We’re still enjoying the last days of summer, but already the garden nurseries and craft stores are packed with fall décor. Fall doesn’t have to mean the end of your backyard paradise or outdoor entertaining! Our Nite Time Décor lighting experts have put together a list of ideas to keep your fall landscape lighting on point. Need more ideas or looking to update or expand your current outdoor lighting, give our team a call today!

String Lights

String lights have come a long way and are available in a variety of colours and styles. There’s sure to be something that matches the look you want or your existing outdoor décor. We think these are a fun and inexpensive way to change up your patio for fall that you can either remove for winter or move depending on the occasion or gathering.

Rope Lights

Like string lights, rope lights are available in an array of colours, which is great for seasonal entertaining. Some rope lights come with changeable light colours for maximum flexibility. Be sure if using rope lights that they are weather proof so you can use them all year long.

If you’re planning a Thanksgiving, back-to-school, group or club kickoff, or just getting together to cheer on your favourite team, rope lights provide subtle lighting and double as safety lights highlighting changes in levels on patios and stairs or walkway borders.

Trees

Who doesn’t love fabulous fall foliage. Placing downlights high up in trees can mimic moonlight or placing uplights on the ground can bring attention to the array of colours on display. But once the leaves drop, those lights can either be moved or left in place all winter to provide lighting with unique moving shadows on the snow.

If you love Halloween, why not highlight those bare branches for a creepy look. If you don’t mind the bare branches, dimming the lights can give a romantic look. Consider adding frosted or coloured lenses to mute or add colour to your trees to create the mood you’re looking for.

Make Use Of The Dark

The days will be growing shorter soon and what better time to make sure of your outdoor lighting! Dark spaces don’t have to be creepy or foreboding. A softly-lit patio in an otherwise dark yard can create a feeling of an oasis and extended privacy. Enjoy an evening cuddled up under a blanket with a loved one and gaze at the stars.

Pathway Lights

If you’ve gone all summer without pathway lights, chance are good that you’ve tripped, stumbled, or stepped where you didn’t want to. Pathway lights are not only a great safety feature, but they can add great contrast and highlight features (like gardens) often lost at night. Stake lights with hoods, or covers to point the light down, minimize the light that reaches your yard so you can focus on unique brickwork or paver patterns instead of blinding guests.

We’d love to answer your outdoor lighting questions or help you design a truly unique lighting plan. There’s still plenty of time left to install outdoor lighting for fall entertaining. Contact Nite Time Decor Oakville today!