7 Ways to Spruce up Your Yard with Color Changing LED Rope Lights

Are you looking for the perfect way to improve your outdoor area? 

A simple way to make your yard beautiful all year long is to add color changing LED rope lights. 

Even if you have some rope lights already, how can you use them to make your yard look better? If you don't know what to do with them, it may make matters worse.

Luckily, there are some easy ways to use these lights and make your outdoor area everything you've imagined! Check out some simple uses for LED rope lights below.

1. Wrap Some Trees

One of the things that people like to do with rope lights to add some pizzazz to their yard is wrap trees with them. 

It not only looks a little cozier, but it makes your space appear more vibrant and colorful when you do this. Whether you have pine trees, oak trees, or palm trees, they will look fun when wrapped up in LED rope lighting.

If you want to go with different colored lights that change, or even interesting patterns, that will change the aesthetic as well.

2. Create Spheres of Lights

If you're into DIY projects, you can easily do this with your LED rope lights. Making light spheres is a fun way to decorate your yard. 

By using some rope lights and extra zip ties you may already have lying around, you can create bundles of rope that will appear as a sphere.

You can even do them in different sizes if you have the right type of rope lights available. Another option is to do different colors that change intermittently and make it a little more festive. 

3. Holiday Lighting

One of the great things about rope lights is that you can change them based on what you want. During the holidays, it is easy to change the way you have your rope lights set up or add some more to create holiday charm.

This could be something like writing words with the rope light, creating shapes, or just making random patterns.

Think about your next holiday, favorite sports team, or even an upcoming event you have planned.

You can use rope lighting to represent whatever you want people to remember and achieve the look you want! 

4. Line Your Landscaping

Real estate studies have shown that by making your landscaping better, you can potentially increase tflhe value of your home by 5-15%.

Homeowners can spend a lot of money when they choose to get professional landscaping done based on who they hire and what work is accomplished. 

If you're looking to get a more polished landscape without spending a fortune, you may be able to improve the appearance with rope LED lights. 

By starting with neat flower beds that have simple plants, you can lay the foundation for good landscaping. Be sure to plant your chosen plants in a pattern, such as a grid or even a slight zig-zag. 

After this, you can line the edge of your flower beds with rope lights and it will draw attention to your clean lines.

It's easy to do this with bushes, flowers, or any other type of plant you may want to add to your landscape. 

5. Light up a Walkway

Lighting along your walkway is common because it is safe and it also creates a better aesthetic. 

Rope lights are much easier to install and maintain than stake lights for almost anyone. You don't have to worry as much about the stake lights falling down or someone accidentally hurting themselves by tripping.

In addition to that, rope lights are a little less noticeable and may make your walkway look more refined.

6. Line the Edge of Your Porch

There are many benefits to lining your porch, but they are similar to the ones you get from lining the walkway. 

LED rope lights increase the safety element and allow you to use your outside area more often when it is dark outside. You can run the lights down the handrails along the stairs to light the way. 

Imagine the fun parties you could have outside when you have some well-placed lighting in strategic areas! 

Choosing between brighter lights or dim lights can be tough, but consider the type of atmosphere you are trying to create when making that decision. Bright lights can add excitement and dim lights can create more ambiance. 

7. Drape Lights Overhead

Another idea for your porch is to drape lights overhead. You could attach one end to your house and the other end to a pole or even a frieze beam to run back and forth.

This will make it easy for you to see what is going on, but it also creates a cozy or even intimate type of vibe.

You may want to use this for parties or romantic dinners to make your night even more special.

Get Your Color Changing Rope Lights and Start Decorating

Now that you have a better idea about how to use color changing LED rope lights, you're likely ready to try some of these tricks out! 

The good news is that if you try something and it doesn't work, you can easily move your rope lights to a different location. 

In order for your rope lights to look good and work well, you need to have them installed correctly.

Check out our guide to installing LED strip lights and what you need to know before getting started