Key Takeaways
- Outdoor solar lighting gives you a convenient, energy-efficient way to beautify your outdoors.
- Solar string lights can add a warm glow or a festive look.
- Solar lights can beautify your deck while illuminating railings and stairs for safety.
- Solar landscape lights draw attention to stand-out trees and shrubs for nighttime curb appeal.
- Solar garden lights add a personal touch to planting beds, even after the sun goes down.
- Solar path lights make your walkways easier and safer to navigate at night.
- Solar lights make a driveway easy to find for family and friends alike.
- Solar security lights keep secluded areas of your landscape illuminated for improved safety.
- Solar patio lights keep an outdoor space inviting and cozy all night long.
The Benefits of Outdoor Solar Lights
Many people overlook outdoor lighting when designing a landscape, but whether you want to dramatically enhance alfresco dinners or simply make your home more attractive, installing outdoor solar lights offers two key benefits:
- Convenience: There are many options for placement with less worry about cords in your outdoor space.
- Reduced Energy Use: Multiple strings of conventional lights draw a significant amount of power, particularly if they’re on year-round. Off-the-grid solar lights offer energy savings.
Check out these popular outdoor solar lights that are easy to install and look great in any landscape.
Add Instant Ambience With Solar String Lights
Hanging outdoor solar string lights adds ambience to any space. Lights like these with a color temperature in the 2200K to 3000K range provide a warm glow to any outdoor setting. If you have something more festive in mind, go with strings of cheery multicolor lights. Look for shatterproof plastic bulbs and a weather-resistant rating for extra protection against damage and moisture.
Illuminate Steps and Railings for Safety With Solar Deck Lights
Solar deck lights are ideal for brightening your outdoor space, marking railings and making steps easier to find. These solar lights install on posts, steps and handrails for cord-free lighting. Look for a style and finish that complements your deck or opt for eye-catching contrast.
Enhance Curb Appeal With Solar Landscape Lights
Uplighting, or directing light upward onto trees and landscape features, adds instant curb appeal to any home. One simple way to achieve this effect is with solar landscape lights you can adjust to brighten any part of your landscape. Solar landscape flood lights are ideal for large areas. You can mix in outdoor solar spot lights to draw attention to noteworthy landscape features.
Add Personality to Any Flower Bed With Garden Solar Lights
Add a touch of whimsy to your garden or raised beds with novelty solar string lights. Unique designs like these cherry blossom lights add a personal touch while making sure your planting beds shine even at night. Find a design that suits your style and be sure to look for a set with a standalone solar panel to give you the most placement options.
Make Walkways Safer by Adding Solar Path Lights
Lighted paths and walkways add a welcoming touch to any yard and designs like these look great day and night. Look for high-lumen path lights to enhance safety near steps and uneven bricks and pavers. You can find solar path lights in a variety of styles and with weather-resistant construction for year-round illumination.
Make Parking Easier With Solar Driveway Lights
Path lights can do more than guide foot traffic. Make your driveway easier to find and navigate by marking it with dusk-to-dawn solar path lights. The lights have built-in solar panels so you can space them to suit your needs. Models like the one above can stay lighted for up to 8 hours, depending on conditions.
Illuminate Dark Corners With Motion-Activated Solar Security Lights
Motion-activated solar security lights like these 1200-lumen flood lights can be a relatively inexpensive investment in home security. Strategically placing solar outdoor wall lights near dark windows and gates offers added safety. Many solar security lights allow you to set them to remain on all night or to activate only when they detect motion.
Keep Conversations Going Into the Night With Solar Patio Lights
Whether you’re chatting with family or hosting friends, solar patio lights keep your outdoor living room cozy and inviting after the sun goes down. From lighting a dining area to outlining the space and illuminating a container plant, the right solar patio lights add a perfect glow to your backyard gatherings.
Find Outdoor Solar Lights for Any Landscape
Solar lights give you a simple way to beautify your landscape, make your home inviting and improve safety and security. Shop Lowes.com for lights by type, style, brand and more to find the perfect fit for your home. Or visit your local Lowe’s and discuss your plans with one of our Red Vest associates. They’ll help you find the lights you need for an easy outdoor upgrade.