Outdoor Lighting Advice

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Outdoor Lighting Advice

Good outdoor lighting makes your home safer, more welcoming and easier to enjoy after dark. Explore our advice articles below, from lighting each part of your property to choosing, installing and caring for your fittings.

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Explore our outdoor lighting advice articles

Lighting your outdoor spaces

Lighting your outdoor spaces

Every part of your property asks something different of its lighting. From the front door to the braai and the pool, here's how to light each area so it's safe, welcoming and ready to use after dark.
Front door lighting Front door lightingWelcome guests, find the keyhole and see who's at the door.Read the article Pathway and step lighting Pathway and step lightingLight safe routes along paths, steps and the driveway.Read the article Braai area lighting Braai area lightingTask light for the braai master, atmosphere for the guests.Read the article Poolside lighting Poolside lightingSafer evening swims and a calm glow around the water.Read the article
Layering your outdoor lighting

Layering your outdoor lighting

The best outdoor schemes never rely on a single light. Combine security, general, accent and decorative lighting, and your garden gains depth, character and comfort once the sun goes down.
Layering outdoor lighting: the basics Layering outdoor lighting: the basicsPlan your garden lighting in layers, the way you’d light a living room.Read the article Security lighting Security lightingMotion-sensor floodlights that keep your home safe without the glare.Read the article Outdoor wall lights Outdoor wall lightsLight the house itself and frame its best features.Read the article Landscape and tree lighting Landscape and tree lightingUplight trees and garden features for depth and drama after dark.Read the article String lights: ideas for your outdoor space String lights: ideas for your outdoor spaceA warm, decorative layer for patios and entertaining.Read the article
Choosing the right outdoor fitting

Choosing the right outdoor fitting

Outdoor fittings face sun, rain, wind and, closer to the coast, salt air. Knowing what to look for before you buy means your lights last longer and keep performing season after season.
Understanding IP ratings Understanding IP ratingsWhat the numbers mean for rain, dust and splashes.Read the article Coastal-friendly fittings Coastal-friendly fittingsMaterials and finishes that stand up to salt air.Read the article Solar lights Solar lightsHow solar lights work, how bright they get and where they shine.Read the article Choosing light colour outdoors Choosing light colour outdoorsWarm white, cool white or daylight, and where each one works best.Read the article
Installation and maintenance

Installation and maintenance

A well-chosen light only shines when it's installed properly and looked after. These advice articles cover getting your fittings up safely and keeping them in good shape all year round.
Installing string lights Installing string lightsPlan, hang and power your string lights with ease.Read the article Installing solar lights Installing solar lightsFind the sunniest spot, face the panel north and fix it firmly.Read the article Maintaining outdoor lights Maintaining outdoor lightsCleaning and simple checks to keep your lights shining.Read the article

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