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28 Backyard Lighting Ideas - How to Hang Outdoor String Lights
Brooklyn Limestone
Summer is here, which means one thing: plenty of time spent on the patio. From backyard barbecues to morning coffee, the backyard is where we spend most of our summer days, and there's no way to bring a little ambiance to the back porch than with some outdoor string lights.
You might be wondering: how do you hang backyard string lights? Turns out, there are tons of ways! We've covered just a few here, but feel free to get creative. We'd suggest going relatively high with your string lights—think 8+ feet. After all, you don't want the heat from the lights to beat down on your or your guests. Next question: what outdoor string lights are best for my backyard? Well, lucky for you, we've done the research. Depending on how you'd like to use your backyard string lights, you may want different types, and not all outdoor string lights are made the same. Click here for our review of the best of the best and keep reading for creative ideas on how to hang them.
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Brighten Up Your Dining Area
Create the perfect outdoor dining space for summer dinner parties with a few strands of string lights. Scatter some lanterns on the table, too, in order to achieve an outdoor candlelight glow.
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Use A Potted Plant Base
Camouflage the wooden pole that holds up your string lights with a pretty potted plant. The heavy base of the planter helps keep things stable, while your flowers and greenery will add some eye candy to this set up.
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LivvyLand
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Lighten Up Your Living Space
Cozy up your backyard with comfy outdoor furniture and strands of string lights hanging from above. This just became your new favorite room in the house.
See more at LivvyLand.
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Home Stories A to Z
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Double up the Glow
Pairing simple string lights with illuminated jars makes for a breathtaking display. Who wouldn't want to pull up a seat at this outdoor dinner table?!
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Try Rope Lighting
Use rope lighting to cast a soft glow around your backyard.
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Ashley Brooke Designs
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Use a Big Tree as a Base
This setup proves you don't need much to light up your backyard. Simply drape string lights from a big tree to the roof of your house and watch your backyard shine.
See more at Ashley Brooke Designs.
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Gussy Up Your Garden Party
Host your next garden party in style. A few strands of string lights create a tent-like effect above this outdoor dining table setup that's perfect for spring.
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Jenna Sue Design Co
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Keep The Fire Pit Aglow
We anticipate many summer nights spent around the fire. Make your backyard fire pit the ultimate hangout spot with Adirondack chairs, string lights, and s'mores.
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City Farmhouse
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Spruce Up Your Privacy Fence
Create a comfy backyard living space with a plush sofa and pillows, tons of potted plants, and a privacy fence made out of wooden pallets. String lights help change the fence from a boring backdrop to an inspiring installation.
See more at City Farmhouse.
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Arrows + Bow
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Add Shine To Your Stock Tank Pool
Hang string lights above your stock tank pool to create the perfect backyard oasis.
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Root + Dwell
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Make Your Back Patio Glow
It's always a starry night when you hang string lights above your back patio. You'll want to wind down in this pleasant place every day of the week.
See more at Root + Dwell.
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Maison de Pax
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Keep It Casual
No need to go overboard with the lighting. Just a simple strand draped over the table will look effortless. Plus, it will let your beautiful tablescape take center stage.
See more at Maison de Pax.
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Find a Focal Point
Letting your lights meet at a centered fixture will add symmetry to your space. You could use the pendant for more light or just a decoration.
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Fall in Line
A streamlined strand will keep the area looking nice and clean.
Then, you can decorate with all sorts of knick knacks.
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Cut Some Corners
For a covered patio, the easiest way to secure the strands is simply attaching them to each corner of the roof. It makes hanging lights look uniform—not messy.
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Freestanding String Lights
Don't have an existing structure to hang outdoor string lights from? Cement poles to the bottom of planters anchored at each corner of your patio.
See more at Bless'er House.
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David Tsay
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Outdoor Patio String Lights
Cafe-style lights make this bucolic California backyard feel like the charming French countryside.
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Little White House Blog/Remodelaholic
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String Around a Pergola
Outdoor string lights are the finishing touch on this amazing DIY pergola and fire pit setup.
See more here.
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Make Your Garden Glow
Pachysandra, english ivy, and other dense, sturdy plants work best for adding lights to your garden landscape, according to this blogger, who used incandescent string lights to give her garden a lovely glow.
Get the tutorial at Dust And Doghair.
