Outdoor Lanterns For Long Summer Nights
If you've been waiting all winter to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures, you'll want to make sure that you can keep enjoying the outdoors after dark. After all, what is summer for if not to stay up a little too late to enjoy a starry night? No matter how clear the skies, however, the light of the moon and stars won't be enough to keep the party going past sunset. Fortunately, Williams Sonoma's collection of outdoor lanterns and string lights includes plenty of options that will add style and function to your backyard or patio.
The Details
When considering your outdoor lighting options, you'll first need to decide whether you prefer the look of individual lanterns or a string of lights. Either option will add a bit of fun to your space while also providing all the light you need for leisurely al fresco dinners. You could opt for a pendant lantern over your outdoor dining table, a few portable outdoor lanterns lining a walkway, a set of string lights crisscrossing a seating area or some combination of the three. Read on for more about your choices.
- Glow Nomad Light - Portable and rechargeable, this versatile lantern can be used indoors and out and can be customized with a variety of LED colors.
- Solar Stella Nova - This weather-resistant globe lantern features a classic chevron pattern and comes with a 15' cord.
- LED Café Lights - Available in 24' and 48' lengths, this set of outdoor string lights features energy-efficient, Edison-style bulbs that are designed to withstand year-round exposure.
Complete the Look
Once your backyard is aglow with your new outdoor lanterns, you'll no doubt want to spend more evenings outside. Fortunately, Williams Sonoma has everything you need to get the most out of those long summer nights. If you plan on doing a lot of dining al fresco, you'll want to check out the wide selection of outdoor dinnerware and shatterproof drinkware. Since your new outdoor string lights or lanterns will enable you to stay out long past sunset, you may want to consider investing in a fire pit or patio heater to help ward off the evening chill.