Firelight provides warm lighting for an outdoor porch.
A backyard porch is a functional addition to a home design. It allows you to entertain outdoors without having to use your grassy backyard for seating. Once the sun goes down, you need adequate lighting for your backyard porch that doesn't hinder the mood or natural elements of outdoor living. Does this Spark an idea?
Firelight
If your backyard porch has a fireplace, firelight is one of the most inviting options for outdoor lighting. Burn natural wood in your fireplace because the crackle of logs and the flickering sparks add ambiance to the outdoor setting. If your backyard porch doesn't have a fireplace, purchase a firepit or a chiminea at your local hardware store. You can burn natural wood in an outdoor firepit or chiminea and many varieties are inexpensive.
Candlelight
Candlelight is a common option for backyard porch lighting because it is inexpensive, creates a warm environment and produces a welcoming fragrance. As an added benefit, some outdoor candles are made with citronella and keep bugs away. Purchase large wrought iron or brushed nickel lanterns and place a long-lasting candle in each. Display candles on accent tables, lawn tables and patio furnishings.
String Lights
String lights can be used to decorate a backyard porch all year round. Install string lights on your stair railing, in trees and in large bushes near your porch. Hang string lights from rafters or beams covering your porch area. Choose small or medium white bulbs for a simple, uniform look or select larger colorful bulbs for a festive design.
Chandleliers
Chandeliers are an eye-appealing lighting option for a backyard porch if you have beams or rafters you can hang one from. Install candles in a chandelier if you want natural light or use low-watt bulbs in an electric chandelier. Opt for a wrought iron chandelier that has a rustic outdoor appeal. Avoid large, showy chandeliers that are too sparkly and glittery for a backyard porch.
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