Outdoor lighting in the garden and on the patio - what you should consider

When looking for outdoor lighting, it is important to first determine what you want to achieve and what conditions you have to work with in the space. What do you want to highlight with the light? Is it a beautiful tree that should be in focus or do you want to light up an entire outdoor area? What you want to illuminate affects the choice of fixture.How bright should the light be? The intensity of the light source is measured in lumens (lm). The higher the lumens, the stronger the light you get from the lamp. For example, the brightness of a mains-powered spotlight is significantly higher than the brightness of a solar lamp designed to illuminate parts of a flower bed.Is there an electrical outlet in the space or do you need an extension cord? Alternatively, maybe solar lamps will suffice?Do you want warm or cool light? The color temperature of light is measured in Kelvin (K). Warm light (around 2700-3000 K) creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere and is well-suited for the garden, outdoor space, or terrace where you want to relax. Cool light (around 5000 K) provides a colder, more bluish light and is used mainly in places where visibility and safety are paramount, such as the entrance or garage. Perhaps you want to be able to control the color temperature yourself? There are several smart solutions on the market today that allow you to control this through an app.How do you want to turn the light on and off? With a dusk sensor/relay, the light turns on automatically when it gets dark outside. A timer is another option where the light turns on at a specific time. In addition, there are lights that are turned on by a motion sensor, convenient in a driveway or at the entrance where you want the light to turn on when someone moves nearby. There are also smart solutions that you can add to your smart home.Different types of fixtures are also used in different ways. If you want to highlight a tree in the garden, you may be looking for light strings that you can hang in the crown of the tree or spotlights that can be directed up along the trunk. If you instead want to light the way along the paths in the garden, you may want garden spotlights or bollards.

There are many different types of outdoor lighting fixtures. The ones we list here provide an overview of the most common types you may come across when planning outdoor lighting.,Solar lighting,Solar lighting is practical because you don't have to think about electricity. This type of lamp has a built-in battery that is charged by the sun. The sunlight hits the solar panel on the lamp, which converts the energy into electricity. When it gets dark, the light turns on.,What does it work for? However, this type of outdoor lighting is not nearly as strong as a regular spotlight, but you can buy several of them and place them strategically to create ambiance or to direct the gaze to certain areas of the outdoor space. For example, it may be nice to place solar lights along a garden path, or a solar string light along a small fence or railing.,See all our solar lights

A strong and directional light source.,What does it fit? Lighting up a driveway, entrance area or selected plants and details in the garden, such as a fountain, a beautiful tree or a sculpture.,Uplights,Lights placed at ground level to illuminate something from below.,What does it fit? Lighting up vertical elements in the garden, such as trees, bushes or buildings, to highlight them and create an exciting effect in the outdoor area.,Downlights,Lights placed high up and shining downwards.,What does it fit? Lighting up paths in the garden, stairs or the ground in general. Can also be used to create an exciting effect on the facade.,Bollard,A post or column with a light on it.,What does it fit? Lighting up driveways, paths and roads in the garden, so you can see where you are going or driving.

Lights used outdoors to create atmosphere and decorate.,What does it fit with? Decoration on the terrace, balcony, at the entrance and generally in outdoor areas.,See all our outdoor lights,Light chains,A series of small lamps linked together on a cable.,What does it fit with? As decorative lighting in outdoor areas, for example on a railing or on a bush. For many associated with Christmas lighting, but light chains can be used to create atmosphere all year round - there are many different types.,See all our light chains,Wall lamps,Fixture mounted on the facade.,What does it fit with? General lighting at the entrance and as a decorative element on the facade to create a softly lit environment.,Recessed fixture,Fixture mounted in, for example, terrace flooring or paving stones.,What does it fit with? Lighting of a pool, steps or paths and walkways, to provide subtle and soft lighting that marks a specific area.,More tips and advice,Decorate with energy-efficient light chains outdoorsWhat to consider when choosing a patio heater