With the promise of spring on the horizon comes daydreams of balmy summer evenings spent lounging outdoors. It's time to raise the backyard from its winter slump, and get it prepped for the season ahead.
Outdoor lighting is such a key component of your backyard furniture. It can help illuminate the space when the sun goes down and foster that feeling of indoor-outdoor living. We like to see our backyards as extensions of our interiors (weather permitting), so lighting the space should be as important as lighting your living room or bedroom. Lighting can make or break a calming and peaceful vibe too. 'Relaxing backyards have soft, moody lighting in thoughtfully selected fixtures to set the tone,' points out designer Ellie Mroz. To give you some pointers, we've spoken to the designers to find out their favorite ways of curating a relaxed backyard through lighting.
