Lighting Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining

Lighting Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining

Outdoor spaces are perfect for entertaining, especially as the weather gets warmer! Whether you’re hosting a pool party, a family barbecue, or a patio dinner, the right lighting can make your space feel more cozy and inviting, making outdoor entertaining memorable and delightful. We’ve gathered an assortment of lighting ideas to help brighten up your space for entertaining.

Portable Lamps

Portable lamps are perfect for the outdoors. Their battery powered design provides 10+ hours of ambient lighting, removing the hassle of needing an outlet or tripping on cords. They can be moved throughout the night to suit your needs, lighting up your outdoor space in style. 

Portable Lamps

Outdoor Pendants

Outdoor pendants above a dining table or seating area can add that extra touch of style and functionality, providing task lighting and bringing luxury into the space. 

Outdoor Pendants

Path Lighting

Path lighting, used to illuminate walkways as a warm welcome to guests, will both highlight your landscaping and provide an extra sense of safety. Whether you’re using posts or recessed lighting, path lights look elegant and luxurious.

Path Lighting | Casa Di Luce

Step Lighting

Like path lighting, step lighting provides illumination for your guests and highlights the architectural details surrounding the space, elevating the space and making it more sophisticated.

Wall and Step Recessed Lighting | Casa Di Luce

String Lights

For a timeless, enchanting look, string lights are the way to go. Hanging them above your patio or garden creates a special atmosphere for your get-together, creating a magical allure that captivates your guests.

Orion 48’ Outdoor String Light by DALS

Outdoor Floor Lamps

Outdoor floor lamps are decorative and functional items, added to spruce up landscaping in yards. They can illuminate seating and lounge areas, making them the perfect addition for hosting on warm summer nights.

Outdoor Floor Lamps

Poolside Lanterns

Place a lantern next to your pool to bring a cozy, inviting atmosphere to the entire space. The soft glow of a poolside lantern will carry forward the lighting design from your deck or patio, filling your whole space with a welcoming, homey vibe.

Poolside Lanterns

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Outdoor lighting can truly make a difference in the overall ambience of your events, transforming your space as the sun sets! If you’re looking for more guidance on selecting outdoor lighting, click here.


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