Have fun with your outdoor lighting:
There are so many fun ways to light up your garden, so think creatively! For instance, re-using old glass jars and bottles filled with sand, as candle holders is a simple and inexpensive technique that can look beautiful. Or consider using everyday objects in your garden, such as tin watering cans or pots, as candle holders or lanterns. Or maybe light up an old birdhouse with LED tealights? Also, don’t be afraid to mix-and-match and add variety to your lighting. So, put your own personal style into it and give your garden lighting some character.
Consider colour and shade:
Pristine white lights are classic and elegant. 
Red and orange hues are warming, and their glow will create a cosy atmosphere. Blue shades, on the other hand, will make outdoor spaces look modern and cool. An eclectic mix of colours will add charm and fun. Whatever colours you choose, it is best to keep the lights soft for a cosy and warming atmosphere.
Ornaments by day, elegant lighting by night:
Some of the best outdoor lighting will also look great in your garden during the day. For instance, stone globe lights or the Foscarini Gregg Lamps, work as elegant ornaments in your garden, but become beautiful lights come nightfall. Likewise, the Paloma Illuminated bird, is a fun and stylish ornamental piece that looks beautiful day or night.
Add warmth and atmosphere with table fires or Cor-ten fire bowls:
Nothing creates atmosphere in an outdoor space quite like an open fire.
Muztag’s elegant table fires are a dramatic way to lighten your garde
n, and will provide warmth on chilly winter evenings. Likewise, a Cor-ten fire bowl will become a natural centre-piece wherever they’re used. We particularly love Dutch company, Adezz, who make beautiful fire-pits and bowls. Add some stylish outdoor furniture, such as Serralunga’s Sirchester sofa and chairs, to create a beautiful and cosy outdoor haven.
Where to position your outdoor lighting?
As well as thinking about the various lighting options available, it’s important to consider where to place outdoor lighting too. For instance, if your house has good views over your garden, then you can enjoy looking out onto it on winter evenings, so position your lighting to show it off well. Not only will it be a nice backdrop to look out upon, but a well-lit garden can make your indoor space feel bigger too.
Consider practical and safety benefits also, such as lighting up driveways (see below), paths and steps. Here, LED lights are particularly effective and attractive.
Remember too, when positioning lights, that we’re looking to add beauty and atmosphere to our gardens. So, think about what you’re lighting up; maybe illuminating a lovely tree, or an attractive planter or just your favourite corner of the garden? Also consider placing lights amongst trees and bushes, as this will soften the light and give a more natural look.
