These stylish string lights are under $32 – I'm adding to my cart now to eke out the last of summer evenings
Elegant, durable, solar-powered and 60% off, these gorgeous string lights will give my patio a new lease of life as the nights draw in


I love hazy summer days, when the indoors and outdoors blend into one, and I can sit in the yard late into the evenings as the heat of the day and daylight hours linger. But, as August creeps along, I've noticed the nights starting to draw in, taking me indoors earlier and earlier.
However, with some beautiful and ambient outdoor lighting ideas I'll be eking out the last of the summer evenings for longer, and during my search for some stylish options these Brightech Glow Solar LED String Lights stopped me in my scrolling tracks.
I love string lighting for the magical glow they omit, but often end up dragging cables and extenders through the house to set them up and getting in a tangle trying to take them down if the weather turns.
This set from Amazon, however, is solar powered, meaning they tick the box for outdoor wireless lighting, plus they feature shatterproof LED bulbs making them super durable, and they're weatherproof, able to withstand rain, or, come winter, even snow.
With 60% off, these string lights are an absolute steal and it's worth investing in a couple of sets if you have a particularly large outdoor space.
The brass accents really elevate this set in comparison to other festoon or string lighting I've seen, which is often plain black. It really leans into that indoor/outdoor feel, adding a homely warmth that you might bring into an interior scheme. You could make this even more purposeful by adding other brass accents, such as tableware and accessories, to elevate the look, if you're hosting an outdoor evening party.
On a practical note, my eco-friendly conscience is clear, as they're solar powered, and the panel has a 1000 charge lifespan, which should last up to 2.5 years, providing 5-6 hours of light per day. And they'll never overheat either, making them a safe option if you have kids and pets, or even worry about garden wildlife.
They'll work wonderfully for creating a romantic European bistro look. I'll be draping them along my pergola as a way to create a cozy outdoor living space and try garden zoning, but you could also hang them over a dining table, along a fence or even string them from one tree to another. With 27 feet to work with, you can use them alone or add more sets if you have a larger space.
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One thing's for certain though, I'm not hanging around to add to cart as at this price they're sure to fly off the virtual shelves.
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Katrina is Head of Living at Homes & Gardens, covering hosting and entertaining, seasonal styling ideas, sleep and wellbeing, along with a highly experienced team of writers and reviewers. With more than 15 years' experience in lifestyle content, Katrina was previously an editor at luxury lifestyle platform, Muddy Stilettos, has been a features writer at Sainsbury's magazine and has also written for a wealth of other food and lifestyle titles including Ideal Home, Waitrose Food, John Lewis' Edition and The Home Page. Katrina is passionate about heritage style and lives in a 100-year old cottage in rural Hertfordshire, where she enjoys finding creative ways to live and host stylishly.
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