Use These On-Sale Vintage-Inspired String Lights to Transform Your Patio

The stage is set: comfy outdoor seating, a fully stocked bar, kebabs on the barbeque, a firepit for later, and Alexa’s playing your favorite jazz renditions. Guests are set to arrive within the hour for your first outdoor dinner party of the season, but you feel like the ambiance is not quite right even though. You rack your brain for the perfect “je ne sais quoi” and realize your outdoor entertainment space is missing decorative string lights to bring everything together.  

Unlike Christmas tree lights that feel dated as soon as the holidays are over, decorative string lights, like these from Addlon, feature vintage-style bulbs on a string that are great for year-round decor. Use these to encircle an outdoor seating area, line your garden, or even make a “room” in the middle of the yard (just add light poles).

Addlon Commercial Grade LED Vintage Outdoor String Lights

There are 16 hanging sockets on the 48-foot-long string lights, and each bulb is shatterproof for long-lasting durability. Each strand is also made of high-grade copper that is housed in a heavy-duty PVC strand, which allows the lights to withstand weather in every season. The LED lights also mean you can enjoy hours of energy-efficient lighting without zapping your energy bill.

According to Amazon reviewers, these lights are very simple to install and look professional once strung up. One five-star reviewer said, “Because of the wired ‘drop’ for each bulb, we were able to use gutter hangers and put one on each side of each bulb to keep the wiring level. The design allows each bulb to hang correctly so the bulb spacing looks professional.” Plus, you can connect up to 28 stands to create an epic glowing canopy effect.

This commercial-grade lighting is built with heavy-duty use in mind, allowing the lights to withstand hot summers, gusty winds, torrential downpours, and even snowfall. The T-shaped suspension provides a long surface life, and the replaceable bulbs and spare fuses ensure your guests won’t be left in the dark. “I’m surprised how bright these lights are at night,” shared one five-star reviewer. “We no longer use our obnoxious flood lights.” And with dimmer compatibility, you can fine-tune the mood to fit your occasion. 

With over 12,700 five-star ratings, these bulbs are not only a shopper favorite for how pretty they are, but also for the excellent customer service from Addlon. One customer contacted Addlon when a few of her bulbs burned out after three years of use. “The company was very friendly and cooperative and promptly sent me four bulbs at no charge,” she said. 

Bright decorative outdoor lights that look good for your own home and even for special occasions like weddings? For 38 percent off? Sounds like every hostess’s dream, right? Your guests will definitely be talking about your set-up long after the last glass is raised.

For other styles of string lights, see more of our picks below, many of which are also marked down. 

Brightech Waterproof LED Outdoor String Lights

‎Uionvo Dimmable LED Outdoor String Lights

Lemontec LED Backyard Patio String Globe Lights

Brightown Outdoor Vintage LED String Lights

Govee Smart Outdoor LED String Lights