We are fully in the swing of summer, and this week, our niece is staying with us for a week full of swimming, museums and other types of fun activities. So, this is a perfect week for a guest post about how to light your backyard for all your summer activities!
Hi, I’m Susi, a writer for Arcadian Lighting (a terrific source of lighting for all décor styles). I live in Boston and we’ve had a long, long cold winter, but everything has finally thawed and my husband and I are looking forward to warm evenings outdoors spent with family and friends. I’ve shared some ways you can make your nights outdoors even more enjoyable with ambiance from the perfect lighting. Happy Summer!
How to Light Your Backyard for the Summer
Long warm evenings spent outside are one of the pure joys of summer. Sitting in the dark around a single citronella candle is not. Luckily lighting options for our outdoor living spaces are plentiful. From high tech solar and LED light fixtures to classic lanterns, we hope you find a solution to lighting your backyard for summer. Like lighting a room, you may want to choose a couple of options to create a warm, inviting backyard. Here are seven of our favorites:
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For overall lighting for a yard, solar lights offer many options. Available in a range of styles from modern to traditional, these wireless wonders can light a pathway or create drama in a flower garden or against a fence.
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Cafe style string lights from Pottery Barn are classic. Strung in a tree or over a pergola, over a deck, these lights cast a soft overhead glow.
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Hanging lanterns range from classic metal and glass to colorful modern glass. Choose a pierced metal or Moroccan influenced lantern for a more eclectic feel. Hung overhead or set on a table, these lanterns provide warm lighting.
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White, colored, patterned, grouped together or hung as a single pendant light, this outdoor favorite never goes out of style. Paper lanterns are versatile and create a soft, lovely light at night.
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Another variation on the string light, these natural woven globes would blend in with the trees, pergola or fence during the day.
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A birdbath filled with votive lights is a smart way to add light to a corner of the yard or deck. This idea could work with other containers that could hold water, a zinc planter or an outdoor fountain, for example.
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Love candle lit evenings outdoors? LED candles can give you that same light with the flick of a switch. No need to worry about breezes or small fingers getting burnt and they make a fantastic option for a table or path.
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