Light Up Your Yard for Summer
Light Brite • June 18, 2019

Light Up Your Yard for Summer

Summer is here, and those long, lazy days have you spending more time outside. One of the easiest ways to spruce up your yard is to add outdoor lighting. Whether you’re spotlighting a focal point, using backlighting to create ambiance, or showing off the best features of your yard, here are a few of our favorite outdoor lighting ideas.


Driveways and Walkways

Warmer evenings often mean summer parties. Show your guests the way by illuminating your driveway and sidewalk. Landscape lighting for pathways will keep everyone from losing their footing. In-ground fixtures light the way, while outdoor post mounts cast overhead light to make the whole path visible.

Illuminated white house with black trim and landscaped garden at night
Illuminated garden pathway beside a house at dusk, with landscape lighting highlighting shrubs and trees

Garden Glow

You’ve worked so hard on your flower beds – why not show them off with some strategic landscape lighting? A soft glow on a summer night can highlight your beautiful yard and create the perfect atmosphere for neighborhood gatherings.

Deck and Patio Lighting

Deck lighting adds a warm aesthetic to your outdoor space. A patio chandelier brings a stylish touch, or you can shine a spotlight on a special feature like an outdoor fire pit. But it also serves as a practical safety feature. Consider adding lights along your deck stairs so everyone can safely enjoy your backyard in the summer evenings.


Lit patio with wicker chair, round table, potted plants, and glass doors beside a house at dusk
A warmly lit house at dusk with a front porch, trees, and a dark green lawn.

Pool Lighting

Anyone with a backyard pool knows the joy of taking a dip at the end of a long summer day. Landscape lighting around a pool allows you to get creative with your lighting design. Use smaller lights to uplight the surrounding area or incorporate water features into your outdoor lighting fixtures. (Picture below by Three-Way Creations)

One last thing to consider:

Think about how your outdoor spaces or walkways look from different vantage points inside your home. Shrubbery, flower gardens, patios or pools that can be seen from, say, your living room or dining room can give a sense that your living spaces extend outside. Even small touches of landscape lighting design can make for a simple and easy style update. Check out our wide selection of outdoor lighting by Kichler here and get inspired!


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