Design Buy Build Issue 45 2020 | Page 54

OUTDOOR LIGHTING MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT With the majority of us staying at home, every bit of space is becoming increasingly important and with warmer and longer days approaching gardens become our extra room. Hudson Valley Lighting Group (HVLG) have a range of outdoor lighting than can make the most of your outdoor environment what from balconies to landscaped gardens. Hudson Valley Lighting Group has been designing and manufacturing luxury lighting for the American market for more than thirty years. Renowned throughout North America for elegant design which spans a multitude of styles, the collections transform a space whether it has a contemporary, traditional, or industrial aesthetic. Ben Marshall, Creative Director of Troy Lighting and Corbett Lighting, part of Hudson Valley Lighting Group talks to A1 Lighting about how to implement good lighting design outside. CONSIDER STYLE The first thing to consider when it comes to outdoor lighting is the exterior of your home. Is it Mid-century, Tuscan, Craftsman or Traditional? Selecting the proper fixtures to adorn your space is key to creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes sense and is also inviting. Post exterior lights are a nice addition to a home that’s often overlooked. They add a grounding presence to the front of your home. 54