August is an exciting month because spring is just on the horizon, and comfortable outdoor living once again, becomes more popular. 

If your garden has become messy or is in need of an upgrade, now is the perfect time to do it. Upgrading your outdoor lighting is not only a cost-effective way to liven up your outdoor space, but it’s also effective. 

Below are some fantastic outdoor lighting ideas for you to consider: 

Light Up Zones of Activity

Do you use your braai area often? Or maybe your back patio sees a lot of traffic and use. After considering your garden’s busiest areas, light up these zones for practicality and aesthetics. 

1. Go For Modern Wall Lights For Your Front Door

Estate agents will tell you that curb appeal is vital. Even if you’re not selling your home, curb appeal makes your home inviting to arrive home too, and a new light at your front door can give it a new lease on life. 

Browse Brite Lighting’s range of modern outdoor lights for inspiration! 

Illuminate Doors And Windows

Having an outdoor light near doors and windows is not only a great security feature but can also illuminate your path at night. Having an outdoor light at your window can showcase pretty curtains or fashionable blinds. 

1. Path Lighting

Your property’s often gets cloaked in darkness at night , making it difficult to navigate. Solve this problem by lighting it with pretty solar lights from Brite Lighting. 

1. Outdoor Wall Lighting

An outdoor wall light is an easy way to provide much-needed illumination at night and makes a fantastic security feature for your home. 

1. Outdoor Lighting For Steps And Railings

Steps can be dangerous in the dark if they are not properly lit up. Your railings should also be easy to see so that people can use them quickly when needed. Easy ways to illuminate them include using step lights aka footlights from Brite Lighting. https://britelighting.co.za/search?q=footlight

1. Fence Illumination

When you hear a noise at night, it’s always convenient when your outdoor space is illuminated properly. Since your fence or walls are strategic points in your home, consider illuminating them with outdoor or solar lights from Brite Lighting and enjoy better peace of mind. 

Accentuate your outdoor living areas:

1. Hang Statement Pendants

Outdoor lighting doesn’t have to be flat or boring. Your stoep or verandah can look classy and elegant with a statement, pendant light from Brite Lighting.

1. Layer Lights at Different Heights

Outdoor lighting can feel overwhelming if it is too powerful or if it’s all on one level. To make your outdoor lighting feel atmospheric and gentle, layer them at various heights for a beautiful effect.

1. Add String Lights To Your Outdoor Space

String lights can look magical and add an element of romance to your outdoor space. With some string lights from Brite Lighting, you can wind them around railings or line them along the walls for relaxing summer evenings outside. 

1. Accentuate The Beams Of A Covered Patio

If you have a covered patio, there is a lot that you can do to make it pop and place you enjoy using. An effective way of beautifying a covered patio is to accentuate the beams with string lights, solar or regular outdoor lights from Brite Lighting. 

1. Go For A Trio Of Complementary Pendants

Can’t decide which pendant light is best for your outdoor space? Don’t worry, because installing a trio of complementary pendants can create a striking and contemporary effect that you’re guaranteed to love! 

1. Add A Woven Style To Your Enclosed Patio

Most people enjoy outdoor lighting that isn’t harsh or too obvious. If this sounds like you, consider a woven style for your enclosed patio. This involves embedding lights and using string lights strategically around integral parts for maximum effect. 

1. Opt For Hanging Outdoor Lighting Ideas To Add Height To Your Scheme

Does your patio have quite a low awning or roof? If so, you can easily give it the illusion of having more height and depth by hanging some pendant lights from Brite Lighting. 

1. Don’t Forget To Add pole Lighting

Finally, when you are relaxing in your garden at night, it’s useful to have a soft light. Brite Lighting has some beautiful lanterns or solar lights that will do the job well. 

Shine Light On Major Focal Points

Every garden has its best features and most beautiful places. Instead of placing your outdoor lights at random places, place them in strategic locations so that they shine on the most beautiful places in your garden. 

1. Integrate Lighting Into Your Borders To Illuminate Planting

Are you proud of your garden and the hard work you’ve put into it? What better way to admire it than to relax on your patio in the evening and gaze at it from afar? You can easily do this by lining your flower and succulent beds with these garden spikes. Garden Lights For Sale | Brite Lighting & Electrical For Sale | Brite Lighting & Electrical

1. Position Lighting Near Water For A Magical View

After browsing Brite Lighting’s range of exquisite outdoor lights, you’ll understand how beautiful outdoor lighting can be. If you have a water feature, consider directing a light onto it to showcase it at night or you can alternatively add a spot into the water.Submersible 12V Spotlight - Black | Brite Lighting & Electrical

Illuminate Water Features With Lighting

Although you can probably hear your water feature when you’re relaxing outside on a summer’s evening, you might not be able to see it and appreciate its beauty. 

You can easily illuminate your water feature by installing outdoor lights around it. A favourite among Brite Lighting customers is to use coloured light bulbs around water features for an interesting rainbow effect. Visit the Brite Lighting online store for inspiration! 

Make A feature with Solar lights

Solar lights are inexpensive and charge during the daytime, making them an excellent option for creating a feature out of your garden and pool area.

Whether lighting up high activity zones for visibility and safety, accentuating your outdoor living spaces like your patio, or even accentuating flower beds and water features to create a magical view, Brite Lighting & Electrical have you covered. Shop in-store at 28 Great North Road, Argus Centre, Benoni or at our online store, with nationwide delivery.