If you have a large patio, consider illuminating the space by using lights that are rated for outdoor use. This includes pendants, flushmount ceiling fixtures and recessed lighting. These are a great option for larger spaces, offering ample light for your guests to maneuver around and enjoy your space after dark.
You can also accentuate your patio with lighting that focuses on specific features in your garden and around the area. This type of accent lighting can help reduce tripping hazards and create visual wow factor for your entertainment area.
For more a decorative touch, you can also add motion and photo sensors to your outdoor light system. These are great power-saving additions that turn your lights on and off automatically with celestial changes, so you won’t have to worry about remembering to flick that switch twice a day.
String lights are a popular way to illuminate your patio. For this, you’ll need a light cord that is rated for outdoor use and comes with a plug-in end. To hang your string lights, identify where you’d like them to be placed by running a tape measure along the ground to roughly choose your configuration. Then, mark the area with an X or place pieces of painters tape to indicate where mounting support is needed.
If you have a dining area on your patio, strands of lighting will help set the scene for dinner parties and casual gatherings. For a more elegant look, camouflage the wooden poles that hold up your lights with planters and pretty potted flowers to add an attractive accent to your tablescape.