The garden, the balcony or the terrace are the places where we spend the most time in summer. Light is therefore a key element in making our outdoor spaces more welcoming and comfortable. Here are our ideas and tips to brighten up your beautiful summer evenings. From classic to industrial style, we are sure you will find the design that suits you best.

How to illuminate the entrance of the house?

Special attention is given to the lighting around the entrance door so that it is efficient and warm at the same time. Ceiling lights or pendant lights are ideal, placed above the front door, they provide direct lighting to enhance the front door and highlight its particular character. You can also opt for wall lights placed on either side of the door to illuminate the locks and handles and bring elegance. Finish with indirect lighting with spotlights to illuminate the walls and the surrounding vegetation for more charm.

Little tip:
Simplify your life and install a motion detector that will allow you to replace your light switches by automating it. No more risk of leaving the light on all night. And you will save energy as a result.

How to light the terrace or the balcony?

When summer arrives, your terrace or balcony becomes an extension of your interior space. This little outdoor area serves as a living room with a garden table, a dining area or even a relaxation area. Good lighting at nightfall is therefore essential to take full advantage of it.

The installation of sconces on the facade allows you to create a warm atmosphere while delimiting the space.

If you want more light, consider a lamppost or a pendant lamp that will complement your decor and create an atmosphere of comfort and conviviality.

The hand lamp is also the ideal lighting for this outdoor space, available in all sizes and wireless, they move as you please. They also have the advantage of creating a soft and pleasant light for a warm atmosphere during dinners with friends.

Very trendy, light garlands are increasingly attractive in outdoor landscaping, they create a festive and warm atmosphere.

How to illuminate your driveway?

Aisle lighting plays a vital role in facilitating safe entry into the home. Proper lighting of paths in the garden reveals unevenness in the ground and prevents tripping hazards at night. Bollard lights are ideal for lighting garden paths. Available with different beam angles, these decorative outdoor luminaires allow you to illuminate in a personalized way.

Little tip:
Opt for 90 degree minimum radiant fixtures for wider aisles and larger spaces.
In order to avoid glare, adopt luminaires whose height does not exceed 120 cm.

How to illuminate the surroundings of the swimming pool?

Lighting up your swimming pool makes it visible at night, and thus secures the outdoor space, while providing a luminous decoration.

Most often the lights used are recessed spotlights but you can also opt for floating lights to bring a touch of originality.

Lampposts are ideal for swimming pool areas that play with differences in level while providing greater luminosity.

Lighting for trees and shrubs

The projector is the ideal light to bring relief to your garden and create a very poetic atmosphere. Project against the tree or shrubs, the light beam goes up along the tree and illuminates the branches, this will allow you to highlight them. For a Zen atmosphere, the lighting must be soft and discreet.

The choice of an outdoor lighting solution should not be taken lightly. Indeed, many criteria must be taken into account in order to make it aesthetically pleasing, functional and often even safe. Among the factors to consider, there is IP (Ingress Protection): an important standard that provides information on the degree of protection of your luminaire against dust and water.

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