Light up the night with these savvy ways to use string lights in your outdoor space.
that fits your style.
String lights are an inexpensive solution for giving dark patios a little extra twinkle.
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See all the different ways you might incorporate these fun outdoor light fixtures into your backyard.
Then, use small metal carabiners to attach the string of lights to the screw eyes.
When shopping for string lights, there are two main things to consider: Length and style.
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Simple string lights draped over arbor beams set the mood for a romantic night swim.
Posts on an outdoor structure provide an opportunity to create a swag patio string light pattern.
One set of patio string lights is enough to get the job done without disrupting the beautiful natural surroundings.
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These scaled-down string lights provide more of a twinkle than a fully lit space.
These also work well for screen porches that already have a main light source.
Screened-In Patio Lighting
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Illuminate ascreened-in patiowith multiple rows ofminiature globe lights.
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Outdoor Dinner Party
Make your patio table the ultimate dining escape by decorating with string lights outdoors.
This al fresco space is outfitted with a single strand of string lights hung above its center.
The dim lighting sets the perfect mood for enjoying late-afternoon food, drinks, and dessert.
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Use a string of bold lights to add color and personality to a space.
A DIY fix or two can make it happen.
These homeownersinstalled simple wooden posts for holding string lightson two corners of their concrete patio.
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Once strung and lit, this space is ready to entertain.
Most strings of patio lights simply plug in, so installation is a “no electrician required” project.
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