. Drape the string lights over curtain rods, bedposts, or the back of furniture.
2. Use clips where needed to secure the lights in place.
3. Arrange the lights in any way you choose!

Closing Remarks

Hanging string lights indoors without nails can be easily done. So if you’re not the biggest DIY fan, don’t worry!

Whether you choose adhesive hooks, command strips, hanging them from existing furniture, or a combination of all three, you can enjoy the magical glow of string lights without leaving a single nail mark on your walls.

So, what are you waiting for!

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