Easy Ways to Hang Outdoor String Lights

Have you ever wanted to create a cozy and relaxing atmosphere in your outdoor space? Hanging string lights is a simple and affordable way to achieve this! Not only do they provide soft and ambient lighting, but they also add a touch of charm to your backyard or patio.

String lights are incredibly versatile and can be used in so many different ways to add personality to any backyard or patio. You can add lots of light for a bright space, or minimal lighting for a more mellow atmosphere. Follow these tips to add enchanting illumination to your outdoor living space.

Drape String Lights Overhead

String lights allow you to have high creative impact with minimal effort. Even a single strand of lights can transform an area instantly.

Light strings can be draped overhead from structures such as poles, stakes or other framework to add beautiful illumination to your outdoor space.

Stringing several string lights overhead can also make an impact on your outdoor patio or balcony. Start by stringing them together, and then fanning them out over your outdoor living space.

Hang Patio Lights on Pergolas

If you have a pergola, string lights along the perimeter of the frame to provide an attractive outline of the structure. String vintage LED lights along the framework of the pergola structure to create rows of lights, or create your own design using the framework as your canvas.

Don’t have a pergola to hang lights from? No problem! There are lots of other structures that you can hang or string lights on to brighten your outdoor living space.

This artistic framework provides the perfect support for several string lights that add warmth and charm to the patio.

Hang String Lights on a Fence

Wrap string lights around posts or rails to add twinkle to your landscape. If you have a traditional picket fence, you can string lights along the top edge or drape the lights down the side of the fence to create a wall of light.

Go with white LED string lights for basic attractive illumination, or let you imagination go wild with colored LED string lights of patriotic colors, holiday colors or your favorite sports team!  

Brighten a Patio Umbrella With String Lights

A patio umbrella is a perfect way to add light and ambiance to your backyard space. Simply string your lights around the inside of the umbrella! Enjoy visiting with friends and family under soft light after the sun goes down.

Alternatively, if you don’t want to string lights on your patio umbrella, there are also solar LED patio umbrellas that will provide illumination in the evening too with no electrical outlet required!

Hang String Lights on a Tree

Create magical outdoor spaces by stringing lights amongst the branches of trees.

Simply weave the lights through the branches to incorporate lighting to your landscape.

Be Creative With Your String Lights

Colored string lights can add a personal touch when you add them to your landscaping. Choose lights in warm hues to create a cozy atmosphere and hang them up on your pergola, trees, or any other structures around your backyard or patio.

Consider adding colors at strategic locations, or mix up a colorful wonderland if it suits your fancy!

Use string lights to create patterns of light for added interest and variation.

I hope that these tips will help you create the perfect outdoor living space for your home. Simply adding lighting to your patio can give it the warm ambiance and relaxing atmosphere you’ve always wanted. So string up a few lights outside and enjoy a cozy evening with family, friends or your favorite four-legged buddy.

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