照亮你的户外生活
With a little imagination and under $100, you can transform your patio and backyard into a magical retreat. The key ingredient isstring lights—with different styles including fairy lights, Edison bulbs, icicle lights, and globe lights. Almost all outdoor string lights are now available with LED bulbs, which are more energy-efficient than incandescent filaments. You can also find solar string lights, which don’t require an electrical socket or extension cord.
Tiny twinkling lights strung in trees, or wrapped around fence posts, require little installation and offer almost instant enjoyment. Hanging globe lights over an outdoor dining area or pool takes a little more set up time. But with the righthanging kit, you’ll be surprised at the beautiful effect—and will doubtless want to relax and entertain outside more often.
制作一个神奇的露台
What a difference twinkle lights can make. Emma, who blogs atA Beautiful Mess，通过缠绕天花板梁周围的圣诞灯，将露台转变为邀请的户外巢。一个诀窍是用绳子颜色购买灯光，与周围环境相匹配。艾玛选择棕色灯光（可用Amazon) to make the whole look seamless and elegant.
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Dine Al Fresco
Vintage bulbs, with their exposed filaments, bring an industrial and timeless feel to these DIY string light poles, designed byJ. Sorelle为Home Depot。使用固定在混凝土基地的白杨树树干，一股地球灯（可提供家居仓库）覆盖桌面以获得完美的派对环境。
Lounge by the Chiminea
如果在黑暗之后使用室外座椅区域，请尝试带来光线的方法。莎拉的Thrifty Decor Chickoffers some simple ideas for hanging string lights over an outdoor seating/dining area, complete with a chiminea. She favors Feit Electric’s warm incandescent bulbs, strung on a heavy, weather-resistant cord (available onAmazon）。
创造一个发光的树冠
Have an ample outdoor space? Brent and Courtney, the husband and wife design duo behindGray House Studio，提供悬挂弦光冠层的逐步指南。关键配件？右灯！跨越一个宽阔的草坪或甲板，他们建议了100英尺足球串灯（可提供Amazon）。
Host an Outdoor Movie Night
Get away from your screens and set up a movie projector instead. All you need is我们的天才指南设有室外剧院，一些装饰串灯光亮起了氛围。我们建议使用太阳能童话灯（可在Amazon）。这些漂亮的热调灯在全天候抵抗天气条件，并在六到八个小时之间进行全部充电。
Go for a Midnight Swim
Bring romance to your everyday life with a dip after dark. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool, bistro-style overhead lighting can add beauty and functionality. Of course, any electricity near water requires caution, so read up on the风险在安全地安装字符串之前。一个选项是破碎和防水太阳能灯泡，如Brightech（可提供）Amazon）。
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改变你的花园墙
A timber wall or perimeter fence can offer protection and privacy. It can also provide a blank canvas for illumination. All you need is a string of Edison lights, with each bulb suspended on a vertical cord, like these by Banord (available onAmazon）。The effect will make your yard seem bigger, brighter, and more festive.
挂在树上
For understated illumination, string globe lights (like these vintage bulbs, available onAmazon）树枝之间。Home Depot提供handy instructions用于从你的树上悬挂灯光。你必须为钩子钻一个洞，这将锚定电线。将末端连接到延长线，插件和voila！一个迷人的乔木，为整个家庭享受。
享受圣诞灯，全年
忘记紧凑的分支机构，并为您的树照明体验添加一点创意混乱。一个想法是使用冰柱弦灯（可用Amazon），垂直滴下。温暖的白灯看起来很漂亮全年都有，发光的叶子。使用多个字符串，在整个树枝上有机覆盖，使此看起来pop。
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照亮地面
太阳能灯非常适合占地面积阳光的院子。但是，而不是单独的路径灯，使用太阳能串灯制作明亮的周边（可用Amazon）。The benefit is greater illumination and the ability to highlight flower beds or unique features of your garden, like a teepee or fountain. Just make sure you position the bulbs and cords away from foot traffic.
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Add Sparkle To Your Porch
对于当代外观，白色LED串灯（可提供家居仓库）全年看起来很好，特别是当与明亮的白色栏杆配对时。担心额外的能源费用？LED技术采用芯片而不是发热丝，因此您将使用传统白炽灯泡的电力分数 - 较少产生的热量。
Drape the Pergola
The beams of your pergola are ideal for stringing up globe lights (like these weatherproof bulbs, available onAmazon）。Loosely drape the cord in long loops, from beam to beam. It’s best to space the lights evenly, but don’t worry about perfection. This look is all about casual outdoor dining and放松在微妙的光芒下。
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