Your backyard is a place to enjoy the outdoors while spending time with friends and family, but you may be accustomed to moving the gathering inside when the sun goes down. Outdoor lighting extends how long you can enjoy the deck, porch, courtyard, or patio. Here are a few ways to light up your outdoor living spaces.
Add Security Lighting
While many of us think about outdoor lighting as aesthetic, it can also be a security feature. Safety lighting illuminates the backyard or the side of your home to deter burglars and scare off wildlife. These lights can be very bright, so use them in poorly lit areas and choose motion-sensor lighting.
Light Up the Path to Your Home
When choosing lights for your outdoor living space, consider making it easy to navigate after dark. When you arrive home or friends visit, pathway lighting boosts safety. Install path lights along the driveway and walkways to make the area feel welcoming. Use path lighting to accent features like fountains, trees, and flower beds. Solar path lights are a great option, as you don’t need to worry about electrical wiring or plug them in.
Use String Lights to Light Up Outdoor Living Spaces
String lights are an excellent way to add ambiance and light the patio or deck. This type of lighting can be wrapped around trees or hung in a grid above your patio. When shopping for string lights, choose brands designed for outdoor use. If possible, use waterproof, solar-powered string lights that won’t have to be near an electrical outlet.
Install In-Deck Lighting
If you want a permanent solution that makes it safer to navigate your deck at night, install LED lights into tiny grooves on the surface of your deck. A professional can install these to make sure that they are connected correctly and don’t present a tripping hazard. Add deck lights around railings and stairs.
Use Wall Lighting to Light Up Outdoor Living Spaces
Wall lighting is an excellent solution to light up your outdoor living space. Accent lights make navigating your backyard and deck easier. Place them near stairs, on vertical surfaces, around pools, and above seating areas. Wall sconces are a great option, as they are not too bright but can illuminate a large space.
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