Enjoy your backyard all night long.

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Creating a livelybackyardstarts with lighting.

Thanks to outdoor lighting fixtures, you’ve got the option to extendoutdoor festivitieswayinto the evening hours.

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When hosting an outdoor dinner party, they’ll feel like floating candles to help achieve the perfect ambiance.

Directional lights can be pointed upward to light up greenery from below.

Light in Layers

Adding light sources in layers is the perfect way to achieve a cozy space.

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Don’t reserve them just for the holidaysthese lights will add romance togarden partiesall year long.

If you’re worried that a pendant fixture will become damaged due to weather, add recessed lighting.

Recessed lighting will illuminate your entire area and stay flush against the beams.

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The lights will define the boundaries of your space and provide an extra spark for your gathering.

Brighten Waterfalls And Fountains

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Magnify thetranquility of your gardenfountain or waterfall with lights.

Reminiscent of an orb or the moon, they provide lighting and a sculptural element.

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Intersperse them several feet apart if you want to even out the lighting on your property.

These adorable little lights make your backyard functional at night and enhance the ambiance.

There are several possibilities for hanging string lights in your backyard to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

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Illuminate A Path

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Does your home have a courtyard or extensive garden area?

Add lighting to the sides of paths for visibility and to dramatize the nearby foliage.

This ensures your path stays lit when it gets dark and transforms your garden into a focal point.

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All that’s required from you is installing it in your chosen location.

Play With Pattern

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These finely detailed lanterns reflect an intricate pattern on a wall.

Look for Moroccan lanterns with interesting geometric shapes or those with nature-inspired cutouts like fireflies.

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Look for colorful string lights or paper lanterns for a more vivid, fun effect at your pool party.

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Globe lights in gravel garden

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Outdoor solar lanterns

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Colorful string lights

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