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20 Amazing Backyard Lighting Ideas

Written by Clarissa Earl

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The perfect backyard lighting sets a calming yet playful mood so you can enjoy the ambiance of the outdoors. During the warmer months backyard lighting extends your entertaining options and utilizes your outdoor space to its fullest potential. When it’s colder you can still enjoy the warmth and cozy feeling the right lighting creates. Even in the snow there’s no reason you can’t turn the lights on and get out and play! Here are 20 amazing backyard lighting ideas to inspire you to elevate your outdoor space. (feature image via Bright July)

But I am sure you are scratching your head, asking, “Why are we talking about this right now, it’s almost Christmas?”!!  Why not think about year round lighting when making light purchases for your Christmas displays (at least that is what I think!).  Get double or triple duty from holidays lights and enjoy them year round with these amazing ideas.

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20 amazing backyard lighting ideas

Light sources: 1| 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Amazing Backyard Lighting Ideas
(and where to buy great lights!)

Backyard Lights 1

Wrap lights around tree trunks for a festive and fun glow. 

Christmas lights wrapped around trees | Ruffled
Purchase inexpensive white lights here: 1 | 2 | 3

Backyard Lights 2

What’s more fun than a walkway lined with lights? String up larger globe lights on stakes for an inviting entry to any party.

Globe lights strung between posts along the walkway | Rustic Wedding Chic

Purchase beautiful walkway light strands here: 1 | 2 | 3

Backyard Lights 3

Add some cloth “sails” to a pergola (tutorial here) and string up some lights for ambiance. 

Painter’s canvas combined with string lights | Anything Pretty for Remodelaholic

Purchase patio-perfect globe strand lights here: 1 | 2 | 3

Backyard Lights 6

No pergola? No problem. Just string some lights overhead for a starry lighting experience. 

Small patio decorated with string lights | At Home In Love for The Home Depot

Purchase sparkly strand lights here: 1 | 2 | 3

Backyard Lights 4

A strand of globe lights around the perimeter of your deck is so homey!

DIY string lights on poles | Bright July

Purchase bulb globe lights here: 1 | 2 | 3

Backyard Lights 7

Give your umbrella some fun party lighting!

Lights strung through an umbrella | HGTV

Purchase mini globe lights here: 1 | 2 | 3

Backyard Lights 5

Lights in the tree, above the hammock — add a good book and it sounds like heaven to me!

Backyard hammock nook | Stephanie Lynn

Purchase these fun string lights here: 1 | 2 | 3

How to Build a Pergola with a Fire Pit by Little White House Blog featured on @Remodelaholic

and these would be perfect on this DIY pergola, too! or on this simplified version:

feat DIY easy outdoor string lighting posts around a fire pit and seating area, featured on @Remodelaholic

 Want to just store those lights on off seasons?  Check out this great string light storage system for storing lights.

light storage

Plus more great outdoor lighting on the next page –>

See all the great outdoor lighting ideas:
page 1 | page 2 | page 3

Backyard Lights 9

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Published: November 13, 2015Filed Under: Landscape, Remodel Inspiration By Room Tagged: Design Inspiration, Lighting, Outdoor living, outdoor spaces

About Clarissa Earl

Clarissa is a wife and stepmom embracing life in the Land of Enchantment. She works as a nonprofit communication specialist by day and blogger by night. Some of her favorite things are Dr. Pepper, green chile, baseball, country music, and her yellow lab.

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Comments

  1. Christine says

    November 15, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    I am such a sucker for string-lighs!!!! LOVE them

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    • Cassity says

      November 16, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      Me too!

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  2. Meghla Realty says

    January 14, 2019 at 11:59 pm

    Wow! Nice ideas, I really like it..

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  3. CSA Medical Centre says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:00 am

    Nice Post! Thank you for sharing nice ideas.

    Reply
  4. Sumit Sulta says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:02 am

    Just perfect!!!!Loved it!!

    Reply
  5. Harry Patel says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:05 am

    Love this ideas.. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Kapil Subham says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:07 am

    Thanks for sharing such a wonderful and helpful post..

    Reply
  7. Amit Shaw says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:08 am

    Thank you for posting this awesome ideas..

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  8. S Das says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:09 am

    Everything in this post is just GORGEOUS! Excellent ideas!

    Reply
  9. Shyam Tripathi says

    January 15, 2019 at 12:10 am

    Thanks a lot for the blog post. . Really beautiful decorations idea..

    Reply

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