Do you like spending time outside, maybe eating on the patio or having a bonfire with friends? Adding lights can make your outdoor space look even better! There are many ways to light up your yard or porch, like string lights or lanterns. But don’t forget to light up your walkways and garden. Today’s roundup is dedicated to pathway lighting, let’s consider some info before you choose an option.
How To Choose Pathway Lighting?
There are a few important things to think about when choosing lights for your paths. Let’s look at them one by one.
Style
Think about how your house and yard look. You want your lights to match your space, not look out of place.
Safety
Safety is a top priority when it comes to outdoor lights. Good lighting can stop accidents and keep unwanted visitors away. Brighter lights are best for paths and stairs. Make sure you put the lights in the right spots to light up the whole area well.
Durability
Outdoor lights need to be strong. Pick lights made from tough materials like aluminum, stainless steel, or brass. These materials can withstand the elements, last long and look nice, adding a touch of elegance to your yard.
To keep your lights working well, clean them and check for damage regularly. Clean them at least once a year, or more if you live in a place with tough weather. If any parts are broken, fix them quickly to keep everything looking good and working properly.
Placement
Before installing permanent fixtures, use temporary lights to test different positions. This helps you find the best spots for both aesthetics and functionality.
Automation
Nowadays, smart outdoor lights can be controlled with your phone, no matter where you are. You can turn the lights on or off even if you’re on vacation or at work. You can also use timers to set when they turn on and off. This way, your lights can turn on at sunset and off at bedtime, making it easy and convenient for you. Be ready to adjust your lighting for different seasons.
How To Illuminate Walkways?
Lighting up your walkways is very important. It makes them safe to walk on and creates a warm and welcoming feel for your guests. You can use different types of lights like path lights, step lights, and wall lights to make your walkway look nice.
LED Options
LED lights are a great eco-friendly choice. They use less energy and last longer than regular bulbs. LED lights come in many styles, like string lights and spotlights. For a modern look, try LED strips and rope lights. They are easy to install and come in many colors, so you can find the perfect match for your yard.
A brick path with LED strips that give a lot of light to the space and make the garden safer and more welcoming.
A wooden path with lights built under it to make the look clean and a bit magical at the same time.
A gravel path lined up with LED strips looks perfect, bold and cool, and provides enough light to see it well.
A beautiful modern path of stone with hidden lights under the steps is a lovely idea for a modern outdoor space.
A concrete and gravel path with built-in lights looks modern and stylish, and hidden lights don't spoil the design.
Modern Lamps
Modern lamps or spotlights are great for almost any walkway. They are usually small and have simple designs, giving enough light without changing the look of your path.
A modern space with a green lawn, hedge, bold blooms and large black metal lamps that illuminate the space very well and can withstand harsh weather conditions.
A flagstone path with rocks, greenery, lavender and tiny outdoor lamps hidden is a beautiful walkway.
A stone path with a green lawn and greenery, with modern outdoor lamps is a cool solution for an elegant and classic garden.
A curved flagstone and gravel walkway with ferns along it and large outdoor lamps that give dimmed and cozy light.
A modern concrete and gravel path is lined up with stylish metal outdoor lamps that provide it with enough light.
A pretty stone path accented with outdoor lamps that feature a cool modern design and match the outdoor space very well.
A gravel path is lined up with tiny outdoor lights, topiaries and larger lanterns plus LED lights on the trees.
A simple garden path finished off with tall black lamps to provide a lot of light and add to the modern design of the space.
A marble path is lined up with ultra-modern mushroom-shaped lamps that are practical, stylish and cool.
A gravel and brick path is finished with low voltage mini lamps that look like light crystals and add interest to the design.
A white brick path lined up with grasses and greenery and modern lamps that bring a lot of light to the space, great for maximal safety.
A chic and elegant path lined up with a rock garden, with pebbles, greenery and large outdoor lamps that add to the scenery.
A gorgeous gravel and stone path lined up with greenery and bold blooms and with little spotlights placed between the rocks.
A gravel and rock path with small outdoor lamps that match the style and provide a lot of light to the space.
A gravel walkway with grasses and topiaries and small outdoor lamps that are durable as they are of metal, and give a lot of light.
Built-In Lights
Built-in lights are perfect for paths made from materials like wood. They can also be placed under the path if they give enough light. This option looks very nice and modern.
A wide wooden path lined up with small neutral lamps is a cool idea for a modern garden, they illuminate the path gently.
A planked wooden pathway with built-in lights and a matching terrace compose a chic modern space, and railing lamps are a second layer.
A concrete path with pebbles, in which lights are hidden, is a perfect fit for a minimalist space.
A creatively shaped concrete pathway with built-in lights and garden beds with built-in lights as a second light layer.
Hidden lights built into the path itself are always a good idea as they match any garden style and any looks.
A whitewashed wood path with built-in lights is a cool idea for a modern space, they don't give much light but still are very seamless.
A modern gravel and concrete path with lights placed in the gravel, this is an easy and cool solution that can be DIYed.
A concrete and gravel path is accented with grasses and illuminated with lights built into the wall next to it.
A stone, gravel and rock path is finished with lights along it, placed in rocks, looks natural and becomes part of the garden.
A simple stone and gravel path is lined up with rocks, between which the lights are hidden to make the space look more natural.
A cool flagstone path with gravel, lights and lined up with hedges is a classic and sophisticated solution for a chic garden.
Solar Lights
Solar lights are powered by the sun, so they don’t need any wiring. They charge during the day and turn on automatically at night. They come in many styles and are great for the environment. You can easily place them in the grass along your pathway for a subtle look.
Hanging Lanterns
Hanging lanterns can add a charming touch to your walkways. You can hang them from trees, poles, or pergolas. Tree lights are especially cool to create a natural moonlight effect on your paths.
Other Ideas
You can line your path with creative lamps like mushroom-shaped or plant-shaped ones. Glow stones, fairy lights, and tree uplights would also work. Another fun idea is using light-up tiles in your walkway design. From our experience, lighting pathways near water features can create stunning reflections and add a magical touch to your garden at night.
A fantastic garden path of concrete and LED lit up tiles is a unique solution that looks fairy-tale like and magical.
A gravel walkway is lined up with gorgeous tall lamps that give a lot of light and create a lovely path in the garden.
Such tall and small lamps give a lot of light to the path and can be hidden strategically in dense greenery or grasses.
Add a bit of magic to the space using lovely lanterns along the paths, this is a unique solution that will give a boho feel to the space.
Lit up mushrooms are a unique idea to illuminate your path or your garden, they are whimsical and cute.
Create your own magic with a red brick path, ferns and flowers and little lanterns, this is a fairy-tale.
A modern walkway lined up with hedges and with little lights placed in the hedge is a cool idea.
A stone path lined up with sphere lamps that look creative and add interest to the space.