Outdoor: how to illuminate open spaces and light up the summer

The days are getting longer and the desire to be outdoors is growing!!
Making the most of your garden, terrace or balcony is the secret to fully enjoying the beautiful season and multiplying the opportunities for conviviality and free time !
If the sun and heat provide the backdrop for leisure and relaxation during the day, at sunset all that remains is to illuminate the outdoor spaces to create enchanting scenes and organize pleasant evenings with friends !
Correct lighting , refined aesthetics and the quality and resistance of the materials are the important characteristics to enrich outdoor environments and achieve highly effective and long-lasting results.

Let's find out together what are the ways to illuminate the outdoors in an original and effective way and the spaces to which we should pay particular attention!

1. Entrance and driveways

Especially in this area, lights play an important role in orientation because they signal the presence of gates and intercoms, as well as being effective route indicators when driving a car.
The advice is to focus on wall lights and lamps that are not excessively low in height , to make them easier to spot.
They are therefore highly visible elements and it is important to take care of their aesthetics to add an elegant touch to spaces and create suggestive settings !

Get inspired by the examples below:

Top from left to right: Floor spotlights: PULSAR spotlight Ideal Lux ; ARES spotlight Ondaluce ; ETERE spotlight Ideal Lux ; Bottom from left to right: Lamps and wall lamps: SHELL lamp Ondaluce ; Atena PT1 198644 Ideal Lux outdoor wall lamp .

2. The borders

As with access, it is also important to pay attention to the border areas of your home. The lighting of these parts fulfills an important safety function , and at the same time allows the creation of suggestive plays of light and shadow on the walls of the house and among the plants . During the day you can appreciate the modern and studied design of the lamps , at nightfall the lights scattered along the borders generate a suggestive atmosphere and provide greater control of these areas.

Here you can see some elegant models in shape and suitable for outdoor use:

From left to right: SIRIO spotlight Ideal Lux ; VENUS spotlight Ideal Lux ; Top right: Torre PT1 spotlight Ideal Lux .

3. Relaxation area

This is the true extension of the house towards the outside , and is the part par excellence dedicated to relaxation and leisure alone or in company.
The uses can be multiple, just furnish the space appropriately based on tastes and needs.
For fascinating conversations under the stars, armchairs and chairs can be illuminated with floor lamps , preferably with a warm and enveloping light . By hanging lamps from porticos and branches, dinners can be organized immersed in an enchanted atmosphere.

Here are some products that might be right for you:

Top and bottom left: VEGA Ideal Lux spotlight ; MERCURIO Ideal Lux spotlight ; Right: FIESTA Ideal Lux lamp .

4. The edge of the pool

Placing lamps on the edge of the pool is important for those who want to enjoy a safe night swim and those who love spending evenings immersed in an exclusive environment .
The lights that reflect on the water create a relaxing and suggestive atmosphere . Opting for a refined design allows you to add a touch of elegance to this place and makes it ideal for spending inviting evenings in the open air. The advice is to carefully check the quality and characteristics of the products . As with everything that is mounted outdoors, especially near swimming pools, it is good to have adequate degrees of resistance and protection from water .

Below you will find products defined by a modern design and with water resistance guarantees:

Left: TESLA Ideal Lux spotlight ; Top right: BITTA Torremato spotlight ; Bottom right: GAS PT1 Ideal Lux spotlight .

5. Bright objects to create an original effect

Vases, benches and luminous tables immerse you in a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. They are objects that combine functionality and particular design , also appreciated during the day for their original shapes . In the evening the effect of the luminous bodies resting on the ground creates a dreamlike environment , where you can stop and spend pleasant evenings in the moonlight. These elements fit perfectly into any outdoor space , and immediately catch the eye creating relaxation and leisure areas with a strong personality .

Here are some wonderful examples:

Top left to right: METEOR/L bench with Serralunga light ; BOYO LIGHT vase Plust ; Bottom left to right: SOLE PT1 Ideal Lux lamp ; MILO table with Serralunga light ; CUBALIBRE LIGHT vase Plust ;

Different types of lights placed in strategic points create diversified spaces and suggestive and varied settings . The advice is to identify the most scenic elements and enhance them with appropriate lighting, avoiding a diffused light effect that flattens the environment. For example, lighting from under the treetops ensures a high-impact effect. Now all that remains is to prepare for magical outdoor evenings surrounded by magnificent light scenography!

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