When it comes to the best options for outdoor lighting, there's plenty of styles to choose from. Whether you're looking for something to blend in with your design or fixtures that will add character, these styles are all up for consideration.

Wall Sconce

If square footage is an issue in your porch or backyard, the trusty wall sconce is the answer. Saving on floor space and lighting up the night, outdoor wall sconces and wall lights will add a modern touch to your outdoor space.

Table Lamps & Lanterns

Table lamps and lanterns are a great way to add an immediate lighting fix to your patio space. Simply pop them around the garden or on your outdoor dining set — just make sure they're suited for outdoor use, or better yet, solar- or battery-operated so you don't have to deal with cords.

Pendant Lighting

Perfect your al-fresco dining space by adding a few pendant lights to the space (obviously you'll need a gazebo or porch to start). Eating outside has never looked so good.

String Lighting

You might think that fairy lights are reserved for the kids' bedrooms, but string lights are the perfect way to bring a starry night sky closer to your dinner table. Plus, you can choose between Edison-style bulbs, bohemian lanterns, or colorful globes to match your decor.

Path Lighting

Path lighting is a pretty sweet way to lead guests up to your house and keep them from falling off the beaten track. These stake lights are normally solar-powered too — meaning no cords and no extra electricity.