Fantastic Garden Lighting Ideas

Many high-quality and durable garden lights are made from plastic and aluminium, among other materials. However, stainless steel remains one of the most popular materials. This stable and temperature-resistant material is less susceptible to corrosion and very easy to clean. High-quality outdoor lighting made from stainless steel is not only practical, it enhances any garden with a modern look, too!

Every garden light is exposed to the weather. However, since lights may be protected by a roof or located near a pond, outdoor lights have different IP codes of protection (Ingress Protection). The first number provides information about protection against foreign bodies. The second is protection against moisture. Examples: IP44 (protection against foreign bodies >= 1mm and against splashing water) or IP68 (dust-tight and protected against permanent immersion).

Many lights are available with a fixed motion sensor providing comfort, safety and efficiency. For instance, they light up the steps to the front door in the dark when you come home with shopping bags in your hands or when trying to find the keyhole. Lights with motion detectors are more environmentally friendly and last longer because the light is only switched on when needed.

The lumen value provides information about the brightness of a garden light. Since LEDs are super energy-efficient, the watt value is no longer suitable for indicating brightness. How brightly an outdoor light should shine, however, depends primarily on the intended use. Of course, a spotlight for the house entrance must shine brighter than an additional light on the terrace for a relaxed evening with friends.

For practical garden lighting, e.g. on pathways, you should opt for power-operated lights. This way you always get light when you need it. With solar lights you are dependent on the charging of the battery, as these are charged by the sun. Solar lights do not need to be wired, but can be installed at any time without any specialist knowledge.

The perfect colour depends on the application. 3,000 Kelvin offer cosy feel-good lighting for the patio & Co. This warm white light colour turns a garden into an outdoor living room. For house entrance lighting and other lights that are important for security and convenience reasons, a universal white light colour of 4,000 Kelvin is particularly suitable. Indoors, this light colour has its equivalent in desk lighting, for example. In the end, however, it is up to your personal preference.