Sometimes simple is best: here are five examples of interiors made holiday-ready with a couple of strands of lights, nothing more.

Above: A simple hallway draped with a strand of lights; via VT Wonen.

Above: A sting of lights strung along a rafter adds a holiday note to an austere cabin interior; photo via Like Logs.

Above: A strand of oversized globe lights; image via Decouvrir Design.

Above: A vintage bottle drying rack looks festive when draped in fairy lights; image via Esprit Champetre.

Above: A whitewashed bedroom lit with string lights; image via House to Home.