Lighting is one of the easiest ways to transform your garden into a magical, twinkling haven, allowing you to enjoy your outdoor space, long after the sun has gone down. From the soft glow of uplighters to fairy lights that sparkle, it’s important to think about your garden lighting design when planning your outdoor spaces. Take a look at our outdoor lighting ideas to discover the different ways you can illuminate different areas of your garden.
When it comes to outdoor lighting design, there are a lot of considerations to take into account. As well as thinking about the ambience you want to create, you need to consider the practicalities too. Do you have power in place to run your outdoor lighting? If you opt for solar lighting, does your garden receive enough sunlight to power the lights? You might also want to consider putting your lights on timers or connecting them to an app that allows you to turn them on and off remotely.
Once you have established the practicalities of installing outdoor lighting, you can then start to think about the type of lighting that will suit your outdoor space – check out our blog if you need help working out how to use your outdoor space.
There are so many different types of outdoor lighting available that it can be difficult to know where to start. Our guide to outdoor lighting ideas will help to shed some light on the matter…
As Cotswold garden designers, we are often asked ‘how do I light up a garden?’ It’s a great question and we’ve got lots of cosy outdoor living tips that will make your garden look magical. Here’s how:
Who doesn’t love seeing twinkling fairy lights adding a bit of sparkle to a garden? String fairy lights along fences, under canopies, and through tree branches to create a magical garden setting.
Often associated with festivals, festoon lighting is a hugely popular outdoor lighting idea. It’s the right lighting to choose if you want to create a fun, friendly atmosphere in your garden and looks gorgeous strung around outdoor kitchens and patios.
You can use outdoor lighting to add drama to your garden at night. Strategically placed uplighters can be used to accentuate favourite trees or plants. You can even choose to use bold, dramatic colours to enhance the effect.
Sinking spotlights into your garden wall, pathways or along your patio is a clever way to create a cosy outdoor living area. We’ve created some stunning Cotswold garden designs that incorporate hidden spotlights – it’s much easier to plan these in at the garden design phase than after the patio has been laid!
Outdoor solar lighting has improved dramatically in recent years and is a fantastically cost-effective and eco-friendly way to illuminate your garden. All sorts of lights can be solar-powered, including festoon, bollard, wall and lantern lights, but it is worth doing your research to find a brand that works well.
Using wall lighting to illuminate your property is the best way to create a warm welcome to your home. There is a range of wall lighting to choose from, so depending on your house style, you can go modern, industrial, traditional or decorative. Think about where to position your wall lights for the best effect – do you want to illuminate your house name, for example, and consider using up and down lighters that create a two-way glow for double the appeal.
One of the most efficient ways to light up your garden is with motion sensor outdoor lights. These lights are triggered by motion sensors, so are ideal for illuminating pathways and entrances. They are also good for increasing security around your property and, because they don’t stay on all night, are safe for nocturnal wildlife.
As award-winning Cotswold garden designers, we have helped to light up gardens of all shapes and sizes. At Gardens by Keltie & Clark, our outdoor lighting expert, Sam, can help you to visualise your illuminations with a detailed lighting plan. This will ensure that all the practical considerations are dealt with at the right time – it’s much easier to put lighting in place at the design stage rather than after your garden has been landscaped!. If you’re looking for some cosy outdoor lighting ideas, get in touch with us and we’ll help your garden glow!
