Outdoor Lamps vs. Outdoor String Lights

Looking for an outdoor lamp, or considering outdoor string lights? Is there a better option for your needs?

Outdoor lighting makes all the difference when it comes to creating a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere. Two very popular options are outdoor lamps and outdoor string lights. Both add warmth and personality to backyard patios, decks, and porches. But which one is right for your home. Let’s shed some light!

The Case for Outdoor Lamps

Outdoor lamps offer an air of elegance, sophistication, and even structure to your outdoor space. They can define a living space and offer a beautiful focal point. Lamps are ideal for homeowners who want their outdoor lighting to feel like a natural extension of their interior design. Here are a few benefits of adding an outdoor lamp to your space:

  • Focused illumination – Outdoor lamps provide concentrated light, perfect for reading on the porch or hosting an intimate dinner on the patio.
  • Stylish and functional – Made with weather-resistant materials and available in designer finishes, outdoor lamps act as both décor and utility.
  • Custom placement – Floor and table lamps for outdoor spaces can be positioned and re-positioned anywhere there is access to an outlet or integrated with permanent landscape or hardscape lighting.

The Appeal of Outdoor String Lights

Outdoor string lights, like those offered by Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis, add beautiful ambiance. Their soft glow brings an air of elegance, akin to starlight itself. And who doesn’t love dinner under the stars? What pool owner doesn’t love enjoying a late summer night, swimming without overbearing spotlights or utility lights?

outdoor string lights for pergola

Not only that, but dimmable LED outdoor string lights also allow more focused or bright illumination when needed. Additionally, string lights offer:

  • Versatility and fun – String lights are ideal for overhead use, festooned above your outdoor space, on pergolas, fences, and more. They transform nearly any ordinary outdoor space into a popular gathering spot.
  • Even light distribution – When your outdoor string lights are professionally installed, they will create balanced, glare-free illumination across your entire outdoor space. Or focused in one area of your outdoor space!
  • Durable and long-lasting – Our outdoor string lights are built to last. They’re commercial-grade, weather-resistant, and warranted for many years of beautiful functionality.

Whether it’s late-night conversations by the pool or weekend barbecues under the stars, string lights offer effortless charm.

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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis can take your outdoor spaces to the next level with commercial-grade outdoor café string lights, professionally installed and made to last. Get in touch with us at (636) 202-0369 to schedule your consultation today!

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