Patio String Lights-3 Ways To Get The Most From Them

String lights are a versatile solution with lots of uses.  But getting specific patio string lights is a really great decision.  You won’t look back once you have got the bug.  Personally, I think you can be so creative using outdoor string lights. The effects can be from subtle to really gaudy at Christmas time. I am wandering now; you will have to excuse my style a little.

What we were actually supposed to be discussing was patio string lights.  Lights do really enliven those balmy summer evenings, especially when you want an on the spur of the moment party or gathering.  So I reckon I can come up with 3 good ways to get better use and effect out of them.  Let’s have a go and see what happens.

Number one in my book:  Stop being so boring!

Don’t stick to the tried and tested.-Build a patio, drop some pots in and a patio heater and get some big lights attached to the house so you can see.  Fine as far as it goes.  But how about something different?  Okay build that patio, but think about your planting in terms of light.  Think night and day effects.

So what about the fabulous atmosphere you can get with twinkling subtle night lights from the patio shimmering off water features?  Weave in the garden string lights within the plants themselves.  Beautiful lights reflecting off silver or shiny leaves are wondrous.  What you can do is only limited by your imagination.

Think Outside The Box:  Think Above Your Head!

Don’t just think lateral either.  Look at height as well.  It is easy to get stakes to raise the level of the string lighting higher to suit you.  When you actually have a go it is surprising the magical atmosphere you can achieve.  Atmosphere is the key here as well.  Outdoor string lighting is so flexible, that the possibilities are only limited by your imagination.  Certainly you can get beyond a simple draped arrangement around the patio or decking post.  If you have vertical post or lattices, use these to their full potential.

Why not try themed lights in your garden as well.  Special Xmas string lights are readily available and add that extra touch to your outdoor Christmas lighting and decorations.  Why not think about lights that have a pattern or sequence to them.  For outdoor party lights flashing patio string lights are great.  If you want something more subtle, then go for a fade in or twinkling random sequence.  If you are cost cutting in these tough times and hold a wedding reception or party then beautifully arrange and themed sets of string lights outdoors, skillfully arranged can produce a truly magical atmosphere.

The opportunities and possibilities can also include Hawaiian themes, 4th of July Independence Day arrangement (A good chance of a special red, white and blue pattern!), Caribbean and much more.  Get Thinking and designing.

Find Your Hot Spot: Make the Most of the Sun

Remember that the best, and cheapest, of these patio and decking lights are powered by the power of the best energy source around-the sun.  So, do remember to make sure they are charged up ready to shine.  If you have a permanent placement, it will have to be sunny enough to give your patio string lights the boost they need to last through the night and evening.  Personally, I don’t like anything too fixed, as this defeats the whole point of using them.  The best thing about outdoor string lights is how flexible they are.

Now what I do is have strings of lights of various colors and lengths.  Some are 20 feet long and others only a couple of feet.  I think that this way of lighting your patio with flexible string lights is so easy.  Set it up, step back and take a look.  If not enough, then just add in a few more.  If too much then take some away.  Well what does that have to do with the sun then?  The point here is that because they are so adaptable and flexible, like a lighting kit really, that they don’t have to be charged where you want to light.  This means you can take your solar powered patio string lights away into the sunniest spot in the day.  Then charged up you can light even the darkest corner, under trees, inside your children’s playhouses and more.

So I think that by buying patio string lights, you can really transform your darkness into a wonderful night time space outdoors.  Used imaginatively, combined with water features and creative patio planting you will have yourself a relaxing and versatile quiet or party space.  Invest in solar powered string lights and you can have light, even on the darkest and wintry days.  Just get it charged up and away you go

Oh, by the way, they don’t attract the insects either, so fewer bites are a winner by me!

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