If your last backyard party was missing just that little something extra, why not change the afternoon bar-b-q into an evening out, and deck out the backyard with outdoor party lights to add just the right amount of pizzazz! Whether you are looking for a disco effect, or want to light up a quiet romantic evening, lighting plays a big part in the character of your backyard. An extra bonus to lighting your outdoor space is the added security it affords when you are not having an event.
These lights can be relatively inexpensive. Be creative when thinking about your lighting scheme. You can use lights that are specific designed for parties or you can use other types of outdoor lighting like perhaps Christmas lights. If you are careful and the weather cooperates you can use some indoor lights outside but remember not to leave them outside over night.
There are a number of different types of lightening you can use for your party. The lights you choose will depend on the type of party you are throwing, your budget and the location of the party. Try to think about your lightening scheme globally. Lighting schemes generally fail to achieve the desired effect if they are done in a piecemeal. Sometimes drawing a diagram can help you decide what the overall effect is going to be.
Remember that the amount of lights and the design of the lighting you install should be appropriate to the type of event you are planning to host. Family occasions with both young and old attendees would typically benefit from a brighter lighting scheme, whereas a 30's something party will typically require a bit more ambiance and a little less 'spotlight' effect. For a very small intimate event, very soft lighting with individual lighting focal points will create a great ambiance.
Intimate dinner parties can be further romanticized by dim lights or candle light. Often lights in the distance, for example rope lights twirled around the base of a tree, can add a special touch. Christmas lights, if monochromatic, can be the perfect lighting for outdoor parties. There are also special outdoor lights in the shapes of large balls or stars. These would be perfect if hung from a tree.
If you have a water feature to play with, this can add an entirely different dimension to the types of party lights you are able to feature. Whether you are at a cottage on the lake or the ocean, or you have a backyard pool, or even just a small water fountain, spotlights and underwater lighting can create wonderful lighting effects and will add a sense of spaciousness to the event. However you choose to light the water feature you have available, make sure to find lighting specifically designed to be in contact with water, and keep all extension cords and receptacles well out of range of water and wet areas.
Make sure to look for books and magazines that have examples of outdoor party lighting ideas before you plan your decorating project. If you think of your outdoor space in terms of a complete lighting project, you will be able to create a much nicer ambiance for your next backyard gathering, or even just for you to enjoy each evening by yourself.
These lights can be relatively inexpensive. Be creative when thinking about your lighting scheme. You can use lights that are specific designed for parties or you can use other types of outdoor lighting like perhaps Christmas lights. If you are careful and the weather cooperates you can use some indoor lights outside but remember not to leave them outside over night.
There are a number of different types of lightening you can use for your party. The lights you choose will depend on the type of party you are throwing, your budget and the location of the party. Try to think about your lightening scheme globally. Lighting schemes generally fail to achieve the desired effect if they are done in a piecemeal. Sometimes drawing a diagram can help you decide what the overall effect is going to be.
Remember that the amount of lights and the design of the lighting you install should be appropriate to the type of event you are planning to host. Family occasions with both young and old attendees would typically benefit from a brighter lighting scheme, whereas a 30's something party will typically require a bit more ambiance and a little less 'spotlight' effect. For a very small intimate event, very soft lighting with individual lighting focal points will create a great ambiance.
Intimate dinner parties can be further romanticized by dim lights or candle light. Often lights in the distance, for example rope lights twirled around the base of a tree, can add a special touch. Christmas lights, if monochromatic, can be the perfect lighting for outdoor parties. There are also special outdoor lights in the shapes of large balls or stars. These would be perfect if hung from a tree.
If you have a water feature to play with, this can add an entirely different dimension to the types of party lights you are able to feature. Whether you are at a cottage on the lake or the ocean, or you have a backyard pool, or even just a small water fountain, spotlights and underwater lighting can create wonderful lighting effects and will add a sense of spaciousness to the event. However you choose to light the water feature you have available, make sure to find lighting specifically designed to be in contact with water, and keep all extension cords and receptacles well out of range of water and wet areas.
Make sure to look for books and magazines that have examples of outdoor party lighting ideas before you plan your decorating project. If you think of your outdoor space in terms of a complete lighting project, you will be able to create a much nicer ambiance for your next backyard gathering, or even just for you to enjoy each evening by yourself.
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