Lights are crucial for safety and visibility, yet they’re often the last consideration in planning an outdoor living room. By factoring in lighting design, you can protect your safety and stay in your budget. There are many styles of lights that can work in your outdoor living room. Choose lighting from each of these categories to create a fully functional space.

Task Lights

Task lights, which help you see clearly when working in the space, are essential for safe use of outdoor spaces. Exterior lights mounted on your home, back porch, or fence illuminate an outdoor dining area. Mounted task lights near the grill help you see clearly and cook safely.

Path Lights

If the outdoor room is far away from the house, plan on a lighted pathway so guests don’t have to find their way in the dark. Define the edges of your patio and protect sensitive garden plants from getting stepped on by using uplights, directional lights, or lighted edging.

Don’t forget about your guests’ journey back inside at the end of the night. Make sure your back door has light, so guests won’t have to fumble for the doorknob.

If your budget is tight, solar lanterns or string lights can defray the cost of hiring an electrician to wire the outdoor living room. Solar lights work best in sunny spots, so these may not be an option for all outdoor living rooms.

Decorative Lights

Once you’ve covered the basics, use decorative lighting to give your outdoor living room its own personality.
Battery-powered candles add simple elegance and low light; real candles in hurricane lamps are another option.

A chandelier on a pergola or covered roof can add elegance and drama. You can also wind string lights around beams, fence posts, or arbors to spread more light overhead.

There are so many ways to incorporate decorative lighting into your outdoor space. Let your imagination run free and choose lights you really love!

You will find decorative lights, task lights, and path lights in a wide range of styles and budgets. No matter how much money you have to spend on your outdoor living room remodel, you can find lights to make the space safe, comfortable, and personal.

Let Kehoe Kustom help you plan your Outdoor oasis; Serving Orange County, Dutchess Country and Bergen County,  contact us today to schedule your consultation.