No backyard retreat is complete without the right lighting. There’s the obvious benefit of security, but intentional decorative lighting can take it to the next level. Whether you’re looking to highlight particular features in your yard or to create the right atmosphere, knowing what lighting to choose and how to place it will set your outdoor space apart from the rest.
A lamp post or porch light is an opportunity to personalize and maybe even add some color, but make sure that you choose a fixture that in consistent with the style and period of your home. Want to define a path or walkway? There are so many options available, from solar lighting to rope lights. Regardless of what you choose, make sure that you avoid placing the lights in a straight, runway-like line.
We all have our favorite thing about the outdoor space we’ve worked hard to create. If you’re looking to enhance your conversation area or your outdoor dining area, we carry some classic outdoor lamps that would compliment any side table or outdoor console table. If your flowerbeds are your focal point, consider rope lighting around the edges or low lighting nestled within that makes the foliage seem to glow. Uplighting with spotlights is a great way to highlight trees or pieces of art. Wall mounted lights or sconces create a romantic and calm mood. Pendants or strings of lights create a more festive feeling. Fire pits are a great option for either mood, whether entertaining lots of friends, or enjoying a cozy evening for two. You may even want to consider creative ideas that you can make yourself! For some specific great ideas, see our Outdoor Lighting Board on Pinterest.
