Maybe add a garden bench, or buy a new charcoal grill for delicious smoky meals, or add lights to light up the garden in the evenings – for those days when you can’t get in the house.
String lights and decorative lights are easy to adjust and arrange around different areas of your garden or patio, and whether they’re solar or grid-powered, they’re incredibly versatile. The difference between these string lights and the kind you’d wrap around a Christmas tree is that they have to be sturdy, which usually means they’ll be a little more expensive. Still, here are six of our favorite string lights and decorative lights to brighten up summer nights.
Power source type: electricity supply
Length: five meters
Light bulb: ten
The warm white glow of these round string lights will brighten up your garden from evening to midnight. The black cable that holds the 10 bulbs creates a bold look, perfect if you want to invest in a set that will last.
If five metres isn’t long enough to cover the area you intend to cover, there are simple connectors at the end of each wire that allow you to join multiple wires of different lengths together – up to 150 metres.
Power source type: electricity supply
Length: 7.6 meters
Light bulb: 20
These classic cone-shaped pendant lights are perfect for illuminating the area above garden furniture instead of candles, which can be dangerous when combined with wind. The warm white light from the 20 bulbs means they will brighten up your garden in the evening, without giving up on the unattractive, harsh light.
For larger lengths, you can connect up to four wires together to create a length of 30 meters.
Power source type: Solar powered and rechargeable
Length: 14.45 meters
Light bulb: 20
For areas far from power sources, these incandescent lights can be hung on an elegant gazebo or in trees. While incandescent lights and other outdoor lights can create a wonderful atmosphere, they can require a lot of maintenance in terms of turning them on and off. The built-in light settings on these lights allow them to automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn.
They are solar powered or can be charged with a USB cable.
Energy sources: electricity supply
Length: 0.8 meter
Light bulb: 15
Summer is a great season to incorporate a little color into your outdoor living space, whether through flowers or decorations. These turquoise string lights will brighten up a gazebo or balcony, and can also be hung inside your home on rainy days to add a warm glow to your evening party.
Energy sources: electricity supply
Length: 4.5 meters
The ribbed texture on this light fixture from specialist company Sirius gives it a glamorous look, perfect for hanging above or around your outdoor dining set.
These can be used indoors, so they will be suitable all year round for your summer and Christmas celebrations. If you need a longer cable, you can easily add additional chains.
Power source type: electricity supply
Length: 1.25 meters
For a string of decorative lights like no other, these elegant rattan lamps from Cox & Cox are a bohemian delight. The detailed rattan casing adds an elegant look to these lamps even in daylight conditions, making them ideal for barbecues or garden parties that can last until late in the evening.
