We look at our gardens all year round, through frost, rain and snow, so when the warmer weather comes around, we can’t wait to get out there.
It’s time to think about your outside lighting! When the sun starts to fade and long shadows turn to dusk and it’s not long before we are faced with being left in the dark.
Traditionally, we have been limited with regard to our exterior lighting and more often than not, we keep the outside lights that were there when we moved in, thinking, “they’ll do”. But more often than not, these lights do not compliment or add excitement to our homes, or indeed to us!
Thankfully, there are a whole host of more modern exterior lights, that we can use to safely see us to the front door, or to illuminate a cosy summers evening on the patio. Many of these lights come with integral LEDs or can utilise an LED bulb ensuring you won’t pay the earth when you leave them on as long as you need.
Clever outdoor lighting can help create a feeling of space in a large garden, by keeping the light focused on the areas in which you choose to sit. This helps to zone the garden, banishing vast expanses into the shadows.
Equally, a lighting plan in a small garden that stretches into the corners will help to create a feeling of space. So whatever the shape and size of your garden, if you plan your lighting with care and attention to detail, it will help you enjoy those blissful, relaxing summer evenings.
In the dreaded winter months, it is important that we have good exterior lighting to help us reach the front door. In addition, we can choose outdoor lights that compliment the style of our homes and can add a stylish appeal which add to the character and warmth to welcome you home.
Stretch out on your lounger and peruse some of our favourite outside lights to find the perfect lights for your garden oasis.
Outside Wall light
Amongst the most popular of outside lights, there are a huge range of wall lights in a variety of styles.
Let’s start with the Andover exterior wall light This gorgeous wall lantern is based on a vintage c-clamp. It has been finished in a weathered zinc and has a clear seeded glass shade that gives it that industrial look.
This Quintessentiale exterior light would add a touch of transitional charm to either a modern or a amore traditional home.
You could use this with a standard switch, or your could choose to wire a separate PIR sensor, so that it comes on as you approach. This would be ideal when you’re at work all day, or would tend to forget to put it on when you leave in the morning!
A sleek and discreet outside wall light, the Endura wall lamp has a black cylindrical frame and a clear glass pane. Enhanced by a substantial gold metal arch, that mimics a handle feature in the design.
Rated as IP54, this is a safe option for use outside your home. This light is dimmable, helping to create a varying ambience to suit you (when teamed with a suitable bulb and switch combination).
An elegant modern exterior light in galvanised steel. The Bowler, has a half dome shape, that ensures a glare free light and is perfect for lighting up front doors, porches and outside decking areas.
Ideal outside all modern properties, this is IP44 rated so is safe to use in all outside locations. The galvanised finish makes it very hard wearing for longevity.
Begawan, Semi Flush Wall Light In Satin Brass
A traditional exterior bulkhead wall light from our outdoor Monaghan lighting range, the Begawan has a frosted glass shade and an ‘eyelid’ which protects your eyes from the glare of the bulb and adds an attractive, nautical charm to the light.
Made in solid brass in a polished finish, this is a quality wall light that will add warmth to any style of property.
A traditional outdoor lighting option, the Doyle is reminiscent of a bygone era, based on an old coach lantern. Subtle detailing to the metalwork along with clear glass panels with bevelled edges, this is perfect outside any period property.
It’s double insulated too, and can be used with an LED bulb.
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DYNAMO – Exterior 1 Light Wall Bracket Matt Black Ip44
A stunning exterior wall light, with designs between retro and rustic, the Dynamo exterior light captivates us. The stylish good looks are enhanced by the matte black finish.
Exterior Pendants for Porched and Pergolas
The Lambeth is a modern ceiling pendant, and would suit any modern room. It has been IP65 rated so it is safe to use outside, for something a bit different!
The shade has a traditional conical shape and is finished in a powder grey coating. The shade can be adjusted up or down to best suit your requirements.
Exterior pedestal lights
Perfect for using on top of walls or by steps, pedestal outdoor lights are ideal at illuminating pathways that are further from the house. They can be positioned by the side of a driveway, they are great for adding a welcoming ambience to homes.
The Quincy is a traditional pedestal lantern with a bell shaped clear glass shade. The glass is seeded, which provides an attractive water droplet effect. The bulb itself, nestles within a etched opal glass cylindrical inner shade, which takes the look of a church candle.
The metal work is die cast aluminium, in a deep oil rubbed bronze finish which adds to the quality of the light, adding authenticity to the traditional design. Matching wall lights and a porch lantern are also available.
A traditional pedestal light with a regal charm, the Newbury is a quality light to grace all homes. Finished in a polished brass, the candle lights shine through the curved glass panels. This is part of a matching range of exterior lights which offer a cohesive look to any property. E
Exterior Bollard Posts
Perfect for using on top of walls or by steps, they are ideal at illuminating pathways that are further from the house. Also great for positioning by the side of a driveway, they are great for adding a welcoming ambience to homes.
A modern exterior bollard light in a dark grey finish. This is a great light to place on driveways and patios.
The cap of the bollard is adjustable and features a frosted diffuser to the underside which is illuminated with an LED which allows this to remain sleek and contemporary.
The Amalienborg is a modern garden bollard lamp. This is ideal for illuminating safe passage to front doors, patios and gardens. This exterior light has been double insulated and is rated IP54 rated for safe use outdoors. It features three diffusers which ensure light is filtered downwards for a glare free light.
Exterior Flush Mount Ceiling Lights
These flush mount outdoor lights are ideal to light up a porch, whilst maintaining a sense of style.
A practical, functional and stylish flush ceiling/wall light in an industrial nautical design. The Adur is reminiscent of the classic bulkhead lights, it has a central fixing point and is cast antiqued brass so is a really quality item.
This has been IP54 rated so it is ideal to be used outside, although also suitable for cloakroom and bathrooms. This can be wall or ceiling mounted due to the slim protrusion (11.5cm).
A slim profiled exterior flush light, the Kossel is finished in a modern grey with a frosted white shade. Ideal used in porches, garages and cellars, this offers an impressive 2268 lumens. Supplied complete with 19 watt LEDs for low running costs.
This light is IP65 rated which ensures that it is safe to use
So now we’ve got you thinking about how best to light your home’s exterior, come and browse a vast selection of outdoor lighting for all tastes and budgets.