Outdoor Lighting Schemes For Spring And Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and now that the weather is getting warmer

, it is a good idea for businesses that incorporate any gardens or similar areas to consider their outdoor light fittings and arrangements. Many outdoor light fittings such as bulbs and housings may have been damaged by the extremely cold winter months, so it is advisable to firstly take stock, and assess what will need replacing or repairing. It is also a good idea to review your current outdoor light design, and consider buying and fitting new lighting equipment in time for the summer months.

The warm weather brings with it the opportunity to eat, drink and socialise outside, and many people enjoy going to their favourite pub, bar or restaurant after a long day at work to enjoy a meal or drink with friends. Similarly, eating out at the weekend is always popular, and many people choose to take their family and friends out to enjoy a meal in the evening sunshine. If your business incorporates an outdoor area, you will want to make it as comfortable and welcoming as possible to both encourage people to use the space, and to stay there even after the sun has gone down. A good arrangement of outdoor light effects and fittings is important, not only to make any outside space welcoming, but also to help guests to move around safely.

Outdoor light fittings and effects should be both decorative and safe for guests, and illuminating paths, walkways, ponds and other areas should be done in the most attractive manner possible. One of the easiest ways to install lighting around paths and similar areas is to use solar powered lamps. These are a great way to get outdoor light fittings installed quickly and easily, as most models will incorporate a spike that is simply pushed into the ground. Illuminating areas where guests may trip or fall such as steps, gravel, or any uneven flooring is very important to avoid any unnecessary accidents. Solar powered lamps are not only an environmentally friendly choice, but will also generally require very little maintenance.

To light ponds, streams and even fountains, underwater lighting can make even the simplest water feature look impressive after dark. By just using simple spot lights, the water's surface will shimmer and reflect the light creating a great effect with a very simple installation. Coloured lights can also look great underwater, and are a good way of creating an unusual effect.

Coloured lights are also great for using in many different outdoor areas. They can be directed at plain walls to create washes of colour; try orange for a warm feeling on summer evenings or perhaps green to inject an element of nature into a city pub patio. Whilst outdoor lighting is necessary to allow customers to use a garden or patio safely after dark, it should also complement the general theme of the business, such as traditional country pub or contemporary bar. Attractive lighting schemes will encourage customers to stay and enjoy themselves, and will help any business to have a successful summer!

by: Andy Ball

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