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Brooklyn Limestone
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Above a Fire Pit
There's nothing better than sitting around a fire pit with friends and family, drinking, reminiscing, and making s'mores. Only string lights could make this moment even cozier.
See more at Brooklyn Limestone.
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In the Trees
Is there anything more soothing than a hammock gently swinging under string lights? This easy-to-pull-off setup is guaranteed to be your favorite spot to relax.
Get the tutorial at By Stephanie Lynn.
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Max Kim-Bee
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Above a Porch
String lights are an easy, affordable way to turn your porch into an enchanting oasis. Let them drape from the ceiling or a railing, or hang them from a wall.
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Courtesy of Kojo Designs
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On a Garden Pergola
Use three vintage ladders to construct this sweet, mini pergola, a perfect place to hang lights or use as a backdrop for photos.
Get the tutorial at Kojo Designs.
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Make Your Own Chandelier
Grapevine balls, white lights, twine, and a branch turn into an easy-to-make, rustic chandelier you can hang from a porch or patio.
Get the tutorial at All Things Heart and Home.
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Yard Envy
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Go Overboard
If you're planning to go all out for a special summer party, opt for a more extravagant look by hanging dozens of lights on a patio or porch's ceiling.
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Terrain
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Stargazer Chandelier
This Terrain favorite combines a rustic moss wreath with cascading lights, creating an instantly romantic ambience.
See more at Terrain.
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DIY "Texas Lamp Post"
A term made up by blogger Kristi, "Texas Lamp Posts" can create the feeling of an outdoor room, especially when vintage lights are added.
See more at I Should Be Mopping the Floor.
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Light Up Your Fence
By simply adding a string of lights to your fence, you create a glowing border that will make your backyard feel like even more of a haven.
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13 Backyard String Light Ideas That Are Stunning
Brighten Your Outdoor Life
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With a little imagination and under $100, you can transform your patio and backyard into a magical retreat.
The key ingredient is string lights—with different styles including fairy lights, Edison bulbs, icicle lights, and globe lights. Almost all outdoor string lights are now available with LED bulbs, which are more energy-efficient than incandescent filaments. You can also find solar string lights, which don’t require an electrical socket or extension cord.
Tiny twinkling lights strung in trees, or wrapped around fence posts, require little installation and offer almost instant enjoyment. Hanging globe lights over an outdoor dining area or pool takes a little more set up time. But with the right hanging kit, you’ll be surprised at the beautiful effect—and will doubtless want to relax and entertain outside more often.
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Make a Magical Patio
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What a difference twinkle lights can make. Emma, who blogs at A Beautiful Mess, transformed her patio into an inviting outdoor nest by twining Christmas lights around ceiling beams. One trick is to buy lights with a cord color that matches and blends into the surroundings.
Emma chose brown corded lights (available on Amazon) to make the whole look seamless and elegant.
Related: 8 New Ideas for DIY Outdoor Lighting
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Dine Al Fresco
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Vintage bulbs, with their exposed filaments, bring an industrial and timeless feel to these DIY string light poles, designed by J. Sorelle for The Home Depot. Using aspen tree trunks secured into concrete bases, a single strand of globe lights (available at The Home Depot) drapes across the table for a perfect party setting.
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Lounge by the Chiminea
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If your outdoor seating area is under-utilized after dark, try this method for bringing light. Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick offers some simple ideas for hanging string lights over an outdoor seating/dining area, complete with a chiminea. She favors Feit Electric’s warm incandescent bulbs, strung on a heavy, weather-resistant cord (available on Amazon).
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Create a Luminous Canopy
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Have an ample outdoor space? Brent and Courtney, the husband and wife design duo behind Gray House Studio, provide a step-by-step guide to hanging a string light canopy. The critical accessory? The right lights! To span a wide grassy lawn or deck, they suggest 100-foot globe string lights (available on Amazon).
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Host an Outdoor Movie Night
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Get away from your screens and set up a movie projector instead. All you need is our genius guide for setting up an outdoor theater, and some decorative string lights to amp up the ambiance. We suggest going green with solar-powered fairy lights (available on Amazon). These pretty, warm-toned lights are engineered to withstand weather conditions and work between six to eight hours on a full charge.
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Go for a Midnight Swim
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Bring romance to your everyday life with a dip after dark.
