Outdoor Lamps

Where Outdoor Lamps Work Best

Outdoor lighting isn't restricted to just the landscape and wall beside the front door. Today's outdoor floor lamps, for example, make a strong impression at outdoor dinner parties when used on the deck or patio. If you are a casual entertainer or common host of dinner parties among friends, a few modern outdoor lamps make the space inviting and ensure ample lighting throughout the night. The shapes and functionality of these patio lamps encourage friends and family to linger long after the evening meal has been served. Outdoor table lamps offer the friendly familiarity of living room lighting without being forced to stay indoors, working well with outdoor furniture pieces, sitting atop dining tables and accent tables. The portable nature of these outdoor floor and table lamps also make them ideal options for re-arranging and re-decorating the patio at a moments notice. Versatility and exceptional style...what's not to love about these lamps?

Outdoor Lamp Ideas for Every Style

In addition to the convenience of their portability, this collection of lamps can appeal to numerous exterior design styles. From traditional outdoor aesthetics to patios with the most modern furniture pieces on them, an outdoor lamp can bring an unexpected element to the space. Contemporary decks and patios benefit from the floor and table lamps by Kartell. These Italian-made lamps are meant to stand out and complement other features of your home's exterior. Fatboy offers a playful collection of lamps, inspired by the late and great Thomas Edison. For a splash of unique personality, you'll appreciate the shapes from Vondom and if you prefer energy efficiency in your lighting, look to the LED outdoor lamps from Smart & Green.

How to Choose the Best Exterior Lamps

When selecting a new floor lamp for your outdoor living area, the first thing you need to determine is its size. Floor and table lamps are offered in a variety of sizes, short and tall, with and without lamp shades, with or without adjustable arms, etc. Once you know the size of the lamp you would like for your deck or patio, you can begin refining your choices by the functions of the lamp such as if its a plug-in or an outdoor battery-powered lamp, its color, its finish its brightness and other important design elements. You'll also need to verify the lamp is UL listed with a damp or wet rating, making it safe for outdoor use. If you have any question about the outdoor floor and table lamps featured here, please call our lighting experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Considerations

Modern outdoor furniture offers a strong foundation to outdoor parties, night or day and serves as staple design pieces of the space. Check out the complete offering of patio furniture to find lounge chairs, sofas, tables and more to complete the home's exterior design and provide you a comfortable place to relax. You can also complement these portable lamps with other outdoor lighting fixtures too. Outdoor sconces mount to the wall adjacent to the front or back door and provide plenty of illumination for the deck, while landscape lighting fixtures brighten up the yard and provide a much-needed existence of safety light in arborous areas. Lastly, keep a cool breeze fresh on your deck, patio or covered gazebo with an outdoor ceiling fan.