Stylish And Practical Outdoor Lighting Ideas For Your Clients' Gardens

Aussies love spending time in their outdoor spaces. Backyard barbecues, pool parties, and alfresco dining are all popular outdoor entertaining activities, so to create an attractive and functional oasis of entertainment and relaxation for your client's home, here are some inspiring outdoor lighting ideas.

Use bollards to highlight driveways or the pathways in your client's garden. Bollards not only increase aesthetic value but also provide safety while walking at night.

1. Avoid placing your bollards in a straight line; try a zig-zag pattern for a more distinctive look.
2. Work out just the right amount of space between your bollards. If they’re too close together, they might appear cluttered and too bright; if they’re too far apart they might not provide the guiding light effect you desire.

Consider installing smart garden lights like the Lucci Connect Gecko Smart bollards, which allow your clients to control timers, schedules, and light colours from their phones or through voice commands with a Smart home hub.

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Create a stylish entertaining area with deck lights and in-ground lights. Choose from black or stainless-steel finishes to match the deck area. In-ground lights are also great for uplighting feature walls, trees, shrubs, and pathways.

Step lights are essential for safety and can also add a spectacular look to the garden. Consider the shape of the stairway and play around with different placement patterns to create interest.

1. Consider the shape of your stairway, whether straight, curved or spiral, and place your step lights in such a way that they elevate these shapes.
2. Play around with placement: use step lights on every step, on alternate steps or in a diagonal pattern to create interest. Boost the look further with the addition of strip lighting under the rim of each step.

Use low-lying, discreet fittings like spike spots to highlight unique trees, shrubs, statues, and other features in your client's garden. They offer the flexibility of interchangeable globes, allowing you to choose between narrow or wide beams depending on the lighting effect you desire.

1. To create a focal point, focus the beam in a single direction. To create a soft lighting effect and add depth and dimension, cross two spots in different directions.
2. To create a shadowy effect, place an object directly in front of the subject, then direct the light through it. Move the light closer to the object for larger shadows, or further away for smaller shadows.
3. To create a silhouette effect, place a hidden light behind an object and direct it at the wall or façade. The object will be silhouetted against the wall and illuminated at the same time.

Solar-powered lights are an eco-friendly and convenient option for outdoor spaces. They recharge during the day and automatically turn on at dusk, providing up to eight hours of light at night. These lights are perfect for bollards, wall brackets, and sconces without the need for electrical wiring.

Exterior wall lights enhance curb appeal and create a warm, welcoming look. They can be placed in pairs or individually around the front door and the exterior of the house. Consider wall lights with up/down illumination or creating visual interest.

Take exterior wall lighting one step further with motion sensors. These sensors turn on the lights when they detect movement, helping to deter burglars and providing guidance when returning home late at night. Motion sensor lights are energy-efficient and reduce power bills.

We hope these lighting ideas inspire you to create a dream garden for your clients. If you need assistance with your garden lighting plan, our experts at Beacon Design Studio can help.