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18 Ideas for Outdoor Lighting

Try Mason jars, floating candles, salvaged materials and more for stylish outdoor lighting.

Light the way [1]

Canning jars with tea lights create a sparkling entrance to any outdoor gathering. Wrap the tops of lidless jars with hose clamps and suspend from a tree branch or a shepherd's-crook stake.

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Salvaged statement [4]

A large piece of architectural salvage still works hard as a light when strung with twinkle lights. The contrast between big and bitty makes for a charming look.

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Raised lighting [7]

Floating candles offer illumination for an evening garden party. A raised, galvanized tub overflows with delicate flowers; inside, a smaller tub holds the floating candles.

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Enchanting illumination [10]

Tiny tea lights add mystery and romance to any outdoor event. Line the tea lights in a moss-covered tray for elegance. Silver accessories glimmer in the candlelight.

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Video: How to make a garden chandelier [13]

Create a unique garden chandelier using a shallow tray, canning jars, votive candles, moss, a flowerpot, rope, chain and birdseed.

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Tiny delights [16]

Lighting creates mood, so make sure the kind you choose matches yours. Candles floating among flowers is pure romance. 

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Roomscape [19]

An outdoor living room takes on the look of indoor spaces when you use furniture and accessories that echo interior styling.

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Warm scene [22]

Hurricane-style lanterns warm the look in this fall setting. They come in many styles, making it simple to find one to fit your look.

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Cheery touch [25]

Oversize candle holders hung between striped curtains make for a bright and cheery look on a porch.

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Pathway beacons [28]

Path lights direct beams where guests need it. The tulip glass on this fits right in amid a flowerbed. 

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Bubbly mood [31]

Path lights can even seem to bubble with enthusiasm.

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Amber tones [34]

Tea lights flicker in votives placed in holes left by long-gone lights in this chandelier.

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Floral fantasy [37]

Candles and flowers add romance to any garden event. (Use battery-powered candles if wind is a bother or fire is a concern.) Hang a chandelier like this up in a tree or from hardscaping.

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Bold looks [40]

The teardrop-shape white light sitting on the deck injects a mod look in this bold setting. 

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Hanging around [43]

Paper lanterns come in a range of colors, sizes and shapes—some are even solar powered. Choose ones that match your outdoor furniture. Hung on plant hangers in the garden bed, these will create a cocoon of light around the seating area.

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Twisty twines [46]

Wind strings of lights of various sizes and shapes around plant supports, a trellis, a pergola or the like for a whimsical touch. 

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Pretty pendants [49]

Streamlined looks still work hard. Focus light where you need it by hanging pendants.

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Twice as good [52]

Ceiling fans hung on porches stir air on summer days and pool light over seating or eating areas on summer nights.

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Garden [55]
Spring [56]
Spring gardening [57]
Summer [58]
Summer gardening [59]
Garden Design [60]
Outdoor Living [61]
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