25 Swoon-Worthy Outdoor Chandeliers for Every Design Style

There’s nothing like a chandelier to create an elegant dining atmosphere. But wiring for an outdoor fixture can be complicated, and wet-rated styles are somewhat limited. One solution is to hang a candle chandelier from the beams of a pergola or covered patio, as designer Howard Roberts did here. Use battery-operated LED “candles” for easy operation. Add string lights radiating from the chandelier’s mounting to create a magical canopy of light above diners' heads.

The outdoor dining area gets a rope and metal chandelier to light up the space.

White furniture under a white pergola gives a fresh look to this outdoor spot for afternoon tea. A hanging chandelier with white votive candles and a hydrangea arrangement bring additional dimension to the space, which sits by a relaxing swimming pool and gorgeous landscape.

This spacious backyard features a small sitting area with black Adirondack chairs and end tables, and a gray area rug. A pergola painted black and gray and finished with a glamorous chandelier tops off the look of the outdoor space.

Farmhouse-style seating and basket chandeliers create a fun, casual vibe in this outdoor dining room. A covered patio creates a second living area in this glamorous transitional home.

Detail of the outdoor dining table at the home of Julie and Jon Fisher which will undergo a makeover that will take their large, mismatched back yard with bad furniture, no flow and ugly views and turn it into a vintage eclectic space to compliment their 100 year old Craftsman style home. There will be a deck built off their garage that will protect them from rain and sap dropping from their tree as well as give them a great outdoor dining space. A rock garden and rocks built into the landscaping and with a rock walkway will bring the asthetic together throughout the space. A couple other seating areas throughout the yard make the space fit for entertaining friends and family. A fence will go up to hide the ugly driveway from view and give the family a space to keep their antique bicycles in an artisticly pracitical way.

An eclectic chandelier hangs above an outdoor dining area, as seen on DIY Network's Yard Crashers.

Crafted in hammered bronze, adorned with gold flake and Murano style mouth blown glass details, the chandelier holds eight golden candelabras. At the ends of sprawling ruby red ribboned arms, clear, glass covered builds flicker above the table below. A Moroccan-inspired Siamese chaise rests elegantly in the corner.

Add flavor to your garden, and make it your own. This outdoor chandelier of candles and hanging plants sets a playful mood and brings the space to life. Mix and match a worn wooden table with some antique metal chairs, or march a row of potted plants down a ledge. Most importantly, have fun.

A dramatic sculpture, interesting pendant light and a pair of fun, artsy chairs to give this red-hued outdoor space a sense of whimsy.

A covered pavilion with herringbone brick floors creates a nice spot for dining al fresco in view of the pool. Peppy orange fabrics bring life to the woven indoor-outdoor seating, while unique wood chandeliers and a wall-mounted TV bring the indoors out.

A large outdoor dining table accommodates ten, with two wrought iron chandeliers illuminating the space. The partially covered area allows for outdoor entertaining even when the weather gets bad. Guests have the luxury to take a dip in the pool before or after dinner.

Neutral wicker furniture is combined with a glass coffee table and elegant lantern chandelier for a comfortable outdoor seating area. Exposed wood ceiling, stucco walls and textured neutral brick patio evoke a southwestern feel, overlooking the beautiful pool area.

Add a light fixture over an outdoor dining area, whether it’s completely covered or underneath a pergola. Nievera Williams Design designed the pergola, which is covered in low water bougainvillea, in this Palm Beach, Fla., yard that won a Florida chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects award.

Here, a gorgeous coastal home featuring a beautiful front porch. With island breezes, there's no better place to sit on a summer evening than a screened in porch with all of the amenities for a cookout and gathering. For the winter months, there's a fireplace to keep cozy while enjoying the outdoors.

A glass table and metal chairs are surrounded by abundant garden landscaping in this outdoor patio dining area. A candle chandelier hangs from an overhead pergola.

This beautifully landscaped courtyard includes an arched arbor and stone pathway that leads to a covered patio and outdoor dining area surrounded by container plants and tall topiaries. Traditional chandeliers are covered in leafy vines to continue the garden look.

A tent is elegantly decorated with lighting fixtures for a wedding reception at Blackberry Farm.

Tables give you the opportunity to link your wedding decor, lights, and florals, says Isaac, of 100 Candles. "(Your cake table) will be a focal point, so make sure to plan for a design that complements the tablescapes to maintain a consistent look throughout the reception.”

A beautiful and unique custom DIY chandelier was created by using a cypress knee from DIY’s Blog Cabin 2014 and wrapping it in LED fairy lights.

When your pot rack just doesn't seem to suit the kitchen anymore, take it outdoors. Blogger Erin Lepperd revamped a hanging pot rack in her outdoor space by arranging potted plants, succulents and tea lights inside Mason jars. Suspended over her dining table, the new "chandelier" is whimsical, organic and perfect for alfresco.