Outdoor Lanterns & Lighting

Outdoor Patio Lights Illuminate the Yard

Light up your backyard space with outdoor patio lights. From sleek modern options to vintage-inspired Edison bulbs, outdoor lighting gives open-air hangouts a finished feel, illuminating the area late into the night. Create an alfresco living room on the deck by hanging an outdoor pendant light over an all-weather rug and upholstered outdoor furniture. Add a few outdoor lighting pieces, such as citronella candles around the space to illuminate and help discourage insects. Accent your design choices with secondary outdoor light fixtures, such as sconces or unscented candles to round out the look. Use the space to host casual cocktail hours near your outdoor dining table with neighbors and friends, or enjoy a little quiet time as a family with a plate of cookies and a pitcher of lemonade. On cool summer evenings, move the festivities to the area around the firepit. Suspend outdoor string lights from the surrounding trees for a bright, cozy alternative to traditional patio lights, then make sure guests are comfortable with extra throws and pillows. Choose from hassle-free LED outdoor bulb string lights or solar powered options for an eco-friendly option. To add a whimsical touch, wrap a few shrubs or tree trunks with outdoor lighting, such as cute twinkle lights. Not only does this provide an additional glow to dark yards, these garden lights also highlight the natural beauty of the greenery and foliage.

Outdoor Lanterns for the Patio

Give any backyard setting an elegant ambiance with outdoor lanterns for the patio. For a dramatic presentation, group a set of differently-sized patio lantern lights around your outdoor seating arrangement. Pair rattan or wire garden lanterns with outdoor lighting, such as flameless candles that feature a timer option so they switch off at the end of the night. Or, opt for outdoor hurricane lanterns with tall sides to protect a burning candle from gentle breezes and sudden gusts. Hosting a backyard party? Line the path to the festivities with outdoor lanterns to show guests the way. End the walkway at the hors d'oeuvres table to make visitors feel right at home. Large outdoor lanterns create a striking centerpiece of ambient light. Once temperatures start to cool off, don't put your outdoor patio lighting away. Place a hurricane in the middle of a fall wreath for an easy Thanksgiving centerpiece, or use a couple to accent the buffet. During the holiday season, fill an outside lantern with evergreen boughs and a battery-powered candle to accent Christmas porch decorations. No matter how you use them, outdoor lighting and lanterns for the patio are a simple way to elevate your backyard and home decor.

Outdoor Candle Holders for a Soft Glow

Make the most of evenings under the stars with outdoor candle holders. When the sun goes down, light candles or turn on flameless varieties for a relaxing mood while entertaining. Consider placing them inside tall lanterns in organized groups along the patio—beside a sofa or oversized outdoor planter, for instance. Metal lanterns give off a vintage aesthetic, while painted ceramic ones infuse color into the outdoor space. If your seating area is far away from the house, use lit lanterns along a stone walkway to lead guests back. Finally, a pair of outdoor sconces flank the door, illuminating the way in. On the tabletop, glass hurricanes house candles while protecting their flickering glow from sudden gusts of wind. To add even more light with outdoor candle holders, look for a centerpiece that fits around a patio umbrella and holds tea lights. Additionally, stringing lights from the umbrella contributes to the ambiance during a backyard party that extends into the night.