Regardless of the season or weather, there’s something nice about a room lit with string lights. Sure, the colored kind can feel like a holiday-only option, but we’d argue otherwise. And even if you don’t want to color your patio, regular, yellow string lights make for an excellent addition to any space. They bring about a warm and fuzzy mood, even when the temperature begins to dip.
Outdoor string lights can give your surroundings a whole new look while adding a touch of style and coziness to your space. Their ability to add warm light without being overbearing makes them a must-have purchase for any outdoor or indoor venue.
Below are some of our favorite options available right now. They come in a variety of sizes, styles and color options that can completely transform your patio or backyard and even simply create that relaxing ambiance everyone craves.
Just watch as your patio transforms into a mystical oasis once the sun starts to fade.
1. Brightown Patio String Lights
The Brightown Outdoor Patio String Lights offer a variety of choices depending on the size of your backyard and your preferred color scheme. These string lights come in three different sizes, 25 feet, 50 feet. and 100 feet. They also come in five different styles that vary in color and bulb type. If you are decorating for a party, or just want to spice up your patio, these lights create a look that is fit for a swanky, downtown rooftop. The color of the bulbs provide a warm, inviting glow and the variety of lengths the string lights come in allow you to easily cover your entire patio without the need for multiple packs. These lights are also waterproof, so you can stay worry-free during any unexpected summer showers.
Pros: Good quality set of lights for the price. Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Cons: Fragile.
2. Brightech Ambience Pro Outdoor String Lights
The Brightech Ambience Pro Outdoor String Lights have vintage Edison style bulbs that will convert your backyard into an authentic french street cafe. These lights come in two colors; soft white, and warm white. Their heavy duty black strand and thick industrial grade sockets provide the lights with the ability to withstand various types of weather without getting damaged. Its heavy duty cord, socket and bright lit bulbs makes a statement that this is a space for entertaining and relaxing. The bulbs for these string lights are 2 watt LED standard base bulbs that are powerful and energy saving.
Pros: Weatherproof and very bright.
Cons: Only works with certain dimmers.
3. Brightech Ambience Pro Outdoor Globe String Lights
The Brightech Ambience Pro LED Outdoor Globe string lights are much more bulbous and don’t make as much of a statement as the previous Brightech lights mentioned. However, these string lights are more delicate-looking yet still keep that vintage look. These retro LED lights can add style and ambiance to your bedroom or patio with their indoor/outdoor versatility. These lights are on the smaller side, but they are powerful. These delicate lights will add a touch of vintage glamour to your bedroom or any outdoor oasis without making too much of a statement.
Pros: Can be used indoors or outdoors.
Cons: Made of glass and are are not shatterproof.
4. Lemontec Outdoor String Lights
The Outdoor String Lights by Lemontec are commercial grade with 48 feet of weatherproof cord, specially designed outside lights. Whether it’s to brighten up a dinner party or enhance the holiday season, these lights make the perfect accessory to give your surroundings a whole new look. Easy to install, these lights feature 15 clear and 11 watt incandescent light bulbs on a 48-foot long strand and come with multiple lightning modes that enable you to change up the setting at your leisure.
Pros: These lights are constructed with durable, waterproof materials so they won’t wear or tear with continuous use.
Cons: These do not come with replacement bulbs.
5. Sunthin Indoor Outdoor String Lights
The String Lights by Sunthin come in a pack that contains two 48-feet long patio string lights with 15 suspended sockets that will fit any standard bulb with a compatible base. These commercial grade lights come complete with female plugs attached making it easy to connect multiple strands end to end and are water and weather-proof. Use these lights to decorate your patio, backyard or any outdoor space that can be enjoyed any time of day or night.
Pros: Three spare bulbs are included.
Cons: These are not LED lights.
6. Outdoor Lighting Store String Lights
These string lights by Outdoor Lighting Store comes with one 50-foot black cable, 60 globe bulbs, 100 zip ties, one spare fuse, and a digital how-to guide. Each incandescent bulb is 1.5 inches, has a candelabra socket base and uses only five watts of power. These lights are durable and long-lasting, end-to-end connectable and safe for indoor and outdoor use. A maximum of two strands can be linked together to cover larger areas and, for the most convenience, if one bulb goes out the rest will stay lit so you won’t have to replace the whole string.
Pros: A spare fuse and 10 extra bulbs are included with each set.
Cons: These bulbs are bright and if you prefer more subtle lighting, another option may be better.