Outside Lighting Ideas
*This is a collaborative post.
Are you thinking of having outdoor lighting added to your property? In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best outside lighting ideas to revamp the exterior of your property, including your gardens. So, let’s shine some light on this subject!
Motion Sensitive Security Lighting
Outdoor lighting is often used for security purposes. Such lighting is generally motion-sensitive and is, therefore, designed to deter potential intruders.
A wide range of motion-sensitive security lights are on the market, including floodlights, spotlights and wall lamps.
Modern Front Door Wall Lights
A fancy way of lighting up your front garden is with modern wall lights. Many modern wall lights out there can not only light up the front of your home but make the space more aesthetically pleasing, even during the day when the lights aren’t on due to the lighting design in question.
Solar Outdoor Lighting
If you’re keen on reducing your carbon footprint, you may want to opt for outdoor solar lighting. This type of lighting can also lower your bills (relative to outdoor lighting powered by the mains or batteries alone). As a result, solar lighting can save you money.
There is a wide range of solar outdoor lights on the market with various quality and designs. Popular examples include solar bollard lights, decorative solar lights, solar wall lights, solar flood lights and solar spotlights.
Caged Pendants Above a Dining Area
For the summertime and other consistently warm evenings throughout the spring and autumn, take a dining table and chairs and place them beneath caged pendant lights.
Caged pendant lights above a dining area can set the mood and create a relaxing and enjoyable space for you and others. Also, add weatherproof LED candles here. Either way, be sure that the lighting added outdoors is suitable for the outdoors, whether caged pendants, LED candles or otherwise.
Other Ideas
Beyond the ideas listed above, you may want to consider the following outside lighting approaches/concepts:
- Pathway lighting for front or back garden
- String lights
- Exterior wall scones
- Decking and patio lighting
- Smart outdoor lighting
Hiring a Professional
While it’s okay to install standalone solar lights, most lighting installations must be left to a professional (e.g. an electrician), particularly if they need to be connected to the mains. If you are unsure whether any job is DIY-friendly, consult with an electrician or another suitable professional for advice.
Hiring an electrician to fit an outside socket will likely cost about £120 and take one to two hours. Most outdoor lighting jobs are in a similar ballpark price-wise and in terms of the timeframe.
When seeking the right professional for the job, obtaining quotes from at least three professionals is best.
