Recently, I’ve been thinking about backyards and patios a lot. Summer makes me want to get outside and enjoy a cool summer night with a bowl of crisp watermelon and a good book. I’ve seen a lot of pictures of cool backyard and patio lighting and they are so beautiful and welcoming. When my friends first moved into their place, they invited us over for a housewarming dinner. It was held in their back yard and we all had a ton of fun. My friends had redone the year creating pockets of garden space and laying out tile for a small patio. They strung simple string lights over the dining table outside and it was so intimate and lovely.
I’m not sure when we will be moving to a place with a backyard or patio, but I would love to have spots of lighting. Then we’ll have a real summer party! In the meantime, I’m just pinning and saving some of my favorite examples of backyard and patio lighting.
Backyard and patio lighting
These round bulbs add such a nice contemporary pop to a patio.
I love a touch of a wooden shelter with the lights.
Multi-colored lights are a nice touch as well.
More is more. Hanging icicle lights create a magical look!
The magic continues when multiple strands are hung overheard for an evening wedding. I love the combination of lights with the heart garland. Etsy has so many great heart garland options like this one and they add an extra special dimension to the room,
I also love the look of hanging globe lights. They are dramatic and chic.
You can also opt for a traditional look wrapping string lights around trees.
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OMG I absolutely adore all of this; though I think the lighting in shot # 1 is my fave. So chic!
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There is something so magical about a backyard strung with lights especially during the summer months. I gotta see if my friends in Park Slope are going to have a party in theirs this summer.
I hope that you friends in Park Slope throw a summer party – there are such nice houses there!
I love outdoor and backyard lighting !! I think it is so romantic and cozy.
So many beautiful inspo shots !! <3
Thank you Louann Kristy! I loved all this beautiful backyard lighting inspiration too – someday!
I wish I had a real backyard because I totally want to hang some lights and sit in an Adirondack chair.
Gosh, I wish we have a huge backyard and we could do it up beautifully like these pictures. Alas, we have a small space which is barely enough for a dog to run. 🙁
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i could stare at outdoor dreamy spaces like these all day long
These are all gorgeous, but that first set up is absolutely magical!
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