43 Cool And Inspiring Backyard Lighting Ideas

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Having a personal outdoor space today is real luxury, and if you are a lucky owner of one, turn it into a real outdoor heaven! Lights in this case are the last but not least, they will not only light up the space but also will create a mood and make it more welcoming and cozy. What lighting to choose for a backyard? Let’s find it out!

String Lights

String lights are a classic and most popular option: they are easy to install, they can have any shapes and looks and they match all kinds of styles easily. The most traditional idea is to hang them in rows over the space but you can also hang them vertically, you can make a canopy, you can hang them on plants, trees, flowers and even create unique items of trellises, climbing plants and lights on them to line up the path. Besides, string lights have many colors and can be paired with any other types of lighting to create more layers.

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 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 modern backyard with stylish furniture, string lights over the space and some candles and lights right on the table

a modern backyard with stylish furniture, string lights over the space and some candles and lights right on the table

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 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 cozy backyard with rattan chairs, lots of lights on the trees and candle lanterns and a fire pit is very inviting

a cozy backyard with rattan chairs, lots of lights on the trees and candle lanterns and a fire pit is very inviting

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 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 fire pit and built-in lights make your outdoor space very welcoming and very chic

a fire pit and built-in lights make your outdoor space very welcoming and very chic

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 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

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 hanging right on the trees will make your backyard look magical and beautiful

string lights hanging right on the trees will make your backyard look magical and beautiful

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

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

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

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 area with rustic wooden furniture, candles on the table and rustic bulb chandeliers is amazing

an outdoor dining area with rustic wooden furniture, candles on the table and rustic bulb chandeliers is amazing

a stylish modern outdoor living room with a modern fire pit and string lights over the space is welcoming and chic

a stylish modern outdoor living room with a modern fire pit and string lights over the space is welcoming and chic

a welcoming backyard patio with boho furniture, neutral textiles, string lights and macrame over the space

a welcoming backyard patio with boho furniture, neutral textiles, string lights and macrame 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

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

Outdoor Lamps

Outdoor lanterns that you place in your garden can also surround your backyard and light it up in a stylish way, a great advantage of such lamps is that they are durable and look modern and stylish. You may also bring some soft LED lamps from inside and use them outside, too, they will give a homey and cozy feel to the space.

an elegant backyard or garden space with outdoor lamps all along it is a stylish and very refined space

an elegant backyard or garden space with outdoor lamps all along it is a stylish and very refined space

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 lit up backyard with outdoor garden lamps all around, hidden and not, is a very welcoming garden space

a lit up backyard with outdoor garden lamps all around, hidden and not, is a very welcoming garden space

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 welcoming backyard with a built-in bench, a contemporary fire pit and outdoor lamps for a stylish and cool look

a welcoming backyard with a built-in bench, a contemporary fire pit and outdoor lamps for a stylish and cool look

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

some candles, string lights and innovative mobile modern lamps light up the space and make it very stylish

some candles, string lights and innovative mobile modern lamps light up the space and make it very stylish

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

Candles And Candle Lanterns

Candles are the coziest and most intimate type of lighting, which is seldom used as an only means but can be incorporated into your space with other lights. You may rock beautiful candle lanterns, make candle centerpieces and even chandeliers, such type of lighting is very intimate.

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

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

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

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

hanging and floor candle lanterns all around will make the space feel very intimate and welcoming

hanging and floor candle lanterns all around will make the space feel very intimate and welcoming

string lights, candle lanterns and built-in lights make this backyard welcoming and lit up enough

string lights, candle lanterns and built-in lights make this backyard welcoming and lit up enough

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

a backyard dining space with string lights over the space and a candle chandelier is a very cool and beautiful idea

a backyard dining space with string lights over the space and a candle chandelier is a very cool and beautiful idea