If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, bistro-style overhead lighting can add beauty and functionality. Of course, any electricity near water requires caution, so read up on the risks before installing your string lights safely. One option is shatterproof and waterproof solar-powered bulbs, like these by Brightech (available on Amazon).
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Transform Your Garden Wall
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A timber wall or perimeter fence can offer protection and privacy. It can also provide a blank canvas for illumination. All you need is a string of Edison lights, with each bulb suspended on a vertical cord, like these by Banord (available on Amazon). The effect will make your yard seem bigger, brighter, and more festive.
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Hang from the Trees
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For understated illumination, string globe lights (like these vintage bulbs, available on Amazon) between tree branches. The Home Depot offers handy instructions for hanging lights from your trees.
You’ll have to drill a hole for a hook, which will anchor the cords in place. Attach the ends to an extension cord, plugin, and voila! An enchanted arbor for the whole family to enjoy.
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Enjoy Christmas Lights, All Year Long
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Forget tightly-wrapped branches, and add a little creative chaos to your tree lighting experience. One idea is to use icicle string lights (available on Amazon), which drip vertically down. Warm white lights look beautiful all year long, glowing through the foliage. Use multiple strings, draped organically throughout the tree branches, to make this look pop.
Related: 10 Inventive Outdoor Lighting Projects to DIY for the Holidays
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Brighten the Ground
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Solar lights are ideal for yards that get a good dose of sunshine. However, instead of individual path lights, make a bright perimeter using solar string lights (available on Amazon).
The benefit is greater illumination and the ability to highlight flower beds or unique features of your garden, like a teepee or fountain. Just make sure you position the bulbs and cords away from foot traffic.
Related: 10 Enchanting Landscape Lighting Solutions
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Wrap Fence Posts
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Wrapping string lights is one of the simplest ways to add a little sparkle, outdoors. Play with contrasts: like a rustic wood fence wrapped with twinkling fairy lights. A great option is Anjaylia’s LED firefly string lights (available on Amazon), which come in extra-long lengths and are battery-operated, so you won’t need to worry about an extension cord.
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Add Sparkle To Your Porch
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For a contemporary look, white LED string lights (available at The Home Depot) look good all year long, especially when paired with bright white railings. Worried about extra energy costs? LED technology uses a chip rather than a heat-producing filament, so you'll use a fraction of the electricity of traditional incandescent bulbs—with less heat produced too.
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Drape the Pergola
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The beams of your pergola are ideal for stringing up globe lights (like these weatherproof bulbs, available on Amazon). Loosely drape the cord in long loops, from beam to beam. It’s best to space the lights evenly, but don’t worry about perfection. This look is all about casual outdoor dining and relaxing under a subtle glow.
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55 beautiful ideas for decorating a room with garlands. Beautiful interiors and design
The easiest and fastest way to add a festive touch to your interior is to decorate your home with garlands. Initially, electric garlands were used to decorate Christmas trees.
But gradually, such illumination became real magic and went far beyond the New Year and Christmas paraphernalia.
Not everyone knows how to use garlands to decorate the house. We will share with you unusual ideas that you can put into practice.
Create a special bedtime mood by decorating the canopy with garlands
Garland decor is so versatile that the places and ways to use it are almost limitless
In minimalist interiors, one thin luminous garland will look beautiful. For the bedroom, textile garlands of pastel shades are ideal, which will set you up for relaxation. If you do not plan to put a Christmas tree at home, you can also build an alternative to it with the help of a garland: just repeat the silhouette of the tree on the wall and fasten the tips with buttons.
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You can also make any meal festive. Hang the garland above the table or lay it directly on the tablecloth to create a backdrop of light for a special occasion and a warm, inviting atmosphere at home.
Try to combine the light of the garland with the natural beauty of the tree. Wrap beautiful branches with lights and decorate a fireplace, shelves or table with them. But don't overdo it. Just one garland attached to the wall can produce an unforgettable effect.
Decorating with garlands will turn a vase into a night light and just a beautiful decorative object
What you should pay attention to when choosing a garland
Buying a garland is not just an exciting pastime, but also a great responsibility. The first thing you should pay attention to is the power of the garland. Some easily tolerate frosts and are designed to decorate the facade, while others are usually used indoors. For safety reasons, it is recommended to buy a garland with a power of 50 watts. Also check the documents that confirm the quality of the goods, the availability of instructions and the service life of the product. It is best to purchase such a product in specialized stores or large retail chains.
