Guide: outdoor lighting – tips, inspiration and ideas
The right outdoor lighting can transform the entire feeling around your home. With well-planned outdoor lighting, you can create a welcoming entrance, a cozy patio and a safer garden.
Tips for outdoor lighting for gardens, patios and entrances
In this guide we go through tips for outdoor lighting, how to plan your garden lighting and which lamps work best. We guide you!
Why outdoor lighting is important for your home and garden
- Creates a welcoming and cozy atmosphere
- Increases safety around the house
- Highlights both the architecture of the house and the garden
- Extends the time you can use your patio and balcony
Planning outdoor lighting: 5 important tips
Before choosing which types of outdoor lamps you want, it is good to think about how the lighting will be used.
1. Divide the garden into different zones
A good starting point is to think in lighting zones:
- Outdoor lamps for pathways
- Lighting for the entrance
- Outdoor lighting for social areas
- Facade lighting
2. Combine several types of lamps
The best outdoor lighting is created when you combine several different outdoor lamps and garden lighting. This creates both function and atmosphere, and you also have the opportunity to create rooms within the space – outdoors!
- String lights over the patio
- Facade lighting on the house
- Bollards along pathways
- Portable lamps on the set table
3. Think about the direction of the light
The direction of the light affects the feeling:
- Upward light → dramatic effect on facades
- Downward light → more discreet and functional
- Diffused light → cozy and atmospheric
4. Choose the right colour temperature
Most gardens feel most harmonious with warm white lighting (2700–3000K). With our new wall lights Luno and Alor, you can dim the light in three steps according to your preference.
FACADE LIGHTING WITH 3-STEP DIMMER
5. Create layers of light
Professional garden lighting often consists of three levels:
- Ambient lighting – for example string lights or rechargeable lamps
- Functional lighting – for example bollards along a pathway or driveway
- Accent lighting – for example façade lighting to illuminate your house
Solar lights: simple and energy-efficient outdoor lighting
Solar lights have become increasingly popular because they are easy, energy-efficient and flexible to place. They charge during the day and automatically turn on when it gets dark. A very convenient lamp!
Tip: Place solar lights where they receive plenty of direct sunlight during the day, or charge them with the included charging cable on cloudy days.
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Rechargeable table lamp: flexible lighting for the patio
Rechargeable table lamps are perfect when you want to move the light easily. They often work both as ambient lighting and decorative interior elements.
- Portable and rechargeable
- Battery operation up to 8 h
- USB-C charging cable included
- Can be used outdoors, IP44
Outdoor string lights: create cozy lighting for patios and balconies
String lights are an easy way to create cozy outdoor lighting and give the patio the feeling of an extra “room” outdoors. String lights, also called party lights, are perfect for:
- Patios
- Balconies
- Pergolas
- Trees and bushes
Outdoor lighting: lighting systems for gardens and patios
We offer several outdoor lighting systems that make it easy to choose according to your needs. Consider how extensive your lighting needs are. A small garden or a large one?
Garden 24: Our largest and most comprehensive outdoor lighting system where you will find everything from deck spotlights, spotlights and bollards to floor and ceiling lamps for the terrace. Expand as needed!
GARDEN 24 BUYING GUIDE>
Unite 12: An affordable system for garden and outdoor lighting designed for smaller patios. The series includes spotlights, bollards, deck lights and party lights – everything you need to easily create a welcoming outdoor environment.
UNITE 12 BUYING GUIDE >
Chrissline: Our string lighting system where you will find everything from light nets and icicle lights to string lights in different variants, colours and brightness levels.
CHRISSLINE BUYING GUIDE >
Link: Link party string light starter kit is our simple starter kit to make your patio or balcony feel extra cozy. Dimmable in four steps and expandable with a maximum of two additional strings.
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