I live on a road with the kind of neighbors who notice if you forget to water your plants out front or leave your Amazon parcel out a day too long. And call you out on the WhatsApp chat for it. So you can imagine how thrilled I was to learn that recently, I've been the talk of the town for all the right reasons, finally.
And all it took was $25. Ever since I installed sleek outdoor wireless lights along my front porch and driveway, the front of my house has completely transformed, and the neighbors are just as impressed as I am.
But as someone allergic to movie villains' lair-style outdoor lighting (you know the type I mean), I had strict criteria for my solar light shopping. These are the affordable Amazon solar lights that won over my heart, and those of almost 15,000 other shoppers, too.
Ticking all the boxes, these affordable garden lights come as a huge pack of 16, are totally solar powered, slim profiled, and crucially: cast a soft, warm white. They can be installed anywhere that you're happy to drill into and that gets direct sunlight, making them super versatile for front porch lighting ideas or garden lighting ideas.
These are the backyard lights my neighbors keep asking me about – and honestly, I can’t blame them. They give off the perfect warm white glow, just enough to create that subtle, ambient lighting that makes everything feel a little more magical, but importantly, not at all like a mall car park.
They nestle in perfectly along the edges of my hydrangea-filled raised bed planters, along the fence, and out the back are helping to shine a light on my patio and garden stairs, too.
And the best part? They’re solar-powered, waterproof, and totally hands-off once installed. All it took was a few screws to attach them and they're good to go. No fiddly wiring, no fuss, just good design doing its job beautifully and without breaking the bank.
With Amazon Prime Day now in full swing, this week is the perfect time to snag a set (or two) of these best-selling lights while they’re marked down. I’ve rounded up a few more highly-rated options below, and while I haven't personally tested these, I've vetted each for rave reviews – and they're all available at amazing prices right now.
If you prefer the look of spotlights, from the same brand as my deck lights, Solpex's solar ground lights are even easier to install thanks to the little stake. Meaning they can be popped into planters, beds, grass, or walkways with ease.
For those looking to create more of a style moment with your lighting, these vintage-style lantern lights are a great find. I love that you can alter the brightness and the soft copper finish of these easy-to-install stake lights.
Alternatively, for a more integrated look, these post cap lights can be seamlessly added to decks, patios, or fences to provide additional light outdoors this summer. Each light has two color modes and automatically turns on at dusk, off at dawn.
Whether you’re looking to light up your driveway, patio, or garden path, these solar-powered Amazon picks will help you create the outdoor glow-up your space deserves, without running up the electricity bill. And if you're looking to add more to your Prime Day basket, check out my round-up of the best Amazon outdoor furniture, too.
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