If you want to light up your backyard. There are some really simple and effective ways you can do that.
Why do you need lights in the backyard?
Well, safety is the main issue, as you don’t want you or a loved one stumbling around in the dark.
Mood lighting would give your backyard a romantic atmosphere.
What lights to use?
The next thing you need to consider is whether you want to go Solar or have low-voltage live wiring.
A well-designed outdoor space takes into account your guests’ lack of familiarity with it. You may be able to walk around the yard blindfolded, but your guests can’t.
Path lighting
It should be the first thing to consider. Particularly if you have steps descending to the back.
Always put lights at the bottom of the stairs so that people know there are no more steps to tread.
If you have a designated path meandering through the backyard.
Then consider sights on either side of the path so that there are no shadows to contend with.
Feature lighting
If you have a particular statue or special tree in the backyard yard then think about putting up lightning.
This form of lightning uses low-voltage bulbs to illuminate a tree or other features from the ground up to highlight the object that is being lit.
Mood lighting
The opposite of up lighting is mood lighting.
This is where the lights are placed high up in a tree or structure and focused downwards.
This is also an excellent way to light up your patio, with multiple lights casting the shadows from the leaves of the trees, making interesting patterns.
Spotlight a fountain or water feature as an alternative lightning method.
Swimming pools are able to be lit underwater and it is essential to have plenty of lights surrounding the swimming pool, not only for safety but for its aesthetic look.
The power of the sun
Installing solar lights for your lighting is a smart, inexpensive idea, as the sun will power them for you.
Some of them have a switch on them that enables you to turn them off completely if necessary.
They have an internal sensor that tells them when to charge their batteries and turn off the LED bulb.
Most lights have a 4-5 hour charge time and about a 6-9 hour working time. On cloudy days, the light will still receive a charge.
The clouds diffuse the strength of the sun, but solar irradiance is still transmitted from the sun to Earth.
What size and shape of light?
There are a multitude of shapes and sizes in solar lights. You can even purchase lights in the shape of flowers, which might save you from having to make a flower garden. These are the most environmentally friendly ways to light up your backyard.
There are solar lights that are motion-driven, and with a security system as an added safety measure, it’s bound to detect intruders in the yard.
Now that you have the backyard sorted with lightning, why not consider some nice lighting for the patio?
How bright is too bright?
When it comes to lightning, ambient lights for the patio may be the way to go.
Consider a string of lights zigzagging over the entertainment area that will give a nice, soft overall light.
The key to lighting the outdoor entertainment area is not to overdo it but to have enough light so that it is a safe area.
For everyone. If you want to make an impression on your guests, think about installing a chandelier.
If you don’t wish to be that ostentatious, when you light up your backyard. Then an elegant pendant light will enhance the patio.
