A pergola has string lights across it which is hanging above an outdoor patio bar made out of wood with a smooth top. Flower pots with green plants and grasses sit on a black and white rug. Folding wooden chairs with ivory cushions sit on the side of the patio near a black and white striped rug.
22 Patio Light Ideas To Brighten Your Evening of Relaxation
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Published: March 10, 2023
Updated: November 27, 2023
Patio lights can not only add a lot of light to your patio but can also enhance your furniture and make the area seem more inviting. If you’re going to be entertaining on the patio, having proper lights will make your guests feel at home and help liven up the space no matter how big or how small. You can hang string lights from your pergola or from your privacy screen, while ceiling fans work well if you have high ceilings on your patio.
If you have wall fixtures on your patio then adding candle lanterns on a table or on the ground can bring added charm to the space, while wicker chandeliers offer a country farmhouse feel. There are so many patio light ideas in our collection that we’re sure you’re going to find the best idea for your space to show off all of your furniture and patio decorations.
02 of Black and White Patio Lights Above the Table
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There are three black and white lights hanging above the glass outdoor dining table with brown edges. Wicker round paper plate holders sit on the table with ivory and green plates stacked on them. Two small stainless pots are on the table with flowers coming out of them while beige and brown chairs sit around the table.
03 of Rattan Chandelier Patio Light Décor
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This patio features a brown rattan chandelier hanging above a dark brown wooden table with a glossy top. A wicker loveseat with gray cushions and beige accent pillows sits on one side while two wicker chairs with white accent pillows and a charcoal cushion sit on the other. A blue beige flatweave diamond patterned rug sits in the middle of the patio.
04 of Black Wall Light Illuminates Back Patio
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A black patio light is attached to the white siding above the dark brown trimmed doors. Two rattan couches with white cushions sit across from each other on the neutral gray tile porch.
05 of Indoor Patio Ceiling Fan Above Wooden Furniture
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This indoor patio features a ceiling fan hanging from the top while there are three open windows providing natural light. There is a tan-striped rug that sits under a small square wooden table. Two extra wide wooden chairs with white cushions and pillows sit across from each other. A loveseat with a cream cushion and blue and white accent pillows sits nearby.
06 of String Lights Hanging On Pergola
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This patio features string lights hanging from a pergola while a brown table with an open umbrella sits on the right. A black fire pit sits on the left under a woven rug. Multiple woven chairs with beige cushions sit around the table while a black loveseat sits in the back with a white throw and peach pillow on it.
07 of LED String Patio Light Along Farmhouse Porch
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There are several LED string lights hung from the top of this patio. Black light fixtures are mounted on the shiplap walls with several flower pots lining the front of the patio containing flowers and green plants. A beige couch sits against the wall near a brown rocking chair.
08 of Black Farmhouse Outdoor Pendant Lighting on a White Brick House
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Plants in grey and white containers sit on a red brick deck next to a sliding glass door. Black farmhouse outdoor pendant lighting hangs on the white brick house. A blue pillow sits on the white cushions of a wooden chair.
09 of Black Industrial Chandelier Patio Lighting
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This patio features a black industrial chandelier sitting above a large sectional outdoor sofa with beige cushions. Tan and white accent pillows are on the sofa while flower pots with green plants are on either side. A large rock fire pit sits in the middle on top of a neutral diamond rug.
10 of Ceiling Fan and String Lights on Cottage Patio
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This cottage home features a ceiling fan with string lights around it above a blue and white rug. Black woven chairs with white cushions and blue and white accent pillows are arranged on the patio. A black table with a glass top holds a flower in the middle while a black loveseat with beige cushions sits across from the table.
11 of Mason Jar Patio Light Ideas
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This patio features mason jar lights against a brick wall with LED solar lights in the garden next to the shrubs. Two brown sunloungers with dark trim sit on either side of the patio. A beige umbrella is open to provide shade.
12 of Outdoor Farmhouse Lighting and a Skull of a Steer
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The skull of a steer hangs on the black siding of a rustic patio. Outdoor farmhouse lighting is draped over the concrete deck. White chairs surround a black and white coffee table which sits on a black and white patterned outdoor rug.
13 of String Lights as Farmhouse Outdoor Lighting
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String lights act as farmhouse outdoor lighting for this outdoor patio with a brick floor. White candles are spread over a dark wood table under a white umbrella. White pillows and blankets are placed on the wooden chairs, while ferns are distributed around the patio.
14 of String Lights Above Wicker Patio Furniture
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String lights hang above wicker furniture on this cozy patio. The wicker chairs are lined with beige cushions and ivory accent pillows. A blue and white outdoor rug lies beneath a wicker square outdoor table with a dark brown wooden top in the middle of the space. A vase with pink flowers sits beside two of the wicker chairs.
15 of Patio Light Ideas on Outdoor Table
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Two black table lamps illuminate this gray, round, outdoor dining table. Wicker chairs sit around the table with throw blankets in beige on them. Plates and wine glasses sit on the table to create a beautiful look while a bowl sits in the middle.
16 of Rattan Farmhouse Outdoor Pendant Lighting
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Rattan farmhouse outdoor pendant lighting hangs from a white pergola over a light wood table. Beige chairs are placed on the matching mat over the concrete deck. Plants with large white flowers are placed in black pots around the table.
17 of Patio Outdoor String Light Ideas
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This patio features two rows of outdoor string lights leading to a small shed. A firepit in the middle is surrounded by several Adirondack chairs with red accent pillows and red or white throws lying across the chairs for warmth. Small LED trees can be seen while a red wreath hangs on the wooden door of the shed.
18 of Candle Chandelier Above Patio Table
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A candle chandelier hangs down above a square patio table that has three candle holders on it. Two brown chairs with caramel brown cushions sit across from a loveseat with the same cushion and white accent pillows. String lights hang from the screened-in patio ceiling.
19 of String Lights on Dark Brown Pergola
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String lights hang from a dark brown pergola on this patio. A fire pit sits in the middle on a gray and white rug. A small glass table holds a flower pot with flowers and a candle lantern. Flowers line the window while a small brown chair with an accent pillow sits near the fire pit.
20 of Chrome Outdoor Chandelier Lights on Porch
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This home uses chrome outdoor chandelier lights on their porch that hang above dark wooden chairs. A brown table sits in the middle of the two chairs with small flower pots on it and a candle lantern in black. A tall table in the corner has a green plant on it. A small green plant sits near the front door.
21 of Modern Farmhouse Outdoor Lighting Above Black Rattan Chaises
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Modern farmhouse outdoor lighting is hung on a house with white walls, black shutters, and a white front door. A round black rattan table is placed between two long black rattan chaises with white cushions on the concrete deck.
22 of String Lights on Patio Privacy Screen
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This patio has a privacy screen that is wooden with black trim and string lights hanging off of it, A wooden table sits in the middle surrounded by woven chairs and a woven candle lantern. A light and dark brown rug sits underneath the table with an American flag hanging on the privacy screen.
