Transform Your Summer BBQ with Lighting Ideas That Feel Like a Holiday Abroad
Homeowners are being advised on how to use garden lighting to make their outdoor space feel like a holiday abroad.
Lighting experts from LightingLegends.com have shared their top tips for achieving an ambient Mediterranean feel using simple lighting techniques.
Now that the warm weather has arrived Brits will be keen to make the most of their outdoor space.
By highlighting key features and pathways with carefully placed lighting, you can add a touch of luxury, resort-style atmosphere whilst guiding family and guests through your garden.
Festoon lighting and solar lanterns also help to define seating areas, creating inviting focal points and adding decorative appeal to any garden setting.
Warm, ambient lighting can elevate a relaxing atmosphere after sunset – much like a summer evening on a holiday abroad.
Adam Wilkins, managing director at Lighting Legends, commented: “Nothing beats the moment the weather warms up and Brits can finally enjoy their gardens again. It’s surprisingly easy to create that relaxed, holiday abroad feel at home.
“Simple techniques like accent lighting or using festoon and fairy lights to highlight features can instantly bring that holiday magic to summer BBQs and evening gatherings.
“With the right strategy and high-quality lighting, your outdoor space can be completely transformed.”
Lighting tricks to make your garden feel like a holiday abroad:
Accent lighting
Use LED spotlights to strategically highlight key garden features like trees, statues and walkways to create the inviting feel of a holiday retreat. Opt for warm lighting to add cosiness and depth to your garden in the evening.
Ambient lighting
Ambient lighting can be achieved in many ways, creating that welcoming Mediterranean aesthetic. Strip lights can be used to create subtle uplighting for an upmarket, holiday-like touch, while fairy lights can be used to create a cosy and relaxing mood after sunset. Wrap fairy lights around trees or along fencing.
Festoon lighting
This garland style lighting is the ultimate outdoor patio lighting for achieving that late night holiday aesthetic. Use festoon lights to define seating and dining areas in the garden, adding a touch of beach club charm.
Solar lanterns
Solar lanterns bring a stylish, festival inspired look and are an easy way to enhance your garden. Powered by solar energy, they can be placed freely around your outdoor space to subtly illuminate key areas, creating a beautiful and decorative display of light throughout the evening.
Create a welcoming entrance
Guide the way by highlighting key entry points with lighting around door frames, pathways, and garden arches. This creates a warm, holiday-style welcome, greeting you and your guests with the inviting feel of a five-star getaway.
