Outdoor Landscape Lighting Tips to Boost Garden Appeal

Well-designed outdoor lighting can add more than just function and safety to your home. It can also create an inviting atmosphere and increase the appeal of your garden, if you are fortunate to have views of your garden, then during the winter months then it can be a visual treat.

Here are a few tips for creating a stunning outdoor lighting scheme:

  • Use multiple layers of light. This will create a more balanced and sophisticated look. For example, you could use spotlights and downlights to illuminate a garden statue or pillar.

  • Choose warm white lights. Cool-toned lights can make your landscaping look dull and less vibrant. Warm white lights (2700K-3000K) are a better choice for outdoor use.

  • Use 24v or 12v not 240v this can avoid a lot of unnecessary tripping and is much safer.

  • Use a variety of lighting fixtures. This will add texture and depth to your landscape. Consider using spotlights, path lights, wall sconces, lanterns, and recessed lights.

  • Choose LED lights. LED lights are more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs.

  • Avoid using too many bright lights. Super bright lights can be harsh and uninviting. Instead, use a variety of dimmer lights to create a more relaxed and inviting atmosphere It is all about layering, also avoid up and down lights you can’t light the sky.

  • Bury your wires. This will make your landscape look more polished and reduce the risk of tripping hazards. use the correct type of cable most garden lighting failure are due to the wrong type of cable being used.

  • Use downward-facing pathway lights. This will make them safer to navigate at night.

  • Stagger your pathway lights. This will create a more visually interesting and natural look.

  • Light your staircases. This will improve safety and comfort at night.

If you're not sure where to start, then get in touch we design and install most of our projects but also engage lighting designers when the budget is available. Either way NOD Electrical Services can help you create a custom lighting plan that will showcase your home and landscape in the best possible light.