Collection: Patio Lighting

Illuminate Your Outdoors: Patio Lighting

Your patio is an extension of your home, a place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. The right lighting is the key to unlocking its full potential, transforming it from a daytime spot into a beautiful and functional outdoor living area long after the sun goes down. A well-designed patio lighting plan enhances ambiance, improves safety, and adds to the security of your home, allowing you to make the most of every warm evening.

Layering Light for the Perfect Outdoor Ambiance

Just like indoors, layering light is the best strategy for creating a versatile and inviting outdoor space.

• Ambient Lighting: This provides the general, overall illumination for your patio. Outdoor wall lights mounted to the house, hanging pendants or a ceiling fan under a covered patio, and post lights around the perimeter all contribute to a comfortable level of brightness.
• Task Lighting: This provides focused light for specific activities. A bright light over a grilling station, a directional spotlight on an outdoor kitchen counter, or a hanging pendant over a dining table ensures you have clear visibility where you need it most.
• Accent & Landscape Lighting: This adds a touch of magic and visual interest. Use landscape lights to highlight beautiful plants or trees, install deck lights to define edges, or hang decorative string lights to create a festive, relaxing atmosphere.

Types of Patio Light Fixtures

• Outdoor Wall Lights: Also known as sconces or wall lanterns, these are the most common type of patio light. They mount directly to your home's exterior walls to provide ambient and security lighting.
• Outdoor Hanging & Pendant Lights: Perfect for covered patios and gazebos, these fixtures provide downward-focused light over dining tables or seating areas, acting as a stunning focal point.
• Outdoor Ceiling Fans: A fantastic choice for covered patios, combining the benefits of ambient light, air circulation, and style in a single fixture.
• Post Lights: These are mounted on posts or columns at the edges of a patio or along walkways to define the space and provide safe navigation.
• String Lights: Ideal for creating a festive and casual ambiance. Drape them across an open patio or along a pergola for a soft, enchanting glow.

A Critical Note: Wet vs. Damp Ratings

When choosing outdoor lighting, you must pay attention to its UL safety rating.

• Damp-Rated fixtures are suitable for covered areas that are protected from direct rain, like a covered porch or patio.
• Wet-Rated fixtures are necessary for any location where the light will be directly exposed to rain, snow, or water. This includes uncovered walls, pergolas, and post lights.

Enjoy Your Outdoors, Day or Night

With the right lighting, your patio can become your favorite "room" in the house. At Bees Lighting, we offer a huge selection of durable, weather-resistant, and stylish outdoor lighting designed to withstand the elements and enhance your home's beauty.

Ready to create your outdoor oasis? Explore our complete collection of patio lighting today. For help choosing the right fixtures, call our experts at 855-303-0665.