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A pergola can add a huge amount of style and class to your garden. In addition, by setting a clear divide between different areas of your outdoor space, a pergola will mark out your outdoor seating area and create a comfortable space for you to chill out or entertain guests. Thanks to amazing garden structures like gazebos and pergolas, it’s no wonder that outdoor living is becoming a massive trend, especially in the warmer months.
Lighting can truly elevate the appearance of your pergola and help you get more use out of it in the evenings. But what would be the best pergola lights for you and your garden? Keep reading to discover the best pergola lighting ideas for any occasion.
One of the best pergola lighting ideas is to hang festoon lights all around this structure. These larger, more old-fashioned string lights create a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere whilst also adding an air of celebration, which means they can suit any occasion.
To hang festoon lights on your pergola, all you need to do is hang them from the overhead beams, which makes them incredibly easy to install. Before you plug them into an outdoor power source, you can secure your pergola lights by using a staple gun or, if necessary, attaching the lights to metal hooks.
Installing festoon lights on pergola and gazebo beams couldn’t be easier, and once this installation is complete, you can enjoy the fun and playful ambience they create. These lights can be paired with comfortable and rustic outdoor furniture to evoke a casual style, or they can be used to amp up the festivities when you host garden parties.
Festoon lights are incredibly versatile. You can use them to decorate birthday parties, weddings, small gatherings, outdoor dinner parties and more. In fact, it’s difficult to think of an occasion where festoon lighting would be unsuitable.
In particular, festoon lights are fantastic for illuminating outdoor dining areas. As explained above, it’s simple to hang these lights from your pergola and then plug them into a power source. After installation, these pergola lights will provide a warm, soft glow to set the right ambience for al fresco dining.
To really heighten this effect, make sure you use warm white LED bulbs. These LED pergola lights are much more atmospheric than cool white ones. Then, to really set the mood, you can light some candles on the table to add extra light sources. Candlelight is ideal for evening dining, but if you’re worried about leaving open flames unattended, you can always opt for LED pillar candles instead.
For a more elegant look that incorporates home décor elements into your outdoor decorations, you may prefer outdoor pendant lights. There are so many different styles of outdoor pendant lights to choose from, so you’re bound to find pergola lighting that suits your needs.
However, if you’re on a budget (or if you just love to be creative), you could create your own hanging pendant lights. One way to do this is by reusing old mason jars - you should clean out the jars, cut holes in the lids, push light sockets into the holes, screw in the outdoor LED bulbs and fasten the lids on the jars again. Then, you can hang these mason jar lights from the pergola’s overhead beams to illuminate your outdoor seating or dining area.
Neon Flex LED strip lights and outdoor LED bulbs are perhaps the best light fixtures for those who want a sleek and understated lighting solution for their pergola.
Integrated LED lighting will have to be installed by an electrician, but once the installation is complete, you’ll be able to light up the whole area around your pergola to prevent accidents and illuminate the night sky.
Additionally, Neon Flex LED strip lights and outdoor LED bulbs are some of the most versatile ceiling and wall lights you can choose.
You can find LED lights in a wide range of colours to suit any mood and occasion, and you can even control the colour and brightness of LED lights by using a LED controller and remote or smartphone app. This allows you to have full control over your LED pergola lights.
