Ways to Decorate a Patio With Lights
17 Pretty Ways to Decorate Your Patio With Christmas Lights Year-Round
Christmas lights are beautiful during the holidays, but when used strategically, you can keep them up all year. (Or you can keep them up all year without being strategic — no judgment!) Strand lights are the perfect decor element for your patio or porch because they provide a lot of subtle light, making for a pleasant atmosphere. This is especially true on warm summer nights when you're hanging out outside with family and friends. The obvious ways to use those lights is on the roof or on a fence, but we found some Instagram photos that will give you a little bit more creative inspiration for your own place. Keep reading to check them out.
1 Drape Across an Awning
2 Run Them Around the Perimeter
3 Create a Fence
4 Zig-Zag Them
5 Create a Lit Ceiling Over the Patio
6 Line the Porch
7 Line a Gazebo
8 Wrap Them Around a Trellis
9 Weave Them Through Fence Slats
10 Nestle Them in Trees
11 Fill an Open Space
12 Outline Patio Decor
13 Bring Them Inside the Roof
14 Use Icicle Lights For the Whole Roof
15 Hang Then Behind the Furniture
16 Drape Them Across a Table
17 Outline the Roof
