Use Outdoor Lighting to Make the Most of Summer Weather

There’s nothing like summertime weather to put you in the mood for relaxation and socialization. While there are plenty of exciting summer events to attend, like concerts and brewfests, you can also make the most of your own outdoor space. Whether you have a huge three acre backyard or a small deck or patio, you can still embrace strategic outdoor lighting techniques in order to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.

Create Ambiance

The right outdoor lighting can help you stretch those lazy, hazy days of summer until all hours of the night. Nothing creates that type of ambiance quite like string lights. Not the colorful holiday lights that mark the arrival of November and December, but the simple strings of white lights that can be hung over tables, between trees, or around the perimeter of your deck or patio. String lights are a simple and affordable way to transform any backyard setting with a beautiful and intimate feel.

Make Your Own Unique Chandelier

If you have an outdoor table, don’t waste the space above that table. Capitalize on that space instead by installing a beautiful chandelier that adds both light and character to your outdoor area. Consider nestling tea lights in jars and mixing them with an array of low-maintenance green potted plants, then placing everything on a converted pot rack. This blend of light and greenery will add a subtle yet stunning focal point.  

Highlight the Steps and Railing

If you have a set of stairs leading to the front or back of your house, accentuating them with staggered, low-level lighting is a simple yet powerful way to add character to your outdoor space. Stay away from designs that make your steps look like a runway, and opt instead for small, gentle lights that highlight without overwhelming. You can also get creative and use wire hangers to hang clear glass jars with candles along your railings. This technique adds character to an otherwise unutilized space, and adds subtle light when the sun goes down.

If you’re not sure about installing your own outdoor lights this summer, you can rely on a professional outdoor lighting company like Decorating Elves in Tampa, Florida. A Best of Houzz 2016 winner, the professionals at Decorating Elves will expertly assess your space and help you identify the best lighting strategies to give you full use of your outdoor area this summer. Call them today at 727-474-2628 to learn more!