Our outdoor spaces are never more important than in the summer months. Whether you’re throwing open your balcony doors to let the sultry air flow through or lingering in the garden after dark to enjoy the peace and solitude. But whatever outdoor spaces you have and however you use them, one thing is for certain: the right kind of lighting can be transformative. And with Astro Lighting, you’re never more than one switch away from the perfect outdoor lighting solution.
The Top Three Outdoor Lighting Trends for Summer 2023
Concrete
We’re not quite back to brutalism, but concrete – and concrete effect – is very much back in style for 2023. And that’s where lights like the Astro Dunbar and Oslo come in. Not only do they have a subtle exterior, which can blend in beautifully for an unobtrusive daytime look. But many feature both up and down lighters, to cast beautiful accent lighting across a space. Often used in twos or threes to create a dynamic visual display, these lights deliver an understated showmanship that can create a real talking point for guests. And a relaxing, visually pleasing space for you.
Brass
Brass is a beautiful way to bring a subtle glow to any outdoor space. In the daylight, a wall light like the Astro Ava or Mast will radiate a soft sheen that will add interest to any balcony or patio. While at night, the gently reflective frame will amplify the output of the bulb. Making a little light go a long way. Even on decking or ground lights, like the Gramos Round, the effect can be noticed. Bringing effortless elegance and additional polish wherever brass lighting is used. And if you work with brass lighting throughout your garden – perhaps the Astro Cabin wall light for the porch and Jura spike spot for the borders – it can create a sense of beautiful cohesion.
Matt black
Matt black is an enduring aesthetic favourite. Primarily because it is so incredibly versatile. There are very few decorative styles or colours that matt black won’t work with. And yet it can be either unobtrusive, or startlingly eye-catching, depending on its placement and style. For patio lighting one of our favourites this season, is the Astro Messina. With its twin exposed bulbs, clear glass casing, and smooth black frame, it creates an attractive contrast and point of interest while providing a really useful light.
Lighting is powerful. The lighting you choose can change how you use a space. How it looks. How it feels. And how comfortable you are within it. And that precept is as true for the garden as it is for your home. So, before you pick up just any old lighting for your outdoor spaces, stop and think about what it is that you want to achieve. And about how your lighting choices could help you to achieve it.
View the full Astro outdoor lighting collection, available through First Choice Lighting.
