Garden lighting is of great importance not only for its aesthetics, but also for its functionality. The selection of appropriate fixtures and light sources is essential. You can choose fixtures with built-in lighting, but also those for which you need to choose the right garden LED bulbs . It is worth learning how to properly illuminate your garden.
Aesthetic values of garden lighting
When choosing garden lighting, we pay attention to its aesthetics. Here, we can choose from floodlights, wall lamps, posts, as well as garden lamps or lanterns. Facade lighting can be matched to the color scheme of the facade, but also to the windows or doors. The style of such lighting can be more classic, matching rustic or Provencal, but also colonial facades. You can opt for elegant fixtures made of steel or aluminum. Models with a round, tight plastic lampshade and an LED candle bulb will also be a good choice. Facade fixtures, whose light sources are built-in and directed at the facade, are an excellent proposition for modern arrangements. Such models are primarily used for decorative illumination of the building and perfectly emphasize its aesthetics.
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Practical aspects of garden lighting
Garden lamps can be mounted on the terrace, under the ceiling, at the entrance to the house or on an external wall. Such lamps should be resistant to external factors and here you should pay attention to the IP tightness level. You can choose garden lighting characterized by the IP 44 class, which is resistant to splashing water from all directions. Garden lamps with an increased degree of protection are also available - IP 54. This class provides greater protection against dust. If you want to choose luminaires that are resistant to water, you should reach for the highest tightness class, i.e. IP 67 or IP 68. Such tightness is necessary for driveway luminaires. Garden lamps differ in terms of the light flow and its angle of distribution. A larger angle in the case of wall lamps provides lighting for a larger space. Many garden lamps are spot and guarantee a focused beam of light. When it comes to light output, you should pay attention to the number of lumens. Garden lighting can be adapted to the standard voltage of 230 V, but also 12 V or 24 V. The latter applies to LED strips for outdoor use. You can also opt for solar lamps, which provide even greater energy efficiency.
How to properly light a garden?
In order to properly illuminate the garden, you should choose the luminaires for the given space so that they guarantee the convenience of using the driveway and yard after dark. It is certainly important to use garden lamps with a motion and twilight sensor. A garden lamp with a PIR sensor may be a good choice. It is important that the angle of light distribution is as large as possible. It can be over 80 degrees. Bollard-type lamps will work well along the path. They can also be used next to garden architecture, such as a gazebo, bench or pond. Garden lighting in the form of wall lamps will work perfectly on the terrace, but also next to the door. It is worth choosing wall lamps placed symmetrically on both sides of the entrance. A floodlight or a surface-mounted luminaire with a motion sensor will work well above the garage. It is worth paying attention to the area of the space that you want to illuminate. The path should be illuminated by 100 to 200 lumens. Floodlights and spotlights should have between 700 and 1,300 lumens, and motion sensor lights - from 300 lumens.
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Which lamps to choose for outdoors?
When choosing garden lamps, it is worth paying attention to the offer of the Onninen wholesaler. The black Creek garden lantern will work well for lighting a classic facade and garden in a similar style. For fans of modern and minimalist arrangements and people who want to illuminate the facade , the Forro facade luminaire in a round shape will be suitable. Wanting to emphasize the industrial arrangement, you can decide on Biso LED facade luminaires . If you are looking for wall lamps with a motion sensor in a classic design, then the Steinel outdoor garden lamp with a motion sensor may undoubtedly be a good choice. By choosing such garden lighting, you can save on electricity bills. When 
you value delicate and atmospheric garden lighting, opt for solar lamps, which will beautifully highlight flower beds, but also rock gardens. In this way, you will also illuminate water features, as well as a garden gazebo or path.
When choosing garden lighting, it is also worth paying attention to the color temperature. The optimal, warm one will be provided by garden lamps of 3000 K.