The new trend on social networks like TikTok or Instagram is to light up the room in a fun and colorful way.
If you're shooting your own videos and looking to create a cooler space or just looking for creative lighting for your home, we've rounded up our top picks of projectors, string lights, and strip lights to help you turn your space into more than fashion so far.
Projectors
Aurora Night Light ($ 29.99;
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Although not an LED strip light option, this mini projector casts light onto the ceiling.
It has eight different modes and features a remote controlled timer.
There's also a removable cover so you can choose between Northern Lights-style lights or just a soft glow.
Bonus: It has a built-in mini speaker.
LBell Night Light Projector ($ 46.99, originally $ 49.99;
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This light projector projects stars and LED waves onto your ceiling.
It's remote-controlled so it's easy to switch between light colors and patterns.
This option is also sound controlled, which we think is really cool.
The sound sensor allows the lights to change based on the music you're playing or the applause.
BlissLights Sky Lite (starting at $ 49.99, originally starting at $ 59.99;
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This projector projects a single color (green or blue) on your wall or ceiling.
It combines a light display of what BlissLights calls "drifting stars" against a transforming blue nebula cloud.
You're getting solid points of light against a soft, moving background for a dreamy escape right in your bedroom.
Strip lights
Daybetter Smart RGB LED Strip Lights with Bluetooth (starting at $ 19.99;
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These light strips are perfect to line your ceiling or to illuminate under your bed.
You can control the color and brightness through the free smartphone app or by using the remote included with the lights.
You can use ambient mode to sync your lighting effects with music.
Adheres to surfaces with 3M tape and is cuttable and linkable.
Gosodor LED strip lights ($ 26.99;
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These lights have 28 dynamic modes like strobe, blink, gradient, breath, and other light patterns.
You can customize the color using the Gusodor app to create your own mix.
They are also synced to music.
They are easy to install, with an included adhesive pad, pin connectors, and buckles.
16.4ft Vilsom LED Strip Lights ($ 13.98;
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This is the most affordable option, with a low price of US $ 13.98.
One 16.4-foot roll of LED light strips, along with a remote control, a power adapter, and 10 fixed buckles.
We like these lights to add a pop of color behind a TV or computer, or to brighten your headboard.
KJoy 16-Color-Changing Rainbow Curtain Lights ($ 27.99;
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With 10 dropped string lights, 16 color options, and four different light shows, these lights give you tons of options when it comes to lighting up your room.
There is also a timer mode so you can use your lights without having to worry about them staying on for hours on end.
It's super versatile when it comes to your power supply as it can be plugged into a computer, USB wall socket, or power bank.
String lights
300-Light LED String Light ($ 29.99, originally $ 51.99;
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This lightweight strand is perfect for covering a larger area of space in your room.
It's available in six different color options, and we like the option to have solid colors at all times.
Daughterty LED 32-Foot 100-Light Fairy String Lights, Set of 2 ($ 44.99;
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These "fairy" lights give a different atmosphere than LED strip lights.
You can wrap them around any hanging frame, hang them on a wall or window, or even use them to light up your headboard.
You will see the metal wires, but they are so thin that they will not distract from the color of your lights.
They are powered by AAA batteries, so once you plug them in, you're done.
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Note: The above prices reflect the price at the time of publication of the article.