With summer come long nights, warm weather, and ample time for gathering and spending time with family and friends. From pool parties to outdoor dinner parties, it’s the perfect season to enjoy the sun and let the festivities go on uninterrupted into the evening and night. Installing low-voltage outdoor lighting will not only enhance the party’s atmosphere, but extend the usability of outdoor spaces.
This week’s blog post will detail how outdoor lighting can amp up the party vibes and offer outdoor lighting tips to host unforgettable parties, all summer long.
3 Reasons to Light Outdoor Spaces for Parties
Installing low-voltage outdoor lighting transforms an ordinary outdoor space into a safe and personalized nighttime party venue.
- Enhancing Beauty: The beauty of outdoor spaces is that no two are exactly alike. Highlight unique features and focal points, like fountains or archways, to help create a lighting design that will showcase the space in the best possible way. Use lights to play with shadows and create dramatic looks.
- Setting the Mood: Color light temperatures help create a mood. Use soft and warm lighting for a cozy intimate atmosphere that’s perfect for a dinner party. Cooler, brighter light is ideal for areas that are more task oriented, like cooking or an area set up for game night. Colored lights can also add a fun touch to any party.
- Increasing Safety: Parties also need to be safe. Use outdoor lights to illuminate darkened areas and hazards.
With outdoor lights, the fun doesn’t have to stop once the sun sets!
Use the below list of outdoor light fixtures as a starting point for creating a unique lighting design that will transform an outdoor space into the perfect outdoor party venue.
Path Lights
Light walkways between areas outdoors with path lights. Path lights provide enough illumination for any walkway as well as low-lying plants. Installing path lights will not only ensure safe passage through an outdoor area at night, but add some magical glow to the surrounding area too.
String Lights
String lights are a great way to add some whimsical ambiance to any party! There are plenty of creative ways to use them. For example, string them up on the dance floor or line them above the bar to get people’s attention. Use colorful bulbs for an extra party vibe. They are easy to install and perfect for any occasion.
Up Lights and Down Lights
Up lights and down lights are two popular outdoor light fixtures. Installing them will add to the overall ambiance of the outdoor party.
Use up lights to highlight focal points of the space. Tall trees, statues, flag poles, fountains will sparkle in the night with up lights.
When positioned high above the ground, like in a tree, down lights can create a moonlight effect that will further enhance a magical, ethereal vibe.
Hardscape Lights
Hardscapes are any non-living elements of an outdoor environment such as decks, stone walls, cobblestone paths. Installing hardscape lights allow for more visibility along pathways or driveways, preventing people from tripping as they travel through the space in the dark. Hardscape lights can also highlight the textures and contours of the walls, steps, and architectural elements.
Deck lights
Similar to hardscape lights, use deck lights on stairs or stairwells so that they are illuminated when the sun sets. They will also help prevent falls. At the same time, the soft glow from the deck lights will enhance the visual appeal of the outdoor space.
Smart Lights
Using a smart app to control the lighting can be fun! Not only can smart lights be used for practical reasons, such as creating a schedule for the lights to automatically turn on or off, but fun stuff too! Easily change the color of the outdoor lights to match the party’s theme. Add a bit more fun to the party by making the lights “dance” to a beat.
Different outdoor light fixtures serve different purposes. Use a combination of lights to create a more dynamic and visually appealing outdoor space.
Party on with LightCh8in
Summer is the season for making memories. With warm weather and longer days, it’s the perfect time of year to spend with loved ones. Some thoughtfully chosen and well placed outdoor lights, a regular outdoor space can be transformed into the perfect setting for a summer party.
Log in or register for a free LightCh8in account now. From outdoor-rated brass light fixtures, to LEDs, direct burial cables, and more get party ready at LightCh8in. We have everything needed to light up any outdoor space and transform it into the perfect party venue for not just summer, but winter, spring, and fall too.