Summer Garden
Lighting Trends & Tips
D
uring the warm summer evenings
and nights, we Brits like to make
the most of the weather, staying
out until long beyond sunset
with tables packed full of salads and BBQ
goodies. While the weather's right, we
want to spend as much time as possible
in our gardens; designing your lighting
to create an atmospheric space that both
relaxes and impresses is very important
for when the sun goes down.
Indoor and outdoor lighting company,
Festive Lights, have produced a list of
garden lighting trends and tips for summer
2017 to see you through to the first frost.
Bring the inside out It's always been about
bringing the outside in, but how about
changing things up this summer and
making your garden an extension of your
indoor living space? Hygge was all the
rage this winter – making your interiors
warm and snug.
Whilst it's more difficult to make exterior
spaces cosy and inviting, due to being
wide open, using the right furniture,
accessories and lighting can create an
alluring ambience.
Fairy lights and festoon lighting are key
features in making your garden space
more enticing this season. They perfectly
illuminate any space, not giving off a stark
and bright light, but a soft warm glow.
Wrap string lights around trees or drape
along fences, or string festoon lights
across open areas to create a cosy café
atmosphere.
Lanterns, whether Moroccan style, lit by
wax or LED candles, or even colourful
hanging lanterns on string lights, have
proved very popular throughout the
winter, a trend which will continue into
the summer; able to be taken out onto
patios and lawned areas for a decorative
feature that will not only brighten the
space but will be a fantastic talking point.
Garden rugs and throws have been a
popular trend on sites like Pinterest
recently. These are perfect for when the
evening turns to night and it starts to get a
little chilly.
Enhance features Every garden needs a
focal point, whether that's a vast tree, an
interesting rockery, or even the brick face
of a building.