Choosing the right garden lighting

 If you aren’t sure how to choose garden lighting that will create the right effect, Quality Electrician are here to help. Based in Birkenshaw, we are your friendly local garden lighting electrician.  

Garden Lighting Design

Choosing the right garden lighting for your Birkenshaw home will make all the difference to your overall garden design, adding both decorative details and providing increased security and safety. Successful garden lighting design has many similarities to indoor lighting design. To create the right effect, you need to choose a balanced combination of lighting. You will need both lighting that illuminates your garden effectively for safe access, and some lighting that creates atmosphere and drama.  

All your garden lighting should be chosen not just for how it looks but for how well suited it is to the outdoor environment. Consider the materials your lighting is made from. Think about choosing those that are not only eye-catching but will also have longevity, such as those made of brass and chrome. Higher quality lights will last longer and provide a better return on your investment. At Quality Electrician we recommend using garden lights that are 12V as they're more efficient than higher-voltage lights. At 12 Volts, a light draws less current, uses less power and generates less heat. Perfect for outdoor use where safety and efficiency are important. Your garden lighting also needs to be able to withstand whatever the British weather decides to throw at it. Garden lighting needs to have the correct IP rating, with the majority being IP rated at IP65. An experienced electrician will be able to help you choose the right, safe garden lighting for your project.  

Garden Lighting Styles

Creating the perfect garden lighting design involves choosing a combination of the following outdoor lighting fixtures:

• Spotlights - Spotlights can have varying levels of brightness and the area they cover can be adjusted. They are often used to create dramatic effect in a garden by illuminating statues or other features.
• Flood Lights – With high brightness and a wide range of coverage, flood lights are perfect for lighting larger areas of your garden. Great for use on a patio or driveway.
• Up/Downlights – This kind of lighting can create some beautiful effects in your garden. Often installed along boundaries to create a safe path and cast interesting patterns, they can also bring your planting to life.
• Step Lights – One of the most useful kinds of outdoor lighting from a safety perspective. Step lights will help create a safe path across your garden, making steps and any trip hazards easy to negotiate.
• Decorative Garden Lights – This kind of lighting is designed to be unobtrusive and will highlight your planting by lighting downwards, creating pools of interest.
• Bollard/Pathway Lights – These lights cast light in all directions. They are used to create pathways across your garden.
• String Lights – These decorative lights will create a soft, warm effect. Perfect strung around your patio to create an inviting and magical space for entertaining.

Garden Lighting Electrician

Choosing an experienced and qualified electrician to install your garden lighting will quite simply give you the best result. Working with electricity is a dangerous task and this is even more true when working outside. To make sure you aren’t left with a dangerous and poor performing installation, always choose a reputable, registered electrician. They will prioritise your safety, understand all relevant regulations, and will provide you with the necessary certification for the work they perform. Quality Electrician are proud to be your local NICEIC registered electrician in Birkenshaw.

If you would like some expert advice to make choosing the right garden lighting for your Birkenshaw simple, call Quality Electrician today. We are your local, fully qualified, NICEIC registered electrician. Friendly, professional and highly recommended, we are happy to answer all your questions and get your garden ready for summer.