There are many ways you can create a cosy outdoor space using your furniture, but you can also achieve this effect using lights alone. Many outdoor lights are designed to help you create ambience and mood in your garden, and they can achieve the cosy feel you want as the weather starts getting better and we all start spending more time outside.
Creating A Cosy Outdoor Space
Creating a cosy outdoor space is a great way to extend your home decorating style into your garden, and it can really tie a property together. You can tailor your outdoor space to the style of your house, or you can create a space based on your personal tastes, either way, your lighting choices can make a huge impact on the vibe of your garden.
A cosy outdoor space is also great for all seasons- whether that’s late evenings in the garden after a barbecue in the Summer, or a cosy night of stargazing around a fire in the Winter, your garden is a vital part of entertaining and spending time alone. So making it a cosy space for you is important, and lights can help pull the whole design together.
The 5 Best Ways to Create A Cosy Outdoor Area Using Lights
From lighting posts in your garden to installing decking lights, floor level lighting can help you create mood lighting as well as illuminating your garden in a soft, natural way. Post lighting can also complement any design style, from vintage inspired lantern lights, to modern posts, this style of lighting is perfect for any space.
Decking and driveway lighting is another great way to add lighting to your floor level, and the placement of decking lighting can really elevate your space and make it stand out. Add LED spotlights to any decking steps to add a unique twist to standard floor level lighting.
There are so many ways to use hanging lights to create a cosy outdoor space in your garden. Festoon outdoor string lights, for example, can be used to transform your space. The best thing about these lights is that they are simple yet they pack a punch, and they can add a warm or cool glow to any garden space.
Outdoor hanging lanterns are perfect for giving your garden a luxury feel, and they can be used as feature lighting in your outdoor space- whether you choose to hang them from a gazebo, or add them to a wall.
Whilst people may think that outdoor wall lights are used solely for security, they can actually add a great level of ambience to any garden, and they are especially beautiful in smaller gardens where you will be sitting close to the wall.
Outdoor wall lights are also a great way to create a warm and inviting feel to your garden, and the more traditional style of lights can also add a timeless quality to your garden decor whilst still looking stylish.
Work with the elements by adding your own solar-powered lights to your garden. These lights can add a beautiful look to your outdoor space, and because they work in line with the sun, they are perfect for adding a warm and cosy glow to those long Summer nights.
These lights are also perfect for energy efficiency, as the sun does all the powering up work for you, so they can also help you save on your energy bills.
A final way you can illuminate your garden is to add motion sensor lights to spotlight areas of your garden where you’re spending time. Imagine inviting guests to spend an evening in your garden, and the area you’re using lighting up as you enter? It will give you and your guests a nice surprise, and it will highlight your favourite areas of your outdoor space.
Using LED Lights to Complement Your Decorating Style
For a great way to complement your decorating style, you can’t go wrong with LED lights. These lights have a wider range of colour temperatures than traditional lights, and so they can help create the right lighting temperature to match your personal tastes.
You can use LED outdoor lights to give your home a warm vintage light if you are in a more traditional house or countryside cottage, or a cool light to accentuate a modern style building. LED outdoor lights are truly the most versatile style of light for decor.
Other Ways to Create A Cosy Outdoor Area
As well as using outdoor lights, you can also create a cosy outdoor area using garden furniture, soft furnishings, and greenery. Garden furniture can be used to create an area for entertaining, and you can set up this area with items like sofas, fire pits and patio furniture.
You can also use soft furnishings to make any area feel more cosy, and this is also true for your garden. Add a cosy touch using cushions, blankets and throws, or even thin curtains lit with fairy lights, which will give you an extra warm feeling.
Your outdoor lights can help accentuate these areas, and they can be used to draw focus to the areas you wish to use for entertaining. Lights are a huge part of making any area feel warm and cosy, and this is especially true for your garden.
Create A Cosier Outdoor Area Using Lights from CGC Interiors
At CGC Interiors, we sell a wide range of outdoor lights that will make your outdoor space feel cosy whilst still keeping in tone with the modern home look that many prefer in their designs. From outdoor post lights and hanging lights, to decking lights and solar-powered lights, our range can add ambience to every garden and outside space.
Discover our extensive range of outdoor lighting today, and create your perfect outdoor space to enjoy year-round.