Get creative with your outdoor living spaces by adding string lights overhead and enhancing your entertaining areas with some romantic ambiance. The soft, glowing light cast by these overhead lights can add that little extra you have been looking for, especially if you do not have an outdoor fire feature. The added bonus is that they are inexpensive to purchase, and you can use them liberally without breaking your budget. Not to mention, they can add a decorative touch!
When purchasing string lights, be sure to select outdoor-rated lights. LED bulbs will last a very long time, while incandescent bulbs will give you that trademark soft glow. You can add them just about anywhere, above your dining area, seating area, hot tub, swimming pool, etc. There are plenty of ideas, have a look below for some fantastic inspiration. Tip: Solar options can be a great choice for lights located further from power outlets. String lights are an inexpensive way to add a magical touch.
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1. Cozy Side Yard Patio for Evening Ambiance
An open and spacious side yard patio features lush gardens and party string lights. (via Stocker Hoesterey Montenegro)
2. Romantic Outdoor Living Space with Soft Lighting
An intimate outdoor living space is illuminated by magical fairy lights. (via Jay Corder, Architect)
3. Rooftop Dining Area with Twinkling Lights
A Chicago residence features an outdoor rooftop living space with string lights and vintage tungsten filament bulbs, controlled by a dimmer switch. (via Accents Lighting)
4. Pergola Bathed in Warm LED Glow
A pergola is illuminated with LED Christmas tree/patio lights, available at most stores. (CJs Hearth & Home)
5. Sleek Modern Patio with Subtle Overhead Lights
String lights are attached to a stainless steel cable. The lights were purchased from Party Lights, the model is “Medium Base String Light”, and the bulbs are 11S14’s. (via Native Son Design Studio)
6. Enchanted Garden Walkway with Fairy Glow
This lush outdoor oasis in Mexico City features climbing vines over garden walls and rows of fairy lights, adding a touch of ambiance to the space. (via VGZ Arquitectura)
7. Soft Lighting from House to Tree Canopy
The string lights were installed by an electrician and hardwired to the house. Eye bolts were used to attach the house to the tree. (via Casa Smith Designs)
8. Backyard Fireplace with Festive Evening Lights
A small backyard features a cozy living space centered around an outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen. String lights add a festive feel to the space. (via Promised Path Landscaping)
9. Poolside Patio with Magical Nighttime Atmosphere
A Florida home features a sumptuous swimming pool surrounded by a patio and illuminated by string lights sourced from Hometown Evolution. (via LGB Interiors)
10. Side Yard Seating Area with Ambient Glow
A cozy side yard patio in the heart of San Francisco offers a great space for entertaining. String lights add a touch of ambiance when the sun goes down. (via Nanette Wong)
11. Charming Outdoor Cafe-Style Nook
A cozy and inviting outdoor space in New York for spring, summer, and fall to entertain family and friends. The lights help to create an intimate outdoor cafe setting. String lights can also come in copper and galvanized shades. (via Liquidscapes)
12. Fireplace Seating with Intimate String Lighting
A Mill Valley, California, residence features a cozy fireplace and seating area in the backyard. String lights help to create a festive atmosphere. Outdoor cafe lights are strung from tree to house and back again. (via Pedersen Associates)
13. Dining Loggia Illuminated by Overhead Lights
A loggia serves as an outdoor dining room at a home on the Isle of Hope, Georgia. There are several outdoor outlets located up in the rafters, so extension cords were not needed for the string lights. The glass lights were sourced from Target. (via Linn Gresham Haute Decor)
14. Courtyard with Pool and Soft Fairy Lights
An outdoor courtyard features a swimming pool and cozy seating areas illuminated by fairy lights. (via Celebrity Communities)
15. Wine Country Patio with Twinkling Tree Lights
In the evening, this wine country courtyard gets transformed into a luxurious open-air dining room with just a few cafe lights strung between trees. Three wings of this house make a shelter for the space, which can be enjoyed all year round. (via Nick Noyes Architecture)
16. Pergola Overhang with Inviting Evening Ambiance
This spacious patio features a pergola decorated with light strings, creating an intimate and inviting atmosphere. (Yardscapes Northwest)
17. Treetop Patio Retreat with Subtle Glow
String lights are used to highlight the area beneath the railing of this treetop home in Hollywood, California. Adding to the magical ambiance are small shaded lights hardwired along the tree. (via Ggem Design Co)
18. Mediterranean Patio with Candlelit Lighting and Strings
A Mediterranean-style patio in Santa Barbara, California, features an outdoor dining space with a pergola decorated with string lights. The lights add a nice ambiance in the evening, along with the hanging candelabras. (via Lindsay Hunter Design)
19. Townhouse Backyard with Warm Festoon Lights
A townhome features an outdoor entertaining space with a fireplace and a built-in BBQ area. The lights hanging over the area were sourced from Urban Lights in Denver. They are called festoon lights. (via Godden Sudik Architects)
20. Garden Dinner Setting with Overhead Glow
Dine al fresco in this intimate garden setting illuminated by fairy lights. (via Lights4fun)
21. Mediterranean Courtyard Perfect for Evening Gatherings
A Mediterranean patio in San Diego, California, features an intimate outdoor courtyard decorated with party light strings for ambiance. (via Ronneal Lightings)
22. Pergola with Cozy, Warm Outdoor Lighting
The fairy lights on the pergola add warmth and intimacy to the outdoor living space. (via Katharine Webster)
23. Outdoor Living Room Under Subtle String Lights
Relax in an outdoor living room with cozy accents, including an area rug, a plush sofa with comfortable pillows, and a throw. Add ambiance with overhead string lights to enjoy as the sun goes down. (via McGuire Furniture Company)
24. Mediterranean Dining Area Enhanced by Soft Glow
A cozy Mediterranean-style dining area on the side of a yard in Los Angeles, California, gets illuminated by fairy lights. (via North Design)
25. California Patio with Fireplace and Enchanting Lights
An inviting backyard patio in Southern California offers cozy seating around a built-in fireplace, a built-in barbecue, and a dining area. Ambiance is enhanced by several strands of string lights overhead. (via Stout Design-Build)
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