Popsugar Living Patios Ways to Decorate a Patio With Lights 17 Pretty Ways to Decorate Your Patio With Christmas Lights Year-Round 15 July 2020 by Hedy Phillips View this post on Instagram A post shared by @boho_aframe on Jul 5, 2020 at 3:44pm PDT Christmas lights are beautiful during the holidays, but when used strategically, you can keep them up all year. (Or you can keep them up all year without being strategic — no judgement!) Strand lights are the perfect decor element for your patio or porch because they provide a lot of subtle light, making for a pleasant atmosphere. This is especially true on warm summer nights when you're hanging out outside with family and friends. The obvious ways to use those lights is on the roof or on a fence, but we found some Instagram photos that will give you a little bit more creative inspiration for your own place. Keep reading to check them out. Related: 33 Backyard Decor Pieces That'll Transform Any Space Into a Dreamy Hangout Oasis 1 Drape Across an Awning View this post on Instagram A post shared by Valerie Franklin (@valvis7) on Jul 14, 2020 at 7:23pm PDT 1 / 17 2 Run Them Around the Perimeter View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courtney Counts (@courtneycats) on Jul 14, 2020 at 6:49pm PDT 2 / 17 3 Create a Fence View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hilltown House (@hilltown_house) on Jul 6, 2020 at 9:22am PDT 3 / 17 4 Zig-Zag Them View this post on Instagram A post shared by Erin | Cotton Stem (@cottonstem) on Aug 21, 2019 at 6:47pm PDT 4 / 17 5 Create a Lit Ceiling Over the Patio View this post on Instagram A post shared by Premier Party Rentals Lakeland (@premierparty_lkld) on Jul 14, 2020 at 9:11am PDT 5 / 17 6 Line the Porch View this post on Instagram A post shared by jodywenke (@jody.wenke) on Jul 11, 2020 at 8:14am PDT 6 / 17 7 Line a Gazebo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chantal (@peace_garden_farm) on Jul 10, 2020 at 5:36pm PDT 7 / 17 8 Wrap Them Around a Trellis View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karen | Home Decor | Cleaning (@cherryoakmanor) on Jun 23, 2020 at 10:55pm PDT 8 / 17 9 Weave Them Through Fence Slats View this post on Instagram A post shared by ℍannah - 𝕎ilshere 𝕀nterior (@wilshereinterior) on Jul 6, 2020 at 11:48pm PDT 9 / 17 10 Nestle Them in Trees View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pittsburgh Socialights (@pghsocialights) on Jul 5, 2020 at 6:09pm PDT 10 / 17 11 Fill an Open Space View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenni 🙋🏻♀️ (@jensindiancreekhome) on Jun 15, 2020 at 5:15pm PDT 11 / 17 12 Outline Patio Decor View this post on Instagram A post shared by Belle • Interior Styling (@designermumetc) on Jul 13, 2020 at 11:14pm PDT 12 / 17 13 Bring Them Inside the Roof View this post on Instagram A post shared by S I M P L Y P A Y A 🌟 (@simplypaya) on Jun 30, 2020 at 9:12am PDT 13 / 17 14 Use Icicle Lights For the Whole Roof View this post on Instagram A post shared by Interior Designer (@nextleveldesigning) on Jun 24, 2020 at 1:36am PDT 14 / 17 15 Hang Then Behind the Furniture View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leanna Laming (@lifebyleanna) on Jul 8, 2020 at 5:01pm PDT 15 / 17 16 Drape Them Across a Table View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lust Living (@lustliving) on May 29, 2020 at 12:28pm PDT 16 / 17 17 Outline the Roof View this post on Instagram A post shared by @boho_aframe on Jul 5, 2020 at 3:44pm PDT 17 / 17 PatiosOutdoor DecoratingDecor Inspiration