Garden and outdoor lighting

26 Aug Lighting of gardens and outdoor spaces

The lighting of outdoor spaces, whether a garden, a terrace or an interior patio, is not only an essential element for security: it is also an opportunity to create unique spaces by combining lights, shadows and decorative styles.

The options are endless for both small spaces and large gardens. The combination of different types of lighting will help you separate spaces naturally, create atmospheres and highlight other decorative elements.

The importance of lighting in outdoor spaces: gardens, terraces and patios.

Whether you are looking for a unified image or the fusion of different styles to create a unique combination, you must understand that lighting and decorating an interior patio is not the same as a large garden or a small terrace.

However, there are certain common criteria and tips when choosing outdoor lighting systems:

– First of all, safety: highlight crossing areas, steps and other obstacles to avoid accidents. Make sure there is sufficient lighting and that it is always ready.

-Energy efficiency and home automation: LED and solar lights are practically a must, not only for ecological awareness, but also for the savings they represent. In addition, home automation and sensor systems will help us not waste electricity. These energy sources also allow for more original and modern designs.

– You have to find balance: an excess of light can be annoying, but so can its absence. Playing with the contrasts of light and shadow to highlight some areas and generate an intimate atmosphere in others will help you give the space three-dimensionality.

– Avoid uncomfortable reflections and direct lights that are too intense or dazzling.

– Choose the materials for the lighting systems carefully: they must be resistant to sun and water.

– Combines aesthetics and functionality : the purpose of each space will give you a clue about its lighting needs. An area intended for outdoor dining, where you need more light, is not the same as a chill-out type relaxation space, where you can play more with shadows or with dimmer lighting. This also applies to the type of element you use: make sure it matches the rest of the decoration.

What type of outdoor lighting is ideal for your home?

As we already mentioned, there are numerous types of elements to illuminate gardens, outdoor terraces and also interior patios. It all depends on the space you have, the electrical installation, the style you are looking for and the different areas you want to highlight.

When we talk about the lighting and decoration of large gardens , with or without a pool, the limits only exist in your imagination: you can combine street lamps, wall lights, wall lamps and hanging lamps, for example, to give a romantic touch. Or you can play with garlands, paper lanterns and spotlights to define spaces and mark the paths between them.

If what you have is an interior patio, there are numerous styles of lamps with different light intensities, to distinguish different areas (such as the dining room from the chill out). In these cases, wall lights or portable lamps can be very useful, providing a feeling of exclusivity and intimacy. The lights that come out of the ground are also original and will surprise your guests when you have parties or dinners at home.

But if what you have is a terrace, versatility will be your great ally. Garlands, lamps and spotlights are your best friends to decorate your terrace; By combining the various elements and lighting intensities, you will be able to differentiate spaces without the need for physical barriers. If you don't have much space, you can always use elements with adjustable light intensity, so you can adjust it as needed.

Finally, you should know that, although this year the trends in lighting for gardens and outdoor spaces are committed to minimalism and the combination of styles (such as classic with modern touches, vintage and shabby or modern and ethnic), Don't forget that you are the one who decides: the result always has to make you feel comfortable and happy, reflecting your style and that of your home.