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Garden Lighting to Accompany a New Garden Building

Garden Lighting to Accompany a New Garden Building

By Andrew Tweddle on 5th October, 2011

A garden office or studio from Decorated Shed can be enjoyed at any time of the year, no matter what the weather is like outside. This means that your garden office or studio can be enjoyed at night, especially as a place to relax or enjoy with family or friends. To make the most of your garden at night, you will need a sufficient source of garden lighting. There are numerous choices of lighting available, and not only do they allow you to enjoy your garden at night, but they can also be a key feature of the design of your garden.

Downlighting

Downlighting involves putting lights in high places, which then shine down across areas of your garden. This is the easiest way to cover large parts of the garden with light, which is why it is usually used for security lighting. Some Decorated Shed garden buildings can have down lighting installed on the building itself.

Uplighting

As the name suggests, uplighting is the opposite of downlighting. Uplighting uses lights placed on the floor of the garden, which shine into the sky. This kind of lighting is great if you have large feature in your garden, such as a large tree or statue, because it can focus on these features. The resulting effect is very dramatic and provides a focal point for your garden.

Pathway Lighting

Pathway lighting is very useful if you want to illuminate a specific path across your garden, for instance from your patio doors to your garden office. Types of path lighting can include floor lights, small stem-mounted lights and wall lights. The size of the lights means they are ideally suited to use LED lights, as well as using solar power, which is an additional eco-friendly benefit.

Washing/Grazing

These lighting effects are used to illuminate walls and other surfaces in your garden, and reflect their distinct colour and textures. Grazing is done by positioning the lights at an almost vertical angle, directly beneath the wall. Washing involves placing the light further away from the wall, and the softer resulting effect is great for creating a more intimate atmosphere.

Shadowing

Shadowing is another way to draw attention to a feature in your garden, such as an interesting plant or ornament. It is done by placing a small spotlight facing a wall or fence, with the feature piece in between the two. The light then casts a shadow of the feature over the wall. The size and positioning of the shadow can be altered simply by repositioning the light.

Adding lighting effects can be a great way to completely transform your garden between day and night. Plus, different lighting can create a dramatically different space in even the smallest of gardens. Whatever type of lighting you do choose, it will create an inviting and relaxing atmosphere to enhance the enjoyment of your Decorated Shed garden building.


Category:  Architecture and Design

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