5 Bright Ideas for Exterior Home Lighting this Summer

Summer means spending more time outside, either entertaining or just enjoying the company of your family. Once the sun goes down, the exterior home lighting that you pick can really highlight the features of your outdoor space. Read on and know our five favorite ways to light the way this summer.

Touch of Tiki

Get the feeling of a tropical vacation right in your backyard with a tall tiki torch. These  lamps use standard lamp oil or citronella oil that repels insects. Choose one that comes with a fiberglass wick so it lasts a lifetime. Whether you are enjoying some quiet time alone  or entertaining guests, these torches create instant island vibe when you light them.

Gas Lamp District

Bring a touch of turn-of-the-century nostalgia to your yard patio with the Islander 80″/85” Citronella Single/Four Flame Patio Lantern by Patio Living Concepts. Made of weather-resistant materials, its easy to fill containers use standard lamp oil or citronella oil that repels insects. Fill them with just 16 ounces of fluid and it should be enough for the evening. This lantern stands at 85 inches and comes with four lanterns on a single pole.

Backyard Zen

Do you want to bring a calm feeling of Zen to your outside gatherings? The Sacramento Sm Wall Lantern by Kenroy Home comes with a peaceful presence and a classic design. Put them around your patio and enjoy the calm light the next time that you entertain guests or hang out in your yard with your special someone.

Color Play

Bring some color to your next al fresco gathering with the 59″ Portable Color Changing LED Floor Lamp by Patio Living Concepts that give an amazing display of color. Solar-powered LED lights gently change color through all the hues of the rainbow. It is easy to install, is portable, and each LED lights lasts up to 30,000 hours (that’s 15 years!).

Fun Fruit

If you want to bring a  tropical twist to your backyard that is both functional and fun, get yourself a pineapple path light  Choose  those   that  erfeature  ass or aluminum construction so this light fixture will stand out from the background and stand the outdoor elements.

Add some character to your backyard with these fun outdoor lighting ideas. Beware, though, you might end up entertaining every weekend!