Entertaining is a lot of fun, but what is not so fun is when everyone feels closed in your home due to lack of available outdoor space. You want your guests to feel comfortable at all times and often, turning an indoor dinner party into an outdoor one can be the best solution. Homeowners and renters, however, may have a difficult time ensuring there is adequate outdoor space and enough shade for all. Often, building restrictions keep a homeowner or renter from adding on to the existing structure of their home. A pergola can be a better option.
What makes a pergola so special is the fact that it can be a freestanding structure, if necessary and most regional building codes allow for them to be built. A pergola helps you manage the need for shade without building an entirely solid roof structure. Pergolas can be a beautiful addition to any outdoor space and they can be excellent for hanging lighting for a more pleasing and functional outdoor environment.
LED RGB Sound Reactive Fairy Lights
This is a fun idea for anyone who regularly entertains in the evening and likes music to keep the party going. Having the right song is essential to keep people moving, but your lighting can do the same thing. These music reactive fairy lights can be adjusted to the exact color combination, frequency, and flash you desire, or they can be simply set to react to the music you put on. With dimmable options right on the hand-held remote, these LED sound reactive lights can keep the party going all night long.
With the ability to DIY millions of different colors and even create color-changing effects, the fairy lights allow you to personalize and customize the atmosphere to suit any occasion or mood.
Outdoor LED Rope Lights
RGB rope lights are a fantastic option for decorating your pergola. These lights with a vibrant color range can change your pergola into a beautiful and dynamic outdoor space. RGB rope lights can not only create a lively environment for a holiday but also set a calm tone for a tranquil evening. Their simple installation and flexibility make it simple to wrap them around the pergola’s beams or thread them through the structure.
Outdoor RGB Solar String Lights
We can all do our part to cut our energy consumption. Solar power has evolved into one of the most cost-effective lighting options, so it will be an excellent idea to use Outdoor RGB Solar String Lights to provide pergola lighting. The advantage of this type of lighting is how it charges. Solar panels absorb sunlight and charge the battery during the day. When the sun goes down, the lights will be turned on and last during the night. Although charging depends significantly on the weather, many pergola owners choose this type of lighting due to its green energy.
Outdoor RGB solar string lights allow you to control various lighting colors, so you can always have the right lighting for your event. The larger than average bulbs provide stunning light that lights up the whole pergola and the remote control helps you manage lighting needs throughout the night.
Outdoor Dimmable String Lights
Outdoor dimmable string lights are another great option for pergolas. Their variable brightness settings enable you to create different ambiances for your outdoor space. The option to dim the lights allows you to create a gentle and romantic mood or brighten up the area for a boisterous party. These lights, with their long strings and various bulbs, can be effortlessly draped or strung across the pergola. You have complete control of the design.
Outdoor Wall Sconces
Although this option does require the expertise of a qualified electrician, outdoor wall sconces make for a more elegant lighting option for your pergola. They are very different than those located in your home. Although the wiring is essentially the same, outdoor sconces are built with specialized materials to help them stand up to the weather. Weather resistant design and high-intensity metals keep your outdoor wall sconce long-lasting.
These devices come in a wide range of styles to choose from and it is easy to find one that perfectly suits the existing décor of your pergola. Varieties of colors and unique shapes allow you to make your outdoor space truly your own. Outdoor sconces can be affixed directly to your pergola and wires hidden within the structure for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
Starburst Swaying Solar Garden Lights
There is not always a need to string lights or even call in an electrician to set up sconces. Lighting also does not need to come from above. Some of the prettiest lighting options for your pergola will not even be related to the structure. MAXvolador Starburst Swaying Solar Garden Lights provide stunning lighting that blends into your existing greenery. These lights sway with the wind and provide a warm, calming effect to your lighting needs.
Although they sway with the wind, they are designed to be completely weather resistant and last for many years. They are also solar which means there is no drain on the existing power structure of your home. If you are looking for a unique and captivating form of lighting for your pergola, look no further than these.
Solar Deck Lighting
Solar deck lighting is ideal for areas where tapping into your existing electrical system is impractical. The beauty of the lights is found in their ultimate versatility. Solar deck lighting is designed to light the path, but they can be used around your pergola to light seating and keep the path well lit for your guests. Solar deck lighting tends to work best in accordance with other lighting options to provide just the right amount of light for the space.
Lighting your pergola is easier than ever before. Whether you are looking to hardwire lighting into your structure or desire to use the versatility of solar options, the right lighting is out there. There is no need for the party to end just because the sun sets.
Rechargeable Camp Lanterns
Stringing up lights can take a lot of time and sometimes, it is not practical to have lighting up at all times. Often, homeowners desire ultimate versatility as opposed to exciting lighting that dances with you. These rechargeable hanging camp lanterns are great for multiple uses. They easily hand on any pergola and can be strung together on a cord if multiple lights are required. The best thing about this type of lighting is how it can be placed on a table for a softer lighting effect or used as a spotlight when required.
Hanging camp lanterns are affordable and far more versatile than many other types of pergola lighting. Additionally, if you happen to be a renter, your landlord may prefer lights not be hung from the pergola or plugged in at all times. These are also rechargeable, so you do not need to run around looking for replacement batteries when an unexpected gathering occurs after the sun goes down.
