There is no such thing as the right garden shed lighting, because everyone's requirements and tastes are different. Be inspired by my suggestions.
Summer shows itself from its best side, the evenings are getting longer and cozier and those who can spend as much time as possible outside. During the day the garden is brought into shape, in the evening there is time for cosiness. If you are lucky enough to own a garden house, you will probably spend many a night in the garden.
Without light in and around the garden shed, it quickly gets a little spooky. That's why I'll try to bring you a little closer to the possibilities of garden house lighting with my ideas and inspiration.
Basic requirement: a power connection
If you use a refrigerator, television or even a vacuum cleaner in your garden shed, an appropriate power connection is essential. The same applies, of course, to electrically operated lamps and lights. If you haven't already done so, you have no choice but to lay a power cable. However, precise instructions would lead too far at this point. That's why I recommend reading the guide on gartenhaus-gmbh.de, which explains exactly what you need to pay special attention to and why this work is better carried out by a specialist. Or you can use a solar garden set consisting of a solar charge controller, one or more solar modules and a corresponding set of cables to ensure the power supply.
If you want to lay a power cable, you should also think about the choice of electricity provider. Even if the power consumption in the garden is not quite as high as in the house or apartment, you certainly don't have money to give away? A comparison of the provider prices is therefore worthwhile in any case, but there are also differences here. The tariff experts from strom-magazin.de give you tips on how to determine your annual consumption and which electricity tariffs it is better to avoid.
Garden house outdoor lighting - 3 options
After the question of the power source has been clarified, you can start selecting the lighting options.Now we keys from the outside in.
❶ Illuminate the path to the summer house
It doesn't make much sense if you completely equip your garden shed with light but you're groping in the dark on the way there. Therefore, paths should also be included in the lighting.
❏ Ground spotlight
Ground spotlights are a very good option for this. You should plan the number and arrangement together with the laying of the power connection. The brightness is sufficient to ensure a safe route to the garden house and "dark" enough so that neighbors do not feel disturbed.
❏ Solar Lights
Why waste valuable electricity when you can do without it? If you don't want to go to the trouble of installing ground spotlights, you can use the version without electricity. Solar lamps that are simply stuck into the ground charge for free during the day and turn on automatically when it gets dark. Advantage of this lighting option: you can position or expand the solar lamps at any time.
❷ LED spotlights and stripes around the garden house
LED lamps are, in my opinion, the best form of lighting because they save energy and give off excellent light. An LED spotlight is suitable for the entrance area of the garden house. In the best case scenario, the intensity of the light can be adjusted according to your own wishes.
In order to illuminate the garden house as a whole, LED strips are the better choice. This indirect form of lighting is relatively easy to install and creates a very cozy atmosphere.
Extra tip: If you want to protect your garden house from burglars, choose a light source with a motion detector. The sudden light deters potential thieves in most cases.
❸ Illuminate the garden house with spotlights
You probably know this lighting method from the Christmas season. Churches and other imposing buildings are often illuminated by floodlights during the winter months. Your garden house can also shine in such a blaze of light if you choose the right light source. In professional circles, this is referred to as spotlights, which are available in LED and halogen versions: the latter, however, consume significantly more electricity. You can see examples of good garden spotlights at click-licht.de.
Garden house interior lighting - 3 options
Now let's look at the interior of your summerhouse. In addition to the usual ceiling lamp, there are others and, above all, more atmosphericlighting options. If you didn't build the garden shed yourself, a so-called line finder can help to "track down" existing and hidden power cables.
❶ Indirect light
The best way to create a relaxed atmosphere is with indirect light. This means that the actual light source is "hidden", for example behind furniture or picture frames. But indirect light can also be attached to skirting boards, for example self-adhesive LED strips. If there are not enough sockets in your garden shed, ask your retailer about battery-operated versions.
❷ Candles and kerosene lamps
Candles, lanterns and lamps that run on gas or kerosene provide even more comfort. But beware: Never leave open sources of light unattended. Since garden houses are often made of wood, the risk of fire is particularly high.
It is best to use candle holders that enclose the candle. How about a homemade tea light glass, for example? This video shows simple instructions for this:
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You can of course also take the individual lanterns outside, for example as a table decoration for your next garden party.
❸ fairy lights
The all-rounder when it comes to garden house lighting is the chain of lights. There should be at least one in every garden shed, because the small lanterns, stars or balls can be hung almost anywhere without much effort. One click on the switch and your little garden home is transformed into a gentle sea of lights.