From outdoor lanterns to fairy lights, we have all the top garden lighting ideas to transform your outdoor space.
As downtime goes, it's hard to beat summer evenings spent outdoors, enjoying good food, fine wine and the company of friends and family. RSG regulars will know our fervent belief that the right lighting has the power to sprinkle wow-factor fairy dust over any soiree or get-together, and this is as true for the great outdoors as it is inside your home. Whether you have acres of garden, a super-smart terrace or a rustic patio, it's absolutely possible to create a magical garden lighting scheme that works beautifully for your space. To give you a helping hand (because we're nice like that!), we've rounded up our top garden lighting ideas to help you create a space you love.
1. Lanterns
Lanterns are an incredibly romantic addition to your garden lighting, and cast a soft, dappled glow over proceedings that’s perfect for setting the mood. Hang from trees, a pergola frame or light the way by illuminating a pathway or steps. This Set of 2 Rustic Lanterns have an antiqued, vintage-style effect that makes them perfect for outdoor use – they have an authentically outdoorsy look and feel, and could easily be decades old (a good thing, in this case!) The Black Star Solar Light creates a beautifully celestial feel, featuring cut outs of stars, moons and ALL the planets. Finished in soft black matt metal, it makes an attractive solar-powered alternative to the candles or LED lights required by the Rustic Lanterns. Line them up as a terrific trio and that’s your atmos sorted!
2. Pendants
These garden lighting solutions look fabulous hung from a porch or wall fixtures, and add a welcoming glow to the exterior of your home. The Boulevard Pendant Light and Golden Lantern Light both do the job beautifully, and create a moon-like orb against a dark night sky. Perfect for the more romantically-minded, and to be enjoyed all year round.
3. Solar lights
Charge by day, light the way by night...these wonderful solar lanterns create garden lighting that's both stunning to look at and a guilt-free, environmentally-friendly lighting option that's perfect for summer. Because the lanterns are wireless, they’re super-portable, and make fabulous centrepieces for your outdoor table. Made from a resilient and weatherproof material called Tyvek, they’re as robust as they are pretty, and feature delicate cut-out detailing that mimics a cascade of falling starlight. Choose from three designs – the Gold Oval Solar Garden Lantern, the Gold Diamond Solar Garden Lantern or the Gold Bell Solar Garden Lantern, seen here. Or go wild and treat yourself to all three – after all, these are investment buys that you’ll use summer after summer.
4. Festoon lighting
It’s no secret that we love a string of lights here at RSG, and this Extendable Black Table Clamp With Solar Festoon Lights is both inspired (what a fabulous idea!) and a thing of beauty (admittedly, we may be a tiny bit biased). As its name suggests, the clamp is extendable to accommodate tables of varying sizes, while the lights overhead illuminate the table perfectly. You could quite easily be sitting by a Greek taverna in a pretty fishing village, or at a waterside trattoria on the Amalfi coast, such is the warm glow and charm of these pretty solar lights. Just gorgeous.
5. Wall lights
Practical yet pretty, this statement outdoor light is an investment buy that keeps your own personal great outdoors beautifully lit while at the same time serving as an excellent safety feature. Lending a pleasing pool of light to your space, the Statement Dome Outdoor Wall Light is a work of art that combines a powder black matt finish with glossy brass fittings for an elegant and sophisticated finish. Pair on outdoor walls, either side of your front door or above a garage door for an air of timeless elegance.
6. Fairy lights
These delightful Climbing Ivy Indoor / Outdoor Lights mimic the real thing, with 2.5m of LED gloriousness just ready to be artfully arranged across a wooden fence, prettify a shed or transform an indoor or outdoor wall into a feature. A generous 96 white warm LEDs create a soft, warm glow and create an enchanting display, and are versatile too. After a day’s solar charging, these shine on for six hours, but can also be plugged in if using inside. Inspired!
