15 outdoor lighting ideas that'll make your home shine

Press profile homify Press profile homify
Musterhaus Mannheim 159, Skapetze Lichtmacher Skapetze Lichtmacher Дома в стиле модерн
Loading admin actions …

Knowing how to add outdoor lighting to your home can be tricky. Do you opt for lashings of garden fairy lights? Are patio lamp posts a good idea? The questions go on and on, but we're here to answer them all in one helpful swoop. 

We've thought of some truly spectacular ways to add a little illumination to your outside spaces and, if any take your fancy, the most you'll have to do is call an electrician to come and complete the job for you. 

It really is that simple but the impact will be anything but!

1. Light the edges of your garden

Night time in the Garden GK Architects Ltd Сад в стиле модерн Освещение

For a modern, impactful look. Pretty fencing is a must though!

2. Huge lamps

Outdoor Lighting, Planters & Decorative Objects A Place In The Garden Ltd. Сад в рустикальном стиле Горшки и вазы

These add some real design gravitas and can be mounted or hung anywhere.

3. Lighting your roof

Musterhaus Mannheim 159, Skapetze Lichtmacher Skapetze Lichtmacher Дома в стиле модерн

This will emphasise the size of your home whilst also making it look impressive.

4. Pretty lamps either side of your front door

Traditional Front Door Shine Lighting Ltd Дома в классическом стиле

These look so welcoming and are a must for heritage homes.

5. Gate post lighting

Pedestal lights are a great way to add additional light to your Gateway Shine Lighting Ltd Сад в классическом стиле

Adds real class to your property and makes cold callers think twice about ringing your doorbell.

6. Exotic hanging lamps

Moroccan lighting at the outdoor living room homify Терраса в средиземноморском стиле Железо / Сталь Освещение

Make a terrace look fun and are utterly perfect for garden parties.

7. Porch lighting

homify Входные двери

Not just beautiful but also adds an extra level of security. It's always nice to be able to see who's stood at your door!

8. Party-ready terrace lighting

REMODELACIÓN AJUCHITLÁN, Loyola Arquitectos Loyola Arquitectos Балкон и терраса в стиле модерн

These pendulums make it feel like a cabana bar.

9. Garage lighting

homify Гараж в средиземноморском стиле

When you get home after dark, garage lighting will prove to be a real godsend and could prevent scuffed bumpers.

10. Motion activated security lighting

Ürünler, Kare Aydınlatma Kare Aydınlatma Сад в стиле модерн Освещение

Let's never underestimate the value of motion activated security lighting.

11. Natural garden lighting

Menhir di Luce, Essenze di Luce Essenze di Luce Сад в стиле модерн Освещение

When it's not on, you don't know it's there! These sliced rock lights are so cool and solar powered.

12. Lighting your lawn

Put your well maintained garden in the spotlight!

13. Lighting garden arbours

Maltese Road - Copyright John Glover Aralia Сад в стиле модерн Кирпичи contemporary garden design,garden design,contemporary garden,roof terrace,contemporary roof terrace,lighting,garden lighting,art,garden art,outdoor art,outdoor seating,love nest,outdoor sofa,outdoor bed,garden seating

This will make the space look even prettier at night and good old fairy lights can tackle the task!

14. Wrap cable lights around a parasol

What a great way to make outdoor dining more fun!

15. Balcony lighting

Kaohsiung City | Taiwan, LEICHT Küchen AG LEICHT Küchen AG Балкон, веранда и терраса

It looks especially chic when used to highlight the building.

For more bright ideas, learn about the: 7 lighting mistakes you're almost certainly making.

Нужна помощь с проектом дома?
Обратитесь к нам!

Последние статьи