Top 10 Most Popular Types of Outdoor String Lighting

Outdoor string lighting is popular with many homeowners, all of whom feel that a little light can make a big difference to their homes curb appeal, seasonal style and outdoor ambiance. When searching for patio lights it can become overwhelming to choose from the wide variety of styles, sizes and colors available.

However, there will always be some lighting products that are more popular than others. Here is our list of the top ten most popular lighting products;

10. Rope lighting: Whether used to mark the steps of a porch or to illuminate a pool’s edge, rope lighting is a very popular choice for anyone looking for simple, elegant landscape lighting. Incredibly durable, with all of the bulbs and wiring incased in sturdy plastic tubing, making it perfect for high traffic areas.

9. Globe outdoor string lighting: Globe lighting, or globe lanterns are an easy choice when trying to achieve a clean modern esthetic atmosphere. Many who choose to hang these classic lanterns love the soft, warm glow and enjoy the ambiance created by globes made of rice paper or even grapevine.

8. Novelty Lanterns: A great choice for both inside and out, novelty lanterns can bring a sense of humor to any surroundings. Available in a variety of shapes and styles such as fruit, camping equipment, fish, vegetables and even seasonal themes, novelty lanterns are the perfect gift for a fun-loving hostess or new home owner.

7. Solar powered outdoor lighting: Due to their low maintenance and battery-free operation, many people are choosing solar lighting to brighten up their gardens and walkways. Available in a variety of styles and shapes, solar string lights can suit both formal and casual landscaping.

6. Twinkle umbrella lights: The perfect choice for romantic backyard nightcaps, twinkling umbrella lights are always popular. Whether strung from an open umbrella or wrapped up the umbrella’s pole, this classic choice provides whimsy and warmth.

5. Seasonal colored mini lights: Orange for Halloween, red and green for Christmas and even red, white and blue for the fourth of July, colored mini lights will always be a family favorite.

4. Matchstick/ bamboo lanterns: With their natural and earthy appeal, bamboo or matchstick lanterns are an ideal choice for urban minimalists and condo dwellers. They produce a dimmer amount of light, making them perfect for shared patio space and balconies.

3. Homemade lanterns: Made from paper, soup tins or even beer cans, homemade string light lanterns add charm to the cottage, backyard or patio. The special touches added from small and creative hands are what make these projects more than weekend crafts but rather family heirlooms.

2. LED string lighting: For those who want to glow “green” and preserve energy there is no better choice than a few strings of brightly colored LEDs. Even greener if powered up during the daylight hours with solar panels.

1. And finally the number one most popular outdoor string lighting product…Christmas lights of course! A timeless tradition around the world, Christmas lights will always warm the heart and brighten the holiday season!