When the warm weather approaches, our desire to spend long hours in the outdoor space increases. But if there is one time when we enjoy this outdoor space to the full, it is at night, when it is perfect for gathering with family and friends for an alfresco dinner, or for relaxing in the starlight. Do you have a good lighting layout?
Outdoor lighting, whether it is a terrace, garden or balcony, is just as important as lighting the inside of your home. With a well-lit exterior, as well as enhancing its beauty, you will be able to harmonise all the spaces in your home.
The first thing you should consider when choosing good lighting for your outdoor space is to delimit the spaces and ask yourself when you are going to use each room, this way you will know what you need in each of them. For example, the chill out area requires a dim, ambient light that invites you to relax. On the other hand, in the dining area and even if you have a reading area, more intense lighting is essential. In transit areas, it is important to have adequate lighting to avoid stumbling in the middle of the night.
PASSING AREAS
One of the most important spaces in a home is the main entrance to the house, as it is the first thing our guests see when they visit you. In this case, visibility is very important and you can achieve this with wall lights that incorporate a sensor, so that they switch on automatically when they detect movement around them and switch off after a few seconds.
Pathways and passageways should also be properly lit, not only to be functional, but also to prevent tripping. Beacons are a good option in this case.
If you have stairs, you can place LED strips, or even recessed spotlights, on the risers of the steps. These will help you to illuminate the contour of the staircase, which will make it well lit and will also create a very aesthetically pleasing effect.
DINING AREA
In the dining area we need good visibility to see what we have on the table. The best way to achieve good outdoor dining room lighting is to use a suspended lamp or spotlights that directly illuminate the table, this is a good option if we have a lamp to suspend this element. If, on the other hand, we do not have a ceiling, a good option is a floor lamp, which can be moved according to the needs of each occasion.
If we want to create a more intimate and enveloping atmosphere, we can opt for wall lamps or even suspended lamps.
CHILL-OUT AREA
If you like to relax under the starlight when summer comes, you can’t miss a chill out area in your garden where you can relax.
It’s time to make yourself comfortable and enjoy a break after a long day. This space is ideal to take a nap, even to read your favourite book. The options are endless.
The lighting in this corner should invite tranquillity and relaxation, so you can opt for more ambient lighting. Lighting the perimeter of the terrace is an option that provides a sense of calm and tranquillity.
Another option with very good results are decorative candles, as they are decorative and portable, so you can move them anywhere you need.
If you need advice to enjoy this wonderful space, these are some of the resources used in Nunue, if you liked the idea please contact the team, they will surely provide you with more solutions adapted to your needs.
