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Valentine's Day: How to Create a Romantic Mood with Outdoor Lighting

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to let the one you love know just how much you appreciate them. For some couples, it’s a romantic dinner at a fancy restaurant; for others, it’s a quiet night in, with that nice bottle of wine you’ve been saving for a special occasion. If you fall in the latter category, here are some amazing outdoor mood lighting ideas that are sure to make your Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart a memorable one.

Dazzling Decks

Do you want to wow your significant other with an elegant outdoor dinner? While we can’t help with dinner, we can help you create a romantic atmosphere with lighting. If you’re serving dinner on your deck, use a combination of deck lights, string lighting, and flameless candles to add a touch of romance to your backyard. Make sure to choose a warm light, in the 2000k to 3000k range, that will add softness to your outdoor space and refrain from using anything above 3000k.

Glistening Gardens

What about a night-time picnic in your garden? Let’s face it, without the correct lighting, even the most magnificent of gardens can look dull and uninspiring at night. The good news is that the right lighting elements and techniques can help you transform your garden into an enchanted wonderland at night. With a combination of garden lights and lighting techniques such as moonlighting and grazing, you can create a space that’s warm and inviting and perfect for Valentine’s Day (or year-round) romance.

Shimmering Pools

If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, why not plan a beautiful poolside dinner, and possibly a romantic swim? Turn the pool lights on and use a few whimsical string lights and flameless candles to decorate your table. You can even set up a few flameless lanterns around the perimeter of the pool for an added touch of romance.

Other Outdoor Mood Lighting Ideas

  • For added ambiance and to set up a luminous background for your romantic evening, line fences and hedges with additional strings of light.
  • If you have any romantic architectural or garden decor elements, such as a beautiful statue, use directional lighting and the up-lighting technique to highlight them.
  • Employ lighting contrasts when setting up your romantic scene. For example, a combination of dimmer deck lights that provide a low, soft glow can be paired with a brighter, eye-catching light to create drama.
  • Rather than haphazardly placing your flameless candles, try setting them up in a heart shape for a more Valentine’s Day feel.
  • Add Valentine’s Day decorations to your front entryway and use directional lighting to showcase your efforts. You can even dim your porch lights or replace the bulbs with a Valentine’s Day color such as pink or red.

What do you think about our outdoor mood lighting ideas? How do you plan on making Valentine’s Day special for your loved one this year? Let us know in the comments section.