38 Awesome Backyard Lights Ideas To Try

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If you are a happy owner of some outdoor space, a backyard, a terrace or a deck, or maybe you have a garden, at night you will need to illuminate it. Lights make every space more welcoming and cozy besides letting you have various activities even if it’s dark, so it’s time to get some for your outdoors, and we’ve prepared some very beautiful and inspiring ideas.

Backyard String Lights

String lights are a leader among all the lights possible: they are easy to apply and they can match and fit absolutely any space. You may place them on the trees, you may place them over your dining or sitting space, put them on the floor, hang them on a roof and so on – they are super applicable. If you are looking for more creative options, go for string lights on bushes or plants or trellises to compose lighting structures. String lights can be paired with any other lights like candle lanterns, outdoor lamps and much more, so you may create a very illuminated space.

a backyard deck styled with string lights over the space and some candle lanterns on the deck is very welcoming and chic

a backyard deck styled with string lights over the space and some candle lanterns on the deck is very welcoming and chic

a backyard dining space with string lights over the space and candle lanterns on the table plus florals around

a backyard dining space with string lights over the space and candle lanterns on the table plus florals around

a backyard fire pit with string lights over the space is warm and welcoming and looks very cool

a backyard fire pit with string lights over the space is warm and welcoming and looks very cool

a boho backyard with candle lanterns, string lights and paper lamps over the space, potted blooms and greenery around

a boho backyard with candle lanterns, string lights and paper lamps over the space, potted blooms and greenery around

a chic and welcoming outdoor space with taupe seating furniture, candle lanterns, greenery and string lights over the space

a chic and welcoming outdoor space with taupe seating furniture, candle lanterns, greenery and string lights over the space

a contemporary backyard space with comfy furniture and hanging string lights over the space and outdoor lamps

a contemporary backyard space with comfy furniture and hanging string lights over the space and outdoor lamps

a creative light idea - trellises with climbing plants and lights are a catchy and interesting idea for outdoor spaces

a creative light idea - trellises with climbing plants and lights are a catchy and interesting idea for outdoor spaces

a Nordic backyard space with graphic pillows, lots of potted plants and string lights over the space

a Nordic backyard space with graphic pillows, lots of potted plants and string lights over the space

a quirky outdoor dining space with simple wooden furniture and a catchy ladder chandelier with bulbs is wow

a quirky outdoor dining space with simple wooden furniture and a catchy ladder chandelier with bulbs is wow

a refined backyard with fairy lights on plants, string lights over the space and candle lanterns all around

a refined backyard with fairy lights on plants, string lights over the space and candle lanterns all around

a small and pretty backyard with cool chairs and a rocker, with greenery and string lights over the space

a small and pretty backyard with cool chairs and a rocker, with greenery and string lights over the space

a stylish and cozy backyard with strign lights on the branches and built-in lights looks very welcoming

a stylish and cozy backyard with strign lights on the branches and built-in lights looks very welcoming

a stylish and cozy backyard with woven chairs, a table, some candle lanterns and string lights over the space

a stylish and cozy backyard with woven chairs, a table, some candle lanterns and string lights over the space

a stylish backyard dining space with a wooden table and rattan chairs and string lights over the space

a stylish backyard dining space with a wooden table and rattan chairs and string lights over the space

a stylish neutral outdoor space with a corner sofa, some stools, greenery, lanterns and string lights over the space

a stylish neutral outdoor space with a corner sofa, some stools, greenery, lanterns and string lights over the space

a welcoming backyard with pallet and rattan furniture, with printed textiles, candle lanterns and string lights over the space

a welcoming backyard with pallet and rattan furniture, with printed textiles, candle lanterns and string lights over the space

an outdoor dining space with refined metal furniture, candles on the table and hanging lights over the space

an outdoor dining space with refined metal furniture, candles on the table and hanging lights over the space

an outdoor dining zone with wooden furniture, baskets, potted greenery, candle lanterns and lights creatign a canopy over the space

an outdoor dining zone with wooden furniture, baskets, potted greenery, candle lanterns and lights creatign a canopy over the space

