LIGHTING
Brooklyn Outdoor Wall Light in Pewter £ 90 , Swan Neck Outdoor Dome Wall Light in Pewter & Brass £ 169 . Photographer : Joanna Kossak , Designer : Chris Harrington
OUTDOOR LIGHTING :
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO PLANNING A LIGHTING SCHEME WITH CONFIDENCE
Spending time in the garden is one of life ’ s joys and incorporating some lighting into your outdoor space will really help to make the most of the warmer evenings . Here , Mara Rypacek Miller , MD at Industville , gives us her top tips on how best to light your garden , whether that ’ s a modern space with a trendy outdoor kitchen and bar for entertaining , or a more traditional cottage garden in which to relax at the end of the day .
1 . Plan your Layout Plan where you want your lighting to be placed and what level of brightness you need . Uplights for example , can be cleverly placed to illuminate trees , pergolas , architectural elements , or sculptures , creating dramatic shadows and highlighting the beauty of the garden , whereas downlighting help to brighten pathways and seating areas . By placing these fixtures strategically , the landscape can be transformed into a mesmerising display of light and shadows , regardless of the time of year and what the weather brings .
2 . Focus on Focal Points Task lighting is an essential aspect of outdoor lighting and is typically used to provide focused illumination for specific activities or areas within the garden . This could include installing pendant lights or wallmounted fixtures to provide focused lighting for cooking areas , outdoor dining and bars , or reading nooks . These fixtures can be positioned in order that they provide both functionality and visual interest .
Pictured above : Brooklyn Outdoor Globe Pendant Light in Pewter £ 80 . Image credit @ life . at . the . anvil
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