When thinking about making changes or additions to your outdoor lighting set up, there are various factors to consider ensuring the correct choice is made from the vast amount of outdoor lighting options on the market. In this blog we’ll go through each one to help you make the most informed decision possible.
Understanding the why of outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting is a long-term investment that improves the safety, security, and aesthetics of your home so it’s important to get your choices right. The first things to think about are what is the purpose of the lighting and how you intend to use it. You need to think about the type of landscape you’re buying for, how you’re going to use it and ultimately what you want to achieve with it.
How you want outdoor lighting to look
Outdoor lighting should perfectly match and enhance the look of your home on the outside and inside regardless of your aim and this even goes for when the focus is safety or security. Good lighting choices will complement the surroundings and provide just the right amount of light necessary for improving the visibility and feel of the immediate areas outside your home.
What size should your outdoor lighting be?
Concerning how your outdoor lighting looks, it’s imperative to think about the dimensions of your garden area when determining the size of the outdoor lighting fixtures you need. Whilst installing larger lighting fixtures is more noticeable you don’t want to create a mismatch with the surrounding area and negate the overall appearance.
Thinking about garden light design and colour
As previously mentioned, lighting fixtures must fit in with the surroundings they’re in and especially when it comes to design and colour. If you’re a little unsure, start by keeping it simple; modern lights for modern settings and choosing colours with those that are already present in the area for example. If the area and home is more traditional, choose lights akin to that style.
What about the colour and brightness of the light emitted?
One of the determining factors for impacting the mood of an area is the colour of light and its intensity. Generally less bright, and deep coloured lights, are better for relaxation and decoration. For those wanting more vibrancy, brighter colours are the go-to option. Regardless of the choice made, lights should blend well with the colours of the environment.
Consider cost and durability
LED lights are great for cost-efficiency and especially in comparison to other bulb types. And low-watt lamps will also help reduce energy consumption. However, it should also be said that quality pays in the long run and professional lighting solutions like Elipta are what you should be looking at for long last, high-quality lighting.
Making these considerations will go a long way in helping you choose the right garden lights for the space you’re working with. If you would like to know more about the garden light market leading Elipta product range, feel free to browse our website or don’t hesitate to get in touch via the contact us page.