Are you ready to have the most beautifully lit patio and backyard in the neighborhood?
Great, because we’ve scoured the internet for the best, coolest, most awe-inspiring ideas for patio lighting. From DIY candles to Christmas lights hung above your head, we have all the lighting ideas you need in one place.
If you haven’t experienced the beauty of adding lights to your patio before, let us give you a quick rundown. Be sure to check out our new post with even more Outdoor Lighting Ideas!
Repurposed Wine Bottle Tiki Torch. Find out how to make it.
Adding lights to your backyard is easy and often a ton of fun. Getting the whole family involved is a great way to speed up the process while adding your own creative touch to an otherwise plain outdoor space. Adding just a few lights in the right areas can completely change the mood of your patio or garden.
Depending on your chosen lighting and where you place it, lighting can also be a great way to distinguish space or boundaries within your backyard. Below you can find cool ideas for designing areas perfect for anything from a barbecue to simply enjoying a glass of wine. No more are the social gatherings subject to the daylight hours!
So here you go, Patio Production’s picks of the best backyard lighting:
Rope lighting – You can grab rope lighting at your local target or home depot for reasonably cheap. Not only is it inexpensive and waterproof and super easy to install (usually just laying out and plugging in). If you are tech savvy, set your rope lights on a timer and use them to outline your critical features in your backyard or walkways!
Christmas lights – Everyone knows about Christmas lights being used as decoration for the holiday season, but the white lights actually add an amazingly beautiful gold hew to patios in need of some visibility. Hanging them over head is a great way to bring your eyes up and not worry about stepping on the wires on the ground.
Lit Pottery – Using potted or hanging plants wrapped in lights is a great way to accent your favorite pieces in your garden or backyard. Using the above recommended Christmas lights or buying pre-made pots with built-in lighting features, you can place or hang plants off high traffic areas to create a great line of site around your space.
Image via Pinterest.
Step lighting – steps are dangerous at night. Don’t make your guests feel around outside in the dark. Using a simple under hanging light under your stairs will bring safety and flow to your space.
Mason jar candles- We came across this super simple, super fun solution. It’s perfect for any backyard and costs very little. We might suggest drilling holes in the bottom to drain the water.
Wine Bottle Candles – This idea was posted on Pinterest and we love it! Instead of throwing away that empty wine bottle, save it and create your own torch to add that perfect ambiance.
Author: Michael Ellis is a freelance writer for Trade Winds Imports. He can be found camping with his dog or mountain biking when he is not writing.
