Spring is here, and that means summer is not far away, either! And who doesn’t enjoy long summer nights you can spend outside on your patio or backyard? Why not start preparing for those relaxing nights now? Here are some tips that will help you set the ambiance and upgrade your home with some of my favorite outdoor string lights. Whether you have a deck, an enclosed patio, or an open backyard, here is everything you’ll need!
Types of Backyard String Lights
There are many different types of string lights that you can use in your freshly mowed backyard. The most common are LED and incandescent, but there are also solar-powered options. You’ll also find a wide range of bulb styles and sizes–from mini bulbs to large bulbs–to choose from. Some strands even come with weather-resistant features to withstand the elements better than others.
Choosing the Right String Lights for Your Backyard
To choose the right string lights for your backyard, you’ll first need to assess your backyard layout and determine what purpose the lighting will serve.
If you want to illuminate a specific area of your yard, such as a seating area or play space for children, then it’s best to choose strands that are shorter in length–around 5-6 feet long.
If you’re looking for more general illumination throughout most of your backyard, however (or if other factors influence where light needs to be directed), then longer lengths may be appropriate: 10-12 foot strands are standard options here.
Once you’ve decided on an appropriate length and number of strands based on these considerations, it’s time for color temperature and brightness considerations!
The color temperature refers simply enough–it measures how “warm” or “cool” a light source appears when compared with others within its spectrum; lower numbers indicate warmer tones while higher ones indicate cooler ones (and vice versa).
Brightness refers specifically to how much lumens come out per watt consumed by whatever fixture is producing them–so if one bulb has 100 lumens per watt while another has 200 lumens per watt but consumes twice as much power overall due to having twice as many bulbs inside itself…then which bulb would appear brighter?
Creative Ways to Hang String Lights
String lights can be hung in a variety of ways. The most common are traditional zigzag patterns and draping along fences or walls, but you can also wrap them around tree trunks or branches to create a canopy effect and incorporate them into outdoor furniture or structures.
If you’re looking for something more creative than the standard string light setup, here are some ideas:
Installing Your Backyard String Lights
- Safety precautions and guidelines
- Tools and materials needed
- Step-by-step installation process
- Connecting multiple strands and using extension cords if necessary
- Ongoing maintenance and care
Customizing Your String Lights
- Dimmers and smart controls: If you want to be able to control the brightness of your string lights, consider installing dimmers or smart controls in addition to the bulbs. These will allow you to set a specific level of brightness for each bulb and then adjust it from anywhere in the house with an app on your phone.
- Colored bulbs: If you’re looking for more than just white light, consider adding colored bulbs into the mix. This can be especially fun if there’s a particular color scheme or theme that runs through all of your decorating efforts–or even just one room!
- Decorative covers: String lights are great because they’re so versatile–but sometimes they need some extra help standing out against other elements in an area (like trees). One way around this problem is by using decorative covers that fit over standard string lights like those found at [link].
How to string outdoor lights in the backyard without trees
If your backyard does not have trees that you can string your lights, then the best way to accomplish that is by simply putting up poles along the perimeter of where you would like to run your lighting.
I’ve tried some of the DIY tutorials on YouTube, but they were not the longest-lasting option for my household (wild Kids š ).
I found these 9ft poles on Amazon and couldn’t be happier with how solid and sturdy they are.
How To Hang Patio Lights Without Nails
If you are looking for a way to hang your outdoor patio lights without using nails or screws, Adhesive-backed hooks can help you.
Just peel the back and stick them on your surface.
Picking Your Lights
When you are picking your outdoor lights it really just boils down to personal preference.
Personally, I like how glass bulbs look.
They just illuminate more than the plastic ones.
Conclusion
String lights are the perfect way to add ambiance to your backyard. They’re easy to install, and they can be used in a variety of ways. The best part is that they don’t require any tools–you just have to plug them in!
If you’ve been considering installing string lights in your own backyard but aren’t sure where or how this guide has everything you need to know about choosing the right bulbs and finding the right spot for them. String lights are an affordable way of transforming an ordinary outdoor space into something magical, so why not give it a try?
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