Outdoor Chandeliers

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Updated 02/11/2022

Nothing beats the grandness and illumination that outdoor chandeliers can bring to your exterior setup. Either hung on a ceiling or a metal post, these chandeliers add warmth to a deck or a garden ensemble and render a warm glow. Heavy-duty and weather-resistant, these pieces are better alternatives to the utilitarian bulbs. From cabled options to solar-powered ones, here are some curated pieces from our design team that will make you want to update the look of your outdoor space.

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Wicker Ball Chandelier

Add grandeur to outside spaces with this glamorous garden chandelier. Three intricately crafted scribble-style shade holders hang from a sturdy steel framework to create a contemporary appeal. Woven shades come in neutral colors to match the aesthetic.

Designer Advice:

A chic choice for a traditional outdoor patio and gazebos with a tropical twist. It would look perfect in an outdoor structure with wooden plank ceilings and wooden furniture with linen upholstery. For bigger spaces, we recommend hanging it in the center, combined with fairy lights that outline the inside perimeter of the roofed structure.

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Sparkly Chandelier

Inspired by DIY outdoor chandelier, this solar-powered outdoor droplight is composed of square plastic mirrors with colored and silver pieces. These produce a glittering effect when illuminated by the internal LED, creating a disco, party-like effect.

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Beaded Chandelier

These captivating garden chandelier ideas work well in intimate outdoor areas. Solar-powered lighting functionality meets alluring design with intricate clear beads hanging from a metal frame. Its wagon wheel shape adds to its unique charm.

Designer Advice:

Sparkly and bright, this chandelier is perfect for bohemian, coastal, traditional, and transitional style patios and outdoor dining spaces. We recommend installing this in the center of a gazebo for a stunning play of lights and shadows. You can also hang it using an outdoor chandelier stand, preferably with scrollwork that matches its romantic aesthetic.

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Metal Frame Chandelier

Featuring a wagon-wheel arrangement, this outdoor chandelier can illuminate a good amount of space with its six light sources. Each bulb is housed in a U-shaped metal cage frame individually connected to the top by diagonal rods.

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Outdoor Chandeliers

Buying Guide

Are there any battery operated chandeliers?

Yes, there are lots of different outdoor hanging chandeliers that are battery operated.

In fact, this is a particularly handy option if you’re looking for an outdoor lighting solution that is fairly flexible rather than permanent, whether that’s because you’re currently renting the house or because you occasionally like to move your seating area around.

If your outdoor hanging chandelier will be exposed to direct sunlight, you could also consider an eco-friendlier solar model, too.

Do I need an electrician to hang a chandelier outside?

Yes. Unless you have practical experience in wiring external appliances, this is definitely a project you should not DIY. Running wires outside and weather-proofing them to ensure that rain, snow, or other elements do not trigger an unsafe atmosphere requires a special set of skills. It will be more expensive, but it’s well worth the peace of mind to have an electrician help you with this project.

How much light can I get from an outdoor chandelier?

How much light you get from an outdoor chandelier depends on the amount of lighting you want. That said, an outdoor chandelier is decorative in nature. It is typically meant to be less bright than its security-oriented counterparts such as floodlights and motion sensor lights.

The light from a light bulb is measured in lumens which indicates the bulb’s brightness and the intensity of light emitted. A standard 40-watt bulb generates more than 400 lumens of light. The more the wattage, the higher the lumens.

For an outdoor chandelier, it is recommended that you use bulbs with an intensity of anywhere between 100 and 400 lumens. Anything greater than 400 lumens may be overkill.