25+ Bright and Beautiful Outdoor Lighting Picks
The best outdoor spaces achieve a magical glow courtesy of layered lighting from a range of different sources.
Lighting is both practical and ambient, whether it’s hardwired landscape lighting to illuminate a path, accent lights to spotlight an architectural detail or plant material, or whimsical string lights that turn a patio into a party. Read on for some of the best looking lighting options for your outdoor escape.
FollowMe Lantern
Portable and rechargeable, the FollowMe table lamp can light up any spot, no outlet required. The oak handle and white polycarbonate shade has a fresh, modern look and the dimmer lets you dial up the ambiance.
FollowMe Portable Table Lamp, $307, Robinson Lighting & Bath
Modern LED Lawn Lamp
This sculptural outdoor post light strikes the right note in contemporary houses and gardens, with a minimalist, sleek profile.
Modern Acrylic Waterproof Creative Lipstick Design LED Outdoor Lawn Floor Lamp, $201-$259, Bulbsquare
Flora Outdoor Pendant
Use this all-weather wicker pendant to inject boho flair on the patio. The airy weave recalls the look of rattan fishing baskets, to complement coastal homes and cottages, or soften modern spaces.
Flora All-Weather Wicker Indoor/Outdoor Pendant (Large), $674, Pottery Barn
Poldina Pro Outdoor Portable Table Light
The Poldina Pro Outdoor Portable Table Light from Zafferano has temperature control, so it can shed brighter light for tasks like reading or warmer light for setting a cozy mood at dinners, and it comes in 10 colors.
Poldina Pro Outdoor Portable Table Light, $234, Lightform
Wink Large Lantern
The perforated hexagons of this metal lantern cast pretty shapes. Use with candles or flameless LED lights to maximize their ambient glow (available in small, medium and large).
Wink Large Lantern,$45, Blu Dot
Santorini Outdoor Pendant
The shades of this outdoor string lights were inspired by fishing boats, and they add a ton a charm when strung over a patio or deck.
Santorini Outdoor Pendant Light, $988, Delaube
Cestita Bateria Portable Table Lamp
This light’s opal glass shade is supported by a bent cherry wooden structure for a clean, Japanese-style lantern that can be used anywhere in the garden.
Cestita Bateria Portable Lamp, $915, LightForm Shop
Tabletop Zen Fire Bowl
No room for a firetable? This tabletop firebowl is non-toxic, smoke free, odorless and food safe — so it’s great for making S’mores into the fall! Clean burning flames crackle with the sounds of a real wood fire.
Tabletop Zen Fire Bowl, $240, Casualife
Spectica Wall Sconce
This compact sconce packs major impact with its glimmery finish and looks just as pretty in daytime. A halo light throws ample amounts of light onto surfaces, and has a glamorous, jewelry-like look.
Spectica 7″ Wall Sconce by Visual Comfort Modern, $400, Lamps.com
Vondom Bubbles LED Lamp
The Vondom Bubbles LED Lamp is a soft, calm accent light in a groovy shape. Bubbles can withstand temperatures from -75 degrees to 175 degrees and the globes are impact resistant.
Vondom Bubbles, $116-$303, Lumens
E-Nomad Opal Sconce
This pretty pearl-like sconce’s neutral color and fun shape makes it a standout and it comes in a rainbow of shades to accent any exterior color palette.
E-Nomad Opal, $350, Lumenaire Authentik
Glass Cuboid LED Outdoor Landscape Light
A solar-powered tempered glass cube can be perched on a pathway or fence for added safety, and it gives off a mellow glow.
Modern Simple Glass Cuboid Decoration LED Outdoor Light, $236 Bulbsquare
Fluted Outdoor Sconce
The asymmetrial sconce is a huge trend indoors, and now you can take it outside. The elongated fluted shape and brass hardware of this sconce looks sleek and sexy illuminating an entrance way.
Fluted outdoor sconce in antique brass, $344, West Elm
Savion Sconce
The shape and color of this polished white onyx sconce creates a warm filtered light that mimics the moon at night.
Savion Sconce, $599, Ah-Bohd Home Store
Cocoon Outdoor Lantern
Designed by Henrik Pedersen, this lantern has a teak handle and long battery life. It’s recharged by both solar power and plug-in outlet, and it comes equipped with a dimmer and remote switch.
Cocoon Outdoor Lantern, $1,300, Jardin de Ville
LED Waterproof Outdoor Garden Light
Illuminate walls from above and below with this double sided sconce, for more impact pair them up side by side to wash light over a surface and play up the texture of natural stone.
Modern Cylindrical Die-Cast Aluminum LED Waterproof Outdoor Garden Wall Light, $89, Bulbsquare
LED Outdoor Wall Light
This LED wall light can be installed horizontally or vertically to best accent structures and space. Used in multiples, it creates a gallery-like effect.
LED Outdoor Wall Light, $60, Orbisify
Blaine Milk Glass Sconce
This sconce combines an old-fashioned milk glass look with a sleek, modern profile to accent many architectural styles.
Blaine Milk Glass Sconce, $242, Pottery Barn
LED Glowing Half Sphere
This wireless, waterproof light can float in a pool or hang on a wall or be used as path markers. Infrared wireless remote control allows you to change the light color with effects like fading, smooth changing, or strobe.
Modern Home Deluxe/Indoor/Outdoor LED Glowing Half Sphere with Infrared Remote, $104, Walmart
Henry Outdoor Sconce
For a more rustic, cheery farmhouse look, this sconce can be used indoors or outdoors, and you can choose the material and finish.
Henry Outdoor Wall Sconce, $224-274, West Elm
Voyageur Lantern
Featuring a polypropylene globe, teak frame and metal handle, Voyager can be easily moved to where you need light most. Equipped with a dimmer, remote switch and rechargeable battery with plug-in charger, it will diffuse its soft glow for hours at a time.
Voyageur lantern, $1,139 Jardin de Ville
Bazz Dimmable Wall Sconce
This low-energy, dimmable sconce gets its cool look from the combo of clear acrylic and brushed stainless steel.
Bazz Dimmable Wall Sconce, $75, Rona
Danson Decor LED String Lights
These simple globe string lights have a casual, country feel to dress up a backyard and impact an instant party atmosphere.
Danson Decor 25 LED Lights, $33, Rona
Blaine Milk Glass 14″ Pendant
Crafted from brass, steel, aluminum and glass with a bronze finish, this pendant is approved for use in covered areas and elevates an outdoor dining space.
Blaine Milk Glass Pendant, $487, Pottery Barn
E-Seashell Sconce
Want to inject some coastal flair? This petite sconce is named for its seashell shape and the shade comes in a staggering 50 Pop Art colors.
E-Seashell Sconce, $350, Luminaire Authentik
Artika Glow Box
This handsome, Art Deco style LED light generates a brightness of 450 lumens with a warm white color temperature for an estimated 25,000 hours, while the frosted glass shade acts as a light diffuser.
Artika Glow Box 3 Outdoor Light Fixture, $95, Rona