Well we never thought we’d start the year with a global virus that put us all into isolation and we also never expected to have the weather we’ve had! The sunshine has been glorious and made being at home a lot easier, especially for those of us fortunate enough to have gardens!
Spending so much time in our gardens naturally makes us think about what improvements we can make. New garden furniture, a new BBQ, decking and to top it all off new lighting to make the most of the weather right through into the evening.
What options are available?
There are so many choices now to enhance your outside space.
Here are just a few of the options available when looking for functional lighting in your garden.
- Wall lights
- Security lights
- Post lights
- Stake lights
- Decking lights
- Lanterns
- Table lights
- Party and string lighting
The right lighting is a vital part of garden design especially as the nights draw in. With so much choice from luxuriously planned illuminations to classic candlelit suppers, you can be sure that socialising and relaxing alfresco can go on long after the sun sets.
Enhance your plants and flower borders with a rope light or some coloured spot lights. Run a rope light along the edge to define the shape and pick out your favourite plants with spotlights. It looks even more effective with a curved border.
If you’re lucky enough to have a pergola then a ceiling of twinkling lights can transform an outdoor patio. Soft yellow lights are cosy and cocooning in the outdoor space, but there are so many colour options the sky’s the limit!
Take a more traditional approach with functional lighting. Install a touch of Victorian charm into your period property with a traditional style lamppost. These are now also available in the latest technology using solar LED superior energy efficiency.
LED strip lighting can be customised to fit almost anywhere in the garden. The light chips are attached directly onto a printed circuit board which can then be stuck onto step treads or decking to create a linear light up a walk-way or boarder. Instantly transforming your garden space.
Wall lights add the finishing touch to the outside of your home and they also serve the practical purpose by adding a level of security. Most are powered by mains electricity, with a switch on the inside of the house, but you can also find some with a motion sensor that will illuminate when triggered.
LED decking lighting. Create dramatic lighting effects to enhance the look of your garden. Simple to install and be used anywhere in and around your new decking area.
For all your garden lighting requirements give RC Electrical today. We’re always on hand to offer advice and a no obligation quotation.
We’re strictly following the Government guidelines for social distancing and have measures in place to protect both our team and customers.
For more information call Ryan on 07813 195943.