{"id":3747,"date":"2014-05-19T15:41:09","date_gmt":"2014-05-19T15:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lyco.co.uk\/advice\/?p=3747"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:33:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T10:33:53","slug":"ways-of-lighting-your-patio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lyco.co.uk\/advice\/ways-of-lighting-your-patio\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways of lighting your patio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re a homeowner or manager of a hospitality premises, a darkened patio is wasted space. Good patio lighting makes a property more inviting, and is often an important facet of an entertainment venue. The patio may connect to a garden, or it may be a small garden in itself. Here we\u2019ll show you how to use outdoor lights<\/a> (and other tricks) to illuminate the various features of your patio, so you can reap the rewards of this valuable outdoor space.<\/p>\n

But first… indoor dimming<\/h2>\n

It may seem an odd place to start, but dimming is useful if you want to enjoy outdoor lighting from the comfort of a living room, or conservatory. In restaurants and hotels, patrons may gaze out over a beautifully lit patio and garden during winter months. Indoor lighting that is too strong will cause excessive reflection and impair the outdoor view.<\/p>\n

Lyco sells a range of dimmer switches<\/a>, which help you balance indoor and outdoor illumination. Varilight<\/a> models are exceptional for LED dimming. They also have a \u2018soft start\u2019 feature that reduces the chances of filament bulbs expiring in the cold.<\/p>\n

Customised patio lighting<\/h2>\n

\"SimpsonJust like indoors, you should never over-light a patio or garden. Contrasting areas of light and dark create ambience and visual interest. Ground rules aside, various features of a patio might benefit from good lighting. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n

Decking areas<\/h3>\n

These can be lit by walkover lights. Decking Lights<\/a> serve this purpose. Discreet and durable, they are useful around the edges of a decking area for creating mood and adding an element of pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n

Paved areas<\/h3>\n

Such areas can be installed with ground lights, like the Messina LED Ground Light<\/a> from Searchlight. This can be safely walked over, and with an IP68 rating it tolerates immersion. The Messina is totally impervious to dust and torrential rain.<\/p>\n

Low walls<\/h3>\n

Low walls are common around patio areas. Many ground lights are also suitable for embedding in walls, like the Stratford Recessed Square LED<\/a>. Again, these are robustly weatherproof and provide excellent low-level lighting.
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Flower borders and shrubbed areas<\/h3>\n

These areas are perfectly served by post lights. The Parma Post<\/a> is one of many options here, with a black finish that blends well with green foliage.<\/p>\n

Trees<\/h3>\n

Often a neighbouring feature of patios, they provide a good opportunity to create visual interest. Use a strong spotlight <\/a>to dramatically light trees from below. Solar lights are excellent for this, since they\u2019re self-sufficient and not tethered to a mains supply.<\/p>\n

Statues and garden ornaments<\/h3>\n

These can be lit by the Deltech GL7 LED Spotlight<\/a>. The GL7 comes with a ground spike and wall bracket, so is usable in numerous scenarios.<\/p>\n

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Trellises and gazebos<\/h3>\n

Such fixtures are ideal for fairy lights, which create restful but eye-catching illumination. The Solar Centre\u2019s Everbright Solar Fairy Lights<\/a> are usable all the year round. A built-in photocell automatically triggers these lights on and off at dusk and dawn. If you\u2019re going for a party mood, colourful festoons<\/a> are effective overhead or along a fence.<\/p>\n

Exterior walls<\/h3>\n

Regularly overlooked, these offer a simple means of lighting a patio. Here we\u2019re looking for something decorative as well as functional. The Iluzzia Outdoor Up Down Wall Light<\/a> is economical and long lasting, water and dust resistant with a IP54 protection rating. In traditional vein, the Half Lantern<\/a> from Selected By Lyco offers an equally durable solution.<\/p>\n

For more inspiration, advice and news, visit our Lighting Advice<\/a> section.<\/p>\n

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Andrew Evangelidis<\/strong> Head of Buying<\/p>\n

Andrew is an experienced buying professional who takes an entrepreneurial approach to identify new lighting solutions and ensure Lyco have first-to-market ranges for our customers. Having previously worked for well known brands such as Wickes, Carphone Warehouse and Toys R Us, Andrew has now turned his hand to sourcing commercial lighting and ensure our customers receive top brand quality products at marketing leading prices. He manages a team of commercial and decorative buyers who travel the world finding new products that our customers don\u2019t even know they need yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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