Sunny golden autumn provides plenty of new opportunities for garden owners. It is worth enjoying uninterrupted contact with nature also after dark, when the day is getting shorter. How to achieve this? By using modern outdoor lighting! A pleasant view of the ornamental grasses or the gilding leaves of trees does not have to end with sunset at all. All you need to do is properly select outdoor lighting in the garden.
The main function of outdoor lighting is to provide an adequate amount of artificial light in the immediate vicinity of the house. But that's not all. By operating lighting in a thoughtful way, we can create a truly magical corner, which will quickly become a private retreat for homeowners. Ingeniously illuminated driveway or garden alleys, strikingly highlighted parts of the facade or decorative lanterns on the terrace.... These are just a few of the ideas for using outdoor lighting. No one needs to be convinced of its advantages. However, it is worth knowing some practical tips that will make it easier to choose lighting and create an optimal design.
Cuba wall lamps by Nordlux Ardant and Arcus Ardant by Nordlux
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Accurate measurements will guard against unpleasant surprises
The choice of the type and model of lighting should be preceded by accurate measurements. In this way we will avoid unnecessary interference with existing elements of the environment. We will also take care of the safety of householders. So first of all it is worth measuring the garden or terrace.
Having a larger outdoor space, we gain more possibilities for its arrangement, but we also need to think more carefully about the project. Light sources and installation elements should be harmoniously integrated into the surroundings, but they should also fit together. So it will be best to write down and analyze the dimensions of the plot and the most important distances: the length of the driveway, the dimensions of the terrace, the distance from the front door to the entrance gate, as well as the location of all major plants, flowerbeds, rockeries and other decorative elements. The lighting of the entire plot should be planned at one time, in this way we will avoid haphazard solutions whose questionable functionality will hinder our daily life. Having a plan ready, you can get down to the search for the right lighting.
Aludra Nordlux Ardant and Coupar Nordlux Ardant outdoor wall lamps
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Lighting Vertigo
The abundance of options available on the market means that we are no longer condemned only to simple white lights connected to a contact. We can choose among models with many shapes, a wide spectrum of colors and various power options.
The Ardant brand offers many proposals with sophisticated design and rich functionality. Both lovers of minimalist forms and supporters of vintage style will be satisfied. Solar lamps that do not require electrical installation or those with USB charging? Why not! How about striking spotlights that will illuminate large trees or highlight lawn decorations? Ardant's offer fits the needs of the most demanding customers.
In home and garden arrangements we can use lamps with different light colors. For example, bulbs emitting a warm color of light will make the elements of the so-called small architecture more cozy. In turn, cooler tones will beautifully expose the facade. That's not all. LED floodlights and floodlights will ideally illuminate the entrance, garage gate or fence. These are extremely practical and at the same time economical solutions, which - in addition to increasing the comfort of use - will also save electricity.
More demanding customers should pay attention to lamps with motion sensors, infrared sensors or ultrasound sensors. Thanks to them, the lamps will light up only when the need arises, reacting only to movement, heat or vibration. LED poles, spotlights, floodlights and even decorative lanterns are equipped with sensors. This gives you the ability to easily adjust the light in specific areas of the garden.
Kurnos Ardant Nordlux outdoor wall lamps and Linton Nordlux Ardant outdoor wall lamps.
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Small is beautiful, and big is functional
Great arrangement possibilities are provided by popular spotlights, i.e. lamps of small size. They can be hidden in particularly impressive plantings or discreetly integrated into elements of garden architecture to create an impression of depth and multidimensionality. But don't forget about larger, elegant lamps that illuminate alleys or terraces. These are usually LED poles or mobile standing lamps. With this combination of lighting, it is easy to create amazing garden and terrace arrangements that combine functionality and decorativeness.
Eco-style lighting
When choosing lighting, it is also worth keeping in mind ecology, which is becoming not only a lifestyle, but also guides many of our choices. This also applies to outdoor lighting. Solar-powered lamps are gaining in popularity. They do not require electrical installation and use only renewable energy, realistically saving money in the wallet.
And don't forget about environmentally friendly LEDs. Energy efficiency is not their only advantage. There is also an extremely long service life, reaching about 100,000 hours of operation.
Let's not leave anything to chance
When installing outdoor lighting, especially for extensive and more complicated projects, it is worth consulting an experienced electrician. Landscaping companies or distributors of brand-name lighting like Ardant.pl can also help.
When connecting outdoor lighting to a 230V system, do not forget to bring out the cables in advance. Otherwise you will be faced with digging up the plot. After all, cables of this type must be dug to a depth of about 60 cm. Added to this is the need to use a special warning film and protect it with a protective layer of sand. When, for technical reasons, it is not possible to allocate 230V for outdoor lighting, then you can use a 24V low-voltage system or solar lighting.
The 24V system only requires connection to a suitable power supply and an outdoor outlet, besides, the cables do not need to be buried and it is enough to cover them, if only with bark. Those who like complete freedom and do not want an installation in the garden can bet only on solar and mobile (USB) lights. There are more and more of them on sale, so creating a whole set will certainly not be any trouble.
Whichever type of lighting you choose, make sure that the lamps are not only functional and practical, but also stylish. Your garden and facade are the showcase of your home space. So it is worth ensuring that it is an interesting and elegant space.
Heka Ardant Nordlux outdoor wall lamps and Rica Round Nordlux Ardant solar lamps.
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