In the summertime we all want to spend time outside. Whether for grilling dinner, star gazing or hanging out with friends, the backyard is our summer oasis. To give this outdoor room its own lighting signature, we suggest outdoor string lighting. It is inexpensive, durable and comes in a staggering variety of styles. Into grilling and spices? Get chili pepper string lights. Retro more your style? How about some bulbous 50-style Christmas lights for the gazebo?
Whatever your personal style hanging lights could be your answer. You can buy quality outdoor string lights for as little as $10. You’ll pay more for an unusual style, like dragonflies or mini Japanese lanterns, but probably no more than $35 dollars. When you are pricing outdoor hanging lighting, be sure to get ones graded as outdoor quality. These lights need to withstand summer showers and brutal heat. You need to make sure that the wiring is up for the challenge. The last thing you want from patio lights is a fire hazard.
When it comes time to install them, make sure that you have a close-by outlet (if you are using electrical lights.) Patio string lights do come in a solar style. They are more expensive and not too bright, but as an accent they could be perfect. Many of the solar lights come with a bulky solar cell. Be sure before you buy how big the cell is. It could ruin the look you are attempting if you have a brick of solar cell battery showing.
String lighting is never going to be more than a pretty touch on your patio or gazebo and that is fine. If you need security lighting, install flood lights. For outdoor dining and hanging with friends look towards string lights. The soft light they throw off will be perfect in this quiet, intimate setting. Choose the price range and the style that fits your decor. Take a few minutes to install and then sit back and sip your favorite summer beverage. That’s the ultimate advantage of string lighting — simplicity.
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