4 Garden Lighting Ideas for Better Outdoor Gatherings: Lighting Fixture Recommendations
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Lighting up your garden allows you to transform your yard at night. You can create a beautiful and safe extension of your home where you once had a dark outdoor space at night. The following outdoor garden lighting ideas will brighten your pathways and extend your evenings outside:
- Cloche-shaped lighting: Ideal for those who want bell-shaped covers.
- Outdoor wall sconces: Creates the perfect soft, layered glow for your yard.
- Retro LED lighting: Mimics the old-school industrial look, while saving up to 80% on your electric bill.
- Outdoor pendant lighting: Gets rid of dark areas and offers a decorative statement piece.
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1. Cloche-Shaped Lighting Options
Cloche is a French word that means bell, so these options all feature a bell-shaped cover. Be sure to pick an area of your garden that has easy access to a power outlet. You’re looking for cloche lighting that has strong material integrity and weather resistance. For example, you can introduce the industrial style and enjoy a theatrical glow with LED outdoor string lights.
Another prime example is our birdcage-inspired LED string lights.They infuse your garden with an eclectic vibe that’s also great for backyard weddings. In fact, though they’re a string of cloche-shaped lights, they have the appearance of hanging lamps. This adds visual interest to your yard. Even better, they’ll make you feel like you’re in a magical world!
If you’re looking for something a little more stylish, select our cage outdoor lights. You and your guests will love the striking interplay of lights and shadows. These lights are on a string that’s 10 feet long. If your yard needs more coverage, you can either pick up a few of this particular option or mix and match.
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2. Outdoor Wall Sconces
Stringing up lights over your garden instantly provides a party-like atmosphere. But if it doesn’t provide quite enough light, you can also put up a wall sconce or two on the closest area of your house. You can select sconces based on how much visual interest they add like our pagoda lantern wall sconce, which mimics the design of ancient pagoda lights.
Are you feeling the cloche-styled lights but also want some wall sconces? We offer a bell-shaped outdoor sconce that comes in a set of two. Each one features a dramatically curved stem and a timeless black finish. Made from 100% steel, each sconce uses a 100 watt bulb to provide clear and bright lighting.
If you’re looking for something that sheds a welcoming glow, our set of two textured glass lantern wall sconces fits the bill quite nicely. They also diffuse the light to create a softer, more romantic ambiance. They’ll provide functional outdoor illumination, while also offering a lot of decorating appeal to your garden.
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3. Retro LED Lighting Options
Another outdoor garden lighting idea is to lean more heavily into the retro vibe. For instance, you can bring out your yard’s whimsy with our retro-inspired LED string lights. Use these lights in your garden or on a covered patio to offer a stylish and simple glow from each 10 watt bulb. These string lights provide just the right amount of light to keep you safe without overwhelming the space.
Our birdcage and retro-inspired LED lights were also inspired by Japanese summer festivals. They help turn your garden into an elegant place to host guests. Furthermore, they provide the perfect warm cultural vibe. When using these lights outside, be sure to select a covered area. The one exception is if you’ll be hanging them up for just one night and there is no chance of bad weather.
Do you prefer the way lights look when they’re enclosed in a cage? Our black cage LED lights create a daring and dramatic glow. Moreover, these lights take the birdcage design to new heights and let you enjoy the lights and shadows they cast.
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4. Outdoor Pendant Lighting
Outdoor pendant lighting fixtures are full of aesthetic appeal. Plus, they serve as a visual ceiling to provide space definition for conversation zones or outside dining areas. Most importantly, they’ll enhance your safety and help prevent tripping incidents. In other words, when it comes to outdoor garden lighting ideas, pendant lights are always a fantastic choice!
If your outdoor entertaining area includes a covered porch, you can light it up in style with our Heritage Lane pendant light. Not only does it serve as a statement piece, but it also casts a soft, welcoming glow your guests will love. Additionally, this pendant features a textured seeded-glass shade and a rich matte-black finish.
Finally, we’ve got our simply chic pendant light that has an arched top and clean silhouette, along with an extended double-loop chain. You can adjust this pendant light until it’s at the ideal height, too. This charming focal point will make your covered patio come to life!
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