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8 Best Outdoor String Lights to Level Up Your Home
“Baby, you light up my world like nobody else.” —your future self
Call me a simple gal but I love entering a space such as a new restaurant or a friend’s backyard party only to be greeted by the prettiest outdoor string lights. I welcome an opportunity where I can gaze at some gorge twinkly lights—and IMO it’s also one of the best ways you can add a sprinkle of magic to your home (lol can you tell all I do is watch rom-coms and cry?).
Aside from the aesthetic beauty these lights serve, it also is a very practical way to actually…bring some light into a room in a unique way. If you spend time outdoors reading or often host friends, these easy-to-install lights are more affordable than traditional options such as porch lights or flush mounts.
And while you might have owned a pair of fairy lights back in college for your dorm (relatable), I promise you there are so many elevated styles nowadays that look elegant and mature for outdoor use. (Although if you feel a connection to those nostalgic college-like lights I wouldn’t blame ya.)
It’s true, a single set of string lights can give your space a major revamp—whether you decide you want to attach them to the railing of your balcony or hang them on your exterior walls, there are so many ways you can experiment and make this project totally personal.
Our top picks for the best outdoor string lights of 2023:
Before you get started buying the first lights you see, we’ve listed our top picks for the best outdoor string lights currently on the market. We’ll be on the lookout for all the Insta pics of your brand new place.
Daisy Maldonado is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan who loves writing about fashion trends, must-have beauty products, and digital culture. When she's not writing, you can almost certainly find her shopping (she knows her credit card numbers by heart) or obsessing over celebrity news. Although she’s acquired an extensive closet over the years, her favorite item she owns is a Harry Styles Love On Tour hoodie she purchased at his concert in Manchester. Daisy's work has appeared on Refinery29, The Daily Beast, E! News, Allure and more. Keep up with all of her chaotic travels, NYC life and fashionable moments on her Instagram.
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