Garlands of Edison bulbs will decorate any home holiday
How to make a decoration from a garland with your own hands
You can create a beautiful illumination in your home. Decorate the main objects of your interior with LED bulbs or make an old photo frame twinkle with bright lights. You can also make your own frame from the lights and put your favorite photos in it.
READ ALSO: Do-it-yourself autumn garland - 5 photos and 9 master classes0003
You can add other decorative elements (ribbons, tinsel) to the garland and hang it along the wall. Do not rush to throw away empty glass bottles. You can create a beautiful composition in them and transform it with the help of garlands.
Do you want to impress your guests? Put paper cups of different colors on the garland bulbs. The effect will be amazing!
Quite often the question arises of how to hang a garland on the wall. Before you start mounting, choose a suitable wall that will have enough space for your garland.
Decide on the form in which you want to hang it on the wall.
Many people use adhesive tape to attach the garland, however, this is not the best option. Try using pins. They leave behind small holes that are impossible to notice.
Even a candy wrapper can become a decoration for the lights!
The garland attached to the wall can be diluted with cloth, paper and old cans
An interesting decoration for your living room will be a wire flower garland
LED garland can be transformed even using pompons
Create a mood all year round using a garland with cotton balls
Beautiful garland, fixed on the wall 9000
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garlands in the interior look very stylish.
Try writing or drawing something on the wall with a garland.
The wire with bulbs can be used as a base for photo
Hirland, an old wooden ladder - a fairly interesting design idea
Flower pots
Let the gorgeous Girland lights have a fun and wool!
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Room decor with garlands for the New Year 2022 - Interior design New year 2022. There are a lot of options for decorative accessories on the theme of Christmas: it can be shiny balls, sparkles, figurines of fairy-tale characters and animals, or just a variety of garlands woven from all these elements at the same time.
Today we will show you what garlands look like in New Year's decor.
Decorating windows
Windows decorated with garlands look especially attractive when an electric garland is used along with coniferous branches and Christmas decorations.
It is recommended, at the same time, to weave LED lights into the garland - they do not heat up and can work for a long time, which means that you can not be afraid of ignition, and admire the luminous decor during all the holidays of the New Year 2022 and Christmas.
By the way, even if you decorate the windows only with LED garlands, you can create a truly fabulous holiday atmosphere in the room, which you will clearly feel in the evening when the lights flicker in the dark. Garlands on doors and openings A garland consisting of artificial or live branches, citrus fruits or shiny toys can decorate a bay window, the entrance to a dressing room or a balcony. And if your house has columns or pilasters, you can wrap them around too, forming a whole composition along with decorated doors or an opening.
On the ceiling
Threads of shimmering beads, paper or glass snowflakes, icicles, drops, or even figures of ballerinas, fairies, snowmen should be attached to its vault.
Remember that the same electric long garland, hung with hooks from the ceiling wooden beams (or fixed through the base of the chandelier), always looks incredibly beautiful, and gives the impression of a starry sky above your head.
Chandelier decoration
If you plan to place the festive table so that the dining room or living room chandelier is located above it, it should also be decorated. For example, with the help of a garland of Christmas balls, cones and winter berries (viburnum or mountain ash), bells. You can also hang bundles of something edible from the chandelier: nuts, citrus slices, sweets or homemade cookies, add sprigs of fragrant mint, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon sticks.
Stair decor
In a large country house with two or three floors, of course, there are stairs with beautiful railings and figured balusters. And that means that this is a good reason to decorate them too, for which it is better to use garlands.
If there is a forest or park near the house, you can collect everything you need (cones, needles, dry bare branches, berries) in it and make garlands with your own hands, complementing them with luminous bulbs or Christmas tree decorations and ribbons.
But in the case when there is no time for hand-made decorations of this size (after all, the length of the railing can reach several meters), it is better to decorate the stairs with a ready-made garland, the variants of which are many in specialized stores - for every taste and budget.
Furniture and mirrors
Wardrobes, dresser tops, chair backs and mirror frames should be decorated with garlands - in this form, the furniture will undoubtedly change, and will evoke positive emotions at the first glance at it.
Garlands on the walls and window sills
It is unacceptable to leave an empty surface of the wall in this form on the eve of the main holiday of 2022 - it is better to decorate it with garlands with multi-colored flags, crystal (glass) pendants, pompons or shiny inscriptions.
