Outdoors: How to illuminate open spaces and light up 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 warmer months and increasing your opportunities for socializing 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 , a refined aesthetic and the quality and resistance of the materials are the important characteristics for enriching outdoor environments and achieving highly effective and long-lasting results.

Let's discover together some original and effective ways to illuminate your outdoor space and the spaces that deserve special attention!

1. Entrance and driveways

Especially in this area, lights play an important orientation role because they indicate the presence of gates and intercoms, as well as being effective route indicators when driving.
The advice is to focus on wall lights and lamps that are not excessively low in height , to make them easier to locate.
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 left to right: Floor spotlights: PULSAR spotlight Ideal Lux ; ARES spotlight Ondaluce ; ETERE spotlight Ideal Lux ; Bottom left to right: Lamps and wall lamps: SHELL lamp Ondaluce ; Amelia PT1 198644 outdoor wall lamp Ideal Lux .

2. The borders

As with access, it's important to pay attention to the boundary areas of your home. Lighting these areas serves an important security function , while also creating evocative plays of light and shadow on the walls and among the plants . During the day, you can appreciate the modern, thoughtful design of the lamps ; as night falls, lights scattered along the boundaries create a suggestive atmosphere and provide greater control of these areas.

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

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

3. Relaxation area

This is the true extension of the house towards the outside , and is the area par excellence dedicated to relaxation and leisure alone or in company.
The uses can be multiple, just furnish the space appropriately according to tastes and needs.
For captivating conversations under the stars , armchairs and chairs can be illuminated with floor lamps , preferably with a warm, enveloping light . By hanging lamps from porches and branches , dinners can be hosted in an enchanting 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 poolside

Placing lamps along 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 reflecting on the water create a relaxing and evocative atmosphere . Opting for a sophisticated design adds a touch of elegance to this space and makes it ideal for spending inviting evenings outdoors. We recommend carefully checking the quality and features of the products . As with anything installed outdoors, especially near swimming pools, it's important to ensure adequate levels of water resistance and protection .

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

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

Illuminated vases, benches, and tables create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. These objects combine functionality and distinctive design , making their original shapes appealing even during the day. In the evening, the effect of the luminous bodies resting on the ground creates a dreamlike atmosphere , perfect for relaxing and spending pleasant evenings under the moonlight. These elements fit perfectly into any outdoor space and immediately catch the eye , creating relaxation and leisure areas with a distinctive 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 lamp Ideal Lux ; MILO table with Serralunga light ; CUBALIBRE LIGHT vase Plust ;

Different types of lights placed in strategic locations create diverse spaces and evocative, varied settings . The advice is to identify the most dramatic elements and enhance them with appropriate lighting, avoiding a diffused light effect that dulls the atmosphere. For example, lighting from beneath the treetops ensures a dramatic effect. Now all that's left is to prepare for magical outdoor evenings surrounded by magnificent light displays!

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