hanging LED lights can be placed on the trees to create whole curtains and canopies of light in your garden

hanging LED lights can be placed on the trees to create whole curtains and canopies of light in your garden

place fairy lights right on the plants to make your backyard lit up and make it look magical at the same time

place fairy lights right on the plants to make your backyard lit up and make it look magical at the same time

string lights and candle lanterns make this space more welcoming and cozy and accent it a lot

string lights and candle lanterns make this space more welcoming and cozy and accent it a lot

string lights covering the tree and hidden under the grasses give enough light to this cozy space

string lights covering the tree and hidden under the grasses give enough light to this cozy space

string lights, floor lamps and candles on the table make this outdoor living room very welcoming and very chic

string lights, floor lamps and candles on the table make this outdoor living room very welcoming and very chic

vertical and usual string lights plus paper lamps and candles and a modern fire pit is a stylish idea for a backyard

vertical and usual string lights plus paper lamps and candles and a modern fire pit is a stylish idea for a backyard

string lights on the branches and pendant jar lanterns over the table plus candles on the table is very welcoming

string lights on the branches and pendant jar lanterns over the table plus candles on the table is very welcoming

Other Backyard Lights

Looking for more ideas? Go for built-in lights, walkway lights, various pendant lamps. Built-in lights are a very popular for outdoor spaces, you can create a very sleek and minimalist outdoor spaces with them. Various pendant lamps of different materials have always been popular, and you may choose some for your outdoor spaces according to the style and colors you need. Use them all together with string lights, candle lanterns and other means of light. Get inspired by these and many other beautiful ideas below!

a backyard dining zone with lights over the space and outdoor lamp lining up the path looks very welcoming

a backyard dining zone with lights over the space and outdoor lamp lining up the path looks very welcoming

a backyard space with lots of string lights, rattan pendant lamps and candle lanterns all over the space is very cool

a backyard space with lots of string lights, rattan pendant lamps and candle lanterns all over the space is very cool

a bright fall deck with stylish and simple furniture, potted blooms, candles in a bowl for a centerpiece and light spheres over the table

a bright fall deck with stylish and simple furniture, potted blooms, candles in a bowl for a centerpiece and light spheres over the table

a moody outdoor space clad with wood, with a built-in wooden bench and wooden dining set, greenery, built-in lights and lanterns

a moody outdoor space clad with wood, with a built-in wooden bench and wooden dining set, greenery, built-in lights and lanterns

a refined contemporary backyard with built-in lights and a fire pit is a very welcoming and stylish idea

a refined contemporary backyard with built-in lights and a fire pit is a very welcoming and stylish idea

a relaxed and welcoming boho backyard with paper and string lights, with candles and candle lanterns

a relaxed and welcoming boho backyard with paper and string lights, with candles and candle lanterns

a stylish minimalist backyard with built-in lights and lit up trees that are highlighted with these lights

a stylish minimalist backyard with built-in lights and lit up trees that are highlighted with these lights

a terrace under a roof, with wicker and wooden furniture, greenery and lots of candles lanterns for lights

a terrace under a roof, with wicker and wooden furniture, greenery and lots of candles lanterns for lights

a welcoming backyard with candle lanterns, string lights over the space and paper lamps is amazing and cozy

a welcoming backyard with candle lanterns, string lights over the space and paper lamps is amazing and cozy

a welcoming deck with modern pallet and rattan furniture, candle lanterns, string lights and paper lamps over the space

a welcoming deck with modern pallet and rattan furniture, candle lanterns, string lights and paper lamps over the space

an outdoor space lit up with hidden lights, with built-in lights looks modern, fresh and bold and is very lit up

an outdoor space lit up with hidden lights, with built-in lights looks modern, fresh and bold and is very lit up

LED outdoor lights that frame the walkway are a great idea to illuminate your outdoor space in a delicate and modern way

LED outdoor lights that frame the walkway are a great idea to illuminate your outdoor space in a delicate and modern way

lit up planters with blooms are a very creative way to light up your garden and bring a decorative value at the same time

lit up planters with blooms are a very creative way to light up your garden and bring a decorative value at the same time