Add more atmosphere to your outdoor space with outdoor lighting

Well-thought outdoor lighting with the right combination of lamps, lanterns and lighting chains does a lot for setting a nice party atmosphere in your outdoor space. Here’s how to make the whole place glow and gleam as the sun sets.

A cosy patio in evening light with an acacia table, SOLVINDEN LED pendant and table lamps, and plenty of large, green plants.

An easy way to hang string lights – no tree required

Whether you’re preparing for an intimate dinner or a party buffet, why not give the table lighting some extra attention? It’s easy to create a festive vibe that makes your guests feel welcome – all you need is a simple setup with dimmable table lamps and a HELGEÖ decorating rod draped with a glowing lighting chain.

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Two light brown stained NÄMMARÖ outdoor bar stools next to a BÅTSKÄR outdoor kitchen and bar table with a decorating rod.

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A warm-glowing welcome

String lights can also be used to welcome your guests and show them the way to where the action is. This particular lighting chain is battery operated and doesn’t have to be connected to the mains supply, so it’s easy hanging a few just how you like.

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Black SVARTRÅ LED lighting chains hanging along a gravel path leading up to a house where a person is walking up the stairs.

A black SVARTRÅ LED lighting chain hanging on sticks stuck in the ground along a gravel path in a garden.

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Hang outdoor string lights for any occasion

Set the mood of your balcony or patio to intimate or party-ready with the simple addition of outdoor lighting chains.

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String of 10 solar lanterns in blue, orange, and white, forming an x shape. Lights up at night, no cords needed.

Solar-powered light in plant box, charges during the day, lights up at night.

SOLVINDEN LED lighting chain with 24 lights, outdoor solar-powered/globe multicolour

Price € 9.99

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String lights: SOLVINDEN, colourful bulbs, indoor/outdoor decor, polycarbonate, circular design, warm inviting glow.

Indoor/outdoor string lights in warm orange and cool blue tones.

GOKVÄLLÅ LED lighting chain with 12 lights, battery-operated outdoor/lantern green

Price € 16.99

SOLVINDEN solar-powered lanterns, orange & white, circular, string design.

Spherical solar lanterns glow warmly at night from balcony or patio.

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SOLVINDEN LED lighting chain with 24 lights, solar-powered globe/orange pink

Price € 16.99

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Create some cordless magic in your outdoor space

Make night-time hangouts with your favourite people even more cosy by turning a nearby tree into a magical ceiling of lights. All you need to do is hang solar and battery-operated lamps or string lights from it.

Four globe-shaped SOLVINDEN pendant lamps with white shades glow warmly as they hang from a balcony ceiling, above greenery.

Levels of lounge lights

There are many ways to use lighting to set a relaxed and inviting atmosphere in your lounge area. Why not try this setup with several low floor lamps as a base, and then decorating the space above with soft-glowing LED candles and a lighting chain or two?

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A grey-beige/dark grey-beige HAMMARÖN pergola outside.

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Let there be light, anywhere you like

Hassle-free, cordless lamps that are easy to place wherever you need a touch of light are great for outdoor spaces. Some of them are battery-operated while others are sun-powered and charge during the day to light up your evenings.