{"id":247,"date":"2026-01-05T11:41:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lyco.co.uk\/blog\/?p=247"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:18:01","slug":"ways-of-lighting-your-patio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lyco.co.uk\/blog\/ways-of-lighting-your-patio\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways of lighting your patio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Posted on 19 May 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author: Andrew Evangelidis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last updated on 29 September 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a homeowner or manager of a hospitality premises, a darkened patio is wasted space. Good patio lighting makes a property more inviting, and is often an important facet of an entertainment venue. The patio may connect to a garden, or it may be a small garden in itself. Here we\u2019ll show you how to use\u00a0outdoor lights<\/a>\u00a0(and other tricks) to illuminate the various features of your patio, so you can reap the rewards of this valuable outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first\u2026 indoor dimming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may seem an odd place to start, but dimming is useful if you want to enjoy outdoor lighting from the comfort of a living room, or conservatory. In restaurants and hotels, patrons may gaze out over a beautifully lit patio and garden during winter months. Indoor lighting that is too strong will cause excessive reflection and impair the outdoor view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyco sells a range of\u00a0dimmer switches<\/a>, which help you balance indoor and outdoor illumination.\u00a0Varilight<\/a>\u00a0models are exceptional for LED dimming. They also have a \u2018soft start\u2019 feature that reduces the chances of filament bulbs expiring in the cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just like indoors, you should never over-light a patio or garden. Contrasting areas of light and dark create ambience and visual interest. Ground rules aside, various features of a patio might benefit from good lighting. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decking areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These can be lit by walkover lights.\u00a0Decking Lights<\/a>\u00a0serve this purpose. Discreet and durable, they are useful around the edges of a decking area for creating mood and adding an element of pedestrian safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paved areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Such areas can be installed with ground lights, like the Messina LED Ground Light<\/a> from Searchlight. This can be safely walked over, and with an IP68 rating it tolerates immersion. The Messina is totally impervious to dust and torrential rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low walls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Low walls are common around patio areas. Many ground lights are also suitable for embedding in walls, like the Stratford Recessed Square LED<\/a>. Again, these are robustly weatherproof and provide excellent low-level lighting.
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Flower borders and shrubbed areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These areas are perfectly served by post lights. The Parma Post<\/a> is one of many options here, with a black finish that blends well with green foliage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Often a neighbouring feature of patios, they provide a good opportunity to create visual interest. Use a strong\u00a0spotlight\u00a0<\/a>to dramatically light trees from below. Solar lights are excellent for this, since they\u2019re self-sufficient and not tethered to a mains supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statues and garden ornaments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These can be lit by the Deltech GL7 LED Spotlight<\/a>. The GL7 comes with a ground spike and wall bracket, so is usable in numerous scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trellises and gazebos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Such fixtures are ideal for fairy lights, which create restful but eye-catching illumination. The Solar Centre\u2019s\u00a0Everbright Solar Fairy Lights<\/a>\u00a0are usable all the year round. A built-in photocell automatically triggers these lights on and off at dusk and dawn. If you\u2019re going for a party mood, colourful\u00a0festoons<\/a>\u00a0are effective overhead or along a fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exterior walls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regularly overlooked, these offer a simple means of lighting a patio. Here we\u2019re looking for something decorative as well as functional. The Iluzzia Outdoor Up Down Wall Light<\/a> is economical and long lasting, water and dust resistant with a IP54 protection rating. In traditional vein, the Half Lantern<\/a> from Selected By Lyco offers an equally durable solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more inspiration, advice and news, visit our\u00a0Lighting Advice<\/a>\u00a0section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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