When we think of lighting options and styles, we tend to think of how we can use it to transform our indoor living space. However, getting the right type of lighting for your garden is just as crucial. With the current interior design trends focusing on getting more from your outdoor space, it is more important than ever before that you get the lighting just right.
From increasingly visibility to creating a relaxing atmosphere, you can transform your outdoor space from a dull unlit area that you never used to your favorite place to relax. While re-designing your outdoor space, keep in mind to choose lights that are compatible with your energy provider, such as StarTex power, which offers a variety of electricity plans to meet your needs.
So, here we have put together the different types of lighting to consider for your garden.
Garden Bollard Lights
Garden bollard lights are, as you would imagine, in a bollard like shape and are commonly used to light up pathways. These are great if you have a large outdoor space that needs lighting up so that it can be more accessible. They are also often used on driveways to make it easier to park up late at night.
Be sure to always check how much lighting they offer as while some will provide 360-degree lighting, others will only illuminate a smaller area. While these are a great option if you want to create a well-lit space, we wouldn’t recommend using them in a small area due to their size.
Spotlights
While spotlights often don’t provide a huge amount of light to your garden, they are great if you want to illuminate a particular area, such as a plant or water feature as they tend to cast a narrow light beam.
There are several different ways that you can power spotlights, and while main-powered lights are usually brighter, you can get solar paneled spotlights that are great for occasional use and are much more environmentally friendly. You can combine spotlights with other luxury outdoor living and landscaping ideas provided by Kern & Co Design to create the perfect outdoor space.
Floodlights
While using garden lighting is a great way to create an atmosphere and enables you to make use of the space long after it goes dark, it is also another layer of security for your home. By putting floodlights in your garden and at access points to your house, you can ensure that it is well-lit when arriving home at night.
You may also decide to use floodlights if you have a big garden and want to light up a patio area or pathway. It has also become increasingly popular to fix floodlights into the ground to light up trees.
String Lights
While you may be familiar with putting string lights up to create ambience inside your home, you may not have thought about bringing them outside too. String lights are a popular and quirky addition to any garden and can be hung around a seating area or wrapped around a bush or tree for an even better effect.
Be sure not to underestimate the impact that the right outdoor lighting can have on how you use and enjoy your garden!
