Using Outdoor Lighting to Achieve a Romantic Patio Aesthetic in Chester NY

August 13, 2020 The Landworx Team

There is nothing quite like sitting on the patio at the end of the day as the sun sets and enjoying the nighttime sounds. When the darkness falls, you can use outdoor lighting to bring a romantic glow to your Chester, NY, patio with thoughtful landscape lighting. Here are some ways to achieve the look you want with subtle lighting.

Patio Perimeter

Adding low level lighting to the perimeter of your patio can be an excellent first step when illuminating this outdoor space. A skilled landscape service can position lighting that cannot be seen during the daytime but emits a soft glow for the edges of the patio flooring once the sun sets. Not only will you not see any cords or obvious fixtures but often the lights can be recessed into the ground near the edges to bring that light that you want.

Patio Steps

When you add lighting to the patio steps, you are not only making them more beautiful in the darkness but also increasing the ease of going up and down in the dim light. A landscape specialist can add the lighting to the underside of the steps so that all you will see is the pretty illuminated steps and not the method by which they are lit.

Overhead Patio Lights

Stringing twinkle lights over the patio space can add some fun and whimsey to your patio—after all, everyone loves twinkle lights. Another great way to bring a romantic look to your outdoor space can be to add a vintage chandelier when your porch has a full cover. Placing all of the fixtures on dimmer switches can mean that you control the amount of light at any time.

Wall Fixtures

Often homes are built with uneventful wall sconces or light fixtures around the patio and replacing these with lighting in a current style can improve the amount of light for the patio as well as the quality. The capability of dimming can add more or less light.

Lanterns and Planters

Placing lanterns around the floor in various spots of the patio can add that soft light that only a lantern can bring. Also consider using planters that illuminate at the bottom for green ferns and billowing flowers to add a natural element to this space. Oversized moon balls can really bring some dazzle to the patio with their glow and circular size.

Swimming Pool

If you happen to have a swimming pool near the patio, adding floating lanterns or illuminated orbs to the water can continue the romantic glow out into another part of the landscape. Many pool owners have color changing lighting within the pool to make it feel festive or calming, depending on the color choice.

With so many choices for landscape lighting styles and strategies, consulting with a landscape service can be a wise first step to bringing that romantic lighting to your Chester, NY, patio space. Studies show that people who spend more time outdoors report a better overall well-being with less stress and anxiety.

Adding lights to any outdoor space can extend the amount of time you are able to remain outside but illuminating a patio can be a way to increase the time you spend there, making a space for reading a great book or just enjoying the stars.