Published 05/22/23 | ©baileystreethome.com
For many of us, the coming of spring and summer means that we get to re-experience one of our favorite things to do when we were kids – playing in the dirt. Only now, instead of little metal backhoes and dump trucks the “toys” are shovels, rakes, and hand trowels. Gardening doesn’t just make your home look amazing, it’s cathartic and relaxing in a way that few other home improvement projects are.
After taking the time to make your outdoor gardens look just the way you want them, we take pride in how they look and are happy to show friends and family when they stop by. Sadly, that enjoyment ends when the sun vamooses over the western horizon… but if you add a little bit of garden lighting your hard work (and gorgeous plants) can be highlighted day or night.
Some Garden lighting ideas focus on the beauty of your garden, and some garden lighting ideas have a specific purpose – to add safety to your garden spaces. Safety here comes in two forms; to light the way using fixtures like garden path lights to keep your guests on the right path and to brighten previously dark areas of your guard to ward off intruders.
Whether your intent is to increase the safety of your space or to dramatically highlight the fantastic work you’ve accomplished, outdoor garden lights are one of the easiest ways to beautify your home. Here at Bailey Street Home, we’re big supporters of home beautification – and when you can upgrade your home at amazing factory-direct pricing, it’s a win-win!
It’s time for a little inspiration – let’s take a look at some of our favorite garden lighting ideas:
Garden spotlights are one of the simplest ways to add drama to your garden spaces. Highlighting an architectural structure (as in this garden lighting idea), knurled trunk of a tree or dramatic field stone wall is as simple as selecting the right spotlight to do the job. The Bailey Street Home 81-BEL-475458 spotlight is one of our favorite spotlights because it has a special lighting system built-in that allows you select 3 lens options (20° spot, 40° flood or 60° wide flood), 2 color temperature outputs (2700k or 3000k) and 4 brightness options (3-, 5-, 8-, or 12-watt) to get the exact right light even if you don’t know for sure what you need when you install it.
Invite your guests to stop by and sit a spell by adding a garden lantern to your outdoor space. We’re partial to the Bailey Street Home Parsons Parade 81-BEL-4530450 outdoor wall lantern not just for its amazing good looks, but it has been built specifically with coastal regions in mind – this versatile design is constructed of composite materials and coated with anti-fading finishes for maximum durability in harsh climates. Available in three finishes with standard or LED lighting, you’ll find this piece perfectly at home in anything from modern farmhouse to contemporary homes.
Adding low-voltage garden lights to your home is super simple, and when they’re as stylish as the Bailey Street Home Chamberlain Hollow 81-BEL-4852641 path light it’s a no-brainer. Start with an LED lamp for long life, surrounded by an etched opal glass shade with concentric rings of robust aluminum encircling it and you’ve got a gorgeous way to illuminate your garden path.
Some of the most beautiful parts of your garden are in the corners, where you have a little more space to layer your plants and create dramatic imagery. The Bailey Street Home Copeland Avenue 147-BEL-2011585 LED path light takes the time-honored design of the shepherd’s crook and mates it with modern LED technology to create a softly traditional look that will last for years.
When adding dramatic lighting to your garden, it’s all about getting the right angle. Using a tree to serve as a mounting platform for a down light can give you a wide coverage area to increase the security of your garden. The lamp on the Bailey Street Home 147-BEL-550278 down light is covered by an open stainless steel screen to protect the lamp from flying debris.
Often overlooked, hardscape lighting can elevate your outdoor living space with low-profile lighting that adds dimension to tight areas. Here we see that a beautiful stone half-wall has been uplifted by the addition of multiple Bailey Street Home Caroline Drive 81-BEL-4530505 LED path lights, providing illumination in an out-of-the-way location. The linear head on the Carolina Drive light rotates for precise light placement.
Sometimes in the wee hours of the morning, or the tail-end of twilight, we need a little more illumination to make our potted friends happy… that’s where we come in. Featuring a two-tone finish of bold Buckeye Bronze and Heritage Brass, the Bailey Street Home Crookfold Gardens 81-BEL-2999287 outdoor wall lantern harkens back to the American West of old with its strong, angular lines and no-nonsense style.
Deck lights aren’t always for decks… here we have a fantastic use of a deck light mounted to a short wooden post (we know them as “bollards”) to create a unique garden light as individual as you are. At just under 4” wide, the Bailey Street Home March Brae 147-BEL-2011624 mini deck light is the perfect size for a 4x4 post and the LED lamping insures years of soft light right where you need it.
Adding low-voltage garden lighting to your garden beds (either raised or path-level) creates a dramatic ambiance that lures your friends gaze deeper into your garden. The Bailey Street Home Piper Nook 81-BEL-1872321 path lights have been designed with a wonder simplicity to them, integrating LED technology for longevity with the simple conical shape that is sure to feel at home in your garden.
Uplighting from the ground level is a fantastic way to highlight some of your favorite garden assets – whether those assets are stone walls, statues, flowering bushes or 200-year-old trees, they all come to life with the right spotlighting. Built to last, we’re particularly fond of the Centennial Brass finish on the Bailey Street Home 147-BEL-2011642 accent light that will complement almost any home décor.
Where your home ends and your garden begins is the best spot for a wall lantern – not only will it light the way into the garden, but on returning it will help you to make the transition back home without those unsightly stumbles or falls. The stunning, rounded silhouette and arched roof of solid brass make the Bailey Street Home Fourth Circle 81-BEL-2760264 wall mount lantern a design standout.
Sometimes what you choose to highlight in your garden lighting is simply a matter of angling your lighting askew a bit. Here we have a gorgeous Bailey Street Home March Brae 147-BEL-2011600 path light angled at 45° highlights both the pathway and the foliage at the same time.
We’ve been happy to provide you with some inspiration for your garden lighting plans… hopefully you’ve sparked not only an interest in adding garden lighting, but the gumption to get it done.
There are only two obstacles for you to complete the garden lighting of your dreams – what do I select, and how can I afford them? We’ve got the perfect answer for both – Bailey Street Home. With our massive selection at factory direct pricing, you can outfit your garden with the perfect lighting for a song. Well, maybe not an actual song but we do make it incredibly affordable to get the top-quality lighting you need to make your garden shine day or night.