When it comes to styling your house, the proper kind of lighting works much better than any other styling method! It sets the mood and makes your home look a little more home-y (if you can imagine). Even though natural sources of light look lovely, they are often not enough. This is where you utilize outdoor lighting to brighten up your yard. Millions of people purchase special lighting equipment to decorate their garden or backyard.
The outdoor lighting market revenue is forecasted to be around 25.5 billion USD between 2020-27. Here are some great ideas to make your yard look breathtaking!
1. Downlights
Outdoor lighting does not just look good, it also provides a certain amount of safety − especially in the dark. If you install built-in downlights on the stairs leading from your house to the yard, the entire path will be warmly lit and look gorgeous.
Complement the style of the facade using the right kind of lighting colors. Remember not to place the downlights too close to each other because then the adjacent walls look cluttered and overly done.
Alternatively, you can place these downlights only on the face of the path or stairs so that viewers see the lights only while walking up the house or the stairs.
2. Pool lights
If you have a small swimming pool in your yard, giving it a bit of illumination does wonders! Commercial outdoor lighting equipment is found easily and enhances the water in the pool.
For example, cleverly placed sconces inside the pool walls reflect light off the ceiling of the pool house, as well as off the flood outside.
Stronger lighting measures also illuminate the exterior portions of your pool house or area to further brighten the yard up. If you take a dip in the summer evenings, a pool that is glowing with warm colors makes you want to stay in for hours!
3. Hurricane candles
If you love to cook outdoors or host fun barbeque gatherings, hurricane candles and lights are the perfect lighting choice. Hurricane candles look especially good if you have a small outdoor kitchen with cabinets and shelves.
To enhance the effect of the candles, use old cypress shutters for the cabinets and tropical or floral-themed wallpapers. Experiment using bright and playful colors to make your yard pop even more!
Scatter a few hurricane candles around the kitchen area to give a soft glow. The best thing about this kind of lighting is that it is neither too harsh nor too soft – perfect for any weather!
4. Cacti lights
Want to make your yard look extra quirky? Why not purchase some cacti lights? Simply buy a few cacti plants along with soft lights. Then, place the lights underneath the plants. Your guests not only enjoy the lovely plants and shrubs outside, but your entire house looks much nicer and livelier.
Moreover, these kinds of lights provide ample safety along the walkway, so nobody trips and falls. Place the cacti lights in a straight line or make a zigzag pattern to add to the creativity.
However, remember to buy soft and warm-colored lights for this method because if the lamps are too bright, they ruin your yard’s ambiance.
5. Floor lamps
Installing lamps is not just for inside the house, you also put floor lamps outside as well! If you have a backyard space for sitting and sipping some tea in the evenings, this method of lighting is ideal. Place a small, comfortable outdoor couch and decorate it with pillows and a fuzzy blanket. Next, put up one or two floor lamps next to the seating area.
For the lampshade, purchase one that is printed in a style inspired by nature. Be sure there is an electrical outlet nearby to connect to the lamp.
Over to you…
These outdoor lighting ideas glam up not just your yard but also your house! But remember, all the electrical lines and wires must be placed as safely as possible to avoid any accidents or injuries. Talk to your home decorator or electrician to figure out the best kind of lighting for your yard today!
