The Homeowner’s Checklist for Perfect Outdoor Illumination
12th August 2025
Crafting your ideal outdoor lighting scheme is about more than brightening your garden—it’s about creating the right atmosphere, enhancing security, and showcasing your property with style. Here's your refined checklist, specially aligned with the products you'll find on Lighting Supermarket:
1. Define Your Lighting Goals
Begin by asking: Do you want to improve safety around your door and pathways? Add decorative flair to your patio or drive? Lighting Supermarket offers a full range, including outdoor security lighting, spike lights, lanterns, and outdoor wall Lights, so you can match products to your intentions.
2. Map Out Lighting Zones & Match Products
Identify key areas and pair them with fitting products:
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Entryway & Porch — Consider stylish wall-mounted lanterns, such as the Searchlight Bel Aire Traditional Outdoor Wall Downlight, featuring a classic cast-iron look and IP44 rating for weather protection.
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Paths & Driveways — Spike lights or security lighting help guide guests safely.
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Patios & Decks — Choose up & down wall lights for ambient illumination around doors or seating areas.
3. Select a Complementary Style
Maintain harmony with your home’s architecture:
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Classic charm? Patilo Coachlight Lantern Outdoor Light - Powder Coated Aluminium - add a touch of elegance and nostalgia.
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Leaning contemporary? Go for sleek up & down wall lights, available in minimalist finishes like stainless steel or black.
4. Balance Brightness & Colour Temperature
Lighting Supermarket focuses on fittings, so for bulbs, select warm white LEDs (2700K–3000K) for a welcoming glow, especially in lanterns, and brighter bulbs (100–200 lumens) for pathways. You'll need to source bulbs separately—just ensure they fit E27 fittings like those found in the Bel Aire and New Orleans ranges.
5. Choose Energy-Efficient and Weather-Ready Options
Most products are IP44-rated—like the Searchlight lanterns, offering splash-proof durability against UK weather. Use LED bulbs for energy savings and long-lasting performance.
6. Ensure Suitability for UK Weather
Verify that all fixtures are IP44-rated or higher—this ensures suitable protection against rain and damp. The Bel Aire and New Orleans lights are good examples of weather-ready designs with traditional detailing.
7. Plan for Installation
Many of these wall-mounted fixtures are DIY-friendly, but if wiring is involved—especially outdoors—consider employing a qualified electrician to ensure safety and compliance.
