With the start of Autumn this week, Brits are being encouraged to pay more attention to their garden lighting to create a cozy glow.

The gardening experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed their favourite lighting tips for creating ambience long after the sun has set.

Following a couple of lockdown free months filled with the UK going out as much as possible, it has been predicted that Autumn may see the return to garden socialising and at home al fresco dining.

Lighting can play a huge part in creating a cozy feeling in gardens and is essential for anyone wanting to spend time outdoors in the darker autumn months.

Whether you’ve acres of land, a smaller garden space or even a balcony in need of some cozy lighting this autumn, GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk ’s lighting ideas will have you longing for evenings spent outside with loved ones.

A spokesperson for GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk said “If you are wondering how to add some excitement, cozy ambience or even practicality to your garden design, lighting choices open up a world of possibilities.

“After a summer of Brits spending lots of money going out, cozy garden settings are sure to be in demand when it comes to evening socialising and dinner parties.

“Our biggest tip when it comes to creating a beautiful autumn glow is to go for warm, yellow lights over blue LEDs or stark white bulbs. In terms of the lighting design, that is completely personal preference, look for subtle low key designs or more lavish, colourful lantern designs to create your perfect outdoor space.”

Use candles and lanterns for bohemian charm

Lighting is not always about big pendant lights, sometimes the best way to create a cozy glow in your garden is through the use of candles. Seek out some large electrical pillar candles so that they won’t need to be replaced, and place them in oversized glass lanterns to add some magic to an outdoor space. These lights are particularly effective on an outdoor dining table.

Integrate lighting with your landscape

For nature lovers wanting to showcase their greenery within their lighting, blending warm toned outdoor string lights into hedging or other soft landscaping can create the illusion of natural lighting. For balcony owners, outdoor string lights can be intertwined between the rails of a balcony.

Hang pendant lighting

Bring ambience to al fresco dining this autumn through hanging pendant lighting above an outdoor dining space. It is recommended to hang any overhead lighting from a strong pergola or fencing. A temporary outdoor dining space can also be created through a gazebo. Hang pendant warm toned lighting at different levels to create interest.

Light up your favourite garden tree

As the seasons change, one huge indicator of colder weather is when garden trees start to lose their leaves. Lighting lovers should replace the leaves by stringing outdoor lights around any garden trees which would otherwise be bare through the autumn and winter months. This lighting display can light up larger spaces due to the amount of bulbs used.

Stone effect path lights

For cottage owners or those with more traditional style gardens, there are lighting options which are sympathetic to the materials used in garden paths. Stone effect path lights can be utilized for a much more natural and rural autumn glow.

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