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21 Best Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Make Your Space Cozy and Inviting
From string lights to solar lights, these patio lighting ideas will set the mood.
When it comes to curating our dream homes, most of us tend to focus on what's happening indoors. But, once we've got the design layout finished, it's time to take a look at what's happening in our outside spaces. Especially in these days, when any social experience is more than likely happening out-of-doors, perhaps around a fire pit or outdoor fireplace, it seems like every outdoor space—even a balcony—is an opportunity to create someplace warm and inviting—and that means paying attention to the lighting.
After all, if you have ever scrolled through Instagram and seen all the great backyard ideas to illuminate outdoor spaces (from patio lighting ideas to garden lighting features), then you know that the right lights can make even a cramped, out-of-the-way spot seem almost magical. The options are endless. (Even better to open up a small backyard!) Whether you have a sprawling seaside green space or a narrow apartment overlook, Instagram users near and far have ideas of how you can decorate it.
Because it’d be pretty cruel to tell you all of this without actually showing you some evidence, we rounded up the best outdoor lighting ideas to help make the most of every inch of your real estate. If you’re looking for warm-weather ideas, we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for ways to cozy up outside with candlelight in the middle of fall, we’ve got that too. Have we captured your attention? Good. Keep scrolling to find the whimsical outdoor lighting that suits your fancy.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a full-time freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University. There, she earned her B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not working, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, adventuring with family and friends, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
Janece Maze is Associate Editor at Country Living, where she covers DIY projects, gardening, and travel. When she’s not in the kitchen creating a new recipe with farm fresh ingredients, you can find her on the road heading to a music festival or browsing a local consignment shop.
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