Outdoor Spaces for Patio &
String Lights
There is no right or wrong way to decorate with patio lights, especially when you're creating your own personal oasis! However, if you just aren't sure where to hang your lights or what types of lights to use, we have a few ideas for you.
Patios- (of course!) - it's only natural that the patio, if you have one, would be a perfect place for patio lights. That being said, sometimes patios don't always have a lot of hanging options. If your patio is limited in places to hang your lights, consider making your own light poles to stake in the ground or cement in planters with hooks attached on the ends. Take a look at our how to hang patio lights page for even more ideas!
Decks- The deck provides an exciting opportunity for decorating with patio lights and outdoor string lights too! If your deck is covered, globe lights look incredible when hung around the perimeter of the ceiling or across the beams underneath to light the lower level. You can wrap deck railings with LED mini lights, hang icicle lights down the staircase, or even create a wall of light with curtain lights hanging across a covered portion! If these ideas have piqued your interest, head on over to our deck lighting ideas page for a complete how-to on all of the ideas we mentioned as well as a few other options for illuminating your deck with patio lights!
Fenclines- The fence is a perfect place to showcase your globe lights or icicle light strings during an outdoor party!
Pathways, Walkways and Retaining Walls- Illuminate your walkways and outline your yard any time of year with pathway light kits which include C7 or C9 light strings and stakes.
You can also use rope light or hang icicle lights and patio lights on shepherds hooks along a walkway or retaining wall to enhance your landscape in a unique way.
Gazebo or Pergola- Hang patio lights from the ceiling, wrap columns and create a shimmering backdrop with floor to ceiling light strings! You can also outline the edge of your pergola or gazebo with any lighting type - we think globe lights look best!
Archways- Illuminating archways with string lights is a very popular wedding decoration idea, however there's no reason you can't brighten your backyard or secret garden with this design concept!
