Five silly string lights to add some fun to a room

A set of novelty string lights can add a sweet element to a room and, as many of them are now battery operated, you can hang them virtually anywhere.

Here are a few of the most popular string lights.

• Heart String Lights, central image, The Glow Company, £11.95
• Hello Kitty String Lights, top left, Woolworths, £15
• String of 10 Night Owl lights, top right, Dotcomgiftshop.com, £15.95
• B&Q Football Lights, bottom left, B&Q, £13.98
• Cars String Lights, bottom right, Homebase, £14.99