Garden Lighting, MP Landscape & Design Ltd

MP Landscape Design
Jul 10, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Oct 23

Garden Lighting and Outdoor Kitchens – A Perfect Evening Setting

These photos, kindly shared by one of my clients, show their finished garden design featuring an outdoor kitchen beautifully lit at night. The combination of soft, warm lighting and high-quality materials creates a welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for entertaining long after the sun goes down.

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Garden lighting can completely transform the look and feel of an outdoor space. It highlights key features such as planting, walls, and water features, while also adding depth and character to the garden. By carefully positioning lights around seating areas, steps, and cooking zones, it’s possible to enhance both the functionality and the beauty of the space.

Lighting also helps extend the use of your garden into the evening, making it a comfortable place to cook, relax, or enjoy a drink with friends. Beyond its aesthetic benefits, well-planned garden lighting improves safety and security, illuminating darker areas and providing reassurance when moving around after dark.

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Types of Garden Lighting

There are many ways to bring your garden to life after dark. Uplights are perfect for highlighting trees, planting, and architectural features such as walls or pergolas. Wall lights create a soft, ambient glow that defines pathways and seating areas, while step lights improve visibility and add a touch of luxury to multi-level gardens.

For outdoor kitchens and dining areas, LED strip lighting can be installed under worktops or benches to create a warm, modern look. Spotlights can also be used to focus on cooking areas or features like built-in BBQs and fire tables. Combining different types of lighting allows you to create layers of light that feel natural and well-balanced.

If you’re considering a garden design with an outdoor kitchen or entertaining area, incorporating lighting from the start of the design process ensures the best results — both practical and atmospheric.

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