EXTERNAL LIGHTING

Outdoor lighting

Gardens, patios, terraces, facades; Regardless of the surface you want to illuminate, you will need a precise lighting element. At Archiproducts you can choose from a wide range of designer outdoor lamps to suit all your needs. From garden lamp poles, to outdoor pendant lamps, from floodlights for architecture, to underwater lamps for pools and fountains. You will see your garden in a new light, your green projects will stand out and you will be able to fully enjoy your outdoor spaces!

Guide to choosing an outdoor lamp

When we get rid of outdoor space to furnish right after its renovation, the question arises how to illuminate the spaces in order to give them value, but above all, to make them pleasant even at night, for a dinner with family and friends. Choosing the perfect lighting will vary depending on whether you have a walkway, patio or even a balcony. Only one thing needs to remain the same, and that is making sure that the light really matches the garden environment. A lamp for outdoor use must be clearly recommended for outdoor use, i.e. it must be resistant to moisture, weather conditions, thermal shocks and UV rays. In a word, it is necessary to take into account its IP value, the degree of protection of the case. This value consists of two digits. The first digit (from 1 to 6) indicates the level of protection against contact with external solid objects; the second digit (from 1 to 8) indicates the level of protection against liquid ingress. Theoretically, the degree of protection IP23 is sufficient to consider the device safe for outdoor use. However, it is better to start with a much higher degree (IP44) to achieve longer durability and safety over time.

The best ideas for lighting up the garden

The arrival of summer brings with it the desire to spend summer nights outside in company to have fun and feel good. Furnishing your garden means making it the perfect space to host family and friends, host parties and relax outdoors. In this sense, choosing the perfect light is the perfect starting point to ensure that everything happens in the best possible way. The lack of ceilings in the outdoor areas (unless we are under a patio or gazebo) obliges us to use what is available there to anchor the lights. Trees, walls, and windows are perfect axes for setting light ornaments, often simulating festoons that illuminate the entire area below. A great example of such an effect is JUNE by Vibia, creating a soft and pleasant feeling outside, referring to the birthday garland. Sometimes, on the other hand, the desire is to bring out the same mood that characterizes the interior design style, resulting in a kind of visual continuity that cancels the feeling of detachment passing from inside to outside. To achieve this effect, outdoor floor lamps are the best compromise as they are easy to position and move and especially because they do not require a ceiling or support. The TOLOMEO XXL is unrivaled in this field, being one of the first models to go in this direction.

How to illuminate the outdoor area

The choice of outdoor lighting is crucial for the final assessment of the building , the facade, and even the sidewalk in front of the house. This is his calling card. The space that needs to be furnished is decisive when choosing the luminaires to be used. If there is a small footpath - whether it is for pedestrians or not being driven - the lighting must be low as its primary function is to mark the passage; for this reason, it is necessary to choose the outer steps so as not to get confused. If the same sidewalk is to be visible, nothing is better than posts to illuminate and at the same time, unlike steps, to decorate and mark out a fully-fledged path for the walkway. Once on the façade, you can choose whether you want to illuminate it with oblique linear lights such as outdoor spotlights or (going up to a higher level) with external reflectors. In this way, the house will certainly gain a new value and will stand out neatly from the surrounding buildings.

Cordless lamps to say goodbye to the wires

What is the difference between an indoor lamp and an outdoor lamp? The inevitable and imminent availability of an outlet to make this work. However, the beauty of being outside is precisely that you cannot be confined to four walls, which allows you to move and walk, lie in a hammock or sip a drink by the pool. It is impossible to think that in all the scenarios mentioned above, a convenient and direct connection to electricity is available within a few meters. Therefore, it is imperative to have wireless lamps for lighting as they are inherently free of cables and plugs and can be moved from the dining table to the pool without any problems. These solar powered lamps have a small panel that captures solar energy during the day and an energy accumulator that stores as much light as possible during the hours of operation, the only "oil" that makes them work at night.