Patio String Lights: 3 Designs

If you are planning to install patio string lights in your patio area, you will find that there are several different designs and styles to choose from. Depending upon your lighting needs, there are string lights that provide brighter lighting for everyday use as well as lights that simply add a warm glow to your patio area.

Types of Patio String Lights

When shopping for patio string lights, you will find that design styles are many and varied, in general however, patio string lights come in three basic types: rope lights, hanging bulbs and hanging lanterns.

Rope lights are the lowest profile type of patio lighting and provide a warm glow to your patio area. However, if you're looking for increased lighting, hanging bulbs or hanging lanterns may be a better option, as you can choose higher wattage output bulbs to increase the illumination of a particular area.

Also, hanging bulbs and hanging lantern string lights come in a variety of special designs and styles suitable for special occasions. For example, you can choose patio string with plastic cover lanterns that are designed for a specific theme such as a birthday party or Christmas.