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Deck & Patio Lighting Ideas

A deck or patio needs three kinds of light: something to see the steps by, something to eat by and something to relax by. These designs mix railing and stair lights, downlights from pergolas and covers, and lanterns and fire at table height.

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Deck & Patio Lighting Ideas, explained.

A deck or patio needs three kinds of light: something to see the steps by, something to eat by and something to relax by. These designs mix railing and stair lights, downlights from pergolas and covers, and lanterns and fire at table height.

Keep fixtures low and shielded so no one looks into a bulb. Save the decks and patios lit the way you would want to sit in them.

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