{"id":7030,"date":"2015-07-31T15:41:09","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T20:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=7030"},"modified":"2024-02-20T15:50:02","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T21:50:02","slug":"patio-lights-a-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/patio-lights-a-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Patio Lights: A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lighting your patio is good on so many levels. It can provide security\u00a0and a great mood\u00a0to your backyard space. There are about as many patio lights out there as there are stars in sky, and choosing\u00a0mostly comes down to personal taste. However,\u00a0Blain&#8217;s Farm &amp; Fleet can help you narrow down what you need for your patio. The first step is to think about what you use your patio for, and what\u00a0you want your patio lights to do.<\/p>\n<h2>Patio Lights for Security<\/h2>\n<p>If you light your yard well at night, you make your home less appealing to vandals and burglars.\u00a0That&#8217;s one reason that many patio owners install a <a href=\"\/s\/?keyword=dusk+to+dawn+light\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bright, white LED dusk to dawn light<\/a>. These patio lights flood your backyard space with bright, neutral light that deters strangers\u00a0from trespassing. They use a light sensor to tell when it&#8217;s getting dark out, so they don&#8217;t waste electricity during the day. They provide security, but they can be a little harsh if\u00a0you&#8217;re having a party or get-together that lasts into the night. If you&#8217;re a patio owner who mostly uses their patio during the day, then a security light is a great choice.<\/p>\n<h2>Patio Lights for\u00a0Parties<\/h2>\n<p>For nighttime parties and gatherings, you can use softer lights and lanterns for a relaxed mood. You can buy decorative mason jar lights, or <a href=\"\/blog\/mason-jar-tealight-candle-holders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make your own mason jar candle lights<\/a>. Experiment with\u00a0<a href=\"\/garden-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decorative garden lights<\/a> to add color to your backyard space. You can also surround your patio with tall patio stake lights to wall it in and make it into an outdoor living room. If you use your patio for a lot of evening parties, this is a great choice that will make it a more homey space.<\/p>\n<h2>Patio Lights for Landscaping<\/h2>\n<p>Using the right <a href=\"\/walkway-and-path-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">path lights<\/a>, you can draw attention to the\u00a0gardens and landscaping around your patio. You can also use them to wall in your patio and make it seem more like a living space. If you have a water feature in your yard, you can use <a href=\"\/decorative-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor lights<\/a> to light it up for a great view from the patio.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the layout of your yard\u00a0and what you use it for, you can narrow down the type of lights you&#8217;re after. Then you just have to decide the\u00a0small things that are a matter of taste.<\/p>\n<p>For more <a href=\"\/blog\/tag\/deck-patio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patio Ideas<\/a>, <a href=\"\/blog\/content-type\/buying-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buyer&#8217;s Guides<\/a>, and more, check out <a href=\"\/blog\/tag\/grilling-smoking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our Grilling &amp;\u00a0Patio Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patio lights can serve a lot of purposes in your yard. 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