Stylish & Affordable Exterior Light Fixtures

Sharing a collection of stylish and affordable exterior light fixtures for your home. Includes exterior wall mount fixtures, ceiling mount, post mount, string lights and more in a variety of finishes and sizes!

Looking to update the curb appeal of your home? One of the easiest ways to do so is to update your exterior light fixtures! Whether you have wall mounted outdoor lights, exterior hanging lights, post mounted lights, or even looking for some string lights for your patio, I’m sharing a ton of ideas and stylish finds!

This post was originally published on June 11, 2020 but has been updated today with current product selections. This post also contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

The Outdoor Light Fixtures At Our Home

Before we jump into all the lighting options I found, I thought I’d quickly review the ones we have at our home first.

Any time I share images of our courtyard, questions continue to pop up about our outdoor wall light fixture lanterns. Unfortunately we bought them at Lowe’s 6 or 7 years ago and I hadn’t been able to find them for the last year or two. But, I’m 99% sure the reason Lowe’s no longer carries them is because… the line is now at Home Depot and Wayfair instead! They also have the 2-light version available, as well, which is a bit smaller than ours. I know the image below doesn’t show them super well but you can see one on the left wall as well as in the reflection on the right side.

I’m a big fan of the seeded glass (we get way too many bugs and cobwebs up in ours for clear glass). I also love that these are fully enclosed so bugs don’t get inside them. They’ve held up fairly well over time, but after seven-ish years, the finish has started to fade and we may be read for something new (and maybe larger). We also have these same lights on either side of our garage doors, but the view of the courtyard below shows them a little better.

On our front porch, we have these exterior lantern lights and have been happy with them.  However, the bottom is open on these, so they’re filled with cobwebs pretty much non-stop which drives me nuts. If we ever replace these down the road, I’ll be looking for something that is fully enclosed.

Exterior Wall Light Fixtures

The Darlana Outdoor Wall Lanterns are basically my dream outdoor light, but pretty cost-prohibitive, especially for being outside. So they’ve always served as my inspiration when searching for more affordable alternatives. Following are some of my top picks for exterior wall light fixtures. Please note that many of these (as well as others further down in the post) come in several finishes or sizes. Click on any of the images below to learn more about each of the exterior light fixtures.

Exterior Ceiling Mount Light Fixtures

I always love homes that have a wire light hanging from the porch above the front door. It’s one of my favorite exterior looks. And this outdoor star pendant light is still one of my all-time favorites! I will use this light somewhere someday!

Following are even more exterior ceiling mount light fixtures I love. Click on any of the images below to learn more about each of the items.

Exterior Post Mount Light Fixtures

The exterior post mount light fixtures prove a bit more challenging. It honestly wasn’t easy to find many that were fairly affordable and chic. Following are some I found in my searches that I think are good options though! Click on any of the images below to learn more about each of the items.

Exterior String Lights

I can’t say enough great things about our shatterproof string lights so far! They survived our major storms earlier this week as well as me half stepping on one of the bulbs before I caught myself. I’ve also found some other options that look like great alternatives if you’re looking for a different style or length.

I’m already trying to scheme up various uses for something like this pair of solar outdoor star lights! From Christmas decor to dinner parties to outdoor weddings. So many possibilities! The reviews on this exact set aren’t great (thanks to an actual on/off switch) but I’m going to search for something similar I can hopefully share down the road!

Following are even more exterior string light and fairy light options (some solar, some wired). Click on any of the images below to learn more about each of the options.

Additional Light Fixture Inspiration for Interiors

If you’re looking for further ways to update the lighting in your home, be sure to check out some of the additional posts below. Click on any of the post titles to be taken to the full post.

• Stylish Ceiling Fans
• Stylish Flush Mount Light Fixtures
• Stylish & Affordable Bathroom Vanity Lights
• Bathroom Sconce Lights
• Stylish Table Lamps for All Budgets
• Modern Traditional Wall Sconce Lighting + Our Staircase Plans
• Lighting Look For Less: Beaded Chandelier
• Review of the Best Knock-off Darlana Pendant Lights
• Swing Arm Sconces

Additional Home Exterior Update & Outdoor Inspiration

If you’re looking for further ways to update the exterior of your home, be sure to check out some of the additional posts below. Click on any of the post titles to be taken to the full post.

• 6 Simple Ways To Boost Curb Appeal
• Outdoor Planters
• The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Furniture
• Outdoor Coffee Tables & Side Tables
• Outdoor Courtyard Refresh
• Fire Pit Tables & A Courtyard Update
• Outdoor Dining Essentials
• The Best of Summer Pool Floats
• Front Porch Planter Ideas
• Summer Planter Ideas
• How To Plant Flowers In A Pot
• The Best Exterior White Paint Colors

I hope you found some exterior light fixtures you love!

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