Britney Spears uses string lights to create a bold, enchanting display on her Christmas tree – you can replicate the stunning look for $7

The impact of lighting on interior design is undeniable. The same is true of our Christmas decor. While the focus tends to be on ornaments, figurines, and soft furnishings, lighting can make a huge difference. Britney Spears proves this phenomenon in her living room.

The singer posted a photo of her holiday decor to Instagram, and it's a treasure trove of Christmas light ideas. In the background, Spears's maximalist tree is lit up with two different light colors: both white and blue. She has used clusters of battery-operated lights to create light displays on each of two console tables. Even from a distance, the bold approach to lighting creates a striking, festive ambiance in the popstar's living room.

However, the lights alone don't create the beauty of Spears's Christmas decor; they work together with the other decorative accents in the space. For instance, the blue lights of the tree reflect off a red bow arrangement on the glass coffee table, amplifying the colors of each item. On the console tables, an orchid display and pink rose display bring a natural and grounding impact to the free-standing lights. Around the tree, a white faux fur tree skirt contributes a traditional feel to Spears's tree. A reindeer statue to the right of the tree furthers the classical ambiance of the room.

To recreate Spears's living room Christmas living room decor, start with an established decor scheme and then add lights. As seen in this space, a traditional scheme works well with the trick. Consider integrating lots of red and green, classic Christmas motifs, and glitter. Then, for the tree, layer two colors of lights together.

In Britney's space, the combination of warm from the yellow lights and cool from the blue lights creates a striking effect. You could create a similar ambiance with white and red lights or green and red.

Next, it's time to create the table displays. To minimize cords and maximize shapeability, I recommend a battery-operated light on a malleable wire. Scrunch these lights into various shapes that can be strewn over any un-Christmasified surface. The above fairy lights from Amazon are a great start. These lights can also be scrunched into mason jars for a cute tablescape version of the look.

Britney Spears's Christmas decorations are a reminder of the impacts light can have. Don't be scared to go bold, and your guests with thank you.