The holiday season is finally upon us and it’s time to enjoy those warm summer nights outdoors. When it comes to being able to get the most of your garden during the evenings outdoor lighting is key. With a wide range of lighting available we have broken down the different types of lighting products available to make your outdoor space shine.
Letterbox & Number Lighting
Lighting up the number of your house not only looks good but also helps guests find your home with ease. In case of an emergency and you need the authorities to arrive at your home quickly having your number lit up stops any unwanted delays in them finding your home. If your number and letterbox are in the same place you can purchase a LED light to them both up. Having these lit up also creates a stylish and inviting look to your entrance.
Decorative Lighting
When entertaining it’s great to have decorative lighting to light the way for your guests. These lights are ideal for combining functionality and style. There are a variety of styles and designs for you to choose from including sconces, path lights, and pendant lighting. Pendant lighting is one of the most popular options you see in people’s outdoor gardens. Using this type of lighting creates cohesiveness between your indoor and outdoor living space as pendant lighting is also a great indoor feature. Whatever your taste may be there is a range of styles for you to choose from including traditional and modern pieces. Gone of the days of dull technical lighting, you can now light up your space with beautiful and practical pieces.
Path Lighting
Path lighting is important for lighting up spaces where your guests need to see where they are going. There are many different options of path lights for you to choose from including lights that get installed directly under the path, or lights that are placed on either side of the path. Rember to also light up any steps that can be missed in the dark to improve visibility and safety.
Portable Lighting
Portable lighting is so beneficial to any outdoor living space as many of these are wireless. If you are hosting an event then this is the type of lighting you need to invest in. These lights can add to the ambiance of a party. For extra hi-tech lighting, enjoy lighting controlled Bluetooth, or lighting that also plays music and changes colours throughout the night.
Tree Lighting
If you have a statement tree that you would like to feature, decorate this with LED fairy lights to create a beautiful atmosphere, perfect for evening garden dinners or parties. Another lighting option to highlight your greenery is to use garden spotlights. Spike lights are easy to use and manipulate depending on where you would like them to point. Simply place them into the soil under the tree. These will be easy to place if the soil is soft.
Pool Lighting
Pool lighting is a great lighting solution to highlight your pool as a feature. This not only looks good but is also important when it comes to safety. Having your pool lit up can prevent dangerous accidents from happening to your friends and family who are having a late-night swim. There is a wide range of pool lighting available for you to choose from in the market due to pools being a popular feature in Australian gardens. Choose from underwater lighting that creates a soft cool glow, or spotlights that can be installed in either the walls or the floors of your pool. If you want to create a fun element to your pool purchase spotlights that flash and change colours throughout the night. If you’re looking to reduce the amount of power you use LED pool lights are the perfect solution.
Security Lighting
When it comes to security lighting is a key component. An important reason to invest in outdoor lighting is so the brightness can scare off criminals. Having outdoor lighting on lets people know you’re home. There is a range of outside security lighting for homes on the market that you can choose from including in-ground lights, garden spikes, and wall lights. Make sure you have enough lighting for the size of your outdoor space. If you have a holiday home that you don’t get to visit as much as you would like sensor and timer lights are your best solution. Having a timer light will make it look like you’re home even when you’re not. This gives your home or holiday house the best protection even when you’re not there.