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Natasha Brinsmead

The 13 Garden Lighting Ideas Designers Use to Bring Outdoor Spaces to Life After Dark — Their Top Tip? "You Don't Need to Illuminate Everything"

Tree with uplighting in heavily planted garden.

It might sound screamingly obvious, but without the right lighting, life would appear a little flat, particularly after dark. Nowhere is this more true than in the case of garden lighting, where the right design scheme can mean the difference between a space that feels just as welcoming and considered as the inside of your home, and one that is nothing more than a bland patch of outdoors.

According to Mike Kazer, founder and design director at London Lightworks, the key to getting your outdoor lighting ideas spot on is to step into the project with a crystal-clear idea of what you want and how you plan on using the space. "Do you enjoy modern garden ideas with lots of light and bold, dramatic features, or are you looking for something much more delicate and minimal, with subtle pockets of light that create atmosphere without overpowering the landscape?"

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