Our Favorite Christmas Lights to Buy Right Now

'Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer, and few décor items enhance this festive time of year more than sparkling string lights. "Christmas lights are a versatile way to get festive during the holiday season," says Ashley Moore, the founder and principal designer at Moore House Interiors. "The decorating possibilities are endless with both indoor and outdoor lights—you can go all out, keep it simple, use colorful or classic white lights, keep them on the tree, or use them throughout your home. Not to mention, they're the perfect budget-friendly option."

Along with brightening up your Christmas tree, stairway rails, and fireplace mantel, string lights can bring some holiday spirit to your home's exterior, too. "Consider using them around your front porch, along your front doorway, or wrapped in a wreath on an exterior window to create a dazzling winter scene outside your home," Moore advises. "They're a festive way to greet guests while providing ambient outdoor lighting."

Of course, with all the twinkling Christmas tree lights available on the market, picking the style best suited for your holiday décor scheme can be tricky—but there is one place to start, says Moore. "Many string lights can be used both indoors and outdoors, but if you're only planning to decorate the exterior of your home, take the time to look for durable, outdoor-specific options," she notes. "However, when it comes to selecting the right color or style of lights for your home, the sky is the limit—feel free to choose whichever ones speak to you and your unique aesthetic." Looking for some stylish Christmas lights to dress up the interior and exterior of your home this season? Read on for several of our favorite options.