Garden Lighting

Creating an all-year-round outdoor theatre

The right lighting ensures that even in the depths of winter or the dark of the night, your garden provides visual interest, with dramatic silhouettes to be enjoyed from the inside or out. Our electricians are highly skilled at up-lighting statuary, pathways, trees, plant beds, and fountains. Not only does the right lighting create a comforting feeling of safety, but for outdoor entertaining, mood lighting can bring more atmosphere to the outdoors and extend the time you can spend in your garden.

Why Garden Lighting is Important

Garden lighting is often overlooked but it can actually be quite important. Not only does it add to the aesthetic of your garden, but it can also be functional as well. Garden lighting can provide safety and security, deter burglars and allow you to enjoy your garden even after dark.

How to Choose the Right Garden Lighting for Your Home

There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing garden lighting for your home. You need to think about the style of your home, the size of your garden, and what kind of atmosphere you want to create.

Garden lighting can add a touch of class and sophistication to your home. It can also be a great way to increase the safety and security of your property. But with so many different types of garden lighting available, how do you know which one is right for you?

In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to choose the right garden lighting for your home. We’ll cover the different types of garden lighting available, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each type. By the end, you should have a good idea of which type of garden lighting is right for you.

What are the different types of garden lighting?

There are different types of garden lighting to suit different needs and preferences. Here is a guide to the different types of garden lighting available:
– solar lights: These are powered by the sun and are therefore environmentally friendly. They are also easy to install and require little maintenance.
– LED lights: These are becoming increasingly popular as they use less energy than other types of lightbulbs. They also have a longer lifespan, so you won’t need to replace them as often.
– battery-operated lights: These are a good option if you don’t have access to mains power. They can be placed anywhere in your garden without the need for wiring.
– wired lights: These require installation by an electrician, but they offer the most flexibility in terms of placement. You can also choose from a range of different bulbs, including halogen and fluorescent.

Garden Lighting Tips and Tricks

How to plan your garden lighting

If you’re looking to add some extra light to your garden, then you’ll need to plan ahead. Garden lighting can be a great way to add some extra style and personality to your outdoor space. It can also be a bit of a minefield to know where to start. Here are a few tips on how to plan your garden lighting so that you can get the most out of it.

Spotlight

The correct placement of a spotlight in an area of interest can really bring a garden to life whilst also providing a great way to light a pathway or terrace. Make sure you only point the light in a downward direction and try to limit the distance the light travels across. Having a subtle light in this way stops it from looking like a security light.

A little goes a long way

LED lights have improved a lot in the last ten years and can now provide a large amount of light in a small package. They come in a variety of different styles to fit any need and are a brilliant energy-efficient alternative to normal lights. LED light fittings will generally need a driver, which will need a waterproof housing. You can get creative in order to hide these away, e.g. hiding them behind pots or having purpose-built camouflaged boxes.

Lighting colour matching

Lighting colour and tone are very important in creating the right atmosphere in your garden, and different lights can provide different functions. Warmer tones can provide a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere, whilst cooler tones can really bring out the colour in any foliage.