Atmospheric patio lighting

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Stimmungsvolle Terrassenbeleuchtung mit hängenden Lichtern über gemütlichen Sitzecken im Garten.

Natalie Dern

Published on
September 5, 2024

"We all love to spend the warm summer evenings outside - whether it's a barbecue with friends, a cozy dinner with the family or simply relaxing with a good book at the end of the day. What we do in the cozy, warm living room during the colder months is transferred outside to the patio in summer - our outdoor living room. Not only does beautiful lounge furniture create a great feel-good atmosphere and the right mood, but patio lighting also plays a big part in this. In this article, we present ideas, inspiration, tips and everything that makes our outdoor living room shine and light up."

Patio lighting - these options are available

You can give free rein to your creativity when setting the scene for your own outdoor summer hotspot, because there are no limits when it comes to patio lighting. You are spoilt for choice here - from floor or table lamps to patio floor lamps and wall lamps to pendant or hanging lights , there are countless ways to illuminate your outdoor living room appropriately.

Indirect lighting with wall lights

Wall lights are frequently and repeatedly used for indirect patio lighting. Not only can they be used on almost any patio, as there is usually a wall to attach them to, but their diffuse light also creates a romantic atmosphere.

This type of indirect patio lighting perfectly accentuates beautiful wall structures and patterned facades. With the s.luce Ixa can also be used to create beautiful effects thanks to an adjustable light cone, creating a very special lighting mood. Click here for the configurator specially designed for this wall light.

Setting the scene in the dining area with pendant lamps

If you have a covered terrace, you should definitely take advantage of this and also install pendant or hanging lamps. pendant or hanging lamps in addition. They provide pleasant light for dining, especially when positioned above the garden table, but they also provide sufficient brightness for games evenings outside. For extra flexibility and to adjust the atmosphere, some of these patio lamps are also dimmable - so the right lighting mood is always guaranteed.

Area lighting with floor or table lamps

If you want to highlight your garden lounge, your comfortable deckchair or any other area, then floor lamps are the perfect patio lamps. They are available in countless designs, so you really can find the perfect light for every style. The Piek Lettura patio light from IP44.de, for example, provides particularly bright light for reading outside and can also be dimmed. The Jar floor lamp from Ideal Lux or the Yankton from By Rydens, which can be used as a table or floor lamp with a lantern look, are also suitable for dimmable patio lighting.

Ground recessed spotlights as orientation lights

Recessed floor spotlights are perfect as patio lighting to make it easier to find your way around and to separate it from the rest of the garden. They not only make tripping hazards such as steps or a raised patio visible, but also make them stand out at the same time. This perfectly combines the safety aspect with an appealing look, making your patio lighting a definite highlight.

Flexible patio lighting with solar and rechargeable lights

Rechargeable battery or solar patio lighting is ideal, especially when retrofitting patio lighting if there are no longer enough power sockets available or none at all and no more cables can be laid.

The solar lights simply charge themselves with sunlight during the day and then provide atmospheric light in the evening hours without consuming any electricity. It is similarly simple with the rechargeable patio lights - simply charge the battery using a USB cable and they are ready for use. Added to this is the flexibility that this type of patio lighting offers, as the lights can be adjusted at any time and do not require any unsightly power cables.

Patio lamps - what you need to consider

Like all outdoor lights, patio lamps are also exposed to natural weather conditions, which is why it is particularly important to pay attention to the IP protection rating. This indicates how good the protection against foreign bodies and water is. Depending on whether the lights are under a canopy, directly exposed to rain or perhaps located near a flower bed or pond, different types of protection are required. However, it is worth remembering that patio lighting should have at least IP44 to be adequately protected against solid objects larger than 1 mm and against splashing water.

Get creative and turn your patio into a cozy outdoor living room. We hope you have fun choosing your patio lighting! Take a look here in our Skapetze online store for even more choice and inspiration.