Lighting can help to create ambience in outdoor spaces, by creating depth and defining different zones and areas. Choosing elegant designs in the monochromatic black colour can further refine your outdoor spaces, giving a sophisticated, graphic expression.
Create zones within your outdoor space by utilising light to suit the purpose of different areas. We recommend that you consider how you’d like to use different spaces and the reasons for illuminating them, are you looking for ambient light or is there a specific use for the area. To illuminate pathways around the garden we recommend using a bollard or a wall light that provides downward directed light, to ensure that the ground has sufficient lighting to help avoid trip hazards and clearly mark walkways. If you’re looking to create a soft and pleasant atmosphere in the garden, consider shorter bollards such as the Bysted Garden bollard, placed around the garden in flower beds or near the base of trees or fences to create little islands or light that simply enhance the ambience of your outdoor spaces. When it comes to the patio or terrace, these are often used for dining, relaxing and entertaining, so it may be a good idea to choose wall lights that provide some general lighting, as well as placing a portable lamp or two on any tables that may require extra illumination for example when eating.
If you’re looking to add decorative features to the garden or to illuminate particular elements in your outdoor space such as a garden wall, an outdoor kitchen, an orangery or some beautiful plants, there are many brilliant lighting options. You could choose a wall lamp to highlight architectural features of the home or garden, or perhaps a classic bollard design in a black colour way, to create an island of light that simultaneously blends seamlessly into the surrounding darkness.
When choosing lighting for your garden or outdoor spaces, consider the amount of light you want to add to different areas. Positioning bollards or lamps towards the back of your garden, will help to create a sense of depth in the space, which can create an inviting and warm ambience in the garden. It is important to consider the positioning and quality of the fixtures you place further forward in the garden and ensure that it is subtle and glare-free, so it accentuates the space rather than creating a harsh barrier of light that can make it difficult to establish the depth of the space.
When selecting outdoor lighting, both design and functionality are important considerations. Choosing iconic designs in a timeless black colourway is one way to ensure the longevity of your design choices. Fixtures with a black or darker coloured surface, provide a softer ambient light as the surface reflects less light, making them ideal for providing gentle and comfortable lighting. Create an environment you’ll love spending time in, day and night with iconic designs in an elegant and refined monochrome palette.
