Why outdoor lighting
Lighting means you can enjoy your garden during the day and again at night – twice as much fun. The use of lighting in a garden space is multi-purpose:
- To see when it is dark
- To illuminate a special feature, for example a specimen tree, sculpture or a set of steps.
- Add mood and atmosphere to the garden when it is dark.
We spend the majority of time looking at the garden from the inside out. The installation of large patio windows giving fantastic views of the garden can also be a big black picture during the longer nights of winter. Lighting, even just a small amount, adds interest to this big black scene.
The most common use of lighting in a garden is functional. You may have a drive, paths, steps or ponds-water features that need to be highlighted from a safety point of view. Function doesn’t always have to override aesthetic though and by using a creative mix of positioning, angles and different strength and sizes of lights it is possible to build up layers creating depth to the views
Creating an outdoor experience – one that transforms your garden once the sun sets. That’s where good garden lighting comes in.
For our clients, that means better enjoyment of their outdoor spaces.
What is in-lite?
In-lite is a low voltage, click and connect lighting system which allows you to quickly link fixtures without complex wiring.
One of the biggest challenges with outdoor lighting is ensuring it complements the design, rather than competing with it. This system offers sleek, minimalist fixtures in a variety of styles and finishes that blend effortlessly with both modern and traditional landscapes.
From recessed deck lights to bollards, spotlights, and wall lights, you’re able to pick and choose the right fixtures for each zone of your garden, helping to shape mood and function. The modularity of this product means every project can be customised to any specific layout or vision.
Over the years, we’ve worked with a wide range of outdoor lighting systems, but in-lite consistently stands out for its ease of installation, design flexibility, and long-term reliability.
One of our favourite parts of using in-lite is that it strikes the perfect balance between professional-grade quality and homeowner-friendly results. The system is low-voltage and safe, which means no need for expensive electrical work or permits in most cases. We can install it quickly, safely, and neatly—without ripping up finished areas.
The system is designed to be flexible. If more lights need to be added in the future, or the layout needs to change, we can adapt the existing setup without major disruption.
There is also an in-lite app which lets you easily organise and manage your lighting. Create your own unique atmospheres, and set schedules and routines.
Their products are weatherproof, UV-resistant fixtures made to handle the harshest conditions—ideal for our local climate.
Plus, with an excellent warranty and support service, we’re confident that we’re delivering a quality product to our clients.
We’d be happy to show you how we can integrate it into your outdoor space. Contact us to start planning your dream garden, day and night.
For all your garden lighting advice contact our design team today to discuss how we can help you transform your outdoor space, so that you can enjoy your garden whatever the time of year or season.
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Part of my extraordinary enjoyment in this work is the wonderful places it takes me. I have been lucky enough to see some not many do and that many would like to. A recent project has made a new entry into my top ten workplaces. We are implementing the first phase in what I hope will become a multi-layered garden landscape built considerately over a few years.