21+ Stylish And Practical Outdoor Lighting Ideas

It’s a fact: Aussies love the outdoors. Backyard barbecues, pool parties and alfresco dining features high on the list of outdoor entertaining activities. This means that your garden, courtyard, deck and verandah deserve a lot of reno attention to keep it in tip-top shape.
Lucky for you, we’ve got a long list of inspiring ideas to transform your outdoor area into an oasis of entertainment and relaxation.

Garden Pathway Lighting Ideas

Use bollards to highlight driveways or the pathways in your garden which not only helps increase aesthetic value but also provides a level of safety while walking.

Our Top Lighting Tips With Bollards

1. Avoid placing your bollards in a straight line; try a zig-zag pattern for a more distinctive look.
2. Work out just the right amount of space between your bollards. If they’re too close together, they might appear cluttered and too bright; if they’re too far apart they might not provide the guiding light effect you desire.

If you’re looking to get more out of your lighting design, consider installing smart garden lights. With our Lucci Connect Gecko smart bollards, you can use your phone or voice (needs a smart home hub) to set timers and schedules and change the colours of your lights from anywhere. This way, you have the flexibility to customise your ambience along with total convenient control. The Lucci Connect Gecko range also includes spike spots, in-ground lights, deck lights, ribbon lights and step lights.

Deck & Step Lighting Ideas

Use deck lights and in-ground lights to create a stylish entertaining area where you can relax with family and friends. Choose from black or stainless-steel finishes to match your deck area. In-ground lights are also great for uplighting feature walls, trees, shrubs and pathways.
If you have steps in your garden, you know how dangerous they can be at night. Step lights illuminate each step so that you can see any obstacles in the way and prevent trips and falls. Besides functionality, they create a spectacular, eye-catching look in your garden.

Our Top Lighting Tips With Step Lights

1. Consider the shape of your stairway, whether straight, curved or spiral, and place your step lights in such a way that they elevate these shapes.
2. Play around with placement: use step lights on every step, on alternate steps or in a diagonal pattern to create interest. Boost the look further with the addition of strip lighting under the rim of each step.

We hope these ideas have inspired you to go out and create your dream garden. If you’re after more inspiration follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. And if you need a hand with your garden lighting plan, our experts can help.