The Best Outdoor Patio Lighting Ideas

A patio is an extension of the home, allowing you to enjoy the weather, socialise and appreciate nature. Incorporating outdoor lighting within your patio can elevate your exterior space and create an outdoor living area with a cosy ambience, encouraging you to spend more time here and appreciate every inch of your home.

Get inspired by some of our favourite patio lighting ideas in preparation for better weather and more opportunities to enjoy outdoor spaces!!

Elevate your Patio with Waterproof Outdoor Lighting

Beautifully elevate your patio with waterproof outdoor lighting. Waterproof outdoor lighting combines optimal functionality with style, illuminating your patio with a soft, warm glow.

Our extensive range of IP65 lights are weather resistant, perfect for showcasing a functional yet stylish look for your patio. This collection of IP65 lighting are available in various styles and finishes and can be tailored to suit your patio exteriors.

Create a Dramatic Statement in Your Patio with Globe Pendant Lighting

Allow your guests to expect the unexpected by incorporating globe pendant lights within your patio space. Adding more elaborate lighting styles, such as pendant lights, can create a stunning centrepiece that encapsulates the tone of your patio exteriors.

Adding a globe pendant will create a statement and present a simple sense of formality to blend your interior and exterior styles seamlessly.

Our collection of globe pendant lighting comes in metal pewter, copper and brass shades that beautifully light your space in the evening and will catch the sunlight during the day, making a sensational statement piece.

Utilise Warm Lighting For Relaxed Ambience

It is important that you create a space within your patio that encapsulates a calm and peaceful atmosphere, allowing you to relax and unwind. Implementing bulbs that produce warm light will make the perfect tranquil environment on your patio.

Cool Lighting VS Warm Lighting

Cooler light is ideal for functional spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms and work areas, as this lighting temperature boosts focus. Warm lighting is used in harmonious spaces. As a part of natural human circadian rhythm, embracing warm light in the evenings promotes relaxation.

For your patio exteriors, embrace warm lighting with around 1000 to 3300K (Kelvin degrees) to showcase a tranquil, calming atmosphere within the patio.

Produce Directional Ambience With Outdoor Wall Lighting

Outdoor wall lighting can be used as directional spotlights to control the light in specified areas of your patio. Position wall lighting over focal points such as tables, benches, mirrors and feature pieces to create a bright and welcoming ambience.

A warm directional ambience benefits any patio as this effect casts a warm, welcoming glow over your outside exteriors.

Outdoor Wall Lighting to Zone and Illuminate Patio Areas

Wall lights for your exteriors are efficient and can be used to zone areas within your patio. Wall lights can be incorporated next to welcoming entrances, outdoor seating, garden areas and under pergolas.

Exterior wall lights are perfect for brightening any exterior to create a relaxed space with a unique glow.

Symmetrical Wall Lighting to Enhance The Patio Space

Embrace wall lighting on either side of a fireplace, patio doors or outdoor bar areas to create an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. The symmetry of the wall lighting is a perfect element that completes the overall look of your patio exteriors and is kind to the eye.

Our range of outdoor wall lights are designed to complement a wide range of exterior styles allowing you to choose the perfect match unique to your patio.

Elevate Your Pergola with Hanging Pendant Lighting

Pergolas are a sensational addition increasing the usability of your patio in various states of seasonal weather. However, the space under your pergola will become darker and uninviting in the evenings.

Eliminate the dark space by hanging pendant lighting under your pergola. Pendant lighting will increase the area's usability, add style to your pergola and produce an inviting space for you to entertain guests.

Define Outdoor Patio Dining Room Spaces with Oversized Lighting

You can create a practical dining experience on your patio with oversized lighting. Placing an oversized light in the centre of a table will create a fantastic spotlight and define the feeling of a dining space.

This space on your patio will empower you to entertain guests and tailor the right mood and atmosphere to suit your patio.

Incorporation of Small Outdoor Lighting on The Patio For Optimal Practicality

If your patio exteriors contain steps or hard-to-reach areas, thinking about practical light options that illuminate your patio sufficiently and safely is essential.

Incorporate small garden and outdoor lighting into practical areas such as steps and walkways. These styles of lights will perfectly illuminate these areas during the evenings and will not overpower the overall aesthetic and feel of the patio.

Add Exposed Bulbs and Glass Shades For a Rustic Glow Throughout Your Patio

Incorporate exposed bulbs and glass shades into your patio for a vintage style. These styles of lights are perfect for the patio as they are brilliantly practical and emit an abundance of unobstructed light.

Exposed bulbs and glass shades come in various forms, such as wall lights, pendants or both, depending on the layout of your patio. Our collection of Edison light bulbs cast a warm glow adding unique character to any patio, and are compatible with the majority of our lighting fixtures.

Combine Wall and Pendant lights For Defined Layered Lighting

To create defined highlights and a warm atmosphere on your patio, you should embrace a range of light sources. By strategically layering your lighting, you can create little pockets and pools of illumination for practical and aesthetic elements within your patio space.

Choose areas of your patio you believe need brightening. It is important to consider which light sources you will utilise and multiply. This might include small garden and outdoor lights to guide practical elements such as steps, walkways, or statement pendants in dining and social spaces.

If you need new exterior lights to elevate your patio then look no further than our extensive outdoor lighting range that offers various styles designed to suit your exteriors perfectly!

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