Lighting in the garden is a typical element of modern garden design. In daylight you can see wonderful garden figures outside, bright colors and great shapes stand out clearly. Since we want to enjoy many hours of peace in the garden in the evenings after the sun has already set behind the horizon, we need the right night lighting there. The cleverly designed garden lighting will add unique charm to your outdoor space. It will look different, as if your garden was wearing a festive evening dress. A play of light outside creates new shapes and a magical atmosphere. Of course, this effect cannot always be achieved, but it is always worth trying to achieve it, isn't it?
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Garden lighting, including exterior lighting of buildings, represents a system of lighting fixtures. Undoubtedly, the primary goal here is to achieve the best effect. But it must also be considered economically; the light sources must also fit well into the general garden ensemble. Under no circumstances should it interfere with the growth of flowers and trees, and most importantly - it should be completely safe for the garden's occupants - people, pets, garden animals and birds. Lighting should be created with taste, one must correctly design and choose its appropriate placement. As you can see, these are all questions that will leave any home gardener feeling stumped and confused. You should entrust the project of your garden lighting and its implementation to various specialists - here you need the help and expertise of a landscape architect, electrical engineer, a few engineers and well-trained specialists. Of course, the conclusion that the house and garden owner should stay away from the problem would be completely wrong. Rather, he has to set certain conditions because he knows his garden best and knows exactly what he wants to achieve.
Where is it most needed?
As we have already mentioned, garden lighting is a necessary element in the garden. You need more light in the evenings and at night in areas where there is a lot of traffic, for example on playgrounds, avenues, terraces, the entrance areas of the house and the outbuildings must be well lit. In these places it is not recommended that the light is intrusive or too dim. The most important prerequisite for this is to carefully consider the special features of garden traffic. Don't forget it whenCreating your lighting for the gardenyou must strive to store flowers and all other elements of garden decorations.
Diffuse light or beam of light
Garden lighting fixtures are divided into two types – open and closed. The open ones are particularly suitable for gardens. These lights are usually in the shape of a ball and you can place a row of them at equal distances from each other. This linear arrangement usually follows the boundaries of a certain room and the lighting emphasizes a figure - a square, rectangle, polygon, circle, semicircle, etc. This can result in the creation of various geometric shapes outdoors.
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The most characteristic feature of open lighting fixtures is their type of light beam. They can have a diffuse beam of light and indirect light sources. Direct light is used when we want the object to be constantly perceived. This can be a fountain, pond, pool, pergola, separate types of plants and other objects in the garden. Indirect lighting only marks the object - the barn, the swimming pool, the entrance to the pavilion. There are diffused lights over benches, tables and pavilions. The entrance to the house should also be constantly lit.
The light comes from below
Here you will achieve a WOW effect if you choose recessed lamps. Usually, these are installed on the porch by arranging the built-in lights at the bottom in a straight line or in a semicircle. Sometimes they are arranged parallel to the stairs to the entrance door. The dimensions of such a light body are usually not large - about 10 to 20 centimeters, but they will give a whole new look to your outdoor area, we can promise you that one hundred percent!
The lamp above the entrance
The entrance area must definitely be well lit. There are several options for this - great lighting fixtures, lamps, lanterns. You can choose something according to your taste and budget. We just want to remind you that you need diffused light there. Also consider the height of your outdoor lights at the entrance to the house, as you may need to change a burnt bulb there if necessary.
Batteries for solar energy
If you want to highlight the green lawn in front of your house, this can be achieved with appropriate lighting made from small metal rods dug into the ground. What is noteworthy, however, is another, modern way of delivering electricity and saving energy. Yes, we just meant solar lighting, which allows your lawn to be perfectly illuminated all night long, in summer from the accumulated solar energy during the day. These silicon solar panels are able to illuminate several harmoniously arranged lamps to illuminate the entire lawn or at least an attractive part of it.
Illuminate the steps to the garden
The stairs to the garden and the back of your house should be well lit even in the evening. Here you can combine the lights with different flower pots and in this way achieve an interesting look, not only at night but also during the day. They are sure to become great eye-catchers in your outdoor area.
However, if you want to emphasize a specific object in the garden with light, it is better to use direct light. For example, direct the light beam towards the pergola, fountain or pavilion and they will appear really magnificent.
One last tip from us: Your garden lighting must have a separate power supply that does not depend on your home's. You will also need a separate electrical circuit and separate fuse that is at least 25 amps. During repairs, the lamps should be completely excluded, independent of the power supply to the house and garage, and not dependent on other electricity consumers.
