What is the most attractive design element in a room? In most homes, that element is very simple; it’s light. Natural and artificial light can dress up drab spaces and make more parts of your home feel usable. Unfortunately, natural light and cash are two things are in short supply in most homes. But if you’re short on these two items and still want to change the look of your home, consider decorating with LED rope lights.

These easy to install lighting fixtures are quite affordable and don’t use much in the way of energy. Believe it or not, there are dozens of uses for a string of white rope lights, no matter how big or small your home is.

One popular use of red rope lights is to illuminate dark corners of a basement. This cost effective lighting technique can be installed with just a hammer and nails and makes dank basements feel a lot safer. In an upstairs area, these pieces can be used to back light a home entertainment center and make the space feel a lot larger.

Home remodels don’t have to be elaborate or expensive to look great. A few dollar worth of lighting is all most people need.