Original lighting ideas for terraces

If you are the lucky owner of your own terrace at home, then you have an ideal place to relax with your family and friends. In the evenings, guests can be entertained here, play board games, or enjoy the comfort of a book in hand. For this, it is necessary to take care of good lighting on the terrace.

In this article, the company's experts Nicas, which specializes in construction of terracesunder

full of ideas for original lighting and tips on self-organization.

3 important functions of terrace lighting that must be performed:

• An aesthetic and stylish view of the terrace;
• Safe movement on the terrace in the dark;
• Comfortable for viewing level of illumination.
  

Each of the following types of lighting will make your terrace as comfortable and cozy as possible for joint dinners with loved ones:

1. Fiber optic lighting – a non-boring option of floor lighting to create the effect of twinkling of the starry sky.
2. Garlands, hung on the terrace, will help create soft romantic lighting and a holiday atmosphere.
3. Lamps mounted in the floor of the terrace, are mandatory for safe movement across the entire square in the dark.
4. LED strip for lighting steps on the terrace. If there are steps on your terrace, we recommend lighting them to avoid possible injuries. An LED strip will do a great job with this task.
5. Point sources of light (decorative flashlights, LED candles, floor lamps). To add originality to the interior, place flashlights and candlesticks around the furniture on the terrace. He created such sources of light
   

   there is a special mood.

To create stylish lighting on the terrace, do not be afraid to combine various light sources - floor, hanging, small and large. Also, do not forget to protect the lamps on the open terraces from moisture to avoid trouble due to bad weather.

Install motion sensors - this will eliminate the need to manually turn on the lights and reduce electricity consumption.

Observe safety requirements - do not leave lamp wires on the floor, make them inaccessible to children and animals.

If you like to read on the terrace, install a lamp with the ability to adjust the brightness of the light. So you will provide a comfortable level of illumination for your eyes both in twilight and in complete darkness.

These tips and ideas are designed to inspire you for design achievements in the new season. Let the beautifully lit terrace become a favorite part of your home!