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Transform Your Outdoor Sanctuary:

5 Stylish Ways To Light Your Outdoor Space

You should be able to enjoy your garden at all times, which is why finding the right lighting to take your garden from day to night is so important.

Our gardens are a valuable part of our homes and should be treated like any other room in the house, which is why finding the best lighting for it is so important. Whether you have acres and acres of land, or a small balcony, it is important to keep it well lit, so you can utilise your outdoor space all year round, from day to night.

Whether your goal is to create a cosy corner on your patio, or lighting up an outdoor dining area, we have found not only the most stylish, but the most practical lighting solutions you might want to look into when creating this space. In this list, you’ll find everything from creating a relaxed, playful vibe to a modern, eco-friendly set of lights that will change your space entirely.

Monochrome has never and will never go out of fashion

Bring monochrome outside

When deciding what lights to put in your outside space, you can’t go wrong with monochrome. Monochrome has never and will never go out of fashion when it comes to lighting your garden. Choosing to light your garden in whites and blacks creates the optimum contemporary design and they will look incredible no matter your style of garden. Breaking up the natural, earthy tones of the outside space with sleek, black lanterns, such as our Dorset Ip44 Wall Lantern in Black, will give you the contrast between natural and manmade – a classic look perfect for any outdoor space.

Monochrome lighting also works if you are looking to fit any outdoor sensor lights, typically at the entrance to your property. Monochrome is a classy, timeless way to welcome your guests, no matter the time of day. Check out our Kayleigh Ip44 Pir Wall Lantern in Black as an example of the kind of monochrome lighting you could have.

Highlight your favourite garden features

In your garden or outdoor space, we are sure you have a few special features you’re proud of or want to show off – and this can be achieved perfectly through your lighting choices. You can create an accent in your garden by wrapping fairy or Festoon lights around branches of trees or bushes. Our Set Of 20 Outdoor Clear Festoon Lights are a perfect place to start when creating this accent feature in your garden.

Go solar

By choosing solar powered garden lights, you shouldn’t have to make sacrifices on your garden’s style. Solar powered garden lights aren’t only better for the environment, they are also super easy to install because they require no mains electricity whatsoever. By going solar, you aren’t only doing your bit for the planet, but they are also a versatile and cost-effective way for you to light your garden.

British gardener and designer, Chris Beardshaw, said in a recent interview that solar powered lights are revolutionary in garden design. They are not only becoming more widely available, but they are now incredibly diverse in styles, colours and shapes.

Illuminate your decking area with some outdoor plinth lights

Keep your decking well lit

Your decking is a feature you’ve chosen, so you should show it off. No matter the season, illuminate your decking area with some outdoor plinth lights, such as our Minisun Pack Of 20 '15mm' White Led Indoor/Outdoor Plinth Lights. By doing so, not only will you be able to enjoy your decking in the summer months, when the evenings are longer and warmer, but they will also create a cosy atmosphere in the winter months – plus, they look fantastic in the snow.

What is especially brilliant about these lights, is they can also be used to highlight a feature in your garden. For example, if you have a wall or piece of patio you particularly love, these could be used to highlight them. Outdoor plinth lights can also light up walkways, stairs and other areas of your garden you want to highlight.

A bright welcome

Your outside space extends to further than just your garden; you need to remember the front of your home too. Your welcome lights may be some of the first things people see when approaching your home, so you want to make them as stylish and welcoming as possible. If you have the space, pairing two of the same lights either side of your front door will create a clear welcome to any guest. We have a wide selection of paired outdoor lights for you to choose from, such as one of our favourites, our Trenley IP44 Up/Down Wall Light in Copper.

Now you’ve got some ideas, where do you start?

Now you might have a good idea as to what lighting you might want in your garden; it might be time to plan exactly where you are going to put them.

Thinking about where to start with your garden lighting can be tricky, but it can also be a fun job too. We recommend remembering to use your lighting to pay close attention to specific features you want to spotlight (such as sculptures and tress). In contrast to this, lighting can also be used to guide the eye away from objects (like old sheds or children play things). The trick is to only draw attention to the best bits of your garden with lighting and trust us, this will work.

Always remember, when considering alternative lighting ideas, to install them correctly. Garden lights will either work directly from a mains, or from a transformer. Whichever option you go for, they must only be installed by a fully qualified electrician, especially if they are a higher-voltage. Electricity can be extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly, so always seek professional help if and when you choose to change your lighting anywhere on your property.

At Value Lights, we aim to help you as best we can, which is why we have a Customer Service team ready and waiting to hear any questions or queries they might be able to shed some light on. Our team will try to help you with any lighting concern you may have, from bulbs to shades, they will do their best to help. Alternatively, you could contact us here and fill out a simple form.