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Garden Lighting Ideas?!

Carmen Urquhart
8 år siden
sidst ændret:6 år siden

Hi Houzzers, Currently in the middle of a garden makeover. Would love to hear any lighting ideas you have! I was thinking maybe some spot lights along the decking, some wall lighting or even a canopy with some string lights!? I would like the space to feel a little more sociable and cosy. Any opinions appreciated!




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  • PRO
    Amber Jeavons Ltd
    8 år siden
    Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}8 år siden

    Hello Carmen,

    Consider Amazon too which is really good.. Solar is a good idea too but of course the amount and duration depend on the light levels.. There are some good makes out there.. Yes some large planters and foliage would be ideal. Lighting the wall with something nice in front could be a nice way of creating a warm inviting area... your last pic doesn't quite say garden enough. It doesn't say natural, it needs a bit of variety... .

    What about these pics for inspiration. Create low borders with trees to add height, buy large terracotta planters with huge buxus which always look fabulous... For added height to the wall consider the fence, and this style is my personal favourite.. Hide the lighting behind plants and pots so they illuminate the wall rather than spots.. If you do have some make them really tiny like the bottom image..

    The other thing you can do of course is build on that decking area... create height and variation with a step or two to separate areas... : ))

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    • pannacotta
      8 år siden

      You can get some excellent solar led lights now, look at lights4fun.

      I think adding some taller planting around your seating area or anything with some height - parasol/sail etc would make it feel more enclosed and less exposed. Will see if I can find a pic or two...

      Carmen Urquhart thanked pannacotta
    • Jonathan
      8 år siden
      Since it is such a large deck how about trees in planters with lights in the branches.
      Bulkhead lighting on the wall might be practical and perhaps spotlights on the path and steps for safety. You could also consider infra red heat lamps.
      Personally I would consult an electrician- beware the cost may escalate because of armoured conduit which is sometimes necessary outside.
      Carmen Urquhart thanked Jonathan
    • Carmen Urquhart
      Forfatter
      8 år siden

      Thank you guys! Some really inspiring ideas!

    • PRO
      Amber Jeavons Ltd
      8 år siden

      Welcome Carmen, : ))

      Carmen Urquhart thanked Amber Jeavons Ltd
    • pannacotta
      8 år siden

      Are you planning to put up some more solid fencing at the boundary? That would help too.

      Carmen Urquhart thanked pannacotta
    • Carmen Urquhart
      Forfatter
      8 år siden

      I hadn't thought of that actually! That would definitely give it the cosy feel i'm looking for, thank you!

    • Jonathan
      8 år siden

      Also try putting the furniture on the diagonal to spread out more.

    • PRO
      Hillman Gardens
      8 år siden

      I agree with jonathandb1972 - you really need some vertical interest on that deck - this is the reason it feels barren. If you were to put a couple of small trees in planters up there with spike lights at the base of each trunk shining up into the branches the reflected light would illuminate the space with warmth and natural charm.

    • PRO
      Amber Jeavons Ltd
      8 år siden
      Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}8 år siden

      Yes Hillman gardens it's what added too and as illustrated in a picture. :))

    • pannacotta
      8 år siden

      I do believe it is what I said in the very first comment on this thread!

    • PRO
      Amber Jeavons Ltd
      8 år siden

      Yes pannacotta you mentioned around the seating area so it appears we are all in accord Jonathan and Hillman too ! :))

    • pannacotta
      8 år siden

      Great minds and all that!!

    • Pat Auld
      8 år siden
      How about a pergola covered in some lovely scented climbers e.g. Jasmine, honeysuckle etc
    • PRO
      Melanie Rekola Landscape Design
      8 år siden

      Hmm, I'd say architectural standard trees in tall pots (like the rest have commented) but I'd back light these trees with a 180 degree lights washing the brick for interest. This way the tree form would be a complete and detailed shadow in front of the textured brink adding a lot of intrigue, plus the light source can be hidden behind the pots. As well, I've yet to come across a solar light that has enough lumen power and the correct colour, though I so wish we had the current technology to accommodate this. Therefore an LED system is what I'd recommend.

    • PRO
      Litecraft
      8 år siden

      Here's few ideas on how to light your garden area and make it look cosy :)
      http://www.litecraft.co.uk/blog/how-to/garden-party-lighting-ideas/ 

    • PRO
      The Bulb Co
      8 år siden

      Not sure if you have now sorted out your garden lighting yet I've only just come across your question! But if you haven't yet then you could definitely do as you have suggested already and have some decking lighting, some examples of such you can find here as there are also many decking light kits to choose from. http://www.thebulbco.com/outdoor-led-lights/led-ground-lights/led-decking-lights

      For something different to think about for wall lighting, why not think about getting some in wall brick lights for something a little bit unusual perhaps http://www.thebulbco.com/outdoor-led-lights/led-ground-lights/outdoor-brick-lights

      Hope this helps a little but would be good to see some of your finished photos once you have them to hand to see what you decided on!

    • PRO
      INsitu
      8 år siden
      Sorry about the logo it gets blown up on iPhone. U mentioned a canopy? This is a louvred pergola, but I can put anything on your decking, it's just about loading One into my app - we have loads. If u could provide us with a review later I'd be happy to load up more
    • PRO
      INsitu
      8 år siden
      Oh u mentioned lifting too. We can't do artificial yet, but sun we can
    • PRO
      INsitu
      8 år siden
      *lighting :)
    • PRO
      Sarah Jordan Gardens
      8 år siden

      I also think it is best to soften the deck with planting and always advise to keep the lighting subtle with uplighters within the planting, I think it gives the best effect.

    • steve3122
      7 år siden

      Take a look at Elementi fires

      gas Fire pits to lighten and warm the garden seating area

      and a range to suit all types of garden

      very cosy and extremely sociable

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