James Kendall, Operations Director at KES Lighting & Home, Shares his Expert Tips for Illuminating Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor spaces should feel like an extension of your home. They need to be just as comfortable and inviting as the inside, whether you’re spending time in the garden or hosting a barbecue. I recommend choosing warm white lighting over cool-toned options, which can be a bit harsh.

Bollard lights along pathways, subtle wall lights on fencing and dramatic uplighting for trees, create a warm, welcoming glow that will enhance your outdoor setting and really make the most of your garden.

And just as indoor lighting benefits from layering, the same principle applies outdoors. Combine task lighting such as overhead pendants in covered seating areas, with ambient lighting such as lanterns or subtle uplights, to craft a beautiful outdoor space that’s a pleasure to be in.