Turn your garden into a world of adventure or a place that invites relaxation, you decide. You will be able to highlight what you want and achieve an optimal result. Today, we bring you the keys to make it easy for you to achieve it.
The use of lights in the garden is one of the key steps in designing your exterior. With the right lighting you can turn the most attractive place you have into a masterpiece.
The outdoor luminaires are simple to install, so it is simple and at the same time changes the space completely.
Tips for outdoor lighting
- Small lamps in key places: an area made up of straight lines is perfect for giving elegance to a space. In an environment such as the garden, they can give the sensation of rigidity, compared to the wildness of nature. Giving light to those lines will make it look softer, giving you the sensation of floating.
- Between stone and wood, half light: if your garden has a space full of wood and stones in your green area, we have the perfect touch. Place some spotlights on the ground. Thus, you will reverse the traditional direction of light and transform the sensations of your space.
- Recessed spotlights in the paths: this way you will indicate the path the house creating a carpet of light. This way, you will have an illuminated path that will make your visits feel guided and appreciated.
- Homemade: with a little imagination you can create the lights you want. In your way, with your style. Give a unique style to your garden. Our proposal, light in colored glass jars hanging from the trees. What can you think of?
- Stars on the roof: in the case of having a semi-open roof in your garden, you have all the work done. By placing some points of light on your ceiling you will create the sensation that the sky is right above you.
- Colored lights in your pool: if you install colored lights in your pool Depending on the color you select you can create a different sensation.
- Motion sensors: we recommend that you place motion sensors in your garden. This way, you will be able to turn on the lights only when you need them. You will notice the savings immediately.
- You must take into account the IP of your luminaires: to know which IP to use in each place in your garden or pool, we invite you to look at our article on the IP outdoors.
- Take advantage of sunlight: solar-type products are becoming more and more fashionable. In our case, we have projectors and streetlights of this type for your garden. If the topic interests you and you are looking to make this change, we recommend that you visit our post on solar street lights. (link to article)
- Avoid light pollution: that is, avoid excessive use of bright lights that can disturb the night atmosphere. This problem is avoided by downward lighting. This placement provides light where it is needed, paths or steps, but also preserves the darkness of the night sky, which is what it is all about.
Types of luminaires for the garden
- Light projectors : this type of luminaire provides good visibility at night. This type of lighting not only allows us to illuminate, but also allows us to achieve very aesthetic effects on plants or structures.
- LED lights: available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. They are more efficient and brighter. They can be used in all types of luminaires. They guarantee a longer useful life and considerable savings. It will always be one of your best options.
- Garden torches: take special care to position them correctly, as there is a risk of fire if they are not maintained correctly. You will need a stable and safe surface. This type of lighting does not provide intense light, they are used to create a warm and romantic space. The great disadvantage of these lights is that you must turn them off the moment you decide to leave the garden (for safety).
- Solar Lighting
- Fiber optics: achieve the bright, starry garden effect. You can install them yourself but we recommend that you have a professional install them correctly. As for maintenance, simply. You need to clean them with mild soap from time to time to maintain the impact effect.
You now have all the information you need to turn your garden into a work of art. If you need new luminaires, visit our website.
