The way we light our outdoor spaces not only influences the way we use them, but also the way we see them. With the right outdoor lighting, an otherwise darkened house can become welcoming. A sinister sideway can become a useful space. A foreboding nocturnal garden can become friendly, as a light is shone on all those noises in the dark. And a well-chosen patio light can guide us home.
With Astro lighting, illuminating your outdoor areas becomes a doddle.
Three Ways to Use Outdoor Lighting with Astro
Wonderful wall lights
Wall lights are probably the most commonly used type of outdoor lighting. And there are a number of reasons for this. When you choose a wall light, like the Astro Elis, you’re selecting one of the easiest wired lights to install. Because the cabling you need is already there behind the brickwork. You won’t usually need extensions or extensive work. You just need an electrician with a drill. It’s quick, simple, and cost-effective. Wall lights are also convenient, because regardless of the style – more traditional or completely modernistic – they remain entirely out of the way. You’re not going to trip over them, bump into them, stand on them, or have to reposition your table because of them. They’re wall mounted and often unobstrusive. And if you choose well, they can look, well, wonderful.
Pretty porch lights
Porch lights will be next in line when it comes to outdoor lighting popularity. And that’s because they are the lights that will always welcome you home. They’re also a really useful security feature, shining a light on any would-be intruders. But aside from the practicality, porch lights like the Montparnasse pendant, provide the opportunity to bring real personality to the exterior of your home. You could select something simple, like the Astro Chois for pared-back minimalist styling. Or select a look that’s a little more characterful, like the Bronte with its beautiful exposed bulb. Either way, you’re enhancing the character of your home.
Perfect post lights
Not everyone will have a use for post lights. They’re most commonly used for illuminating entries and driveways. But they can also be a great way the brighten up a patio, or bring your flower beds to life. The Astro textured black bollard is a beautifully contemporary way to light up a pathway. The Homefield pedestal light works extremely well on a gateway, or a wall at the top of steps. While the brushed brass of the Jura will very much put your shrubbery in the spotlight.
Outdoor lighting is very much underrated. As well as bringing light, it has the power to bring warmth, character, and a sense of place. It’s a simple way for you to put your stamp on the exterior of your home. And with lights like the beautiful brass Thurso, and simply stunning Salerno, Astro has every taste and style covered.
For more inspiration, check out the full collection of Astro outdoor lighting from First Choice Lighting.
