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Each year delivers new trends in lighting ideas that influence interior and exterior designers everywhere. This year, the emphasis is no longer confined to strict fixture science but goes beyond to include the element of space integration. Lighting placement plays a great part in making a striking design impression.

If you’re looking for awesome ways to spice up your outdoor space, this article compiles some of the most innovative and tending design ideas to date.

Portable Lighting

There’s been plenty of awesome redesigns to a conventional lighting favorite. Lanterns illuminated history as they accompanied humans in their nighttime exploits. In contemporary times, lanterns have taken multiple shapes and forms, depending on the industry they were “redesigned” for.

In modern homes, the function of lanterns has leaned more toward the aesthetic although recent efforts have been pursued to revive the classic function this traditional lighting has served.

The Balad lamp by Tristan Lohner, for example, can be turned into an outdoor floor lamp by simply attaching it with a stand. The Global Portable LED Lamp by Smart & Green, meanwhile, is a clear modern upgrade, taking the fragility out of conventional lanterns into waterproof, shockproof, and cordless pieces of art that you can place anywhere in your home.

If you want music to complete the vibe provided by your portable lamp, the UMA Sound Lantern by Pablo Studio allows you to play songs outdoors to suit the mood. This adds a new experiential element to one classic piece.

Festoon Lighting

Festoon lighting, more recognizable in its common term, string lights, are composed of a series of small bulb units that characteristically lend space a relaxed, charming atmosphere. You can spread it on your dining table for afternoon barbecues or hosting dinners in the evening. You can also place it in a row in your garden or overhead, integrated into tree branches to produce a fairy-light effect for a whimsical feel.

Festoon lights come in different colors and designs and can be arranged in different ways depending on your resourcefulness and creativity.

Uplights and Downlights

As much as you need to highlight your best outdoor spaces, you also have to keep in mind to give the right hazard warnings by providing good outdoor illumination. Areas to focus on include stairs and steps, ponds, fountains, and pools, as well as sloping lawns. This will help you and your guests navigate your yard without stumbling into injurious surprises.

Uplights help emphasize architectural features you’re proud of, like artistic carvings or awesome brickwork. This is great especially for textured walls.

Spotlights for Landscape Lighting

The best parts of your garden landscape should retain their glory even at night. A great way to do this is to use spotlights, which you can strategically place behind pots and planters or bushes to create a great contrast of shadow and light.

Consider landscape lighting products that have a longer bulb life, are durable, and have high efficiency. For instance, the FX Luminaire provides elemental beams with a durable build and is one of the most efficient landscape lights on the market.

There are mounted or recessed spotlights on the shelves now that are appropriate for different setups.

Sensor-Integrated Lights

Feel safer with sensor-integrated lighting fixtures that will leave burglars thinking twice when entering your property.

A lot of these lighting designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also have an inherent practical purpose that will give you peace of mind when it comes to your loved one’s safety and security.

Final Word

When integrating lighting fixtures into a space, you should keep in mind that it’s more than just an aesthetic goal; it’s mainly functional. The ultimate aim, therefore, is to find the midline between usability and beauty.