For an enchanting atmosphere that will delight guests, use brightly coloured and embellished lights. It’s less formal and more relaxed with a more romantic atmosphere of gentle candlelight and conversations that continue far into the night,” says Stefan Ormenisan, MD and founder of Mindthegap. “The approach to outdoor dining is very different to that of an indoor evening. From illuminating a favourite plant or sculpture to focusing light on steps for safety, they are a subtle way to bring light and depth to your outdoor space.Ĭreate an enchanting garden escape The Hare embroidered pendant lamp, from £195, Mindthegap Spotlights can be used in gardens to highlight certain features, whether for a functional or aesthetical reason. Position spotlights to emphasise garden features Portreath adjustable pillar light, £40, Pooky Garden Trading offer a range of different designs, including solar powered options. Easy to install, this style of lighting is also effective in zoning different spaces in the garden, for example, seating areas for late evening gatherings or dining tables for alfresco lunches and dinner parties. Zone open spaces with festoon lighting Festoon classic lights, 20 bulbs, £70, Garden Tradingįestoon lighting is ideal for outdoor entertaining areas, to create a fun, welcoming ambience as the sun fades on late summer evenings. “Outdoor wall lights which cast pools of light and illumination both upwards and downwards are perfect for creating a comfortable setting, where you can relax with friends and family and enjoy outdoor cooking and entertaining.” “Bring a sense of character and personality by painting your fence in a vibrant colour and add wall lighting to create a welcoming ambience that can effortlessly set the tone as daytime fades to evening,” says Hollie Moreland, creative director at David Hunt Lighting. If you’re looking for garden fence ideas, try incorporating fencing into your outdoor lighting scheme. Make a feature of your garden fence Falmouth outdoor double wall lights in white, £119 each, David Hunt Lighting Garden lighting ideas to maximise your outdoor area Look for a minimum IP rating of IP43 if the light will be in a covered area such as a porch, or IP54 if it will be exposed to direct rainfall or jet-washing.” “The suitability of any light for outdoor use – wall light or pendant – depends on its IP rating,” explains Charlie Bowles, director at Original BTC. “IP stands for ‘Ingress Protection’ and is used to define the degree of protection provided against water to its electrical connections. The most important thing when planning garden lighting ideas is to make sure you use lights that are fit for outdoor use. We’ve compiled some of our favourite garden lighting ideas and 13 of the best outdoor lights, to ensure your outdoor area is beautiful and functional, whether it’s used for hosting relaxed garden parties or intimate alfresco dinners. Outdoor spaces are hardworking year-round but particularly so during the warmer months of spring and summer.
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