17 Backyard Lighting Ideas For A Gorgeous Glow

Creating a lively backyard starts with lighting. Just because the sun begins to set and daylight disappears doesn't mean it's time to head indoors, especially if you're hosting a party. Thanks to outdoor lighting fixtures, you can extend the festivities way into the evening hours. If you need to find the perfect way to illuminate your backyard, we've put together a list of 17 backyard lighting ideas for a functional (and visible) space.

If you're hosting a backyard barbecue or entertaining with an elegant dinner party, make your lighting intimate with its warm ambiance. Scatter candles along the table and drape string lights from above to create a cozy atmosphere that'll invite your guests to stay and enjoy the time outdoors.

Outdoor gazebos and pergolas add a relaxing environment to your backyard that's possible to enjoy at night with lighting. If you're worried that a pendant fixture will become damaged due to weather, adding recessed lighting to the beams will perfectly suffice! Recessed lighting will illuminate your entire area and stay flush against the beams.

Does your home have a courtyard or extensive garden area? Add lighting to the sides of your path for visibility and to dramatize the nearby foliage. This ensures your path stays lit when it gets dark and it transforms your garden into a focal point.

If you're remodeling your backyard to include an outdoor kitchen or entertainment area, consider building lighting into the stone or masonry. This makes your space more functional and doesn't require adding in light from another source every time you use the area. Plus, turning the lights on at