Patio Lamps - Outdoor Patio Lamp

Patio Lamps - Outdoor Patio Lamp - Patio Lighting

Today’s patio lamps offer the same attractive designs as indoor table lamps. Homeowners love turning their outdoor patio into a warm, inviting space for entertaining and relaxing.

Find, Compare, and Buy a Garden Patio Lamp

Patio derived from the Spanish word for “back garden.” Today’s patios are outdoor living spaces, usually with concrete slab or brick floors. These living spaces provide a space where you can spread out, enjoy fresh air and sunshine and listen to the sound of nature. Hosting parties on a patio makes clean up a snap. Nevertheless, when the night falls, darker patios need lighting or the area becomes useless.

Designing a Patio Space

You want your patio space to be an extension of your home. Comfortable outdoor furniture, gorgeous flowers and a cooking area like a gas or charcoal grill are typical necessities of any backyard patio. However, lighting will be an issue after the sunset. While many patios have one or two outdoor light fixtures, they cannot reach all areas of a patio. If they do, the bright lights detract from the nighttime ambiance.

For a comfortable patio, a few well-placed patio lamps provide enough lighting to see, but retain the alluring, relaxing mood. Placing a patio lamp on a table in each corner of the patio lights up the area without overshadowing the night sky.

Electrical versus Oil-Burning Patio Lamps

Patio lamps come in a variety of shapes and generally two methods of lighting—electricity or lamp oil. With an electrical patio lamp, you should keep the lamp out of the rain. They are best for covered patios.

With a lamp oil fueled patio lamp, you can burn regular lamp oil or citronella oil. One of the benefits to citronella oil is the bug repellent property it offers. If you live in an area where mosquitoes prove problematic, citronella oil is a safe, effective pesticide. The lemony fragrance drives mosquitoes away.

Key Features to Look For

When purchasing patio lamps, look for powder coated metal finishes. This protects the metal from humidity and rain.

Choose a style that matches your overall design. If your patio features rattan furniture, you will find a nice selection of Polynesian themed patio lamps available. Modern designs match nicely with simplistic styles available from many top patio lamp designers.

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