Garden Design with Colour and Lighting

27/5/2015

by LED Outdoor

This small courtyard in Birchgrove was to be used all year around as an entertaining space. The garden design called for a strong colour on the walls to add warmth to this space in Winter.

Stone fire pit warms up backyard of Adelaide home.

As Adelaide's weather starts to cool, consider adding some colour to your outdoor spaces to create warmth and make them more appealing in the cooler months. Or add some heating such as a fire pit or outdoor gas heater and a few throw rugs to encourage us to get outdoors.

Winter Trends For Your Living Room

26/5/2015

by LED Outdoor

Winter is the perfect season for cosying up in your living room on those long chilly winter evenings, and entertaining family and friends. Luckily there are a number of great ways you can liven up your living room this winter so you are prepared for the season ahead. Here we take a quick look at some top winter design trends to inspire you to make the most of your living room, and create the perfect cosy style for your home this winter.

Dog rests on living room floor with stylish furniture and fireplace.

Colours

This season grey tones are set to become the new neutral, and are a popular choice for both walls and a variety of furnishings. Grey tones are perfect for creating a relaxing and tranquil feel in your living room, and are great for keeping things simple. However if you are a fan of bolder tones then midnight blues and indigo tones are also proving popular this season and are perfect for adding a bit of warmth and luxury to your living room interiors.

Create a Focal Point

A well-designed fireplace is perfect for creating the ideal winter focal point in your living room. Fireplaces are a must for creating a cosy and inviting atmosphere in your living room this winter and there are a number great fireplace trends you can follow, perfect for livening up your living room. For example a traditional wood or stone mantel is perfect for creating a rustic feel. Whether you’re going for a contemporary or more traditional feel in your living room this winter, bioethanol fires can make for the perfect choice. The great thing about these fireplaces is that in addition to making a stylish addition to any room, they are also environmentally friendly, incredibly efficient, and require little maintenance. These fires also do not require a chimney, thereby offering great flexibility when it comes to designing your fireplace.

Accessories

When it comes to great interior design often even the smallest details can make a real difference. Plenty of cosy accessories including plush cushions and woolly blankets are essential for creating a warm and inviting feel in your living room this winter. Additionally why not try adding some vintage accessories, such as on old clock or mirror to create some unique points of interest and a more traditional feel in your living room.

Cosy Corner

Try creating a cosy corner in your living room, perfect for relaxing and escaping it all on a cold winter’s day. For example a cosy statement chair with plenty of comfy cushions placed in the corner of your living room, or beside your fire, can make for the perfect winter snug you will never want to leave.

Here at LED Outdoor we are passionate about great interior design and are providers of a great range of stylish and beautifully designed bioethanol fires, perfect for bringing your interiors to life this winter. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us and a member of our friendly team will be happy to assist you with your enquiries.

Landscape Lighting Tips & Techniques

11/5/2015

by LED Outdoor

TRANSFORMING YOUR NIGHTTIME LANDSCAPE with lighting effects will create lovely shadows and define interesting architectural elements. There are a variety of ways to add drama to your outdoor space, no matter its size. Keep in mind that even a modest yard or small terraced area can benefit from getting creative with simple lighting techniques.

Outdoor lighting illuminates a home set in trees and lush landscape.

Up-Lighting

Uplighting refers to illuminating an object, area or surface from below. For the effect shown below, a spot light is aimed at the tree in the foreground while the front of the home remains relatively dark. This method creates a focal point
in the landscape:

Art rendering of tree lit by uplights outside home.

"My favorite landscape lighting technique is using spot lights: I love the effect of up-lighting trees!"

“If chosen carefully, even the most modest of landscape design projects can be transformed into something magical. Using a variety of lighting will provide a combination of highlights to enhance a space — try using up lights in trees, path and spot lights in landscape and decorative lanterns over seating areas.”

LISA McDENNON, LISA McDENNON DESIGN

Grazing

Grazing emphasizes a textured surface (such as a tree trunk, a stone wall, climbing ivy, etc.) by placing a light source within one foot of that surface and aiming the light beam parallel to that surface. For the effect shown below, spot lights are placed beneath each stone pillar to create shadows and dimension, complementing the home’s entryway:

Design rendering of outdoor lighting gazing effect.

Path and area lighting is used to enhance landscaping such as flower beds, shrubbery and borders while safely illuminating pathways. For the effect shown below, path lights are staggered around the walkway to create pools of light and illuminate a safe passageway to the home’s entrance emphasizing the dynamic design of the landscape:

Path Lighting

Design rendering of landscape with path lit with outdoor lighting.

Design rendering of tree with lighting set behind creating a silhouette effect.

Silhouetting

Also called backlighting, silhouetting is used to dramatize an interesting-shaped object. For the effect shown below, a spot light is placed between the tree and the front of the home. The spotlight is aimed at the front of the home creating a dramatic silhouette of the tree:

Step Lighting

Step and brick lights can be used in masonry and wood constructions. These fixtures are designed to safely illuminate stairways and walkways. For the effect shown below, the steps are gently illuminated leading up to the doorway to ensure safety:

Design rendering of steps leading to home with inset LED lighting.

Covered patio illuminated in a variety of ways with LED lights.

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Garden Design with Colour and Lighting

Winter Trends For Your Living Room

Colours

Create a Focal Point

Accessories

Cosy Corner

Landscape Lighting Tips & Techniques

Up-Lighting

Grazing

Path Lighting

Silhouetting

Step Lighting

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Garden Design with Colour and Lighting

Winter Trends For Your Living Room

Colours

Create a Focal Point

Accessories

Cosy Corner

Landscape Lighting Tips & Techniques

Up-Lighting

Grazing

Path Lighting

Silhouetting

Step Lighting

LED OUTDOOR

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Contact us

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