If you have an outdoor space then you probably enjoy sitting outside to eat, relax, and even to entertain. Of course, the number of weeks this is possible is limited and it can be frustrating when your evenings are cut short as the sun sets early.
However, this doesn’t need to be the case. You simply need to employ the services of a good Sydney electrician and have the right lighting setup created. It is a good idea to have a dedicated circuit fitted for your outdoor lighting.
As soon as you have lit up your outdoor space you’ll realize how much difference it makes to your ability to use this space. There are several techniques you can employ to brighten the area. In many cases, it is best to try all the following, and then you can turn the different circuits on and off as needed.
Floor Lighting
One of the best ways to light up an outside space and create a nice effect is to add floor lighting. It’s best to do this around the edge of your outside space and the stairs. This creates the outline without blinding you while you are enjoying the outside space.
Wall Lights Facing Downward
To help create the right ambiance you also need to add wall lighting. However, the wall lights should be facing downward, projecting light across specific parts of your outdoor space. These can be used to illuminate tables or to create background lighting.
Light Strings
Light strings are always a good choice when illuminating an outside space. The idea is to string them across a pathway or around parasols and other features in your garden. They draw attention to the features and add a nice glow to the area without blinding you and your guests.
In fact, there really is no limit to what you can do with a set of string lights!
Directional Lighting
Floor lighting can be beneficial to outline the space but the best way to direct people is to use smaller lights that illuminate without dazzling. These can be set in the risers of the steps, highlighting their presence. They can also be used to create pathways, which effectively tell you and your guests where to go.
Solar Power
In many respects, the best option for your outdoor space is to hardwire the lighting into a new circuit. However, you should also consider adding a few solar-powered lights into the mix.
This type of lighting is very easy to install and can be a valuable asset to compliment the other lighting in your garden. Solar lights are often the best way to illuminate features around the garden that aren’t on the seating area.
Don’t forget, you need to be able to turn your lights off independently. This will allow you to have just the right level of lighting on, whether that’s all of the lights, just the wall lights, or none at all as you enjoy a little star gazing.