How to Decorate Your Pergola with Lights
Easy lighting ideas to decorate your pergola this holiday season in Central Florida
One of the best ways to celebrate this time of year in Central Florida is outside. The fresh crisp air in the evenings allow for a delightful time with family and friends in the backyard. There are so many ways to make this time of year fun and festive. Decorating your pergola with lights is sure to bring a spark of joy to your backyard and create a space that is welcoming to all.
We have created a list of simple and elegant lighting for your pergola and outdoor space this time of year as well as easy tips and things to remember when decorating.
Lighting Ideas
Icicle Lights: These classic decorative lights are perfect for creating a canopy of lights running over the top part, ceiling, of your pergola.
String Lights: These lights are a great way to take extra lights used on your home to decorate the sides and ceiling of your pergola. Why not use the colorful lights for a happy and playful look!
Holispheres: There are endless possibilities with holispheres. Homeowners can hang a variety of these on trees, in sunrooms, and, without a doubt, on your pergola! For an innovative touch, wrap string lights around your holisphere. These lights come in 10” 12” and 14” to accommodate any decorative vision.
Paper Lanterns: These simple, festive and elegant lanterns can be a unique way to create an atmosphere of warmth under your pergola. Paper lanterns no long come in one shape and size. These lanterns can be found in various color variations, sizes, and beautiful shapes. Paper star lanterns might add a whimsical touch to your holiday pergola decorating. There are so many designs to choose from. Whether you go with a new unique design or hang the classic version, paper lanterns are sure to add a nice touch to your outdoor look.
Cafe Lights: These lights are sure to be a year-round favorite for many outdoor spaces including patios and decks. Cafe lights, also known as bistro lights or string lights are commonly seen as a string of lights with with small light-bulbs as the light forms. They are a minimalists lighting dream and surely a simple way to create a cozy and chic atmosphere.
Things to Remember
Once you’ve decided on your lighting, below you will find some helpful tips and things to remember when hanging your lights.
Measure the space to determine how many lights you will need.
There are many options and configurations to chose from when deciding how to hang lights. From zig zags to simply draping string lights, the possibilities for design are up to you to determine what works best. The way in which you would like your design to appear will help you determine the length of the lights to purchase.
Secure the lighting properly.
This is another part of the lighting that is up to you. You can secure the lighting with or without hooks, using screw hooks, or even using a staple gun for quick, secure, and stable lighting arrangements. Suggested fastening of the lights can be done between every four to five bulbs.
Connect the molded loop.
If you decide to purchase heavy duty, weather resistant, lights for year round entertaining, most of these lights come with molded loops at the top of the lights to make hanging easier. The best way to securely attach these to a screw hook is using a D-Ring Clip which can be purchased at your local home improvement shop.
Whether you are decorating your patio, or considering adding a pergola, sunroom, or outdoor space, U.S. Aluminum is here for your outdoor creations. Contact us today at 1-407-706-4017.